The sale of Rob Lloyd Racing Syndication and Haycroft Farm represents a unique opportunity to acquire one of the finest race horse training yards/stud farms in the country. The development of Haycroft, a former dairy farm, has been orchestrated by Rob Lloyd, in order to fulfil his lifelong dream of creating a 5 Star equestrian facility.

Haycroft Farm, accessed via private gated driveway, is wonderfully situated in Spurstow, near Tarporley, Cheshire, nestled between the twin Castles of Peckforton and Beeston in the heart of some of Cheshire’s most idyllic countryside. The state of the art development provides all the latest facilities and refinements dedicated to the comfort, safety, training and breeding of the equine thoroughbred.

Facilities include: Stabling for 52 horses (with scope for more), 2 all weather Gallops, 45m x 29m outdoor Manege, 2 covered Horse Walkers, Panama Hydrotherapy Spa, Sunlight Solarium, Parade Ring, Lorry and Car Parks, superb Barn
Conversion finished to an excellent specification, with Reception Hall, Owners Lounge, Kitchen, Showers, Toilets, Board Room, 3,935 sq.ft. of Office Space (with full planning consent for conversion to a 10 Bed Staff Hostel). A Detached 4 Bed Trainer’s House, with 1 Bed Annexe and a separate 2 Bed Semi Detached Cottage provide self contained accommodation.
The land is within a ring fenced 170 acres, having extensive Post and Railed fenced Grass Paddocks, a Vineyard and Orchard.
Rob Lloyd Racing Syndication and Haycroft Farm are available for sale by Private Treaty, with Vacant Possession and/or as a “Going Concern”.

Accommodation

Barn Conversion (3,934.5 sq.ft./365.6sq.m)- an L – Shaped building,attached to the American Barn, of handmade red Cheshire brick construction, under a pitched slate roof, converted to an exceptionally high standard internally. The ground floor offers Reception Hall,Office (with under floor heating), Board Room, Kitchen,W.C plus 12 Stables as per the plan on pictures.

An Oak staircase leads to a galleried landing area with Owners Lounge and Office, providing an excellent facility for entertaining owners. Adjacent first floor accommodation is accessed via a separate stairwell, from the Courtyard,
currently providing extensive Office accommodation together with Kitchen, Male and Female Toilets both with Shower facilities but with detailed planning consent for a 10 Bed Staff Hostel.

Haycroft Farmhouse – Grade II Listed, having at ground floor level Farmhouse Kitchen, Utility, W.C./Shower Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Morning Room, Hallway. At first floor level, Landing with 4 Double Bedrooms (one en-suite),
Family Bathroom and Shower Room.

Annexe – attached with 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Shower Room and a first floor Double Bedroom.
Lawned Gardens surround the house, with two Log Sheds and further Storage Shed.

10 Southcroft House – an end of terraced property, situated at the entrance of the front drive to Haycroft Farm having at ground floor level Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility, W.C., and at first floor level 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom. (Southcroft House only is now under offer)

Equestrian Facilities & Outbuildings

5 furlong all weather Gallop, with approx 3.5 furlong straight, on a slight incline, having Martin Collins COLPF fibre/sand mix surface. The Gallop is enclosed with white plastic running rails along its length and has planning consent for a 2 furlong extension.

2 Furlong Oval Canter Track having Martin Collins COLPF fibre/sand mix surface. The Canter Loop is fully enclosed with white plastic running rails.

Manege (45m x 29m), post and rail perimeter fenced, floodlight.

American Barn
A Steel Portal framed Barn, of block and timber construction, insulated roofing, housing 40 Loddon loose boxes, built using durable Ekki wood panels and galvanised steel bars, concrete flooring, Sodium and translucent roof lights. Individual stables having automatic water feeders, rubber floor matting, swivel feed bins, external rug holders. Panama Hydrotherapy Spa, Sunlight Solarium and Weigh Scales are all contained within this barn.

The adjacent Red Brick Barn (referred to previously) houses a further 12 Loddon boxes at ground floor level.

Haybarn and Vehicle Store
High bay, steel portal framed, containing Tack Room, with mezzanine storage above.

Two Horse Walkers
Claydon – A 6 horse electric & covered Horse walker with double partitioning and rubber flooring.
Monarch – A 6 horse electric & covered Horse Walker with rubber flooring

• Feed and Bedding Stores
• Washing/Drying Room
• Yard Male and Female Toilets.
• Muck Trailer Ramps
• Starting Stalls
• Cattle/Field Shelter

Land
The land extends to approximately 170 acres and predominantly constitutes grass post and rail perimeter fenced paddocks. The majority having water, electricity and are used for turn out of horses from the breeding and racehorse
operations.
The farm has sufficient paddocks to produce its own Hay /Haylage as required.

Orchard
A 2.5 acre Orchard planted in April 2009, with 300 fruit trees, 80% of which are juicing apples and 20% cider apples.

Vineyard
A 1.5 acre Vineyard planted in April 2009, with 1100 vines. 440 No. Seyval Blanc variety (White Sparkling), 440 No Rondo (Red) and 220 No Phoenix (White Still). The Rondo and Phoenix can be mixed to produce a Rose.

General Remarks and Stipulations

Method of Sale
Haycroft Farm is available for sale by private treaty with vacant possession or as a “Going Concern.”
For further detailed information on the sale of Rob Lloyd Racing Syndication as a “Going Concern” please contact Richard Burton of Jackson Equestrian.
Tel: 01928 740 555 or 01432 344 779
Fax: 01928 740 609
Email: rburton@jacksonequestrian.com

Tenure
Leashold and Freehold are available

Entitlements
The Farm is not currently registered for Single Payment Scheme

Minerals
The mineral rights are excluded from the sale.

Covenants
Details through Knight McGoldrick Solicitors

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.

Energy Performance Certificate
Copies of the EPCs are available from the vendor’s agents upon request.

Services
Mains Electricity,Water, Private drainage via Biodisc treatment plant through reed bed outflow irrigation system into overflow water course, Oil Fired Central Heating (except to Barn Conversion where mix of underfloor heating and electric tube heaters).

Local Authority
Cheshire East Council 0300 123 5500.
Westfields, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, CW11 1HZ.

Rates Payable
Haycroft Farmhouse, £11,488.50
10 Southcroft, Spurstow, £1117.87

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