THE BLUEBERRY FARM, BETTISFIELD, WHITCHURCH, SY13 2LB 375,000

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1 THE BLUEBERRY FARM, BETTISFIELD, WHITCHURCH, SY13 2LB 375,000 A unique opportunity to acquire a profitable Blueberry Farm. Situated in an idyllic countryside location having the benefit of a former dairy with full PP for conversion into a 2 bed dwelling and a newly constructed timber barn. With full Rainbird irrigation system, water storage and protective netting the Blueberry Farm benefits from some 9,000 mature plants with a further 3,000 being more recently planted. In total extending to approx acres (2.595 ha).

2 GENERAL REMARKS The Blueberry Farm offers purchasers the fantastic opportunity to acquire a rurally located Blueberry Farm with facilities for processing. The Farm benefits from an adjacent former dairy with planning permission for conversion to residential use. Extending some 12,000 blueberry plants across approximately 6 acres. Offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole the farm not only provides the smallholder with scope for growing and harvesting of the valuable crop but also the opportunity to process and add value to an end product. With anticipated production figures providing a turnover of 384,000 within the next five years The Blueberry Farm is an opportunity not to be missed. DIRECTIONS From Whitchurch proceed on the A495 towards to Ellesmere. After approximately 9 km (opposite Bettisfield Park) turn left towards Bettisfield. Proceed for approximately 1 km where just after the church which is located on your right hand side there is a bridge over the former railway. Turning right immediately after the bridge takes you through the old station and back under the bridge onto the former line which is now a track where the Blueberry Farm is located after approximately 500 metres. ROSEMARY BARN A former dairy of brick construction with slate, steel profile and box profile polycarbonate roof, the property benefits from well insulated ceilings and walls where wood cladding has been used instead of brick. The property has planning permission for conversion to a two bedroom residential unit with no Occupancy Condition or further ties. THE BLUEBERRY FARM Located either side of the access track are approximately 6 acres of blueberry plants. Totalling 12,000 in total approximately 9,000 were planted in 2007, 1,000 in 2010 and 2,000 in Carefully fenced and with the added benefit of a drip fed Rainbird irrigation system and wire based netting system the Blueberry Farm is about to enter maturity in the next couple of years with the expected life of a mature plant to be up to 40 years. In excess of 10,000 indigenous hardwood species of trees surround all fields forming dual purpose wildlife barriers and windbreaks. In addition there are two ponds, one of which is used for irrigation. The anticipated turnover for the Blueberry Farm totals some 384,000 within the next 5 years with expected production per plant to be 4-6 kg per annum with allowance for seasonal variation. The 2015 harvest is expected; weather permitting, to be 5-6 tonnes. Further information as to the workings of the Blueberry Farm together with anticipated production figures are available from the selling agent on request.

3 FARMPLUS TIMBER DEEP MONOPITCH BARN 60' x 18' (18.29m x 5.49m) A new Farmplus Timber Deep Monopitch Barn is to be erected on a foundation slab, comprising of 6" of hardcore, a membrane and 4" of reinforced concrete. The Barn will have an 'Anti Drip' box profile sheet roof with waterproof membrane on the walls. It is to be used as a storage and blueberry process/packing area and there is an additional parking space to the side. EQUIPMENT INCLUDED IN THE SALE The following equipment is included in the sale of The Blueberry Farm; - YANMAR YM1700 Orchard Tractor with low hours. - MANKAR Micro Sprayer with Electric Control Box. - Twin Axle Chiller Trailer. Approx 600kg Capcity - Netting implement BASIC FARM PAYMENT ENTITLEMENTS Basic Farm Payment Entitlements are not included within the sale of The Blueberry Farm. TENURE AND POSSESSION The property is sold Freehold with Vacant Possession available on completion. MODE OF SALE The property is offered for sale as a whole by Private Treaty. SERVICES Mains water and electricity are connected. Septic tank drainage. The new barn site also has separate electrical and drainage provisions installed. VIEWING Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling Agents' Whitchurch Office on or Beeston Office on LAND CLASSIFICATION AND SOIL TYPE The land at The Blueberry Farm is classified as being Grade 3, the soils are slowly permeable, loamy and clayey soils with average soil ph of 5.6. ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES The selling agents have not been made aware that the land is subject to any Environmental Schemes.

4 EASMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY The property is sold subject to and/or with the benefit of all existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The property is sold notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars, subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme or Agreement Resolution or Agreement, or Notice which may be or may come to be in force, subject to any statutory powers or bye -laws without obligation on behalf of the vendors to specify the same. PLANS The plans and schedules attached to these particulars are based on the Ordnance Survey maps and reproduced from Pro Map and are for reference and identification only. AGENTS NOTE We have been notified by the vendor that the occupier of The Blueberry Farm has the rights to walk on the nature reserve owned by English Heritage. The un-adopted road leading to the property is owned by English Heritage and once a year the occupier is asked to contribute towards the upkeep, which is approximately 200. PURCHASE OPPORTUNITY There is the opportunity to purchase both The Blueberry Farm and Potters Cottage together for a guide price of 650,000. SALE PARTICULARS AND PLAN/S The sale particulars and plan/s have been prepared for the convenience of prospective purchasers and, whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, their accuracy is not guaranteed nor, in any circumstances, will they give grounds for an action in law. MARKET APPRAISAL "Thinking of Selling"? Wright Marshall have the experience and local knowledge to offer you a free marketing appraisal of your own property without obligation. Budgeting your move is probably the first step in the moving process. It is worth remembering that we may already have a purchaser waiting to buy your home.

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8 EPC BAND F 16 Watergate Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1DX whitchurch@wrightmarshall.co.uk Agents Note: Whilst ev ery care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurem ents are approximate are f or general guidance purposes only and whilst ev ery care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buy ers are adv ised to recheck the measurements