Land for sale

Lot 2, South End, Much Hadham SG10

Lot 2:

Approximately 156.36 acres (63.28 hectares)

Lot 2 comprises a ring-fenced commercial block of arable land, with direct access from Bourne Lane along its northern boundary. The land is well laid out and interspersed with recently established farm tracks, providing practical internal access, with field boundaries formed by mature trees and hedgerows that contribute to the character of the holding.
Location & situation


The farm is situated in an attractive and accessible rural location in South End, within the Hertfordshire countryside and close to the villages of Much Hadham, Widford and Hunsdon.

The land lies in a compact block and is easily accessed from the public highway and via internal tracks. The layout provides a workable farming unit suitable for modern arable farming with good access between land parcels and scope for efficient day-to-day management.

Bishop’s Stortford 4.32 miles (northeast)

Ware 5.10 miles (southwest)

Harlow 4.33 miles (south)
The land


The land is a mixture of Grade 2 and 3 and lies within the South Suffolk and North Essex Clayland Landscape Character Area. Most soils are lime-rich loamy and clayey soils with high fertility. Part of Lot 2 and Lot 3 are made up of freely draining slightly acid but base rich soils.
Tenure & possession


The property is farmed in hand under the terms of a contract farming agreement. Vacant possession is available from September 2026 although the contract farmer would be willing to discuss terms to continue farming, should this be of interest.
Planning


The property lies within the jurisdiction of East Herts District Council. The property is designated as rural area beyond the green belt. A narrow strip of Lot 2 is within the Widford Conservation Area.

There is permission (3/25/0885/agpn) for new farm tracks and accesses between Lots 2 and 4 at the point shown marked A on the sale plan.
Overage


The land shown hatched in grey is subject to existing overage provisions. Further details are available from Weldon Beesly.
Environmental schemes


The land is subject to various environmental schemes. Further details are available from Weldon Beesly. Any transfer of the relevant scheme agreements will be subject to the applicable scheme rules and procedures, and purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the obligations and transferability of those agreements.
Exchange of contracts and completion


Contracts to be exchanged within 28 working days of the issue of a draft contract by the Vendor’s solicitor. A 10% deposit will be payable on exchange of contracts with completion on a date to be agreed.
Anti-money laundering


In accordance with the most recent Anti-Money Laundering legislation the purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and an address to the selling agent once an offer has been submitted and accepted (subject to contract) prior to solicitors being instructed.

Easements, covenants and rights of way

The property is sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements, public or private rights of way, covenants and restrictions, whether stated in these particulars or not.
Viewing


Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent Weldon Beesly.
Health and safety


We would ask that you be as vigilant as possible when making any inspection, for your own personal safety and that of others.
Property information


Planning information and title documents are available from Weldon Beesly. Please call or email for further information.
Registered title


The land is registered under the Title Numbers HD534715, HD499369 and HD495864.

Please note that the Church Commissioners own the mines and minerals below 60.96m (200 feet) from the surface of the land shown hatched in grey on the sale plan which is held under Land Registry title number HD526553. [The vendors took an indemnity policy when acquiring the land in 2014, details are available from Weldon Beesly.]
Boundaries


The Vendor and Vendor’s agent will do their best to specify the ownership of boundary hedges, fences and ditches but will not be bound to determine these. The Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the ownership of any boundaries.

Plans, areas & schedules

Plans attached to the particulars are based upon the Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only. The purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves of the property as scheduled.
Value added tax


Should any sale of the farm, as a whole or in lots, or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the contract price.
Solicitors


Victoria Sandberg, Tees Law, East Barn, Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford, Hertfordshire SG9 0RU

postcode and WHAT3WORDS

The postcode for Minges Barn is SG10 6EP.

The location to the entrance to Minges Barn is ///mugs.chained.noise
Local authority


East Hertfordshire District Council