Tranquil Walled Garden Opportunity, Bedfordshire
Tranquil Walled Garden Opportunity, Bedfordshire
In the peaceful Bedfordshire countryside, a unique walled garden built in 1692 presents an opportunity for a small-scale grower.
The plot lies within the village of Melchbourne, which is home to a lively pub and is located 15 minutes from the larger town of Rushden. Melchbourne is within 20-30 minutes of larger towns Bedford, Kettering and Northampton, creating great market opportunities for selling fruit, vegetables and flowers.
The plot is 1.5 acres in size, with tall walls providing a sense of privacy and good access via a track through the village. The owner, Mark, has started to bring the plot back to life and lay the groundwork for a new grower by installing water taps, clearing overgrowth and building 5 raised beds. Mark is supportive of future improvements such as reinstating the old polytunnel, and installing additional infrastructure if needed.
Mark has placed a shepherd’s hut at one end of the plot, which could be included in the land offer in some regard, upon discussion. The site benefits from composting toilets and showers around the corner, where a small glamping site has been established. A useful, but derelict cottage also resides nearby and could be used for storage or educational workshops later down the line.
Across the wider farm and parkland, sheep and horses graze nearby, providing good access to muck. Swathes of woodland also provide good quantities of timber which could be utilised in some way. For the right landseeker, Mark is open to discussing access to additional parcels of land across other areas of the estate and is keen to explore partnership opportunities. He is also willing to share his knowledge and local connections, offering support with sales and marketing, introductions to key contacts, and, where agreed, infrastructure improvements to help establish and develop the enterprise.
Mark is searching for an experienced grower to bring a new lease of life to this historic plot and work creatively to increase the land’s productivity.
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