Loddington Coppice Farm Old, Northampton NN6 9RS

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1 Loddington Coppice Farm Old, Northampton NN6 9RS

Loddington Coppice Farm Old, Northamptonshire NN6 9RS Kettering 6 miles, Market Harborough 9 miles, Northampton 14 miles, Junction 3 A14 4 miles (Distances are Approximate) A secluded rural estate in

2 Loddington Coppice Farm Old, Northamptonshire NN6 9RS Kettering 6 miles, Market Harborough 9 miles, Northampton 14 miles, Junction 3 A14 4 miles (Distances are Approximate) A secluded rural estate in a sought after area of Northamptonshire with private lakes and woodland Extending in all to acres (18.27 hectares) or thereabouts Four bed farm house Two bed annexe Steel portal framed farm building acres of pasture 4.39 acres of woodland 3.17 Acres of private lakes

SITUATION Loddington Coppice Farm is situated in mid-northamptonshire just west of the village of Loddington.

Both Kettering and Northampton provide a range of shops, pubs, restaurants and other services together with a good range of primary and secondary schools and colleges.

DESCRIPTION Loddington Coppice Farm is a small country estate set in a secluded position within the Northamptonshire countryside.

THE HOUSE The main house benefits from central heating throughout with timber framed double glazed windows. The accommodation comprises the following.

open plan area for entertaining. A separate corridor leads to the rear of the house to the kitchen and utility room.

3 SITUATION Loddington Coppice Farm is situated in mid-northamptonshire just west of the village of Loddington. Kettering town centre is 6 miles east with Northampton 14 miles south and the town of Market Harborough 9 miles north. Both Kettering and Northampton provide a range of shops, pubs, restaurants and other services together with a good range of primary and secondary schools and colleges. Junction 3 of the A14 is 4 miles distant providing road links to the M1 and M6. DESCRIPTION Loddington Coppice Farm is a small country estate set in a secluded position within the Northamptonshire countryside. The property is approached along a private drive bordered by woodland and pasture opening up into a large parking area leading to the front of the farm house. THE HOUSE The main house benefits from central heating throughout with timber framed double glazed windows. The accommodation comprises the following. A glazed front door leads from an enclosed porch into a panelled entrance hall with open staircase and double doors at either end leading into the dining room and sitting room, creating an excellent open plan area for entertaining. A separate corridor leads to the rear of the house to the kitchen and utility room. A good sized sitting room benefits from a large bay window to the front with window seat, exposed beams and a large brick fireplace with slate and brick hearth and log burning stove. The house was originally constructed in 1982 of sandstone under a tiled roof with a later extension providing a two bedroom annexe. The whole property extends in total to approximately 5,595.7 sq ft (NIA). Enveloping the house and annexe is a good sized garden with the pasture, woodland and lakes beyond creating a private family home. The lakes, situated towards the eastern end of the estate, can be seen from the farm house and provide secluded private fishing with picturesque views. Double part glazed doors lead into the kitchen and breakfast room with sliding French doors through to an L shaped south facing conservatory. Off the rear of the kitchen is a utility room, rear lobby, boiler room and side porch. On the first floor a landing provides access and doors to all bedrooms along with loft access. A door from the loft leads out on to a flat roof from which panoramic views across the property can be enjoyed. The master bedroom, situated over the sitting room, benefits from a dressing room and en suite with glazed doors to a south facing balcony.

The three further bedrooms are good sized doubles serviced by one en suite and a family bathroom. The layout of the property is shown on the floor plans.

A small office is accessed off the kitchen with a formal sitting room with brick fireplace across the hall providing a link door to the rear porch of the main house.

