Property description
An opportunity to let a single enclosure of arable land extending in total to 11.07 acres (4.48 hectares) situated to the outskirts of Chard
To be let on an initial 3 year Farm Business Tenancy looking to commence on 1st October 2026
To Let by Informal Tender - Tenders due by 12 noon on Thursday 24th September 2026
LOCATION
The land is situated at Clayhanger Common, on the northern outskirts of the historic market town of Chard in South Somerset. Enjoying an attractive rural setting, the property is surrounded by rolling countryside whilst benefiting from excellent accessibility. Direct access is available from the A358 to the east, with convenient links to the A303 and the M5 motorway, providing connections to the wider Southwest and beyond.
DESCRIPTION
Extending to approximately 11.07 acres (4.48 hectares) in total, the land comprises a productive and accessible block with direct roadside access. A useful area of grassland adjacent to the entrance provides space for agricultural machinery and vehicles to pull safely off the highway. The land includes a single parcel of 10.60 acres (4.29 hectares) of Grade 3 arable land. In recent years cropped with wheat, the land has been laid to pasture and benefits from a gently undulating topography. Boundaries comprise predominantly mature hedgerows with sections of post and wire fencing. The soil profile is characterised as slowly permeable, seasonally wet, slightly acidic but base-rich loamy and clayey soils of moderate fertility with impeded drainage.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The land is not subject to any agri-environmental schemes. The Landlord encourages prospective applicants to review the available Environmental Land Management schemes and Capital Grants.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
There are no entitlements available within the tenancy.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY
The land is let subject to all easements, wayleaves and rights of way, whether formally mentioned in the letting particular and tenancy agreement or not.
SPORTING RIGHTS
The sporting and timber rights will be excluded from the tenancy.
SERVICES
We understand there are no services connected to the land.
VIEWING
The land may be viewed at any reasonable time on foot only whilst in possession of these particulars with prior notice to the letting agents. Applicants are reminded to observe the County Code, close all gates and to not drive the land. For further information please contact the sole Letting Agents.
METHOD OF LET
The farm will be let on a 3-year term under a Farm Business Tenancy. The land is being offered for let by Informal Tender. Tenders are to be received in writing on the Form of Tender by the Agents, Greenslade Taylor Hunt, 22 Princess Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1EQ by 12 noon on Thursday 24th September 2026, marked offers for ‘Land at Clayhanger Common’. The figure offered should be clearly shown and will be a Fixed Unconditional Annual Sum (payable in quarterly instalments in advance). Offers can be submitted in a sealed envelope or electronically to the Letting Agent. The Tender Form should be completed in full, and the Landlord is not obliged to accept the highest or any other tender.
TENANCY
The land is to be let on a Farm Business Tenancy commencing on 1st October 2026 for a term of 3 years. The tenancy will be the standard agreement produced by the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers. The Tenant will not be permitted to assign, underlet, or part with possession of the whole or any part of their interest in the land. There is the opportunity for the term to be extended at the end of the tenancy.
CONDITION OF LETTING
The Tenant will pay a contribution of £250 plus VAT towards the preparation of the Farm Business Tenancy. Please note that Landlord will not be bound to accept the highest rent offered or any application for the tenancy. All prospective applicants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise the accuracy of the statements contained within these particulars.
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Direct road access | 10.60 acres arable land | Initial 3-year term | Farm Business Tenancy to commence 1st October 2026 | To be Let by Informal Tender | Tenders due Thursday 24th September 2026 at 12 noon
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This listing is located at Land At Clayhanger Common, Chard, Somerset, TA20, Chard.