Lot 1 Rook End Lane, Debden

136.80 acres of productive arable land in a ring fenced block.

Introduction - A rare opportunity to acquire a traditional arable farm, equipped with agricultural buildings and a 2 bedroom chalet bungalow which is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition. The agricultural buildings provide scope for a range of alternative uses (subject to planning) and the property is offered for sale without Overage.

The holding is located on the edge of the desirable village of Debden, in the county of Essex. Debden is a sought after village and benefits from a primary school, public house, recreational ground and church. The property is situated approximately 4 miles north east of the town of Thaxted, 4 miles south of the market town of Saffron Walden and 17 miles south of the University City of Cambridge. Stansted Airport is situated approximately 10 miles to the south of the property.

Method Of Sale - The land is offered for sale by private treaty, as a Whole or in 4 Lots.

Description - The land is classified as Grade 2 according to the Agricultural Land Classification Map and the soil is identified as being of the Hanslope soil series, more particularly described as slowly permeable calcareous clayey soils with slowly permeable non-calcareous clayey soils suitable for cereals and grassland rotations. The boundaries are made up of a combination of mature hedgerows, trees and ditches. Part of the land is drained however mole draining has been undertaken where necessary.

Lot 1 - The arable land to the south of Rook End Lane extends to approximately 136.80 acres (55.36 hectares) and is contained within a ring fenced block of productive arable land. Access is directly off Rook End Lane and further access is available from Sampson Lane, which is a public byway that dissects the land parcel.

The land is gently undulating, rising to the south and includes a number of small spinneys and shelter belts.

General Remarks And Stipulations - Tenure & Possession
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Drainage Rates
Environment Agency drainage rates are currently payable at the standard rates.

VAT
The land is not registered for VAT. However, if the sale of the property of 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.

Town & Country Planning
The land is situated within Uttlesford District Council and is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, town planning schedules, applications, permissions and resolutions which may be or come into force. The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters affecting the property.

Basic Payment & Grant Schemes
The land has been claimed for Basic Payment Scheme entitlements and is registered on the Rural Land Register. The seller will retain all historic delinked payments.
The land is subject to a 5 year Middle Tier Countryside Stewardship Agreement.

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

Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants & 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.
There is a public byway known as Sampson Lane which is a rough surfaced track that splits Lot 1.

Exchange & Completion
Exchange of contracts shall be within 6 weeks of the purchaser(s) solicitor receiving a draft contract. Completion will be by agreement between the parties.

Boundaries
The vendor and vendor’s agents will do their best to specify the ownership of boundary hedges, fences and ditches but will not be bound to determine these. The property is available for inspection and the purchaser(s) will be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the ownership and location of the boundaries.

Plans, Areas & Schedules
Plans attached to the particulars are based upon the Ordnance Survey and are for identification purposes only.

Local Authority
Uttlesford District Council, Council Offices, London Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4ER.

Solicitors
Tees Law, No. 3 Journey Campus, Castle Park, Castle Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AY

Viewings & Further Information - Viewings by prior arrangement with the Sole Agents. For further information please contact Simon Gooderham or Jonathan Purkiss.

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.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations - Buyers will be required to provide proof of identity and address to the Selling Agent following acceptance of an offer (subject to contract) and prior to Solicitors being instructed.

Agents Notes - For clarification we wish to inform purchaser(s) that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to the property shall be relied on as statements of fact. All measurements are given as a guide and no liability can be accepted for errors arising therefrom. The plan and acreages use gross acreages taken from the Ordnance Survey sheets and are for identification purposes only. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the state and condition
thereof and as to the ownership or any tree boundary or any part of the property. If communications, condition of the property, situation or such factors are of a particular importance to you please discuss these priorities with us before arranging an appointment to view. This should avoid a wasted journey. July 2025