Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray

A mix of accomplished Grade 2 & 3 arable fields, enclosed by well-maintained mature hedgerows set in approximately 20.78 acres (8.41 Ha) Well-positioned on the Nottingham Road with a versatile range of agricultural buildings that may be suitable for conversion and alternative use subject to any required planning or other consents.

Situation - Sysonby Lodge Farm is located just outside the historic market town of Melton Mowbray with direct access from the Nottingham Road

The Farm Land - The land comprises of 2 separate parcels of arable land, which total approximately 20.78 acres. The land is accessed via Nottingham Road.
Lot 2 has an Agricultural Land Classification of Grade 2 & 3 (Good to Moderate). The soil is characterised by slowly permeable and seasonally wet, but a base-rich loamy and clayey soil with good fertility.

Viewings - Strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendor’s agent, Shouler & Son of Melton Mowbray. To arrange a viewing please telephone Oli Arnold on or Ben Shouler on . Please note, viewing is at your own risk and neither Shouler & Son nor the vendor take any responsibility for any losses or damages incurred during inspection.

Method Of Sale - The freehold property is offered for sale by private treaty. Please note, Sysonby Lodge Farm land is currently managed under a contract farming agreement, which will cease following harvest 2026 and give vacant possession. Further details are available from the vendor’s agent upon request.

Services - Private drainage system, mains electricity (single-phase), mains water.

Wayleaves, Easements And Right Of Way - The land and buildings are sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including; rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.

Basic Payments - There are no delinked payments available to the buyer

Environmental Schemes - The land has not been entered into any environmental land management schemes.

Cropping - The land has not been entered into any environmental land management schemes.

Designations - The land is situated in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

Overage - The property will be subject to an overage on future non-agricultural development, which will also apply to the future use of the land for natural capital schemes that enable development elsewhere, such as Biodiversity Net Gain. The overage will not apply to any planning permissions granted or development or use in connection with agriculture. The rate will be 30% for 30 years from the completion date. The grant of planning permission or a conservation covenant agreement/planning agreement will be a trigger event for the overage.

Sporting, Timber And Mineral Rights - All timber and sporting rights are included in the freehold sale in so far as they are owned. The mines and minerals together with ancillary powers of working are excepted.

Local Authority - Melton Borough Council (unitary authority)

Vat - Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the land, or any part of it, or any right attached to it, becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition.

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