An opportunity to acquire a single grazing marsh extending in all to approximately 5.89 Ha (14.55 Ac) situated to the west of Great Yarmouth. The marsh is located on the north side of the Acle Straight with good road access. The marsh adjoins the River Bure on the eastern boundary. Internal dykes form the boundaries on the remaining sides.
The marsh is located within an extensive area of grazing marshes which are popular with graziers who hire the marshes for grazing each season.
LOCATION
The marsh is located off the A47 Acle New Road, approximately 2.0 miles north west of the seaside town of Great Yarmouth and approximately 5.7 miles east of the market town of Acle. The city of Norwich is approximately 18 miles to the west.
DIRECTIONS
From Acle head east on the A47 (Acle New Road) for approximately 5.5 miles towards Great Yarmouth and then turn off the road to your left onto the concrete road. Go through the first gate on your right and walk parallel with the drainage ditch through the first marsh before you come to the gateway for the marsh offered for sale.
Nearest Postcode: NR30 1TD.
What3Words (for gateway to marshes): ///essay.fancy.padlock
Please note: Care should be taken when pulling off / on to the main road.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
The marshes are currently included in a combined Entry Level (ELS) and Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) Scheme which runs through to 30th April 2028. The purchaser will be expected to take over the requirements of the agreement options for this marsh. Further details are available from the agent.
GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS
METHOD OF SALE
The marsh is offered for sale by Private Treaty with a guide price of 70,000.
VIEWING
At any time during daylight hours with a set of particulars in hand. Viewing is at your own risk. Due to the nature of the property, we ask you to be vigilant and take care when making your inspection, particularly when leaving and entering the busy A47. For the avoidance of doubt neither the vendors nor the agents accept any liability.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
Freehold. Vacant possession will be available as from 1st November 2025.
SPORTING, TIMBER AND MINERAL RIGHTS
In so far as they are owned by the vendors, the sporting, timber and mineral rights are included in the sale.
RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND COVENANTS
The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all easements, rights of way, privileges etc., which may affect the same, whether mentioned hereto or not. In particular, the marsh benefits from a right of way over the adjoining marsh for access. The marsh is subject to similar rights for access to other marshes.
DRAINAGE RATES
These are charged by the Environment Agency.
PLANNING
The marshes are within the Great Yarmouth Borough Council area but are under the jurisdiction of the Broads Authority as Local Planning Authority, to whom interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries in respect of any planning or development matters.
LAND REGISTRY
The marshes are registered with the Land Registry under Title no. NK542874.
VAT
In addition to the purchase price should any sale of the property or rights attached to it become a chargeable supply in terms of Value Added Tax (VAT), such tax will be payable by the purchaser(s) in addition.
PARTICULARS AND PLANS
These particulars and plans are based upon the Ordnance Survey metric editions and are believed to be correct, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
DISPUTES
Should any dispute arise between the Vendor and the purchaser(s) as to the boundaries, fences or any other point arising out of these particulars, then the Agent's decision shall be binding upon all parties.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
We confirm that under Money Laundering Regulations we are required to check the identity of the purchaser(s).
