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A unique opportunity to purchase a whole farm comprising approximately 275.5 acres (111.49ha), a 4 Bedroom detached Farmhouse and a range of modern farm buildings. The property is on the market for the first time in 100 years having been farmed by 5 generations of the family.
The Farm is a complete holding that is separated by Sutton Lane made up of predominantly large arable fields.
An additionally 111 acres within 10 minutes drive of the farmhouse is available by separate negotiation.
Location - The farm is located in the north-west of Northamptonshire on the border of Leicestershire, approximately 2 miles from the popular town of Market Harborough which has a wide range of amenities including a train station with direct links to London.
The Farm also benefits from good road networks with the A427 and A6 both within 2 miles of the Farmhouse.
Farmhouse & Yard - The Farmhouse is a timber-framed brick-built house under a pitched slate roof and double garage that was constructed in 1992 which is subject to an agricultural tie. Details are set out below. The Farmhouse is accessed off Sutton Lane via a private concrete & tarmac drive. The farm buildings are set within a concrete/hardcore yard and comprise 3 steel-framed modern farm buildings. In addition, there is a lean-to extension to the end Barn, a wooden garage and a fuel store.
The Farm Land - The land comprises approximately 275.5 acres (111.49ha) of predominantly arable land. Split into 3 blocks divided by Sutton Lane.
The Land adjacent to the house and yard comprises a single 111 acre (45.18ha) field (1465), known as The Tudors. The land is within a countryside stewardship agreement. The current cropping is Nectar Flower Mix and Winter Bird Food having previously been in arable rotations.
The block to the east of Sutton Lane comprises 136.84 acres (55.37ha). The land is predominantly arable land with one grass fields (9177) and a small area of amenity woodland. Fields 2185 & 5694 are currently temporary grassland under an Organic Conversion/management agreement. Fields 0154, 3163, 1210 & 5665 are currently crop with Winter Beans.
The northwestern block comprises a single 23.73acres (9.60ha) arable field that is currently temporary grassland under an Organic Conversion/management agreement.
In addition, there are two triangular grass paddocks comprising approximately 1.7 acres to the front of the house.
Guide Price - As a whole Guide Price £2,820,000
Land & Soil Classification - Under the DEFRA Agricultural Land Classification Map, most of the land is classified as Grade 3 (being good to moderate agricultural land). Sections of the land east of Sutton Lane are classified as Grade 2 (being very good quality agricultural land with minor limitations which affect crop yield, cultivations or harvesting.)
The predominant soil type of the land west of Sutton Lane is defined as Soilscape 18: Slowly permeable seasonally wet slightly acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils, with a small section of Soilscape 9: Lime-rich loamy and clayey soils with impeded drainage.
The soil type for the land to the east of Sutton Lane is a mix of Soilscape 18, Soilscape 7 and Soilscape 8 that are all well suited to the production of arable crops.
Basic Payment Scheme - The agricultural land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme. 110.31ha of Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are included in the sale.
The BPS payment for 2021 will be retained by the vendor.
The purchaser will be required to indemnify the Vendor in relation to Cross Compliance from the date of sale.
Countryside & Environmental Stewardship - Field 1465 is subject to a Countryside Stewardship Agreement (Arable offer) which expires on 31st December 2023.
Fields 7637, 1210, 2185 & 5694 are subject to Countryside Stewardship Agreement (Organic Conversion/management) which expires on 31st December 2022.
Copies available upon request.
Rights Of Way, Easements & Wayleaves - Field 1465 is crossed by overhead powerlines and the land east of Sutton Lane is crossed by a gas main line.
The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether referred to in these particulars or not.
Sporting, Timber And Mineral Rights - All sporting, timber and mineral rights, where owned, are included in the sale.
Tenure - The land is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.
The Land in the Orgain Conversion agreement is currently farmed on a grazing agreement that could be continued through negotiation.
Method Of Sale - The property is offered for sale as a whole by private treaty and vacant possession will be granted on completion of the sale, subject to a right of holdover for the Vendor to harvest the growing crops for 2021 harvest.
