HILL FARM AND MILK HALL FARM CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

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1 HILL FARM AND MILK HALL FARM CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE 0

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3 VENDOR S AGENT HILL FARM AND MILK HALL FARM CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP5 1TH We are pleased to offer the opportunity to acquire an exceptionally located portfolio of properties that make up Hill Farm and Milk Hall Farm set in the heart of the Chilterns. The property comprises two residential properties together with 3,844 sq.m. (41,382 sq ft) of agricultural buildings with potential for alternative uses subject to gaining the necessary consents. The land in total extends to approximately hectares ( acres). SWORDERS The Gatehouse, Hadham Hall, Little Hadham, Ware, Hertfordshire SG11 2EB T: james.watchorn@sworders.com nell.dickson@sworders.com VENDOR S SOLICITOR OURY CLARK SOLICITORS Oury Clark Solicitors 10 John Street London WC1N 2EB T: +44 (0) F: +44 (0) DX: 84 LON/Chancery Lane Ashi.Patel@ocsolicitors.com Chesham miles London - 34 miles M25 junction 18-6 miles National Rail Amersham miles AVAILABLE AS A WHOLE OR IN UP TO 15 LOTS: LOT 1 Hill Farm Buildings. LOT 2 & 2a Detached two/three bedroom bungalow subject to Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC) set in approx hectares (4.33 acres) of land. LOT 3 & 3a Hill Farm Cottage set in approx hectares (4.71 acres) of land. LOT 4 & 4a Milk Hall Farm Buildings set in approx hectares (6.12 acres) of land. LOTS 5-15 Land. VIEWING IS STRICTLY BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT WITH THE VENDORS AGENT 3

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5 LOTTING TABLE LOT ACRES HECTARES COMMENTS Attractive range of traditional and utilitarian agricultural buildings with development potential subject to gaining the necessary consents. 2 & 2a Attractive residential bungalow subject to agricultural occupancy condition set in substantial garden with approx hectares (3.65 acres) of pasture land. 3 & 3a Two bedroom detached farm cottage and garden with approx hectares (4.10 acres) of pasture land and woodland. 4 & 4a Two utilitarian agricultural buildings with development potential subject to gaining necessary consents. The property also offers an additional 1.90 hectares (4.72 acres) of adjacent pasture land A block of land offering strategic potential A block of land offering strategic potential. This lot also includes a traditional agricultural building measuring 108 sq.m. (1,162 sq ft) A strategically located parcel of pasture land adjacent to Chesham A substantial block of land located to the north of the Hill Farm A block of land positioned around the north east of the farmyard at Hill Farm An attractive block of pasture land lying to the north of Milk Hall Farm buildings An attractive block of pasture land A parcel of pasture land located to the east of Hill Farm Road This large block of pasture land lies to the east of Milk Hall Farm A parcel of pasture land located to the east of Hill Farm Road An attractive block of pasture land located separately from the remainder of the holding south of Latimer Road. 5

6 LOT 1: AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS AT HILL FARM This lot comprises an attractive range of traditional buildings measuring approximately 3,185 sq.m (34,280 sq ft). The buildings are surrounded by a parcel of pasture land extending to 4.10 hectares (10.71 acres). All the buildings at Hill Farm would benefit from redevelopment or change of use for either commercial or residential purposes, subject to gaining the necessary consents. No planning work has been carried out on these buildings. Please review the table provided which summarises the details of the buildings available. There is also additional information within the dataroom (please contact Sworders for access to this information). PLANNING No planning permission has been sought for the conversion of the agricultural buildings. However, given the support contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) for the conversion of rural buildings into residential uses and the recent changes to permitted development legislation, which allows for the conversion of agricultural buildings into residential uses without the need for express consent in some circumstances, there is a clear opportunity to convert these unlisted buildings into other uses such as commercial or residential. LOT 1 GIA sq.m (sq ft) Comments Unit sq.m (6,404 sq ft) A range of traditional agricultural buildings forming a courtyard and including an attractive tithe barn. (Southern Yard) The traditional buildings are predominately red brick built construction under tile roofs and are single storey. Unit 2A 213 sq.m (2,292 sq ft) A modern range of utilitarian agricultural buildings, consisting of one Dutch corrugated tin steel portal framed Unit 2B 180 sq.m (1,937 sq ft) barn, open fronted with earth flooring and one steel portal frame general purpose store with corrugated tin (Eastern Yard) cladding under fibre cement roof. Unit 3A 1,227 sq.m (13,206 sq ft) A modern range of utilitarian agricultural buildings, including a large steel portal frame cattle shed with block Unit 3B 970 sq.m (10,440 sq ft) work walls, Yorkshire boarding under fibre cement roof and concrete floor. The second building is part concrete and (Northern Yard) part steel portal frame cattle shed with concrete block walls under fibre cement roof. 6

