Farm for sale
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
A versatile equipped arable farm located in the delightful Welland Valley, recently renovated 5 bedroom farmhouse, separate annexe, high quality modern agricultural buildings including grain store and productive arable land
For sale as a whole or in up to three lots.
Introduction
Kirby Hall Farm is a productive arable farm set within a ring fence and includes a delightful farmhouse that has recently been fully refurbished, along with a separate annexe. The two properties are set in the heart of the farm down a private drive, offering privacy and tranquillity. Adjacent to the farmhouse is
the farm yard where there are two excellent modern farm buildings.
The farmhouse was renovated in 2021 with the works having been completed to a high standard, the property retains character throughout while benefitting from modern features. At the same time the annexe was constructed providing
further living accommodation.
The farm is situated in the Welland Valley, an area known for rolling countryside and scenic villages. The land is productive and capable of growing a wide variety of combinable crops. Over the last five years the land has been farmed in a regenerative manner, improving the soil structure
and the overall productivity of the farm with minimal tillage practices operated alongside other regenerative practices.
Kirby Hall Farmhouse
The property is approached from the public road along a private drive leading to a parking area at the front of the house. The house benefits from far reaching views across its own land and over the Welland Valley. The refurbishment of the farmhouse has created a beautiful
family home set across two floors with large open plan living areas. The property is built of stone with a slate and pan tile roof, it is Grade II Listed and was thought to have been constructed late in the 18th Century.
The entrance hall is full height and benefits from a feature window allowing light to flow into the property. The entrance hall leads through to a living area and onto the kitchen, all open plan, this area is the focal point of the house, there is a
large island unit which is used for dining and AGA. To the rear of the kitchen is a large utility which includes shower room and boot room, beyond this is a large store room offering
potential for a number of alternative uses. There are a further two reception rooms including a substantial dining room. The ground floor benefits form under floor heating throughout.
On the first floor there are five double bedrooms and three bathrooms, there are two staircases one leading to the main hall and a second leading off the dining room. Present
throughout the property are exposed timber beams and feature stone walls, while modern characteristics have been encompassed in the design including a feature stair case from
the entrance hall.
The Annexe
To the rear of the farmhouse is the annexe which is set across one floor. There is a well proportioned open plan living area with kitchen that includes an AGA. Off the hallway are two
double bedrooms, family bathroom and a utility room, there is under floor heating throughout the property.
To the front of the farmhouse are a range of traditional buildings that require investment. Subject to planning permission they offer the opportunity for a number of alternative uses.
There is a gravelled area and concrete apron to the rear of the house with picket fencing delineating the boundary with the annexe. There is scope to further enhance the outside of the
properties with additional landscaping building on what has already been completed.
Agricultural buildings
There are two modern steel frame agricultural buildings, one is used as a fertiliser and machinery store while the other building
is used as a grain store. Both sheds benefit from roller shutter doors, the grain store includes grain walling, concrete flooring and has capacity for 1000 tonnes. The general purpose building has a 48kv solar array located on the roof with batteries located inside of the building, the electricity produced from the solar array supplies the residential property and farm buildings. A generator is located in the shed with this being connected to the battery, so if necessary can
provide additional electricity when required.
The land
The farmland extends to approximately 359 acres
(145 hectares) in total.The area in arable production equates to 349 acres 141
hectares being a traditional combinable cropping rotation. The balance of the land comprises, woodland, internal tracks and verges. The land has been farmed in a regenerative manner for
the last 5 years, with cover crops commonly planted over the winter where winter cereals are not part of the rotation.
This cropping year all of the land was drilled with cover crops and spring oats drilled during the spring allowing a good entry for a buyer into winter wheat. The land is entered into a Mid Tier Scheme that shall run through until 31st December 2025.
GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS
Method of Sale
Kirby Hall Farm is being offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole, or in up to three lots.
Basic Payment Scheme
The land is registered on the Rural Land Registry, the vendor will retain the Basic Payment (BPS) and any subsequent payments based on previous entitlements and historical claims.
Environmental Stewardship Scheme
The land is entered into a Mid Tier Environmental Stewardship Agreement that commenced on 01/01/2021 and shall terminate on 31/12/2025, any purchaser shall be obligated
to take on this agreement going forward. The agreement encompasses a number of multi year options including 4 – 6 metre buffer strips on cultivated, winter cover crops and nectar flower mix. The agreement encompasses further land
and the agreement shall be divided on sale. Further details can be provided by the selling agents.
Tenure and Possession
The farm is to be sold freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Holdover
The Vendors reserve a right of holdover across the grain store until 31st March 2025 to manage, store and load the harvested crop.
Drainage Rates
General drainage rates are payable to the Environment Agency at the annual rate.
Sporting and Timber Rights
Insofar as they are owned, rights of sporting and timber are included in the sale.
Mineral Rights
Across part of the land the mineral rights are reserved to a third party, while on the balance of the Insofar as the mineral right are owned they shall be included in the sale.
Easements, Covenants, Rights of Way and Restrictions
The farm is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, quasi-easements, rights of way, covenants and restrictions whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Access to the farmhouse and land is over Fullen Lane from the public road. Two footpaths cross the farmland to the
south of the farmhouse and buildings.
Overage
There is a previous overage in place in relation to the land included in Land Registry title number NN297182. The overage runs until 2nd September 2029 and is triggered on
the implementation or disposal with the benefit of planning permission. The overage amount payable is 50% and exempts permitted development wholly or connected to the
agricultural or equestrian use of the property.
There is also a previous overage in place in relation to the land included in Land Registry title number NN322609 excluding the farmhouse and annex. The overage runs until 15th February 2044 and is triggered on the implementation or
disposal with the benefit of Planning Permission. The overage amount payable is 25%.
Boundaries, Plans, Areas, Schedules and Disputes
The boundaries are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. The Purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and any error or mistake shall
not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries
or any points arise on the general remarks and stipulations, particulars, schedules, plan or the interpretation of any of them, such questions shall be referred to the selling agents
whose decisions acting as expert shall be final.
Health and Safety
Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible for your own personal safety when making your inspection, particularly around the farm
buildings.
TUPE
No employees will transfer to the Purchaser under TUPE.
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire District Council
The Corby Cube, George Street, Parklands GatewayCorby, Northamptonshire. NN17 1QG
VAT
It is the selling agents understanding that the holding is not opted for VAT.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.
Data Room
Further information regarding Kirby Hall Farm can
be found on the online data room. Please contact the selling agents should you wish to access this information.
Post Code
NN17 3ER
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