Land for sale

Cad Green, Ilton, Ilminster TA19

32.20 acres (13.03 hectares) of level organic arable land situated to the north of Ilminster.
For sale by Formal Tender as a whole. Deadline for tenders Thursday 5th September 2024 at 12 noon.

Situation
The land is set to the north of Ilminster, in the county of Somerset. The area is well served providing retail, recreational and educational facilities. The land is close to good road links including the A358 and A303. The M5 Junction 25 is 9 miles northwest at Taunton.

The Land
A block of level productive organic arable land extending to 32.20 acres (13.03 hectares). The land is conveniently split into two parcels with access via a right of way from Hortmead Lane (track). The land is classified as predominantly Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Maps, with predominantly slightly acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils. The land is currently in a temporary grass ley and has formerly been used to grow potatoes.

Rights of Way
According to the data held by Somerset Council, no public rights of way affect the land. However, we understand the public walk the eastern boundary bordering Hortmead Lane. See tender pack for full details.

Sporting
Sporting rights are in hand and included in the sale.

Services
The land is not currently connected to any services. Prospective buyers should make their own enquiries.

Flooding
The land lies within an area with a high risk of flooding from surface water. We understand that this periodically effects the southern parcel only.

Agricultural Schemes
We understand the land is currently in a Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier Agreement ending in 31/12/2025, see tender pack for full details. The land is certified as organic with the Soil Association. There are no delinked payments included in the sale.

Tenure & Possession
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.