Strethill Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Telford and Wrekin

Foreword

Strethill Farmland is situated via a private driveway and charming area of northeast Shropshire, just over 0.5 miles west from the renown riverside village of Ironbridge. The land is being offered on a Farm Business Tenancy, which amounts to approximately 83.05 acres (33.61ha), all currently laid to permanent pasture lending itself to producing good quality livestock and grass conservation. The land is being offered on a five-year Farm Business Tenancy commencing on Midsummer’s Day, 24th June 2024. There will be a break clause after the first 12 months, which is exercisable by either party. The land is accessible via a private tarmacadum driveway, which leads to the main entrance gate. The land sits within a ring fence with tanked mains water supply. The historic village of Ironbridge offers a good range of local amenities to include a range of shops, public houses, and a primary school. More comprehensive facilities can be found at the nearby towns of Telford, Much (truncated)

General Remarks and Tenancy Conditions

1. An enthusiastic and driven Tenant is being sought, who should have good experience with attention of detail for high standards of animal husbandry and land management, as well as being familiar with the good agricultural and environmental conditions, compliance, and the requirements of running a viable farming business and associated administration. 2. The Tenant will be expected to farm the land to a high standard whilst improve and maintain the nutrient status and fertility of the land. 3. The Tenant will be required to control the vermin over the land, including moles.

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4. The Tenant will be responsible for their own livestock, machinery, equipment, as well as third party and public liability insurance. 5. Subletting, share farming, and taking in livestock belonging to another person will not be permitted. 6. The rent should be tendered as a fixed sum in pounds sterling per annum, for the five years. Should the tenancy continue after the expiry of the five years, rent review provisions will be in line with the Agricultural Tenancy Act 1995, which will be every 5 years.

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7. The rent will be paid half yearly in advance on 24th June and 25th December, each year of the tenancy. It will be a condition of the tenancy that rent payments are made by standing order, therefore the Tenant will be required to complete a direct debit mandate at the same time as signing the tenancy agreement. 8. The Landlord and Tenant will fulfil the obligations for repairs and maintenance as outlined in the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995. 9. The Tenant is encouraged to enter into the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and the CS Capital Grants, that are available at present, to help enhance the land and improving boundaries.

Special Conditions and Reservations

The Tenant will be deemed to accept the following special conditions and reservations: 1. The Landlord reserves all the natural capital and carbon across the holding, and the right to enter any future associated schemes together with the required ‘management control’ for such schemes. 2. The Landlord will have a right of access over the land contained within the tenancy agreement at any time for all purposes. 3. The Landlord will also have the right of access to grant wayleaves, easements access and other agreements with third parties over the farm.

Farm Business Tenancy Agreement

Strethill Farmland is to be let on an initial five-year FBT with a break clause at year 2, which can be exercisable by both parties. This gives prospective tenants an exciting opportunity to take on a good quality livestock holding. The Landlord is looking for a Tenant that will be flexible, cooperative, and innovative. A good relationship between the Landlord, their Agent and the Tenant is essential. The letting will be subject to a detailed Farm Business Tenancy Agreement, together with statutory Notices being signed on acceptance of the tender, prior to 24th June 2024. The draft tenancy agreement will be available for inspection at the Agent’s office.

Buildings

No buildings are included within the tenancy, however, there is a steel frame of a Dutch Barn sited on the land, which may be suitable for upgrading.

Land

The land is gently undulating permanent pasture, predominately serviced via the private drive off Buildwas Road, divided into suitable sized parcels, ideal for livestock production and mowing, if required. No arable production will be permitted on the holding. Reseeding and cover crops may be granted subject to prior written consent from the Landlord. The field parcels are mainly bounded by mixed species hedgerows and stock fencing, which is in poor order, and it will be a requirement of the Tenant to improve and maintain in a sound stock proof order. The land benefits from tanked mains water supply, which will be chargeable, together with natural water supplies. The land is classified by DEFRA as Grade 3/4. The soil series is a slightly acid loamy and clayey soil with impeded drainage, offering fertile grassland. Only sheep will be permitted on the holding, together with grass conservation practices when deemed fit for purpose. However, the Tenant will need to (truncated)

Agri-Environment Schemes

The land is not currently subject to any agri-environmental scheme. The Tenant is encouraged to enter any agri-environmental schemes on the holding for its benefit.

Stamp Duty Land Tax

It will be the responsibility of the Tenant to settle any Stamp Duty Land Tax payable in respect of the letting, if applicable.

Record of Condition

A photographic record of condition of the holding will be taken at the commencement of the tenancy agreement, which will be signed by the Tenant.

Ingoing’s

There will be no ingoing valuation.

Map Reference

SJ659042

Access

Direct access off the council-maintained public highway ‘Buildwas Road’, which leads onto a private tarmacadam’s drive to the main entrance.

Water

The land benefits from tanked mains water supply. The Tenant will need to take on the Severn Trent Water account connected to the land.

Sporting Rights

All sporting and hunting rights are reserved absolutely by the Landlord.

Timber

All growing timber and woodland are reserved exclusively by the Landlord.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way

The property is let subject to, and with the benefit of, all easements and quasi-easements and rights of way, declared and undeclared. Please note, public footpaths, bridleways, power lines and lattice towers traverse the land.

Method of Letting

A tender application form is available by request from the Agents. Tenders must be received no later than 12 Noon on Monday 10th June 2024 and must be received on the prepared documentation, together with a CV for the applicant, detailed business plan, confirmation of funding and references. These letting particulars form the tenancy information pack, the information contained within these particulars is given in good faith but cannot be guaranteed; applicants should therefore assure themselves of the accuracy of any of the information contained herein by making their own enquiries. Prospective tenants should ensure they have familiarised themselves with the conditions of the tenancy and read all associated documents relating to the letting prior to submitting the tender application form. Tenders from applicants who have not visited the land will not be accepted. Tenders to be submitted to Miss Joanna Wall at McCartneys LLP, Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire, (truncated)

Local Authority

Telford and Wrekin Council

Plans, Areas & Schedules

These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and computed by the agents and the tenant shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale, nor entitle either party to compensation.

Boundaries

The Tenant shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the landlord nor the landlord’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or ownership thereof.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

The successful Tenant should please provide a photographic form of ID such as driver’s licence or passport, and a utility bill or bank statement confirming their home address.

Health & Safety

The Agent advises all prospective purchasers when viewing the property to take due care.

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment with the agents. McCartneys Craven Arms Tel: . Opening Hours: Mon–Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Out of Office – Miss Joanna Wall Mobile:

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