An attractive farmhouse in approximately 130 acres with a good range of farm buildings, well-positioned on the edge of the Cranborne Chase.

Description

The House

Sutton Farm house is an attractive period five bedroom property positioned at the end of a private drive. The house itself is particularly attractive, constructed of period brick elevations under a pitches clay-tile roof. It has been extended twice, both many years ago, and is well-configured with a nicely proportioned sitting room and views over the surrounding gardens which encircle the house.

A courtyard of traditional buildings and cattle shed sits adjacent to the house, and could be converted to annexe or office space (subject to the necessary consents).

The Farm

Sutton Farm is a ring fenced farm set in beautiful countryside on the edge of the Cranborne Chase comprising circa 130 acres. The land is gently undulating with some breath-taking views from the high ground, and is predominantly a balanced mixture of good quality arable, grass lays and permanent pasture. The soil structures are principally of a shallow lime-rich type over a chalk subsoil. The farm is divided into manageable sized fields with good access from a principal track.

There is a substantial range of modern portal-framed agricultural buildings and a concrete yard, situated a sensible distance from the house, which include two excellent grain stores and a large open fronted machinery shed.

Location

Sutton Farm is pleasantly situated at the end of a private driveway surrounded by its own land. Sutton itself lies in unspoilt countryside of the Cranborne Chase AONB, on the edge of the New Forest and within about 30 minutes’ drive of the coast. The area is well known for its sporting and recreational facilities including sailing in Poole Harbour, golf at nearby Crane Valley and of course the special private golf course at Remedy Oak.

Local towns of note which provide a good range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities include Wimborne, Ringwood, Poole, Bournemouth and Ferndown. Independent schools in the area include Canford, Dumpton, Castle Court and Bryanston.

There are also good communications with the A31 at Wimborne which provides a route to the M3, M27 and London beyond with mainline railway services to London Waterloo available from either Salisbury or Poole.




Acreage: 130 Acres

Directions

Directions
From Salisbury head west on the A354 towards Blandford. At the Sixpenny Handley roundabout turn left onto the B3081 towards Wimborne. Turn left towards Ringwood staying on the B3081. At the crossroads turn right onto the B3078 and take the next left back onto the B3081 towards Ringwood. At the T-junction turn left towards Edmondsham and the entrance to Sutton Farm will be found immediately on the left hand side.

Additional Info

Method of Sale: Sutton Farm is offered for sale by private treaty, as a whole.

Tenure: The farm is freehold and is sold by private treaty with vacant possession on completion.

Basic Payment Scheme: The vendors will use their reasonable endeavours to transfer any entitlements, such as they are, to future payments under the Basic Payment Scheme to the purchaser.

Grant Schemes: Historically the farm has been managed to enhance the flora and fauna with the support of a an Entry Level Stewardship Scheme, although this scheme has now ended.

Tenant Right, Holdover and Early Entry: If applicable, in addition to the purchase price the purchaser(s) will take over and pay for all growing crops, cultivations, seeds, fertilisers and chemicals applied, fuel, feedstuffs including silage, hay and straw and any stocks and stores at valuation or cost. Payment is to be made upon completion at the figure assessed by the Vendor’s valuer based upon CAAV rates or contractors rates where applicable and invoiced costs of seed, fertiliser, sprays and agronomy applied plus enhancement charged monthly from the drilling date. Depending upon the date of completion, the vendor may require holdover, i.e. for operating and storage for harvesting or storage of crops

Mineral, Timber and Sporting Rights: As far as they are owned, these rights are included in the sale. Felled timber at the time of exchange of contracts is not included in the sale and will be sold by the Vendor.

VAT: The property is not currently Opted to Tax for the purposes of VAT. Should any sale or any other part of the farm or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchase(s) in addition to the contract price.

Services: The farm benefits from mains water and a private bore hole. Three phase and single phase electricity, private drainage and oil fired central heating.

Local Authorities: East Dorset District Council

Council Tax Banding: Farmhouse - Band G

Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements: There is a footpath which crosses the north western edge of the farm as shown on the sale plan.

Conservation: The property lies within the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Fixtures and Fittings: All tenant’s fixtures and fittings, curtains, carpets, ornamental and wall lights, garden ornaments, garden furniture, stone troughs and plant pots are specifically excluded from the sale of the freehold property.

Health and Safety: Given the potential hazards of a working rural farm, we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible for your own personal safety when making your own inspection.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the selling agents