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8 LOT 2: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT HILL FARM BUNGALOW A detached two/three bedroom bungalow set within a rural location in a plot extending to 0.27 hectares (0.68 acres). The Lot also includes a sub-lot providing the opportunity to also purchase an additional 1.47 hectares (3.65 acres) of pasture land to the south of the bungalow The property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition but offers the opportunity for extension, subject to gaining the necessary planning consents. The accommodation is spacious and also includes an attached annexe/guest suite benefiting from an additional kitchenette, bathroom and bedroom. The accommodation is a follows: Kitchen (5.57m x 2.90m) comprising range of fitted cupboards and electric oven Utility Room/Store Reception Room (5.91m x 4.8m) with open fire place and doorway leading out to terrace patio Dining Room (4.22m x 3.30m) with open fire place Bedroom 1 (3.64m x 3.00m) Double bedroom Bedroom 2 (4.35m x 2.98m) Bathroom (2.2m x 1.6 m) comprising bath with shower overhead, WC and hand basin. Downstairs WC Guest Accommodation Guest Bathroom (1.89m x 1.85m) Bath and overhead shower, wash basin Reception Room (6.05x 3.94m) with kitchenette. This room could be used as a third bedroom. OUTSIDE The property benefits from a gated gravel driveway, ample parking and a garage. The garden is well kept with a South facing patio area offering panoramic views of the Chiltern Hills and a landscaped lawn with a mixture of plants and shrubs. SERVICES The property benefits from mains water, electricity, soakaway drainage system and oil fired central heating system with radiators throughout. Council Tax: Band F EPC Rating: F TENURE Vacant possession will be available upon completion. ACCESS Access is gained via Hill Farm Road leading from Latimer Road. For further information please see the additional information pack, lotting plans and legal documentation. LOT 2A The pasture land to the south of the bungalow has been lotted separately but provides excellent opportunity for amenity/ equestrian uses subject to planning. Please note that when making an offer on Lot 2 (Hill Farm Bungalow) a separate offer should also be made for this Lot 2a if this is required. PLANNING The dwelling is currently subject to an agricultural tie, in that the resident should work (or have last worked) in agriculture locally. The planning permission dates from 1958 and the condition states The occupation of the bungalow shall be limited to persons whose employment or latest employment is or was employment in agriculture as defined by section 119(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1947, or in Forestry, and including also the dependants of such persons as aforesaid. Subject to appropriate demonstration that the condition is no longer relevant or applicable, the Council would assess an application to remove the tie against its adopted planning policies. The applicant is in the process of submitting a Certificate of Lawful Use to the Council to lift the agricultural occupancy condition. For further information please see the additional information pack. The extension and/or alteration of the property, subject to planning is a realistic option. Furthermore the property has not had Permitted Development rights removed, it is therefore possible that certain extension, potentially up to 8 metres in depth from the original rear wall, could be erected without express planning consent. 8

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10 LOT 3: THE COTTAGE, HILL FARM An attractive 2 bedroom detached cottage set within a rural location in a plot extending to 0.24 hectares (0.60 acres). Located in the Chiltern Hills the property is in need of modernisation throughout. It has the opportunity for extension, subject to gaining the necessary planning consents. The accommodation is as follows: GROUND FLOOR Kitchen (4.11m x 4.24m) range of fitted units and electric oven Reception Room (4.85m x 4.85m) Bathroom (3.21m x 1.78m) Conservatory FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1 (4.87m x 2.76m) with fitted cupboards Bedroom 2 (4.24m x 3.36m) OUTSIDE The property benefits from a rear garden, which has excellent potential, and ample parking. SERVICES The property benefits from mains water, electricity and oil fired central heating system. Council Tax: Band D EPC Rating: F TENURE Vacant possession will be available upon completion. ACCESS Access is gained via Hill Farm Road leading from Latimer Road. For further information please see the additional information pack, lotting plans and legal documentation. LOT 3A The pasture land and woodland extending to 1.60 hectares (4.10 acres) to the east of the cottage has been lotted separately but provides an excellent opportunity for amenity/equestrian uses subject to gaining necessary consents. Please note that when making an offer on Lot 3 (Hill Farm Cottage) a separate offer should also be made for this Lot 3a if this is required. PLANNING The property does not appear to have been subject to any extensions in recent years and the extension and alteration of the dwelling or replacement with a new dwelling could be an appropriate form of development, in principle. It is understood that the property is not subject to an agricultural occupancy condition. 10

