However, there are discussions taking place between Nottingham Trent University and Nottinghamshire County Council in relation to a potential joint bid to buy the estate.
Chris Cardell, Tenant Forum Chairperson said 'The NFU is encouraged that Nottinghamshire County Council is considering adding to their rural estate at a time when other county councils have considered selling them off. The preservation of county farms is important for the provision of a means of access by new entrants into the farming industry which may otherwise be challenging due to financial constraints. Hopefully this will become a good example of how county council collaboration with other bodies can work to keep their rural estates alive whilst at the same time protecting important heritage assets'.