4 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE, 3 BEDROOM HOLIDAY COTTAGE, RANGE OF BUILDINGS 8.32 ACRES (3.37 HECTARES) SET IN AN ELEVATED POSITION

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1 4 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE, 3 BEDROOM HOLIDAY COTTAGE, RANGE OF BUILDINGS 8.32 ACRES (3.37 HECTARES) SET IN AN ELEVATED POSITION Higher Landskill Farm Calder Vale, PR3 1SS Offers in the Region of 525,000

2 Attractive small farm set in an elevated location with excellent panoramic views. Comprising of a 4 bedroom traditional stone farmhouse. An attached 3 bedroom cottage, currently run as a thriving holiday cottage. Range of traditional and more modern agricultural buildings and in total 3.37 hectares (8.32 acres) of grassland and amenity land. (More land available by separate negotiation). Higher Landskill Farm represents an attractive stock rearing farm which comprises of a traditional 4 bedroom farmhouse, 3 bedroom attached holiday cottage, a range of traditional buildings and land, in total extending to 8.32 acres, set in a private location, yet within easy access of the market town of Garstang, the City of Lancaster and the M6 motorway at Junction 33. The property will be of interest to a variety of purchasers ranging from agricultural, equestrian, lifestyle farming and amenity purchasers and is set within a stunning location with open, unrestricted views over the Lancashire fells, the Lake District and the Fylde coastline.

3 A large 4 bedroom rendered stone under pitched slate roof farmhouse, an attached 3 bedroom successful holiday cottage, range of farm buildings and 8.32 acres, all set within a ring fence. The farmhouse has the benefit of central heating and a modern country-style kitchen, but is in need of general modernisation. Internally, the property provides for a side entrance porch, leading into a utility and boot room, a door into a kitchen with an excellent range of wall and floor mounted units in country-style Oak, with coloured Gas Country Chef Range, Belfast sink, exposed wooden beams, door leading to the rear snug with a window overlooking the front garden, lounge with windows to front elevation, feature fireplace with an inset wood burning stove, rear pantry. To the first floor are 4 good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom, comprising of a bath, wash-hand basin and w.c. Further stairs lead to a large open attic which would be suitable for further accommodation. Attaching the farmhouse is a 3 bedroom cottage, originally built in 1990 as an agricultural workers dwelling. The property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition, but is now currently run as a successful holiday cottage ( The cottage is entered through a side utility into an open kitchen/breakfast room, with a range of integral appliances, lounge with stone fireplace and open fire being the focal point of the room, stairs leading off to the first floor with 3 good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, the Farmhouse is set within a lawned garden plot which enjoys the open aspect over the countryside and towards the Fylde peninsular.

4 Buildings The rear of the farmhouse leads directly into the farmyard, with a range of traditional and more modern buildings either side of the access track. The main traditional barn lies to the North of the access track, being a substantial attached stone under part slate barn with an adjacent former shippon and lean-to. Further buildings include a steel portal frame and concrete block cattle building, an attached lean-to, a further cubicle building, a timber framed farm plus cubicle building for 44 cubicles with central feed passage, an outside silage clamp and to the rear an above ground slurry store. Land The land in total extends to 8.32 acres or thereabouts, which is edged red on the attached plan, which enjoys an additional Right of Access as shown brown, leading onto Delph Lane. The land is classified as Grade 4 and provides a mixture of primarily pasture, with some meadow ground lying between 180m to 200m above sea level. NG Description Hectares 9572 Grassland Grassland 1.2O Farmyard 0.48 Total 3.37 (8.32 ac)