11 LOT 4: MILK HALL FARM BUILDINGS A range of utilitarian agricultural buildings extending to approximately 552 sq.m (5,940 sq.ft) set within a plot of approx 0.56 hectares (1.40 acres.) Consisting of two utilitarian agricultural buildings both of which are unoccupied and in total extend to 552 sq.m (5,940 sq ft). Both buildings are unoccupied and are set within 0.56 hectares (1.40 acres) Residential properties border the site and access is via a road leading from Latimer Road. Please note the description table for more information. LOT 4A The parcel of land to the west of Milk Hall Farm buildings extending to approximately 1.90 hectares (4.72 acres) has been lotted separately but provides an excellent opportunity for amenity/equestrian uses subject to gaining necessary consents. Please note that when making an offer on Lot 4 (Milk Hall Farm Buildings) a separate offer should also be made for Lot 4a if this is required. PLANNING The units do not currently benefit from any planning permission to convert and were last used for agricultural purposes. There is general support for the re use of rural buildings within the Green Belt, as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework, therefore there is potential for these buildings to be converted into a commercial/residential use subject to planning. LOT 4 GIA sq.m (sq ft) Comments Unit sq.m (2,970 sq ft) Steel portal frame utilitarian building with cement fibre roof and corrugated sheet cladding. The building is open fronted. Unit sq.m (2,970 sq ft) Three interconnected open sided steel portal frame buildings under cement fibre roof and earth flooring. 11

12 LOTS 5-15: LAND Located mainly to the North East of Chesham, the land is typical of the Chiltern Hills and forms the Northern element of the Chess Valley and to the West of Chesham. The River Chess a chalk river along with Latimer Road runs along the bottom of the valley with residential and commercial property to the south of the land (separating the subject land). The farmland has been grazed for many years by a dairy and beef herd. The land is now vacant following the livestock recently being moved away from the farm. The land is currently down to grass. Offers are invited with or without an overage provision. The purchaser can propose the timescales and level of overage as they feel appropriate. All offers will be considered on their individual merits, including the level of offer and possibility of the overage being triggered by the purchaser. All land is classified as MAAF Grade 3 and extends in total to approximately hectares ( acres). There are a number of smaller parcels which offers opportunities for garden extensions and or pony paddocks and amenity purposes. The property also includes a number of small ancient woodlands which have been unmanaged for some time. Please see our general description table and lotting plan for further information. 12

13 LOT ACRES HECTARES COMMENTS A block of land located to the west of Hill Farm Road, this parcel of land offers strategic potential. The playing fields of Waterside County Combined School border the land to the south Located to the west of Hill Farm this parcel provides strategic potential being located adjacent to Chesham s development boundary. A number of public rights of way cross the land in the form of two footpaths to the north and south of the boundaries and a bridle path running along the eastern boundary. The land is accessed via Hill Farm Road leading from Latimer Road. This lot includes a brick constructed open fronted building extending to approximately 108 sq.m (1,162 sq ft) A strategically located parcel of pasture land adjacent to Chesham. A number of residential properties border the land to the west and a footpath runs along the southern boundary A substantial block of land located to the north of the Hill Farm. Traps Lane, a bridle path, runs along the northern boundary of the land. The land is accessed via Pumps Lane A block of land positioned around the north east of the farmyard at Hill Farm. A footpath runs along the southern boundary of the field and the land can be accessed via Pumps Lane An attractive block of pasture land lying to the north of Milk Hall Farm buildings. The land also includes two small areas of woodland and has been divided into two individual parcels. The land can be accessed from Latimer Road via Milk Hall farmyard An attractive block of pasture land formerly grazed and understood to be stock proofed. A footpath runs along the northern boundary A small parcel of pasture land and woodland located to the east of Hill Farm Road This large block of pasture land lies to the east of Milk Hall Farm and offers agricultural and amenity value with good access from Latimer Road. The land has two bridle paths that run along the eastern and western boundaries Located to the south-west of Milk Hall an attractive block of undulating pasture land split into five parcels. This land can be accessed from Latimer Road. This land is crossed by a footpath to the south which forms part of the Chess Valley Walk An attractive block of pasture land located separately from the remainder of the holding south of Latimer Road. The land is divided into three parcels and is accessed via Hollow Lane and the railway line forms the southern boundary. Residential properties border the land to the west. The parcel also provides strategic potential. The land is crossed by two footpaths along the northern and western boundary. 13

