A well-located principally grassland holding with operational solar farm providing a valuable investment opportunity. In all extending to about 320.76 acres (129.81 hectares).
About 254.04 acres of grassland
About 51.95 acres of ancient semi natural woodland
Operational 3.91MW solar park let on long term lease until 2046
Available as a whole or in up to 2 lots
Vacant Possession available upon completion (subject to grazing licences and solar lease)
For sale by Private Treaty
In all about 320.76 acres (129.81 hectares)
Available as a whole or alternatively in up to two lots:
Lot 1 – About 243.21 acres of grassland and about 50.50 acres of woodland, with tracks, scrubland and amenity land. Extending in all to about 295.71 acres (119.67 hectares).
Lot 2 – About 25.05 acres (10.14 hectares) of grassland and woodland with operational 3.91MW solar park let on long term lease.
The land at Park Farm is situated to the north of Caerleon, a well serviced town in south Wales, and about 4.7 miles north east of the City of Newport.
The land benefits from excellent access to the M4 motorway (3.1 miles). The M4 provides direct access to Cardiff (16.2 miles) and to Bristol (29.5 miles).
The land at Park Farm comprises a well located principally grassland holding extending to about 320.76 acres including a 3.91MW solar park let on a long-term lease. The land presents an opportunity to acquire a diversified agricultural holding of scale in South Wales.
Access to the land is provided from Malthouse Lane to the eastern boundary with secondary vehicular access via a private driveway from Pillmawr Road to the south west of the land holding.
Offered for sale as a whole, or in up to two lots, the land at Park Farm is further described below.
Lot 1 – About 243.21 acres of grassland and about 50.50 acres of woodland, with tracks, scrubland, and amenity land. Extending in all to about 295.71 acres (119.67 hectares).
Lot 2 – About 25.05 acres (10.14 hectares) of grassland and woodland with operational 3.91MW solar park let on long term lease.
Lot 1 – About 243.21 acres of grassland and about 50.50 acres of woodland, with tracks, scrubland and amenity land. Extending in all to about 295.71 acres (119.67 hectares).
The land within lot 1 comprises about 243.21 acres of undulating grassland which has previously been utilised for livestock grazing and mowing in part. The boundaries generally comprise mature hedgerows with some post and wire fencing which is stockproof in part.
The predictive Agricultural Land Classification map for Wales classifies the land as a mixture of grade 2, grade 3a and grade 3b. Such classification shows a ‘good’ to ‘moderate’ soil grading.
According to Soilscape the soils to the north of the holding are described as slightly acid loamy and clayey soils with impeded drainage. The soils to the south of the holding are described as freely draining slightly acid loamy soils.
The land is let by way of a grazing/ mowing licence on a peppercorn fee to 31st October 2025, which may be terminated early upon one month’s written notice.
Lot 1 includes about 50.50 acres of semi-ancient natural woodland the majority of which is formed by Lodge Wood running along the southern boundary. Lodge Wood comprises a mixed species woodland with steep topography. Lodge Wood includes part of a scheduled ancient monument known as ‘Lodge Wood Camp’, with remains of a hillfort likely dating from the Iron Age period (SAMNumber: MM023).
A redundant Nissen hut is situated in field parcel no. 4803.
We understand mains water is connected to lot 1. A number of footpaths and one bridleway cross lot 1 as identified on the sale plan. A 132kV overhead power line also crosses the property.
Lot one will be sold subject to a right of way along the principal access track to Lot 2 for continued uninterrupted access for all purposes and at all times. The solar park tenant is responsible for contributing towards the repair and maintenance of the access track in addition to other third parties. Lot one will also be sold subject to various covenants restricting certain activities within a certain proximity to the solar park in Lot 2 (further details are available within the data room).
A number of small areas within lot 1 are shown as being at risk of flooding from surface water.
Lot 2 - About 25.05 acres (10.14 hectares) of grassland and woodland with operational 3.91MW solar park let on long term lease.
The 3.91MW solar park was consented on 8 February 2016 under application no: 15/0902 and the solar lease was entered into on 1 December 2016, expiring 30 November 2046.
The rent payable quarterly and is based on 5.7% percent of the gross revenue received, less the RPI index linked base rent for the same revenue period. In recent years the base rent has been higher than the gross revenue percentage received.
The base rent is currently £40,382.94 (from March 2025).
A copy of the lease is contained within the data room and is available to seriously interested parties.
Lot 2 is subject to a grazing licence in part, expiring October 2025.
