A significant collection of strategically positioned let farms adajacent to Luton airport
The portfolio offers prospective purchasers an opportunity to acquire an extensive block of arable land along with a number of attractive residential properties.
In total the portfolio extends to approximately 1,278.23 acres (517.21 hectares) of which approximately 1,004.94 acres (406.69 hectares) is in arable cultivation with the balance being residential, grassland, horse paddocks, woodland and farm tracks. There are parts across all of the land holdings that would be regarded as a strategic asset with suitable potential for medium to long-term development, subject to planning.
Lot 1 - Copt Hall Farm and Someries Farm About 722.93 acres (292.51 hectares)
Strategically situated due south of Luton Airport and less than 1 mile from Luton Airport Parkway Station. Copt Hall Farm is a rare, ringfenced block of rolling agricultural land extending to approximately 722.93 acres (292.51 hectares). There are numerous hedges and several areas of woodland which add further amenity benefits.
Copt Hall Farm is let under an Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 Tenancy. It is our understanding that there is one succession left on the tenancy with the current rent being £60,000 per annum. There is an additional rental roll from the farm buildings stemming from a recent Settlement Agreement. Further details are available from the vendors agent. The farm also has 6 houses and cottages included within the tenancy which are detailed below: Copt Hall Farmhouse Set back from the road and in a well-connected yet secluded location. Copt Hall farmhouse is an extensive detached house of brick construction under a tile roof. Accommodation is across two floors with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and extensive gardens.
The farmhouse enjoys eastern views over approximately 8.5 acres of horse paddocks and a menage adjacent to the house. Adjacent to the farmhouse are a range of farm buildings that lend themselves to a variety of uses. The Lodge, Someries Farm Located towards Someries Farm, the Lodge is a 3-bedroom detached lodge of brick and render construction with a slate roof.
The accommodation is split over 2 floors and is positioned in an attractive setting. 75-78 Copt Hall Cottages Situated opposite Copt Hall Farmhouse are two pairs of 3-bedroom semi-detached traditional brick cottages under a tile roof with single side extensions.
All the residential properties are offered across two floors with attic rooms and have semi-detached outbuildings. Externally, all four properties offer large, private rear gardens boasting far-reaching views across the farm alongside off-street parking. Farm Buildings The farm boasts an extensive range of modern and traditional farm buildings that is split over two locations; Copt Hall and Someries that service and support the farm. Farmland The land is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales with the soils being of the Batcombe series.
These soils are described as being fine silty over clayey and fine loamy over clayey soils with permeable subsoils. Such soils are suitable for growing high yielding cereal crops.
The arable area at Copt Hall Farm extends to approximately 512.26 acres (207.31 hectares) with approximately 44.20 acres (17.88 hectares) of grassland. There are 135.28 acres (54.74 hectares) of woodland which is interspersed throughout the land and enhance the environmental benefits of the farm. There is an established productive shoot that is in place on Copt Hall Farm.
Lot 2 - Gibraltar Farm About 260.03 acres (105.22 hectares)
Situated to the west of Copt Hall Farm and due south of Luton. Gibraltar Farm present purchasers with a strategic farm extending to approximately 260.03 acres (105.22 hectares). The farm’s situation offers hope for development and change of use (subject to planning) in the medium or long term. The farmstead is positioned on the A1081 with the land extending to the M1 at Junction 11. There has been extensive commercial development in the local area in recent times with the improvement of local infrastructure allowing the farm to benefit from an exceptional rail and road network.
Gibraltar Farm is let under an Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 Tenancy. It is our understanding that there is one succession left on the tenancy with the rent currently achieved on the holding being £41,603 per annum. Gibraltar Farmhouse Located to the south of the farm buildings is Gibraltar farmhouse which is a detached brick farmhouse under a slate roof.
Accommodation is over two floors with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The farmhouse benefits from an extensive south facing garden. Farm buildings The farmstead at Gibraltar Farm is extensive with a separate farmhouse and an array of modern and traditional farm buildings.
A significant number of the farm buildings have been commercially sublet which increases the rent achieved on the farm. Further details can be found in the data room. Farmland The land is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales with the soils being of the Batcombe series.
These soils are described as being fine silty over clayey and fine loamy over clayey soils with permeable subsoils. Such soils are suitable for growing high yielding cereal crops. The arable land at the Gibraltar Farm extends to approximately 216.82 acres (87.75 hectares) with extensive horse paddocks extending up to approximately 16.03 acres (6.48 hectares). The are a number of parcels of woodland, extending up to 20.29 acres (8.21 hectares) in total.
Lot 3 - Porters End Farm About 295.27 acres (119.48 hectares)
Situated to the south-east of Copt Hall Farm and Gibraltar Farm and approximately 3 miles north-east of the market town of Harpenden. Porters End Farm is split into two blocks with the arable land extending to approximately 275.86 acres (111.63 hectares) and the balance consisting of woodland and tracks.
The northernmost block is adjacent to Gustard Wood with access from Porters End Lane extending to 166.90 acres (67.54 hectares).
The southerly block is close to Mackerye End with access from Sauncery Wood Lane extending to 128.37 acres (51.95 hectares). The farm is let on an FBT that currently rolling periodically. The land is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales with the soils being of the Batcombe series.
These soils are described as being fine silty over clayey and fine loamy over clayey soils with permeable subsoils. Such soils are suitable for growing high yielding cereal crops.
