cost of grazing per acre in cheshire

[katie4claire]

Hi

we are relatively new to pony ownership and we are looking for advice re the "going rate" - if there is such a thing - for grazing land. we are looking to buy but seem to being quoted some outrageous £'s per acre. we are based in cheshire.
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[Nailed]

cheshire.. your talking £3000 £3500 minimum per acre i would say.. come down stoke.. much cheeper. LOL

Where abouts in cheshire?

 

[katie4claire]

thanks for quick reply - quite near stoke sandbach!

 

[Nailed]

oh come to stoke! land round there is like gold dust.. youd be better renting or livery to be honest

Lou x

 

[nuffield]

the average price for good land eg potential arable is £12,250 per hectare, and around £10,500 per hectare for grass land. if you are outside a city it will be higher as its in short supply there. i Cheshire about £6,000 to£8,000 is about right, more if its next to your house.

 

[Butterbean]

There is an equestrian plot for sale near us (Wirral) 1.5 acres of paddock with a hut and two stables .... guess how much ... £95,000 !!!!

 

[katie4claire]

OMG !!!

Better get saving

 

[Brandy29]

8-10k where we are I'm afraid (chester)

 

[PeterNatt]

At the moment land prices are very high and I would suggest that a block of land with planning permission for equestrian use of say 5 acres would sell in excess of £15,000 per acre.

It is essential that the land has equestrian use and not just agricultural use as otherwise you will need to get planning permssion for change of use which you may not always get.