Description
PRODUCTIVE ARABLE LAND 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