Ash Grove Farm Market Rasen, Lincolnshire

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1 Ash Grove Farm Market Rasen, Lincolnshire

2 Ash Grove Farm North Willingham, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire LN8 3RA An outstanding arable and pasture farm on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds Market Rasen 3 miles, Louth 11 miles, Lincoln 18 miles A well-proportioned farm house A range of traditional farm buildings with planning consent for conversion into a restaurant, farm shop and holiday cottages A range of modern farm buildings Modern ice cream parlour and cafe Mature woodland Arable and pasture land About acres ( ha) in total For sale as a whole Situation The farm lies in an outstanding position on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and has unrivalled views across the surrounding countryside. The village of North Willingham lies immediately to the east of the farm, a picturesque Wolds village with a modest population and St Thomas Church. The town of Market Rasen lies 3 miles to the west, which provides local shops and amenities for everyday needs, and benefits from a well-known racecourse. Ash Grove Farm Extending to about acres ( hectares) Ash Grove Farm is an outstanding mixed farm on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The farm is in a ringed fence, with the land lying to the north of the farmyard and benefits from good access tracks throughout. There is a mix of well established and mature woodland which is well placed for sporting opportunities. Farmhouse The five-bedroomed house is located on the eastern edge of the farmyard, close to the village of North Willingham. There is a separate road access to the property which leads to an area with ample parking. The property is of stone construction under a concrete tile roof and benefits from gardens to the south and east. The ground floor comprises: Entrance porch, entrance hall with stairs to the first floor, two south facing reception rooms, study, kitchen, utility room and WC. The first floor comprises: Four double bedrooms, one single bedroom, one ensuite bathroom and a family bathroom. Externally there are two garages that adjoin the traditional farm buildings which allow parking for up to three vehicles. There is also a small outbuilding adjoining the farmhouse which is used for storage. Floorplans For identification purposes only. Ground Floor First Floor

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4 Farm buildings The farm benefits from a range of modern and traditional farm buildings. Some of the traditional buildings benefit from a planning consent for conversion into three holiday cottages, a farm shop and a restaurant. There is also planning consent for the erection of a new livestock building on the northern edge of the farmyard. The following schedule identifies the buildings shown on the plan opposite. Building Schedule Building Description Dimensions General purpose store Steel portal frame building with 18.2m x 30.4m fibre cement roof General purpose store Steel portal framed building 21.3m x 27.4m with roof and side cladding Grain store Steel portal framed building 18.2m x 21.3m with roof and side cladding, drying floor, capacity for about 600 tons Traditional buildings Stone construction under a clay pan tile roof 5.1m x 32.3m 6m x 15.2m Livestock building Steel portal framed building 9.1m x 22.8m with cladded roof and yorkshire boarding Café Timber construction with steel 8.5m x 11m box roof and side cladding Ice cream parlour Timber frame with tin roof 6.4m x 3.1m Freezer storage Timber frame with felt roof 2.6m x 6.7m This plan is for identification purposes only. Its accuracy can in no way be guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with permission from the Controller H.M.S.O Crown copyright reserved. License No. ES Café and Ice cream parlour There is a very successful ice cream business which the owners have run from a purpose built café since This is open throughout the summer and has proved to be a perfect diversification given the farms proximity to the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Farmland Extending to about acres ( ha) of farmland in a ringed fence, most of the fields are serviced by good internal tracks leading from the farmyard. The land has been drained and is well suited for growing combinable crops. Whist under the vendor s ownership the land has been farmed in a mixed farming rotation. The bulk of the arable land has good sized fields allowing the use of modern farm machinery. The farmland is classified as grade 3 and comprises a range of soil types. The lower ground on the western edge of the farm is Holme Moor series, suitable for cereals, sugar beet and potatoes. The land through the middle of the farm is Denchworth 2 and is suitable for winter cereals and short term grassland. The land on the eastern edge of the farm on the higher ground is Wickham 2 and is suitable for growing cereal crops. Woodland and Sporting There is a belt of mature woodland stretching through the centre of the farm and a number of well-established woods planted in the 1990s. The contours and the strategically placed woodland provide an excellent opportunity to establish an interesting shoot.

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8 This plan is for identification purposes only. Its accuracy can in no way be guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with permission from the Controller H.M.S.O Crown copyright reserved. License No. ES

9 This plan is for identification purposes only. Its accuracy can in no way be guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with permission from the Controller H.M.S.O Crown copyright reserved. License No. ES General Method of sale Ash Grove Farm is offered for sale as a whole by private treaty. Tenure and possession The property is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion subject to holdover provisions. Services Mains water and electricity and private drainage serve the property. The farmhouse benefits from oil-fired central heating. Wayleaves, easements and rights of way The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including; rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not. Basic Payment The Basic Payment entitlements are included in the sale. The vendor will use their best endeavours to transfer the Basic Payment entitlements to the purchaser(s) on completion. The vendor will retain the 2015 Basic Payment. There is one public footpath over the land. Further details are available from the vendor s agent.

10 Environmental Stewardship Agreement There is a Higher Level Stewardship Scheme on the farm which is due to terminate on 31/10/17. The current annual income is about 13, The purchaser(s) will agree to work together with the vendor and use their best endeavours to ensure the scheme is taken on by the purchaser(s). The vendor will retain any ELS/HLS payments payable up to completion. Further details are available from the vendor s agent. Designations The Farm is set in the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is also in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ). Holdover The vendor reserves the right of holdover to permit the harvesting of all growing crops, and over the grain store and livestock buildings until May This may be subject to negotiation. Ingoing valuation In addition to the purchase price the purchaser(s) may be required to pay for growing crops, new lays, acts of husbandry at cost or market value whichever is the higher and any items normally paid for including enhancements. No claim will be allowed for dilapidations or any other matters. Early entry may be available, subject to negotiations. Sporting, timber and mineral rights All sporting timber and mineral rights are included in the freehold sale, in so far as they are owned. The woodland is within a Farm Woodland Scheme for which the 2014 payment was Planning Planning permission has been granted by West Lindsay District Council for the conversion of some of the traditional buildings into three holiday cottages, a farm shop and a restaurant under application number M03/P/1300. There is also consent for the erection of a livestock building under application number Fixtures and fittings All items usually regarded as tenant s fixtures and fittings are specifically reserved from the sale. Certain items may be made available to the purchaser(s) at valuation. EPC and Council Tax The farmhouse has an EPC rating of E and falls into Council Tax band G. Drainage Rates The drainage rates for 1st April 2015 to 31st March 2016 are Local authority West Lindsey District Council, Guildhall, Marshall s Yard, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2NA Tel: VAT Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property, or any part of it, or any right attached to it, becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition. Health and safety Given the potential hazards of a working farm we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around the farm buildings and machinery. Solicitors Andrew & Co, St Swithins Court, 1 Flavian Road, Nettleham Rd, Lincoln LN2 4GR Tel: Postcode LN8 3RA Directions From Lincoln, take the A46 north east to Market Rasen. After passing through Middle Rasen, turn right onto the A631 through Market Rasen. After passing through Market Rasen travel about 3 miles until you reach the village of North Willingham. The farm is immediately on the left hand side after entering the village. Stamford 5 South View, Tinwell Road, Stamford PE9 2JL stamford@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com 50 offices across England and Scotland, including 10 offices in Central London IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken April Particulars prepared in May 2015.