Location
The property comprises a single enclosure of arable land situated in Smithy Fen just to the north
of the village of Cottenham which lies approximately 8 kilometres (5 miles) north of Cambridge.

Description
The land comprises a single enclosure extending to 14.79 Hectares (36.54 acres) in all. The land
is classified as Grade 2 and the Soil Survey of England and Wales classifies the soils as being of
the Peacock Series which is described as a fine loamy soil over a sandy clay loam suitable for
growing cereals, oilseed rape, sugar beet and potatoes.

The land is situated 5 metres above sea level and is suitable for working with modern farm
machinery. Access to the land is directly off Lockspit Hall Drove and Setchel Drove which are
both public highways
.
Entry and Holdover
The land is currently cropped with sugar beet and the outgoing Tenant will require a right of
holdover until 30th November 2022.

Previous Cropping
2016 Wheat
2017 Maize
2018 Maize
2019 S Beet
2020 Maize
2021 Maize
2022 S Beet

Basic Payment Scheme
The Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are included in the sale of the freehold. The outgoing
Tenant will retain the BPS income for the 2022 scheme year and the purchaser will be required
to indemnify the claimant with regard to any claim in respect of breach of cross compliance or
any other relevant scheme regulations for the current year up until 31st December 2022.

Environmental Schemes
The land is not subject to any agri-environmental schemes.

Drainage Rates
Drainage rates are payable to the Old West Internal Drainage Board. The drainage rates for
the 2022/23 year will be apportioned on completion.

Sporting, Timber and Minerals
All sporting, timber and mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned.

Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants and Rights of Way
The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, covenants
and rights of way whether or not disclosed.

VAT
The land is not registered for VAT. However, if the sale of the property or any right attached
to it is deemed a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax shall be payable by the
purchaser in addition to the sale price.

Viewings/Enquiries and Further Information
The land can be viewed at any reasonable time with a copy of the sales particulars to hand,
subject to prior notification to the Agents. For further information please contact Jonathan
Stiff (01353) 654915 or Andrew Amey (01353) 654919.

As always, potential hazards exist on working farms and it is requested that all viewings are
undertaken with care and regard to safety particularly with regard to any areas in and around
buildings.