Summary
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial Cheshire Farm with an Equestrian Investment / Income
Fully Refurbished 4Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, 3 Reception room Cheshire Farmhouse
Range of Traditional Farm buildings & Equestrian facilities, currently set up for Thoroughbred Stud Use
33 Stables, feed room, outdoor school, horse walker, Dutch Barn.
Equestrian Investment – Farmhouse, Equestrian Facilities & 27.2 acres Let to Sandicroft Stud, 10yr lease from 1st Dec.2008
Approx. 91 acres of highly productive pastureland Let of FBT up to 31st Oct. 2011.
- Traditional L-Shaped Brick Barn (The Threshing Barn) with Planning Permission to convert to 4 bed House
- In total approx. 118.1 acres.
Plans
Location Map
Description
The sale of Manor Farm in Buerton, Cheshire represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial former Dairy farm in the heart of Cheshire. The sale has two elements for consideration. The first constituting an Equestrian Investment, whereby the farmhouse, equestrian facilities together with 27.2 acres are Let to Sandicroft Stud on a 10year lease from 1st December 2008, with a rent passing of £30,000 (rising to £35,000 on 1st December, 2013).
The second being the sale of approx. 91acres of highly productive pastureland, currently let on a 2yr Farm Business Tenancy, terminating no later than 31st October, 2011.
Manor farmhouse has been the subject of a major refurbishment to provide a 4 bedroom modern family accommodation. The current tenants, “Sandicroft Stud” run a commercial thoroughbred stud from here & have excellent equestrian facilities on site inc. 33 boxes, feed room, horse walker, outdoor school, a comprehensive range of Outbuildings inc. Dutch Hay Barn, Livestock Barn, and former Poultry Rearing Barn etc. There is excellent Horse box access & 27.2 acres of post and rail fenced paddocks.
Furthermore within the front courtyard of Manor Farm is a traditional red brick barn (The Threshing Barn) which has the benefit of planning permission for a 4 bedroom house.
Manor Farm House
Front door into Entrance Hall 4.23m x2.1m having carpet, radiator, wall light, glazed door off to front garden.
Cloakroom having low flush WC, hand wash basin, heated towel rail, tiled floor, integrated spot lights, extractor fan.
Office 2.3m x 2.4mhaving tiled flooring, radiator, window overlooking stable yard, ceiling light, telephone & power points.
Drawing/Dining Room 8.45m x 4.5m having open fireplace with brick surround and Clearview Woodburning Stove in situ, 4 double glazed windows to dual aspects, carpet, radiators, ceiling light on dimmer switch, power points.
Living Room/Snug 5m x 3.5m having carpet, radiator, ceiling light, telephone & power points, sliding patio doors to rear garden and patio area with views across countryside beyond.
Inner Hallway having stairs to first floor level, radiator, ceiling light, storage cupboard.
Farmhouse Kitchen 4.6m x 5.7m having tiled flooring, base & wall units with integrated fridge, oil fired twin Oven / hob Aga, Schott Ceran Electric fan oven with 4 electric hobs and extractor fan above, Belfast sink with mixer tap, tiled splash-backs, power points, large window overlooking front Stable yard, exposed ceiling timbers, recessed spot lighting.
Rear Hallway 3.4m x 1.8m having tiled flooring, window overlooking Stable yard Elevation, recessed spot lighting, radiator, cupboard.
Utility 3.65m x 3.55m having tiled flooring, ceiling light, radiator, window to side aspect, base units with space / plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge freezer, sink with single tap above. Cloak hanging and boot storage, power points. Warm Flow Boiler – runs the hot water and oil fired central heating.
Cellar 4.4m x 3.5m having brick flooring
First Floor
Stairs with half landing to the first floor landing having carpet, ceiling light, power points, window to rear aspect.
Master Bedroom 4.5m x 4.4m having carpet, radiator, telephone & power points, ceiling light, windows to dual aspects.
En-suite Shower Room having tiled flooring, low flush W.C, hand wash basin with base unit below and mirror above, heated towel rail, Mira walk-in electric shower with extractor fan, obscured glass window.
Bedroom Two 4.4m x 3.6m having carpet, radiator, recessed spot lighting, loft access point, power points, built-in cupboards, space for double bed, window to Stable yard elevation.
Shower Room having tiled flooring, radiator, dual sinks with base unit below and mirror above, recessed spot lighting, walk-in electric Mira shower, low flush W.C, heated towel rail, airing cupboard, window to stable yard elevation.
Family Bathroom having panelled bath, low flush W.C, single sink with base unit below and mirror above, tiled flooring, radiator, recessed spot lights, window to Stable yard elevation.
Bedroom Three 5.1m x 3.4m having carpet, radiators, ceiling light, power points, T.V & telephone aerial point, space for double bed, dual windows to front elevation.
Bedroom Four 5m x 3.6m having carpet, radiator, ceiling light, power points, space for double bed, window to side aspect.
House Garden with patio area, largely laid to lawn with shrub borders & perimeter wooden fence.
Externally
The property is approached off Hankins Heys Lane, Buerton. There are two gated entrances, the first into a front of house Courtyard & the second a farm entrance for farm vehicles & horseboxes.
The Courtyard – currently encased by:
Lean to Barn (open fronted) 22.3m x 4.9m housing 5 large Monarch Stables each having concrete flooring, automatic water feeders, translucent roof lights, brick forecourt area under canopy. External water tap.
