13.88 Acres at Hoffleet Stow

The sale offers a rare opportunity to acquire an area of productive Grade 1 Land in a district where the land rarely comes onto the open market. Please see the brochure particulars for full, further details.

LOCATION
The land adjoins the Western side A17 being 3 miles North-East of Donnington, 8 miles South-West of Boston and approximately 0.57 miles South of Bicker Bar roundabout.

DESCRIPTION
The Land comprises a single enclosure of 13.88 Acres (5.62 Hectares) of productive Grade 1 land suited to the production of field vegetables, sugar beet, potatoes and cereals. The soils have been classified as being of the Agney series being deep, stoneless, calcareous silky soils.

In the North-Eastern corner of the Land, there is a redundant building that may be suitable for alternative uses (Subject to Planning). Perspective purchasers will need to make their own enquiries at the Planning Department of Boston Borough Council.

The whole field has been extensively drained with PVC Pipe and Gravel. A plan is available from the agent.

ACCESS
There is excellent access to council-maintained highways on the Southern and Eastern boundaries.

METHOD OF SALE
The land is offered for sale by informal tender.

FOOTPATHS, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, public or private easements whether they are stated in
these particulars or not.

TENURE
The land is freehold with vacant possession on the harvesting of the sprouts.

BOUNDARIES
The successful purchaser will acquire the land subject to the existing boundaries together with the responsibilities for maintenance thereof.

PLANS AND AREAS
A plan attached to these details and the areas are provided in good faith and are for illustrative purposes only.

HOLD-OVER - GROWING CROPS AND RESIDUAL FERTILISER VALUES
The land formed part larger area of land that was let under a farm business tenancy. The appropriate notice to quit was served to terminate the tenancy with effect from the 31st May 2025. With the tenant having a right of hold over to harvest the crop of sprouts.The outgoing tenant may be entitled to compensation for residual values of fertilisers that remain in the soils and the landlord will be entitled to claim dilapidations.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
Any payments under the Basic Payment Scheme will be reserved to the outgoing tenant.

SPORTING AND MINERALS
All Sporting and Mineral Rights, where owned, are included within the sale.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
As far as the landlord is aware the land has not been entered into any environmental or stewardship scheme.

VAT
Should the sale of the land or any right attached to it, become a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT such tax will be payable by the purchasers in addition to the purchase price.

DRAINAGE RATES
Drainage rates are payable to the Black Sluice Internal Drainage Board and Welland and Deepings Internal Drainage Board.

OVERAGE CLAUSE
There will be no Overage clause or Clawback placed upon the land.

LAND REGISTRY
The land is registered with the Land Registry and forms part of Title Number LL293029.

SCHEDULE
Plan No. - TF 2344
Field No. - 4553
Acres - 13.88
Hectares - 5.62
2025 - Sprouts
2024 - Potatoes
2023 - Wheat
2022 - Potatoes
2021 - Peas

TENDER DATE
CLOSING DATE FOR TENDERS: 12 NOON ON FRIDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 2025.
The tender form must be returned by post to Escritt Barrell Golding, 23 North Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9AE by no later than 12 noon on Friday 5th September 2025. All envelopes should be marked in the top left hand corner "HOFFLEET STOW". If you wish to ensure we have received your offer by the deadline we recommend you mark the back of the envelope with your initials.

VIEWINGS
Potential purchasers may view the land on foot without a prior appointment provided they carry a copy of the sales particulars. Those viewing the land are reminded that it forms part of a working farm and therefore need to be aware there will be moving machinery and crops will have been sprayed and fertilised. Neither the vendors nor their agents are responsible for the safety of those viewing the property.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Local Planning Authority:
Boston Borough Council
Municipal Buildings,
West Street, Boston,
Lincolnshire PE21 8QR.

DRAINAGE BOARDS:
Black Sluice Internal Drainage Board
Station Road,
Swineshead,
Boston,
Lincolnshire PE20 3PW.

Welland and Deepings IDB
Deeping House,
Welland Terrace,
Spalding,
Lincolnshire PE11 2TD.

GUIDE PRICE
Guide Price of £180,000 Freehold.

DISCLAIMER
We have made every asset to produce accurate and liable details, if there were any particular points you would like to discuss prior to making your inspection then please do not hesitate to contact our office.