- 69.61 acres (28.17 hectares) of Productive Arable Land
- Set in the picturesque Charnwood Forest
- Classified Grade III
- Freehold, and subject to an implied Farm Business Tenancy Agreement
- Ideal for Agricultural, Equestrian or Amenity Use
- Available as a Whole or in Five Lots
- Lot 1 – £450,000.00
- Lot 2 – £185,000.00
- Lot 3 - £130,000.00
- Lot 4 – £80,000.00
Land for sale in Leicestershire
An exceptional opportunity to buy a ring-fenced block of arable land (subject to a tenancy), available as a whole or in five lots, set in the picturesque Charnwood Forest extending to approximately 69.61 acres (28.17 hectares).
Description The 69.61 acres (28.17 hectares) of arable land is classified Grade III according to the Agricultural Land Classification Plans of England and Wales. The soil type is of the Claverley soil association which is described as fine reddish coarse and fine loamy soils.
The productive land which is currently subject to a Tenancy has previously been used for agricultural grazing and arable cropping but being set within the picturesque Charnwood Forest and with lots Three and Four having direct access onto Charley Road, the Land lends itself to a range of agricultural and non-agricultural amenity uses, subject to the relevant permissions.
The land is available as a whole or in five lots.
Lot 1 (shaded red on the enclosed plan) – Approximately 38.60 acres (15.62 hectares) of arable land, currently cropped with temporary grassland, divided into six field parcels and bordered by internal and boundary dry stone walls, with Cat Hill Wood of Charley Woods Nature Reserve as a scenic backdrop. Lot one includes a stone-built redundant building, a pond, is crossed by a public footpath and overhead wayleave and is accessed via the main driveway.
Lot 2 (shaded blue on the enclosed plan) – Approximately 15.86 acres (6.42 hectares) of arable land, currently cropped with maize which is crossed by an overhead wayleave and accessed via the main driveway.
Lot 3 (Shaded green on the enclosed plan) - Approximately 8.92 acres (3.61 hectares) of arable land, currently cropped with maize with direct access onto Charley Road and backing onto the Black Brook.
Lot 4 (Shaded orange on the enclosed plan) – Approximately 5.34 acres (2.16 acres) of arable land, currently cropped with maize with direct access onto Charley Road and backing onto the Black Brook.
Lot 5(Shaded yellow on the enclosed plan) – A handy parcel of approximately 0.89 acres (0.36 hectares) currently cropped with maize and with independent access.
Method of Sale The Land is for sale by Private Treaty with the following guide price:
Lot 1 – £450,000.00
Lot 2 – £185,000.00
Lot 3 - £130,000.00
Lot 4 – £80,000.00
Lot 5 – £15,000.00
Guide Price as a whole £860,000
Services The Land does not benefit from any mains services however, a mains water and electricity connection would be available within the vicinity.
Land Registry Title Number The Land is registered under title number LT280844.
De-Linked Payments & Environmental Stewardship No de-linked payments will be made available to a successful purchaser. The Land is entered into a Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Agreement which commenced on the 1st of January 2024 and includes maize and hedgerow management options.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way The Land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way whether public or private and all Easements and Wayleaves whether specifically mentioned or not.
Lots One and Two are accessed via a Right of Access down the main driveway off Charley Road.
Tenure & Possession The Land is sold Freehold, and subject to an implied Farm Business Tenancy Agreement where a Notice to Quit has been served to provide vacant possession in March 2026. Further information on the Tenancy is available from the Vendors Agents upon request.
Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights All Sporting and Timber, Mines and Mineral rights are included in the Freehold sale so far as they are owned.
Viewing At any reasonable time with these Sales Particulars in hand via prior appointment and permission to be given by the selling Agent. Please contact Lucy Morgan on 07876 556 372 or email lucy@bentons.co.uk.
Local Authority Lots One and Two are within North West Leicestershire District Council
PO Box 11051
Coalville
LE67 0FW
Tel: 01530 454545
Email: customer.services@nwleicestershire.gov.uk
Lots Three, Four and Five are within Charnwood Borough Council
Southfield Road
Loughborough
LE11 2TX
Tel: 01509 263151
Important information
Property Ref: 55639_BNT241008
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