4 The three further bedrooms are good sized doubles serviced by one en suite and a family bathroom. The layout of the property is shown on the floor plans. THE ANNEXE Adjoining the house is a two bed annexe comprising a large open plan kitchen/breakfast room with a brick fireplace housing a gas fire. A small office is accessed off the kitchen with a formal sitting room with brick fireplace across the hall providing a link door to the rear porch of the main house. Off the kitchen is a good sized conservatory providing a useful utility space. On the first floor is a large master bedroom with a seaside window providing an excellent vista over the land. The room also benefits from an en suite and walk in wardrobe. The second bedroom provides a further good sized double. OUTSIDE The tree lined driveway splits at the gates to the house with a separate access for the annexe. A good sized south facing lawn envelopes the house to the front and side with dog kennels to the rear of the property. There is also access to Loddington Coppice which runs between the house and the road. The annexe benefits from an enclosed parking area with dog kennels and a detached garage with WC and outside shower room. FARM BUILDING Accessed from the front drive is a steel framed building (approx 30ft x 35ft) within Loddington Coppice with a hardcore storage area to the front. THE LAND On the approach to the house is a paddock to one side and Loddington Coppice to the other. The remainder of the land and the lakes are to the east of the house and a schedule of acreage is shown below. OS No. Description Ha Acres SP Pasture SP Pasture SP Pasture SP Pasture Lakes Loddington Coppice Woodland & tracks Total The land is relatively level lying and is sheltered within mature tree belts from the south and east with two private fishing lakes located within the middle of the farm. GENERAL INFORMATION TENURE & POSSESSION The whole of the property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession of the whole being given upon completion. SERVICES The property benefits from mains electricity and mains water with oil fired central heating and private drainage. The house and annexe are on shared water and electricity meters with one central oil tank and one septic tank serving both properties. None of the above services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of main water, electricity and drainage services. FIXTURES & FITTINGS Only those items specifically mentioned in the sale particulars are included within the sale, all other items are specifically excluded. There may be the possibility to purchase various fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation. LOTTING The vendor reserves the right to offer the property for sale in any order other than that described in these particulars, to sub-divide, amalgamate or withdraw the property from sale without prior notice. SOIL TYPE AND LAND GRADE The land is classified as Grade 3 on the Land Classification maps as produced by DEFRA with the soil being described as being part of the Banbury Soil Series being a well draining brashy loam under ironstone. PLANNING The Farm House was constructed in the 1980s subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. In 1999 a Certificate of Lawful Use and Existing Development was granted to remove the Agricultural Tie under reference KE/99/0017. Planning permission under Class Q of the Permitted Development Order has been granted on the farm buildings to the north of the property. These are being retained by the vendor.

This is part of the planning consent of the buildings but it is anticipated that alternative access arrangements will be made and if so the right will be extinguished.

5 RIGHTS OF WAY ETC There is a public footpath bridleway along the southern boundary of the property but this does not encroach on the title. The property is sold subject to a right of way along the driveway (A-B) to the farm buildings which are being retained by the vendor. This is part of the planning consent of the buildings but it is anticipated that alternative access arrangements will be made and if so the right will be extinguished. The property is sold subject to easements for water and electricity along the routes shown on the land plan. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, easements and wayleaves that may exist over the same whether disclosed or not. OUTGOINGS The farm house is within Kettering local authority and falls within Council Tax Band G, the amount payable for 2017/2018 is 2, The Annexe is within Council Tax Band D, the amount payable for 2017/2018 is 1, BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME The land has been registered to receive Basic Payment entitlements and the vendor will retain the 2018 payment. The vendor will transfer the appropriate number of entitlements to match against the land to the successful purchaser(s) prior to May 2018 in order for the purchaser to be able to make a claim for these entitlements in May ADDITIONAL LAND Adjoining buildings and land may be available by separate negotiation There will be an indemnity clause to indemnify the vendor of any breaches in cross compliance by the purchasers between completion and the transfer of the entitlements. BOUNDARIES & FENCING Where known, boundary ownership is indicated on the plan by an inward marked T. Existing gateways on to neighbouring land must be blocked up and it may be necessary to create new field accesses to suit the purchaser s needs. PLAN, AREA & DESCRIPTION The plan, area and description are believed to be correct in every way, but no claim will be entertained by the vendor or the agents in respect of any error, omissions or misdescriptions. The plan is for identification purposes only. METHOD OF SALE The property will be offered for sale by private treaty as a whole and interested parties should submit their offers to the agent s Rugby office. LOCAL AUTHORITY Kettering Borough Council Tel Northamptonshire County Council Tel VENDOR SOLICITOR Quality Solicitors Wilson Browne, The Manor House, Market Square, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire NN10 8BH, telephone , reference Rachael Hawkins. VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through the agent s Rugby office on or rugrural@howkinsandharrison.co.uk

6 Loddington Coppice Farm - Energy Efficiency Rating Annexe - Energy Efficiency Rating

8 Important Notice 1. These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information. 2. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in a good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase. 3. The photograph/s depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph/s. No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required. 4. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries or those which can be performed by their appointed advisers. JDW/K.293/June 2017 CHARTERED SURVEYORS AUCTIONEERS ESTATE AGENTS VALUERS 7-11 Albert Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2RX T: F: E: rugrural@howkinsandharrison.co.uk W. Offices - Ashby de la Zouch, Atherstone, Daventry, Henley in Arden, Lutterworth, Northampton, Rugby, Towcester and The London Office

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