West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6.

Bourne Barn Farm is a working beef and arable farm with two residential properties and office space, extending to over 200 acres. This includes a split of 100 acres of pasture, 80 of which is temporary pasture, and 100 acres of Grade 3 arable land which is farmed in hand. The land is currently grazed by cattle and the arable rotations include forage for the livestock. There is significant potential for alternative uses, such as amenity use, equestrian, environmental enhancement, or development of land and buildings.

Lot 1 comprises a charming Grade II listed traditional 3 bedroom farmhouse. The property offers potential for extension, subject to planning permission and listed building consent. Located on the other side of the farmyard is a modern barn conversion, which is Agriculturally Tied to the farm. The property benefits from separate parking and a private garden to the rear. There are a range of modern and traditional farm buildings extending to 1,489.12 sqm (16,028.78 sq ft), as well as converted workshops and a traditional office block divided into four units. These are currently occupied and subject to various commercial tenancies which produce a useful income for the farm. Lot 1 extends to 97.42 acres of pasture and temporary grass on the banks of the River Colne.

Lot 2 is accessed off the B1508 down a farm track with substantial hard standing and parking. The lot extends to 94.81 acres of arable land with a modern farm building which was previously a grain store, of 468.06 sqm (5,038.16 sq ft), which is currently
occupied. The barn has 3 phase electricity supply. The building offers significant opportunity for Class MA conversion, subject to the necessary consents, with stunning views over the surrounding land.

Lot 3 extends to 8.46 acres of arable land adjoining the village of West Bergholt, accessed off Bourne Road. This site offers significant opportunity for alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents.

J26 A12 (2.5 miles) – Colchester (3 miles) – Chelmsford (22 miles) – Stansted Airport (31 miles) – M25 (37 miles) – Colchester station (3 miles) London Liverpool Street from 49 minutes

Situated in a strategic location on the edge of Colchester, Bourne Barn Farm is approached via Bourne Lane, on the outskirts of West Bergholt. Offering excellent transport links from Colchester with J26 of the A12 2.5 miles away, and Colchester train station providing frequent transport to London in approximately 49 minutes. The A12 link will improve further once the proposed new junction to the north of Colchester is complete. The A120 is also accessible which provides access to Stansted Airport.