14 HEADER LOTS 5,6 ON & 7: PAGE LAND NEXT TO CHESHAM DEVELOPMENT BOUNDARY This land offers a significant long term potential and is well located to offer future growth to Chesham. Along with all the land at Hill Farm the land is currently laid to pasture and is unoccupied. Housing forms the Western and part of the Northern boundaries, Hill Farm to the East and Waterside County Combined School to the South. The land has been subject to the submission of representations to Chiltern District Council. No response has yet been received from the Council as to whether any of the sites are to be considered favourable and allocated in the draft Local Plan. For a more detailed planning update please see the additional information within the dataroom (please contact Sworders for access to this information). BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME The land has been registered for the Basic Payment Scheme and an application has been submitted on the land for the 2015 scheme year. Entitlements are offered to the purchaser by separate negotiation. Further details of the submission, entitlements and plans are located within the additional information which can be downloaded from the dataroom. To access this information please contact Sworders. AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY (AONB) The property lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) which will provide a certain level of protection. Please contact the local authority for further information. GENERAL RESERVATION We are inviting offers from purchasers to stipulate their conditions in relation to the overage provision for all Lots. Timescales and percentages should be stipulated within the offer. For further information please see the additional information pack. LOCATION, CHESHAM AND THE CHILTERNS The property is located to the North East of Chesham in a rural area. Chesham is a small market town located in the heart of the Chiltern Hills in the County of Buckinghamshire. Chesham itself, although surrounded by farmland is close to Amersham and is predominantly a commuter town with excellent connections to London via the London Underground and road networks. EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES, RIGHTS OF WAY AND UTILITIES The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way whether public or private, all easements, wayleaves and other rights whether specifically referred to here or not. There are a number of public footpaths and bridlepaths crossing the land. A copy of the definitive map is included within the additional information pack. SPORTING, MINERAL AND TIMBER RIGHTS All sporting, mineral and timber rights are included within the sale as far as they are held by the Vendors. SERVICES The existing property benefits from mains electricity and water. TENURE Available freehold. BOUNDARIES The purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendors nor their Agent will be responsible for defining any other boundaries. ASBESTOS Please note that part of the existing agricultural buildings may comprise a mixture of asbestos and cement fibre and purchasers should make their own enquiries in relation thereto. An asbestos survey has not been carried out, however given the age of the buildings, it is possible that asbestos may be present. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All additional information will be provided by the Vendor s Agent via their Dataroom. Please contact Sworders for the properties unique username and password. GENERAL INFORMATION Local Planning Authority: Chiltern District Council, King George V House, King George V Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5AW Tel: Buckinghamshire County Council, County Hall, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP20 1UA. Tel: VIEWINGS Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with the Vendor s Agent, Sworders. Please contact Sworders to arrange an appointment on or by post@sworders.com. 014

15 LOCATION PLAN DIRECTIONS Please use the following postcode which will take you to Hill Farm HP5 1TH. FROM THE M25 At Junction 18 M25 take the A404 (Amersham Rd) towards Amersham. After 1.6 miles turn right onto Latimer Road, follow this road for approximately 4 miles and then turn right into Hill Farm road. Follow this road up the hill which will then turn into a farm track. Hill Farm is at the top of this track. BY TRAIN The nearest railway station is in Amersham which is approximately 2.6 miles by car. IMPORTANT NOTICE Sworders for itself and the Vendor s of this property give notice that the particulars are a general outline only for the guidance of intending Purchasers and do not constitute an offer or contract. All descriptions and any other details are given without responsibility and any intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of them. Any measurements, areas or distances referred to herein are approximate only. None of the services or fixtures or fittings has been tested and no warranty is given as to their sustainability or condition. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise. No employee of Sworders has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. No responsibility can be accepted for the expenses incurred by any intending Purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. All plans included are not to scale and are based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H M Stationery Office. Crown Copyright Reserved. Please note that all areas have been measured from Ordnance Survey Data. Particulars were prepared and photographs taken in October/November

16 HEADER ON PAGE SURVEYORS PLANNERS ARCHITECTS The Gatehouse, Hadham Hall, Little Hadham, Ware, Hertfordshire SG11 2EB T: The Stables, Bourton Hall, Bourton on Dunsmore, Warwickshire CV23 9SD T: james.watchorn@sworders.com or nell.dickson@sworders.com