0 Bed Farm For Sale

SUPERB MODERN BROILER POULTRY UNITS WITH 48KW SOLAR PV IN THE VALE OF YORK.


Description

Eldmire Hill sits south of Thirsk, only 2.2 miles from the A168 trunk road, which provides swift access east-west to both the A1(M) and A19. The property has panoramic rural views south over the Vale of York, yet is 10 miles or less to the three market towns of Thirsk, Easingwold and Boroughbridge.

Eldmire Hill Poultry Site
The poultry site was initially developed as a free range egg laying unit with various buildings located off an internal access track and the public highway. In 2015, these buildings were converted to broiler production with full refurbishment and retro fits undertaken, including new feeders and drinkers installed, renewed wiring and water systems, fans adaptations, new alarm systems, generators and water storage, these buildings.

In 2017 and 2019 buildings 6-8 were erected to create the core of the site and add significant capacity. These building are supported by a welfare building, including office, stores and plant room.

Together, the site now provides a modern large scale broiler production facility.

Poultry Site Lease
The entirety of the Poultry Site is currently subject to 5 year lease which commenced 16 January 2023 to Annyalla Chicks (UK) Broilers Limited. Under the terms of the lease the tenant is responsible for keeping the interior and exterior in good repair and condition, evidenced by a thorough Schedule of Condition prior to commencement. The landlord insures the site. There is a non-alienation or assignment clause. The current passing rent is £232,943.04 per annum. The tenant is responsible for loading of manure, with the landlord to remove from site and use or sell at their own discretion. Renewable energy generated by the Solar PV panels owned by the landlord is recharged to the tenant.

Since commencement of the lease the tenant has installed CCTV and water misting systems, these are treated as a tenants fixture and do not form part of the sale.

Solar Photovoltaic Scheme
There are three ground mounted solar arrays adjacent to the poultry buildings with a total capacity of 48kw, all were commissioned in September 2017 and benefit from the feed-in-tariff (FIT) support for 20 years. The vendors currently sell the electricity produced to the poultry site tenant. Copy certifications and associated documentation are available on request.






Acreage: 11.97 Acres


Additional Info

Rights of Way, Easements and Wayleaves - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether public or private whether mentioned or not.

Services - Mains electricity and water, with private drainage. There is a private water supply pipe from Eldmire Hill to the poultry site, an appropriate easement will be put in place for this to continue should the farm be sold in lots.

Local Authority - North Yorkshire Council

Subsidies and Grants - The land is registered on the Rural Land Registry, the seller will claim and retained any remaining de-linked payments. The purchaser will indemnify the vendor against any non-compliance from the date of completion.

Environmental Consents - The farm benefits from an Integrated pollution prevention and control (IPPC), this permits 250,000 broiler chickens. This is currently held by the poultry site tenants, which includes provision for the return of the licence following the expiry of the lease.

Drainage - The farmland benefits from significant drainage schemes, copies of plans are available on request.

Mines and Mineral Rights - The mines and minerals are known to be reserved to a third party over the majority of the title below a depth of 60.96m (200 feet), together with ancillary powers of working with provision for compensation in the event of damage caused thereby.

Sporting Rights - The sporting rights are including in the sale, in so far as they are owned. Tenure - The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion, excepting the holdover provisions below, poultry site and telecommunication mast leases. Copies of all documents are available on request.

Holdover and Growing Crops - The vendor will retain holdover rights until 2025 harvest is completed, the grain store will be
subject to a further holdover until 31st October 2025 to store harvested grain.

Nearest Postcode - YO7 3JH

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Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents, Savills York .

Health and Safety - Given the potential hazards we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when inspecting the property for your own personal safety.

Date of Information - Particulars prepared – May 2025 Photographs taken – April 2025 Reference – 2505WDLS