Land for sale

Bishops Frome, Worcester, Herefordshire WR6

A very attractive traditional cider orchard with a wealth of mature trees and understorey of pastureland extending to 11.88 acres (4.81 Ha), in one parcel. The property benefits from private access, water from River Leadon adjacent and an abundance of wildlife. The land has been farmed organically with a lapsed status and is currently entered into the Countryside Stewardship Scheme Mid Tier, expiring 31st December 2028.

Brookbank

Known as Brookbank, the land at Evesbatch is approximately 11.88 Acres (4.81 Hectares) of very attractive traditional cider orchard with a wealth of mature trees. The land has been farmed organically with a lapsed status and houses an abundance of wildlife, sloping gently towards the River Leadon at the foot of the slope. The land is accessed via its own freehold roadway which is largely unmade and is shared with neighbours.

Countryside Stewardship Scheme

The vendors currently have the land entered into the Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier Scheme, expiring 31st December 2028. Options entered include:
BE3 - Management of hedgerows

BE4 - Management of traditional orchards

BE7 - Supplement for restorative pruning of fruit trees

TE3 - Planting of fruit trees

TE8 - Tree Guard

All Capital items are to be funded and the grant aid received by the vendor. Annual payments following completion will be transferred to the buyer. Buyer to continue with agreement until expiry date.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with the sole agents Pughs. Tel. Out of office hours Jason Thomson.

Tenure

The property is freehold and offered with vacant possession upon completion.

Auction Guide Price

£100,000 - £150,000
Please note an auction guide price is an indication by the agent of the likely sale price and is not the same as a reserve price. The reserve price is the lowest price at which the vendor will consider a sale and is within or below the guide price. Both figures are subject to change.

For Sale By Public Auction

To be offered for sale by public auction, subject to conditions of sale and unless previously sold at The Hazle Meadows Auction Centre, Ross Road, HR8 2LP on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 2pm.

Vendors Solictior

Thomson & Bancks Solicitors, 34 Church Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 5SN. Ms Claire Burrow acting

Auction Pack

Link to pack will appear here when approved

Online Bidding

The auction will be live and online, if you wish to register to bid online please contact the office. All online bidders must be registered before 5pm on Monday 20th April 2026.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations

To comply with anti-money laundering regulations, prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at the time of making an offer. We ask for your cooperation in order that there is no delay in agreeing the sale.

Directions

From Fromes Hill proceed towards Worcester on the A4103. After approximately half a mile take the first turning on the left signposted to Evesbatch. After a further half a mile take the lane to the left adjacent to the fishing lakes. With the lakes on your right, proceed across the bridge over the River Leadon where the land can be found directly in front of you, gate on the left. See Agent's 'For Sale' board. W3W///clouds.other.firepower