Development Uplift Clause - The Land and Farm buildings will be sold subject to an uplift clause of 30% over 30 years of any uplift in value arising from development or the grant of planning permission (excluding agriculture and equestrian) is payable to the vendor.
Vat - In the event that any part of the property is subject to VAT this will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the purchase price.
Cropping - A Cropping schedule for the past 3 years is available on request.
Viewings - Viewings are by appointment only.
To arrange a viewing, please call:
Peter Chennells
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The Farmhouse - The Farmhouse benefits from double glazing, mains water, oil fired central heating a heat recovery system, Gigaclear internet connection and private drainage via a Klargester mini treatment plant.
Hall & Front Porch - Front porch leading into the hall with stairs and understairs cupboard.
Sitting Room - 6.04m x 4.30m ( 19'9" x 14'1") - Dual aspect sitting room with a fireplace.
Playroom - 3.87m x 2.74m (12'8" x 8'11") -
Kitchen-Diner - 7.74m x 4.00m (25'4" x 13'1") - An open-plan kitchen-diner, with fitted units, a large pantry and a door leading out to the garden.
Utility Room - 3.48m x 3.14m (11'5" x 10'3") - Fitted units with a tiled floor.
Office - 2.91m x 2.13m (9'6" x 6'11") -
W.C. - Comprising wash hand basin and low-level W.C.
Boot Room - Boot room with a back door.
Landing - WIth a built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.
Master Bedroom - 3.79m x3.62m (12'5" x11'10") - A double bedroom with en-suite comprising tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin having tiled splashback and low level W.C
Bedroom 2 - 3.82m x 3.61m (12'6" x 11'10") - A double Bedroom
Bedroom 3 - 4.26m x 3.18m (13'11" x 10'5") - A double Bedroom
Bedroom 4 - 4.27m x 2.76m (14'0" x 9'0") - A double Bedroom
Family Bathroom - Four-piece suite comprising tiled shower cubicle, panelled bath, wash hand basin and low-level W.C.
Double Garage - 7.21m x 5.40m (23'7" x 17'8") - Brick built detached garage block with two garage doors and a side foot-door.
Garden - The Garden wraps around all four sides of the Farmhouse and is mostly laid to lawn with a patio to the rear of the house.
Epc - The EPC Rating: 'E48'
The Farm is a complete holding that is separated by Sutton Lane made up of predominantly large arable fields.
An additionally 111 acres within 10 minutes drive of the farmhouse is available by separate negotiation.
Location - The farm is located in the north-west of Northamptonshire on the border of Leicestershire, approximately 2 miles from the popular town of Market Harborough which has a wide range of amenities including a train station with direct links to London.
The Farm also benefits from good road networks with the A427 and A6 both within 2 miles of the Farmhouse.
Farmhouse & Yard - The Farmhouse is a timber-framed brick-built house under a pitched slate roof and double garage that was constructed in 1992 which is subject to an agricultural tie. Details are set out below. The Farmhouse is accessed off Sutton Lane via a private concrete & tarmac drive. The farm buildings are set within a concrete/hardcore yard and comprise 3 steel-framed modern farm buildings. In addition, there is a lean-to extension to the end Barn, a wooden garage and a fuel store.
The Farm Land - The land comprises approximately 275.5 acres (111.49ha) of predominantly arable land. Split into 3 blocks divided by Sutton Lane.
The Land adjacent to the house and yard comprises a single 111 acre (45.18ha) field (1465), known as The Tudors. The land is within a countryside stewardship agreement. The current cropping is Nectar Flower Mix and Winter Bird Food having previously been in arable rotations.
The block to the east of Sutton Lane comprises 136.84 acres (55.37ha). The land is predominantly arable land with one grass fields (9177) and a small area of amenity woodland. Fields 2185 & 5694 are currently temporary grassland under an Organic Conversion/management agreement. Fields 0154, 3163, 1210 & 5665 are currently crop with Winter Beans.
The northwestern block comprises a single 23.73acres (9.60ha) arable field that is currently temporary grassland under an Organic Conversion/management agreement.
In addition, there are two triangular grass paddocks comprising approximately 1.7 acres to the front of the house.
