Land at Colgate Farm - Grazing Licence available for 65.33 acres of organic land with buildings potentially available by separate negotiation.
DESCRIPTION
A good block of productive permanent pasture located on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment. The land on top of the escarpment is flat to gently undulating with the land on the escarpment slopes being steeper but suitable for grazing. The land includes some areas of woodland with the farm buildings potentially being available by way of separate negotiation.
The land is certified as Organic with the Soil Association and is within a Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme.
Further organic land is available on similar terms in the near vicinity.
SITUATION
The land is situated just 3.5 miles outside of Cheltenham and is located between Charlton Kings and Whittington in the county of Gloucestershire. There is good access from Ham Road.
LETTING OPPORTUNITY
The land is available initially on an annual Grazing Licence with the land potentially then available on a longer-term basis for the right Licensee/Tenant. The farm buildings are potentially available by way of separate negotiation for the right tenant.
Enquiries from all farmers, whether currently certified as Organic or not, are welcomed as there may be opportunity for the land to be grazed by non-organic animals for a period of 120 days per calendar year.
The Landowner reserves the right to set a date for Best and Final offers.
ORGANIC STATUS
The land is certified as Organic through the Soil Association. The successful Licensee must comply with the organic standards at all times so as to not affect the Landowner’s certification.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The land is currently within a Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme ending on the 31st December 2022. The following options apply to the parcel(s) of land:
- BE3 – Management of hedgerows
- GS2 – Permanent grassland with very low inputs
- OT1 – Organic land management – improved permanent grassland
- GS17 – Lenient grazing supplement
Not all the options apply to all parcels, please contact us for further information. The Licensee will be required to meet the management requirements.
SERVICES
We are advised that there is a natural water supply. Mains water is being investigated.