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7 GENERAL REMARKS: Services: Higher Landskill Farm has the benefit of a private water supply, mains electricity, drainage by septic tank. Heating is by way of an oil fired heating system. Caldertop Cottage also has an oil fired central heating system. Please note: Armitstead Barnett LLP have not tested any of the above services and purchasers should satisfy themselves as to their presence and working condition prior to exchange of contracts. Title & Tenure: the property is Freehold under Title No. LAN4917, with the benefit of vacant possession upon completion. Local Authority: Wyre Borough Council, Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7PU. Tel: , Council Tax: Band C Rates: Caldertop Holiday Cottage has a current rateable value of 2,550, draft 2017 valuation assessed at 2,700. Rights of Access, Easements & Wayleaves: the property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all Rights, including Rights of Way whether public or private, light, support or drainage, telephone and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, Easements and Quasi Agreements, Restrictive Covenants and all existing and proposed Wayleaves, masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other Planning Scheme of Local Authorities without obligation on part of the vendor or the agents to specify them. In more detail, we understand there is an unrestricted Right of Access along and over the access track and through the farmyard of Higher Landskill which benefits other properties along the track as coloured yellow and shown A to B. In addition, we are aware of a public footpath and bridle way which leads through the property. We are aware of a Wayleave in favour of Electricity North West for the provision of overhead power lines. In addition, we are aware of an Easement in favour of National Grid Gas for the provision of an underground gas pipeline which passes through Lot 1, in addition to fibre optic cable. Boundaries: if the property is purchased in 2 Lots, the boundary responsibilities are shown by the inward facing T mark. Basic Payment Scheme: the property is registered for Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements. Matching entitlements will be included within the sale of the relevant Lots, subject to RPA Rules. The entitlements will be transferred upon completion. The purchaser of each Lot will be required to purchase the matching entitlements at a rate of 150/unit plus VAT if applicable, together with a transfer charge of 100 plus VAT per transfer. Environmental Stewardship: the farm is currently in a CSS Agreement (Entry Level) which expires on 31st May Sporting Rights: the Sporting Rights are in hand in so far as they are owned. Health & Safety: given the potential hazards of a working farm, all parties must be as vigilant as possible, particularly around farm buildings and slurry store when making their inspections. Directions: from our offices in Garstang, proceed along the High Street in a southerly direction, exiting the town over the River Wyre Bridge and at the mini-roundabout turn left on Dimples Lane. Follow Dimples Lane for approximately 0.5 mile, at the T Junction, turn left onto Bruna Hill follow the signpost for Barnacre & Calder Vale. Proceed underneath the railway line, passed the Kenlis Industrial Estate on the left hand side, over the M6 motorway bridge, bearing left. Following signs for Calder Vale, proceed along Strickens Lane for approximately 2 miles (please go past the sign for Calder Vale, keep on the road until Oakenclough Mill). At the T Junction, turn right, signposted Bleasdale. Proceed up Delph Lane, for approximately 500 metres, turning right with signpost towards Calder Vale Church and School. At the end of the tarmacadam drive, keep straight on which then goes onto a stone track. Follow the stone track for approximately 0.15 mile which will then lead into the farmyard, with the farmhouse being found on the left hand side. Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents. For the attention of Richard D Furnival BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV Armistead Barnett LLP Tel: Market Place garstang@abarnett.co.uk Garstang Method of Sale: Private Treaty Holding No. 21/143/0020 SUBJECT TO CONTRACT Armitstead Barnett for themselves and the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are given notice that: 1. All descriptions, plans, dimensions, references to conditions or suitability for use and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct. Any intending purchaser or tenant should not rely on the statements of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as the correctness of them. 2. Any electrical or other appliances at the property have not been tested nor have the drains, heating plumbing or electrical installations. All intending purchasers are recommended to carry out their own investigations before Contract. 3. No person in the employment of Armitstead Barnett LLP has any authority to make any representations or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property 4. These particulars are produced in good faith and set out to the general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees in order for them to make an informed decision regarding the property and do not constitute an offer or Contracts nor any part thereof. 5. Where the property or any part thereof is leasehold, any intended purchaser is advised to consider the terms of any existing Lease or Tenancy document or Agreement as to the term, rent, rent deposit, conditions and or covenants (if any) affecting the property. 6. All correspondence (whether marked or not) and all discussions with Armitstead Barnett LLP and or their employees regarding the property referred to in these particulars are subject to contract.

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