Guide Price - As a whole Guide Price £2,820,000
Land & Soil Classification - Under the DEFRA Agricultural Land Classification Map, most of the land is classified as Grade 3 (being good to moderate agricultural land). Sections of the land east of Sutton Lane are classified as Grade 2 (being very good quality agricultural land with minor limitations which affect crop yield, cultivations or harvesting.)
The predominant soil type of the land west of Sutton Lane is defined as Soilscape 18: Slowly permeable seasonally wet slightly acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils, with a small section of Soilscape 9: Lime-rich loamy and clayey soils with impeded drainage.
The soil type for the land to the east of Sutton Lane is a mix of Soilscape 18, Soilscape 7 and Soilscape 8 that are all well suited to the production of arable crops.
Basic Payment Scheme - The agricultural land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme. 110.31ha of Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are included in the sale.
The BPS payment for 2021 will be retained by the vendor.
The purchaser will be required to indemnify the Vendor in relation to Cross Compliance from the date of sale.
Countryside & Environmental Stewardship - Field 1465 is subject to a Countryside Stewardship Agreement (Arable offer) which expires on 31st December 2023.
Fields 7637, 1210, 2185 & 5694 are subject to Countryside Stewardship Agreement (Organic Conversion/management) which expires on 31st December 2022.
Copies available upon request.
Rights Of Way, Easements & Wayleaves - Field 1465 is crossed by overhead powerlines and the land east of Sutton Lane is crossed by a gas main line.
The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether referred to in these particulars or not.
Sporting, Timber And Mineral Rights - All sporting, timber and mineral rights, where owned, are included in the sale.
Tenure - The land is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.
The Land in the Orgain Conversion agreement is currently farmed on a grazing agreement that could be continued through negotiation.
Method Of Sale - The property is offered for sale as a whole by private treaty and vacant possession will be granted on completion of the sale, subject to a right of holdover for the Vendor to harvest the growing crops for 2021 harvest.
Development Uplift Clause - The Land and Farm buildings will be sold subject to an uplift clause of 30% over 30 years of any uplift in value arising from development or the grant of planning permission (excluding agriculture and equestrian) is payable to the vendor.
Vat - In the event that any part of the property is subject to VAT this will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the purchase price.
Cropping - A Cropping schedule for the past 3 years is available on request.
Viewings - Viewings are by appointment only.
To arrange a viewing, please call:
Peter Chennells
[use Contact Agent Button]
The Farmhouse - The Farmhouse benefits from double glazing, mains water, oil fired central heating a heat recovery system, Gigaclear internet connection and private drainage via a Klargester mini treatment plant.
Hall & Front Porch - Front porch leading into the hall with stairs and understairs cupboard.
Sitting Room - 6.04m x 4.30m ( 19'9" x 14'1") - Dual aspect sitting room with a fireplace.
Playroom - 3.87m x 2.74m (12'8" x 8'11") -
Kitchen-Diner - 7.74m x 4.00m (25'4" x 13'1") - An open-plan kitchen-diner, with fitted units, a large pantry and a door leading out to the garden.
Utility Room - 3.48m x 3.14m (11'5" x 10'3") - Fitted units with a tiled floor.
Office - 2.91m x 2.13m (9'6" x 6'11") -
W.C. - Comprising wash hand basin and low-level W.C.
Boot Room - Boot room with a back door.
Landing - WIth a built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.
Master Bedroom - 3.79m x3.62m (12'5" x11'10") - A double bedroom with en-suite comprising tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin having tiled splashback and low level W.C
Bedroom 2 - 3.82m x 3.61m (12'6" x 11'10") - A double Bedroom
Bedroom 3 - 4.26m x 3.18m (13'11" x 10'5") - A double Bedroom
Bedroom 4 - 4.27m x 2.76m (14'0" x 9'0") - A double Bedroom
Family Bathroom - Four-piece suite comprising tiled shower cubicle, panelled bath, wash hand basin and low-level W.C.
Double Garage - 7.21m x 5.40m (23'7" x 17'8") - Brick built detached garage block with two garage doors and a side foot-door.
Garden - The Garden wraps around all four sides of the Farmhouse and is mostly laid to lawn with a patio to the rear of the house.
Epc - The EPC Rating: 'E48'
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