An interesting opportunity for Irish dairy farmers looking to expand their operations has recently come on the market across the Irish Sea.
Located in south Warwickshire, England, the circa (c) 414ac residential farm come with excellent facilities and is described by estate agents Fisher German as one of the more substantial and comprehensively equipped dairy farms to come to the Warwickshire market in recent years.
Recently launched for sale by private treaty, Wormleighton Grange farm is guided at £6m.
Extending to close to 414ac, the holding occupies rolling countryside between Southam and Banbury in an area long associated with mixed and dairy enterprises. Farms of this scale, particularly those retaining full operational infrastructure, are tightly held across the county.
Access is via a 300m private driveway from the A423, allowing for easy access of agricultural traffic.
Impressive range of buildings
At the centre of the farm lies an extensive and impressive range of modern livestock buildings totalling approximately 72,711 sq ft.
Arranged in a practical yard configuration, the facilities include a 24:48 herringbone parlour, 16,000-litre bulk tank, more than 300 mattress cubicles, heifer and calf-rearing accommodation and infrastructure capable of supporting up to 320 milking cows.
Two clay-lined slurry lagoons and an above-ground store provide storage totalling around 10,000 cubic metres, while four silage clamps extend to approximately 22,500 sq ft. An existing Arla milk contract is in place and this could be a tempting carrot to dangle in front of prospective buyers.
Typical of the south Warwickshire area, the land is classified predominantly as grade 3a and comprises a mix of regularly reseeded pasture and arable parcels. Being clay-based soils, they lend themselves well to grass production and autumn-sown crops.
Grazing infrastructure is good and practical, while the farm is well arranged for rotational grazing and forage production.
There are three residences present, including a three-bedroom detached farmhouse that is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition and a pair of period cottages. Close to the yard, these are traditionally used as staff accommodation.
It is available in its entire or in four lots, with the houses, yard and 261.7ac included in lot 1. Close by, lots 2, 3 and 4 comprise of arable parcels of 70.7ac, 10.2ac and 71.4ac respectively, each with road access.
Sales agent Matthew Allen from Fisher German said: “This is a rarely available, first-class commercial dairy farm under an existing Arla contract that has been very well farmed by my clients for the last 20 years.
"They have taken the difficult decision to retire from dairying and are hopeful that the farm will be bought by a farmer looking to carry on their good work.”
Located within reach of Banbury, Southam and the M40 corridor, the farm is less than an hour’s drive southwest of Birmingham and benefits from strong transport links.
For buyers seeking scale, infrastructure and immediate productive capability, Wormleighton Grange Farm represents a notable freehold opportunity in a competitive English midlands land market.
The land surrounding the yard is around 262ac of pasture, with the balance of the land (c150ac) used for crops.
The yard is centrally located on lot 1 surrounded by 261ac.
Included on the farm, there is a modern three-bedroom dwelling subject to an agricultural occupancy condition.
There is a pair of three-storey period cottages referred to as 1 and 2 Fillcups. They have been traditionally used as staff accommodation.
The yard is well designed with ample room for machinery to move and there is excellent silage and slurry capacity.
There is cubicle accommodation for 300 cows.
There is capacity for 4,300 tonnes of silage and 10,000 cubic metres of slurry storage in the yard. Permanent slurry pumping facilities are also in place.
The milking facilities consists of a 24:48 herringbone parlour.
The lands are classed as grade 3a pasture, with predominantly clay-based soils.
The farm is currently supplying milk to Arla under a long-standing contract.
An interesting opportunity for Irish dairy farmers looking to expand their operations has recently come on the market across the Irish Sea.
Located in south Warwickshire, England, the circa (c) 414ac residential farm come with excellent facilities and is described by estate agents Fisher German as one of the more substantial and comprehensively equipped dairy farms to come to the Warwickshire market in recent years.
Recently launched for sale by private treaty, Wormleighton Grange farm is guided at £6m.
Extending to close to 414ac, the holding occupies rolling countryside between Southam and Banbury in an area long associated with mixed and dairy enterprises. Farms of this scale, particularly those retaining full operational infrastructure, are tightly held across the county.
Access is via a 300m private driveway from the A423, allowing for easy access of agricultural traffic.
Impressive range of buildings
At the centre of the farm lies an extensive and impressive range of modern livestock buildings totalling approximately 72,711 sq ft.
Arranged in a practical yard configuration, the facilities include a 24:48 herringbone parlour, 16,000-litre bulk tank, more than 300 mattress cubicles, heifer and calf-rearing accommodation and infrastructure capable of supporting up to 320 milking cows.
Two clay-lined slurry lagoons and an above-ground store provide storage totalling around 10,000 cubic metres, while four silage clamps extend to approximately 22,500 sq ft. An existing Arla milk contract is in place and this could be a tempting carrot to dangle in front of prospective buyers.
Typical of the south Warwickshire area, the land is classified predominantly as grade 3a and comprises a mix of regularly reseeded pasture and arable parcels. Being clay-based soils, they lend themselves well to grass production and autumn-sown crops.
Grazing infrastructure is good and practical, while the farm is well arranged for rotational grazing and forage production.
There are three residences present, including a three-bedroom detached farmhouse that is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition and a pair of period cottages. Close to the yard, these are traditionally used as staff accommodation.
It is available in its entire or in four lots, with the houses, yard and 261.7ac included in lot 1. Close by, lots 2, 3 and 4 comprise of arable parcels of 70.7ac, 10.2ac and 71.4ac respectively, each with road access.
Sales agent Matthew Allen from Fisher German said: “This is a rarely available, first-class commercial dairy farm under an existing Arla contract that has been very well farmed by my clients for the last 20 years.
"They have taken the difficult decision to retire from dairying and are hopeful that the farm will be bought by a farmer looking to carry on their good work.”
Located within reach of Banbury, Southam and the M40 corridor, the farm is less than an hour’s drive southwest of Birmingham and benefits from strong transport links.
For buyers seeking scale, infrastructure and immediate productive capability, Wormleighton Grange Farm represents a notable freehold opportunity in a competitive English midlands land market.
The land surrounding the yard is around 262ac of pasture, with the balance of the land (c150ac) used for crops.
The yard is centrally located on lot 1 surrounded by 261ac.
Included on the farm, there is a modern three-bedroom dwelling subject to an agricultural occupancy condition.
There is a pair of three-storey period cottages referred to as 1 and 2 Fillcups. They have been traditionally used as staff accommodation.
The yard is well designed with ample room for machinery to move and there is excellent silage and slurry capacity.
There is cubicle accommodation for 300 cows.
There is capacity for 4,300 tonnes of silage and 10,000 cubic metres of slurry storage in the yard. Permanent slurry pumping facilities are also in place.
The milking facilities consists of a 24:48 herringbone parlour.
The lands are classed as grade 3a pasture, with predominantly clay-based soils.
The farm is currently supplying milk to Arla under a long-standing contract.
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