FARMLAND AT STUBBS FARM. Kempsford, Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4ES

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1 FARMLAND AT STUBBS FARM Kempsford, Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4ES

2 Situation Stubbs Farm is located in open countryside on the Gloucestershire /Wiltshire border, to the north east of Kempsford village and to the south of the market town of Fairford. The property is accessed over Washpool Lane, a no through road. To the south the land bounds the former Thames and Severn canal and to the north there are gravel workings. From it s highest point there are extensive views over the neighbouring countryside. Despite its rural position, communications are excellent with the major centre of Swindon only 10 miles distant and the M4 Motorway (junction 15) about 12 miles.

3 FARMLAND AT STUBBS FAR M Kempsford, Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4ES Lechlade 5 miles, Cirencester 11 miles, Swindon 10 miles M4 Motorway (junc 15) 12 miles (all distances approximate) An attractive parcel of arable farmland situated in a private position, and a traditional stone barn with possible potential for conversion to a residential dwelling. In all about acres (88.67 hectares) For sale by private treaty as a whole

4 Description The Farmland A compact block of arable farmland in an attractive setting, extending in all to acres (86.51 hectares). A further 5.33 acres is made up of woodland, tracks and Ham Barn. The land is gently undulating and rises to about 300ft above sea level. There are excellent views across the adjoining countryside from the highest point. There are nine field enclosures, eight of which are planted to winter wheat. Field 9595 (Restoration Piece) is partly planted to spring barley and is partly in fallow. Most of the fields are bounded by trimmed hedges and some fields are under drained. Many of the fields are bounded by grass headlands established under an Entry Level Stewardship scheme. There is good vehicular access to most of the land over a hard trackway that runs along the northern boundary of the property and then through the centre of the land. A short length of the track at its western end is a public footpath. The property is bounded to the south by the former Thames and Severn canal, adjacent to which there is a woodland copse known as Cinder Piece Covert. There is potential to form a small shoot. The land, which is in excellent heart, is mostly classified as Grade 3, comprising well drained, fine loamy soils of the Badsey 2 series. Restoration Piece comprises reclaimed gravel workings. On the south eastern corner of this field there is a large

5 concrete pad, partly bounded by sleeper walling, which could form the base for an agricultural building. On the north western boundary there are mineral workings. It is understood that there are mineral deposits under the western portion of the property (with the exception of Restoration Piece from which the minerals have been extracted) which are in the ownership of a third party (without the right to extract). Ham Barn Ham Barn is a detached, traditional barn constructed of Cotswold stone under a pitched corrugated iron roof with external dimensions of metres x 6.62 metres plus an open porch of 4.88 metres x 3.06 metres. There is an adjoining three bay pole barn and a lean to store. Ham Barn is situated on the northern boundary of the property with access available over a hard track running from the public highway. The Sellers withdrew a planning application for the conversion of Ham Barn to residential use in early 2016, mainly due to environmental concerns in connection with the mineral workings on the adjoining property. Further details are available from the Selling Agents. Directions From Cirencester, take the A417 Fairford and Lechlade road in an easterly direction. On entering Fairford, turn right at the first cross roads into Horcott Road, opposite the Marlborough Arms, signposted for Whelford and Kempsford. On reaching the village of Whelford, turn right at the T junction signposted for Kempsford. After about ½ mile, on passing the national speed limit signs, turn immediately left into Washpool Lane. At the end of the lane the property will be found signposted on the left hand side.

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7 Property Information Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment through the Selling Agents ( ). Fixtures and Fittings: Those fixtures and fittings not mentioned in the sale particulars are not included in the sale. Services: There are no mains services connected to the property. Local Authorities: Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1PX. Tel: Gloucestershire County Council, Shire Hall, Gloucester GL1 2TG. Tel: Basic Payment Scheme: The Basic Payment entitlements registered to the property will be transferred to the buyer after completion. The Basic Payment for the 2016 scheme year will be claimed and will be retained by the Sellers. The buyer will covenant to maintain the farmland in good agricultural and environmental condition from completion until 31st December, Further details are available from the Selling Agents. Grant Scheme: The property is entered into an Entry Level Stewardship Scheme (ref: AG ) with Natural England, which expires on 31st October, Ingoing Valuation: There will be no ingoing valuation of growing crops. The Sellers may require the right of holdover after completion to complete the arable harvest. The buyer may be granted the right of early entry after contracts are exchanged to cultivate fields where the harvest has been cleared, prior to completion. Town & Country Planning: Sporting, Timber and Minerals: The sporting rights and timber are included in the sale. The mines and minerals, such as they are, are reserved to a third party without the right to extract. The property is situated within the VWH Hunt country. Sellers Solicitors: Thrings, 2 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HQ. Tel: , (attention Mr N. Barbour). Sale Plan and Particulars: Moore Allen & Innocent LLP for themselves and for the Sellers of this property who s Agents they are, give notice that: these particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending buyers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; all descriptions, dimensions, areas, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation, and the other details, are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending buyers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; the sale plans are based on the National Grid sheets (as revised by the Selling Agents) and are published for identification purposes only; no person in the employment of Moore Allen & Innocent LLP has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property; no responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending buyers or their agents; all areas, measurements and distances referred to herein are approximate only; while we endeavour to make our sale particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact this office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Ham Barn is not listed. A public footpath crosses part of the property as shown by a green line on the sale plan. Tenure and Possession: The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole with vacant possession on completion. Access is granted by licence for water quality monitoring on the southern boundary of Restoration Piece. 33 Castle Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1QD Telephone: farmsales@mooreallen.co.uk mooreallen.co.uk

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