Farms For Sale South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford 🏡

Owning a farm represents a major lifestyle change offering fresh opportunities to work alongside nature. For those seeking a career in agriculture, purchasing an established farm business for sale provides the foundations to get started. Let's explore the options available. Chelmsford and mixed farms commonly available across  and the  range from 200-500 acres in size, producing combinable crops like wheat, barley or oilseed rape. Annual turnover approaches six figures dependent on yield from the fertile soils. Dairy farms found more numerously in the  Chelmsford and counties offer lush grazing for pedigree cattle. Units range 100-300 dairy cows on 100 to 250 acre holdings with modern milking equipment and quota. Expect mid-five figure incomes.  In Chelmsford locations lie upland sheep farms of 150-300 breeding ewes shepherded across rough fell pastures. Selling niche local breeds and wool maintains traditional hill farming heritage. Hobby smallholdings of 5-20 acres suit new entrants, some with century-old stone barns suitable for conversion into modern workshops or living areas. Produce your first commercial sales of vegetables, fruit, chicken or pork for local markets from day one. Evaluate each farm's organic status, attached homestead and permanent fixtures, staff requirements and scope for diversification carefully based on long-term vision and business experience. Reliable working capital, previous training and transferrable skills will aid the major adjustment period ahead.