Farm land

Linces Farm is approached via a small lane running west from Welwyn, culminating at the farmhouse and buildings lying in the heart of the farm.

Linces Farmhouse is a Georgian style Grade II listed farmhouse constructed of brick under a pitched slate roof. The farmhouse has at its heart a lovely kitchen with Aga, off which lies a pantry and utility room. Off the hallway, on either side of the front door, lies, to the left, a large drawing room with high ceilings, open fire place and wonderful views over the land and farmstead. To the right is a sitting room with wood burner. On the first floor are four good sized bedrooms with both a family bathroom and large shower room. On the second floor are two additional attic rooms providing further accommodation.

To the rear of the farmhouse is a patio area, beyond which are lawned gardens interspersed with herbaceous borders and protected by a hedge over which wonderful views appear.

There is an extensive range of farm buildings at
Linces Farm. The core are traditional and form a
courtyard around the farmhouse. The majority
of these buildings provide stabling and equine
storage, and support the equestrian business which is run from Linces Farm. Two of the buildings, the former Granary and the barn to the south west of the Farmhouse are listed Grade II. There are also a number of modern buildings providing grain storage and machinery stores amongst others. In addition to the buildings, there are extensive equestrian facilities including horse walker and two floodlit manèges. There is a set of solar panels located on the roof of
the four bay tractor shed which are a Tenants Fixture.

The land lies within a ring fence with the
farmstead sitting at its core. The land is
classified as grade 3, under the land use
classification system and as such is suitable
for growing combinable crops and grass
production. There are 212 acres of arable land
consisting of good sized fields suitable for
modern crop production. There are about
32 acres of permanent pasture lying closer
to the farmstead, which are well fenced into
smaller enclosures, more appropriate for the
equestrian business. All of these fields have
water and incorporate a grass gallop. The land is
interspersed with small woodland blocks.
To the northern end of the farm, separated from
the main holding by a small rural lane known
as Kimpton Road, lies about 15.5 acres of water
meadows which are bordered by a wonderful
stretch of the River Mimram which has recently
been improved. This land provides a wonderful
habitat for a broad range of species as well as
fishing on the river. There is a secondary access
to the farm from Kimpton Road.

The holding is let under a secure agricultural
tenancy, protected under the Agricultural Holdings
Act 1986, with the tenant having diversified and
established an equestrian business.

General
Method of sale: Linces Farm is offered for sale
as a whole by private treaty.

Tenure: The property is sold subject to a
secure agricultural tenancy, protected by the
Agricultural Holdings Act 1986. The tenancy
is dated June 1967 and there has been a first
succession. Further details are available from
the vendors’ agent.

There is a telephone mast
on the land which is subject to a lease for
60 years commencing in 2000 subject to a
peppercorn rent. Further details available from
the vendors’ agent.

Services: Linces Farm has mains water and
electricity to the farmhouse and buildings.
There is private drainage to a septic tank for
the farmhouse.

Wayleaves, easements and rights of way:
The property is being sold subject to and with
the benefit of all rights including; rights of
way, whether public or private, light, support,
drainage, water and electricity supplies and
other rights and obligations, easements and
quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and
all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts,
pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas
and other pipes whether referred to in these
particulars or not.

There are three public footpaths over the land.
Further details are available from the vendors’
agent.

Listing: The following properties or buildings are
Listed on the National Heritage List for England:
Linces Farmhouse – Grade II, Barn south west of Farmhouse – Grade II, Former Granary immediately east of the Farmhouse – Grade II.

Overage: The farm is sold subject to an overage
on future non-agricultural use (agricultural
purposes shall have the interpretation and
meaning under s109 Agricultural Act 1947).
This overage will be effective for 30 years from
the date of completion of the sale and will be
payable on each and every implementation of a
planning permission (or disposal with planning
permission, whichever is the earlier) for such
uses (excluding agriculture, forestry or ancillary
equine use). The amount payable will be 30% of
the increase in value resulting from that consent.
Covenants and/or restrictions: There are
restrictions / covenants listed on the Land
Registry Title deed, details of which will be
made available by the vendors’ solicitors
on request.

Local authority: Welwyn Hatfield Borough
Council and Hertfordshire County Council

VAT: Any guide price quoted or discussed is
exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of
the property, or any part of it, or any right
attached to it, becomes a chargeable supply for
the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable
in addition.

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

Solicitors: BDB Pitmans LLP, One Bartholomew
Close, London EC1A 7BL For the attention of Paddy Lynam,[use Contact Agent Button],
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Postcode: AL6 9NL

There is an extensive range of farm buildings at Linces Farm. The core are traditional and form a courtyard around the farmhouse. The majority of these buildings provide stabling and equine storage, and support the equestrian business which is run from Linces Farm. Two of the buildings, the former Granary and the barn to the south west of the Farmhouse are listed Grade II. Ther are also a number of modern buildings providing grain storage and machinery stores amongst others. in addition to the buildings, there are extensive equestrian facilities including horse walker and two floodlit maneges. There is a set of solar panels located on the roof of the four bay tractor shed which are a tenant's fixture.

The land lies within a ring fence with farmstead at its core. The land is classified as grade 3 and as such is suitable for growing combinable crops and grass production. Three are 212 acres of arable land consisting of good sized fields suitable for modern crop production. There are about 32 acres of permanent pasture lying closer to the farmstead, which are well fenced into smaller enclosures, more appropriate for the equestrian business. All of these fields have water and incorporate a grass gallop. The land is interspersed with small woodland blocks.

To the northern end of the farm, separated from the main holding by a small rural lane known as Kimpton Road, lies about 15.5 acres of water meadows which are bordered by a wonderful stretch of the River Mimram which has recently been improved. This land provides a wonderful habitat for a wide range of species as well as fishing on the river. There is a secondary access to the farm from Kimpton Road.

Linces Farmhouse and buildings sit in an elevated position centrally within the holding, overlooking rolling wooded countryside with wonderful views. It lies on the western edge of the village of Welwyn, a mile to the north west of the better known Welwyn Garden City.

Whilst enjoying a semi-rural location, the town centres of Welwyn Garden City, Harpenden and St Albans are all within easy reach and provide comprehensive facilities and fast links into London.

The farm is served well by the road network via the A1(M) and M25 as well as rail 1 mile away at Welwyn North and Luton Airport 12 miles away.