Land for sale

Lot 2 - Land At Spittalrigg, Haddington, East Lothian EH41

A desirable block of productive arable land in the heart of East Lothian **closing date - Thursday 17th September at 12 noon**

Description
Lot 2 - land at spittalrigg (44 acres)

Situated about 3 miles southwest of Lot 1, Lot 2 comprises two fields extending to approximately 44 acres (18 hectares) in total. Access to field 3 is from a minor public road, leading off the A199 (south), Field 4 is accessed directly off the A199. The land rises from 95 to 105 metres above sea level. The land is wholly arable and is deemed as Class 2 (Field 4) and Class 3.1 (Field 3) by The James Hutton Institute. Both parcels are currently let seasonally for growing potatoes.

The region benefits from a relatively dry climate, averaging 700mm of rainfall annually, and temperatures reportedly average 16 degrees Celsius in summer, and 5 degrees Celsius in Winter.**

**Information taken from the Met Office.
Basic payment entitlement scheme

The Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are included in the sale.

Lot 2: 18.16 units of Region 1 Entitlement.
Clawback provisions

The sale is subject to a clawback agreement in favour of the seller in respect of any future development on Lot 2. The agreement will require the purchaser of Lot 2 to pay 25% of any uplift in value arising from the grant of planning permission payable either on commencement of development or the first sale following the grant of planning permission, for a period of 25 years. A first ranking security in favour of the Seller will be required.

Location
The Land at Haddington comprises two lots located approximately 2* miles north and 2* miles west of Haddington respectively, and approximately 16 to 20* miles east of Edinburgh. Both benefit from easy access to the A1, which provides direct links west towards Edinburgh and to the south. Lot 1 lies approximately 2.5* miles, and Lot 2 approximately 0.5* miles from the A1.

East Lothian is recognised as one of Scotland’s most important farming areas, renowned for its fertile soils, favourable climate and strong agricultural heritage. Farming and food production continue to play a significant role in the local economy. A range of agricultural merchants, machinery dealers and farm suppliers operate throughout the region.

Haddington serves as East Lothian’s principal market town, and provides a comprehensive range of amenities including supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, independent retailers, healthcare facilities and leisure services.

Edinburgh, located to the west offers an extensive range of administrative, retail, recreational and cultural amenities, together with national and international transport connections.

Overall, the land presents an attractive agricultural opportunity in an accessible location, benefitting from the advantages of a rural setting and nearby urban settlements.

*Distances are approximate and taken from Google Maps.

Acreage:
44.84 Acres

Directions
From the west travel south along the A1 and take the B6363 exit for Pencaitland/Longniddry. At the roundabout take the third exit to Pencaitland B6363, at the next roundabout take the second exit and at the third roundabout take the first exit onto the A199 towards Gladsmuir. After approximately 1.2* miles Field 4, Lot 2 will be on your left.

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Additional Info
The property falls within the Edinburgh, East Lothian and Borders Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (nvz).

Please note that the sellers are not bound to accept the highest, or indeed any, offer.