New entrants to farming are expected to lead interest in a 30-acre holding in Shropshire which includes a house and buildings and is available on a long-term tenancy. 
 

A viewing day for Hole Farm in Aston Pigott, 12 miles from Shrewsbury, is being hosted by national property consultancy Carter Jonas on Friday 30 January. 
 
The successful applicant will be offered a 10-year farm business tenancy to start on 25 March.  
 
"County Councils used to offer these sorts of holdings regularly, but a lot have been sold so this is quite a rare opportunity in this part of the world," says Carter Jonas Associate John Cooke, who is based in the company's Shrewsbury office. 
 
"We expect it to interest people who are getting into farming. It's a small-scale farm, so manageable, and would be a great foot on the ladder for someone."
 
Close to Westbury, Hole Farm is equipped with a period farmhouse and a range of farm buildings and hay stores, set within 30 acres of productive pasture.
 
Soils are predominantly loamy and clay – well suited to grassland and cereal production, and there is a belt of woodland, providing useful shelter and amenity. Mature hedges and stock fencing surround the six fields.
 
"It's a self-contained unit which would suit a variety of purposes from animals or crops to fresh produce in a market garden format," says Mr Cooke.
 
"The owners are offering a 10-year let so there is time for the successful tenant to establish a business. They are very supportive of regenerative and organic systems, and sustainable food production in all its forms."
 
The detached farmhouse has great views across the Shropshire Hills. It also retains its period charm and offers generous accommodation arranged over two floors plus a cellar.
 
A traditional Dutch barn requires some work to improve but could be used for storage or stock.
A number of other buildings can be made available with the tenancy by separate negotiation but are in need of repair prior to use.
 
Viewings need to be booked for the day between 12 noon to 3.30pm. Contact John Cooke at john.cooke@carterjonas.co.uk for a tender pack and to attend the day.