Traditional Barn (The Threshing Barn) currently an excellent L-Shaped, brick built & slated main range with partly tiled roof being part two storey & part open fronted garage area. This barn is approx 3,700 sq ft and has Planning Approval for conversion to a Four Bedroom detached residence. The accommodation will comprise:
Entrance Hall/Dining room, Drawing Room, Study/Guest Bedroom, Sitting Room, Cloak Room, large Kitchen/Breakfast Area, Utility, Master Bedroom, three further Bedrooms, 1 with en-suite facility, family Bathroom. (NB – plans are available at the Agents office)
NB. The Lean to Barn & Threshing Barn are currently “In Hand” & not included within the tenancy to Sandicroft Stud.
Farm / Equestrian Outbuildings
Feed Room
Yard One 17.86m x 15.58m the current tenants have installed 6 large foaling boxes (5m x 4.87m) either side of a concrete central passageway. Strip lighting, Rug holders, automatic water feeders, feed and hay bins, Monarch Stocks.
Yard Two 27m x 22.5m having concrete flooring, strip and translucent roof lighting, front and rear access sliding doorways. The current tenant has installed 22 loose boxes within.
Livestock Shed 27.6m x 7.1m open fronted, steel portal framed construction. Currently split into two cubicle areas having ceiling & translucent roof lights
Dutch Barn 13.9m x 7.22m steel portal frame construction, 3 bays, translucent roof lights.
Outdoor School / Manege approx 39m x 19m enclosed within the former silage clamp and having silica sand and rubber surface mix.
5 Horse Claydon Horse Walker
Cubicle Shed 20.7m x 13.35m a former calf rearing pen
Two Former Poultry Sheds (12.8m x 5.51m & 9.29m x 5.51m) Timber construction with concrete floors.
Land
In total approx 118.1 acres.
Equestrian Land / Facilities (coloured x on attached plan)
Manor Farmhouse, equestrian facilities and 27.2 acres are currently Let to Sandicroft Stud (as detailed in lease heading below). The land here is currently split into numerous post and rail fenced paddocks & has a tree fringed stream running through.
Farm Land (coloured x on attached plan)
A total of approx 90.9 acres
A substantial parcel of highly productive grass pastures having excellent road frontage to Hankins Heyes Lane, with existing gated entrances & mains water supply. A natural stream runs through a parcel of the land & furthermore there are two small natural areas of woodland.
81.6 acres lies ring fenced to the east of Hankins Heys Lane & an individual 9.3acres lies to the west of Hankins Heys Lane (directly opposite Manor house farm outbuildings).
Directions: Heading from Nantwich to Woore on the A51, turn right in the village of Woore onto the A525 towards Whitchurch, proceed down that road for approximately 2 miles into the village of Buerton and turn left onto Hankins Heys Lane, the property will be situated approximately 1 mile on the left hand side.
Leases:
1. Manor Farm house, including equestrian facilities and 27.2 acres is currently Let to Sandicroft Stud on a 10year lease from 1st December, 2008 up to & including 30th November 2018. The rent passing is £30,000 per annum payable quarterly in advance by standing order, due to rise to £35,000 on 1st December 2013. There is no break clause.
2. 91 acres (land edged x on attached plan) of pasturland is currently Let on a 2 year Farm Business Tenancy Basis, with a rent passing of £7,350 pa. The FBT is due to terminate no later than the 31st October, 2011.
NB – All leases / license / plans are available to view on request at the agents office.
Services
Mains electricity, mains water (metered)
Private drainage via a septic tank.
Double Glazed uPVC windows throughout the house.
Oil fired central heating.
The purchaser of the farmland will be responsible for their own connection to services.
Rights of Way
The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of any rights of way, both public and private, all wayleaves, easements and other rights, whether or not specifically referred to. All prospective purchasers are advised to clarify matters relating to easements, rights of way, wayleaves, etc. with their solicitor or surveyor.
There are public rights of way over the property, highlighted on the plans for reference only.
Plans, Areas and Schedules for reference only. Any error or mis-statements shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensate in respect thereof.
Boundaries the boundaries of each field are clearly marked on the ground or by existing fences / hedges. The ownership of the boundaries is identified by T-Markings.
Town & Country Planning Act the property, notwithstanding any description in these Sales Particulars, is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme or Agreement, Resolution or Notice, which may or may come to be in force & also subject to any Statutory Provision or Bylaw without obligation on the part of the vendor to specify them.
Entitlements
The Farm is not currently registered for Single Payment Scheme
Viewings
The land may be inspected anytime. Please take care to shut all gates & be aware of livestock at all times. Prospective purchasers are requested to carry a copy of these particulars with them.
Manor House Farm & Equestrian facilities may be inspected strictly by prior appointment with the Agents Jackson Equestrian on 01928 740 555 or rburton@jacksonequestrian.com
Tenure
Freehold available for Sale by Private Treaty.
JACKSONS ESTATE AGENCY for themselves and the vendors of the property, whose agents they are, give notice that these particulars, although believed to be correct, do not constitute any part of an offer of contract, that all statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility and are not to be relied upon as statements or representations of fact and that they do not make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. An intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order, or fit for their purpose, neither has the agent checked legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.