44.52 acres Land at Oldcotes

The Land
The land comprises a block of easy working arable land split into two separate fields, both of which are of a reasonably regular shape. It extends to 44.52 acres (18.02 hectares) and is offered for sale as a whole.

The land is classified as being Grade 2 on Sheet 103 of the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification Maps of England and Wales as historically published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

The Soil Survey of England and Wales identifies the soils as being from the "Aberford 1" Association with their characteristics described as "well drained calcareous fine loamy soils over limestone" and as suitable for "cereals with some sugar beet and potatoes".

Basic Payment Scheme
The land is registered on the Rural Payments Agency Rural Land Register and was used to activate entitlements under the Basic Payment Scheme. A copy of the relevant LPIS maps for the land are available for inspection at the Selling Agent's office by prior appointment or can be e-mailed out on request. Purchaser(s) should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the same.

Any statement made within these sales particulars is given in good faith but carries no warranty.

Schedule & Back Cropping
A schedule of the land with back cropping for the last five years is available on request from the Selling Agent's Offices.

Tenure and Possession
The land is sold freehold with the benefit of vacant possession upon completion.

Early Entry
Early entry onto the land will be possible, subject to the payment of a 20% deposit and following an exchange of contracts.

Outgoings
Isle of Axholme and North Nottinghamshire Water Level Management Board
Assessable Area: 13.474 acres
Annual Value: £536
2025/2026 drainage rates payable £84.74

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone
The land all lies within a designated Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

Easements, Wayleaves & Rights of Way
There are wayleave agreements with National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) plc for the overhead lines that cross both Lots.

The land is sold subject to all rights of way, reservation of minerals, water, drainage, other easements and wayleaves and all rights of access whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Tenantright
There will be no tenantright payable not will there be any consideration or allowance made whatsoever for dilapidations or any deductions of any kind.

Sporting/Timber Rights/Minerals
Sporting, timber and mineral rights are included in the sale of this land, insofar as they are owned.

Value Added Tax (VAT)
The sale price is agreed on a VAT exclusive basis and the Purchaser(s) shall indemnify the Vendor for any VAT which may subsequently be payable.

Viewing
The land may be viewed at any reasonable time during daylight hours in possession of a set of these sales particulars.

Method of Sale
The land is offered for sale by Informal Tender. The Vendor does not undertake to accept the highest, or indeed any offer but best and final offers should be submitted on the prescribed
Tender Form, available from the Selling Agents in accordance with the following:-
1. Expressed as a lump sum total (not per acre) and clearly identifying any conditions proposed.
2. Confirm full name and address and contact telephone number of Purchaser(s).
3. Confirm full name and address and contact telephone number of Solicitor.
4. Confirm whether the offer is on the basis of cash, or conditional upon unconfirmed finance or sale of other property.
5. Submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Land at Oldcotes."
6. The sealed envelope should be marked on the outside with the name(s), address(es) and date(s) of birth of the prospective Purchaser(s). This is to comply with Anti-Money Laundering legislation.
7. Submitted not later than 12 noon Friday 30 January 2026.

To avoid the duplication of offers it is suggested that any tender submitted should be for an uneven amount of money. Furthermore escalating bids or offers made by reference to other bids are not acceptable.