Birketts Farm, Near Dorking, Surrey TO LET. Batcheller Monkhouse

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1 Birketts Farm, Near Dorking, Surrey TO LET Batcheller Monkhouse

2 Offices also at Battle, Haywards Heath, Tunbridge Wells and London (Mayfair Office)

3 BIRKETTS FARM Tanhurst Lane Holmbury St Mary Dorking Surrey RH5 6LZ Paradise on Earth An exceptionally charming and picturesque Farm of 89 acres with a fully modernised Grade II Listed Farmhouse and a range of Farmbuildings and Stables Main Features: 4 Bedroom Grade II Listed Farmhouse (Fully Modernised in 2012/13) 4 Reception Rooms + Cellar 60 Acres of Permanent Pasture 25 Acres of Woodland 2 Traditional Barns Modern Hay Barn Large Yard 4 Stables Sand School 3 Car Ports Peaceful Idyllic Location About 89.1 acres (36.1 ha.) in all TO LET Offers in excess of (OIEO) 3,500 PER CALENDAR MONTH are invited SITUATION The property is in a private rural location in a beautiful setting in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is approached by a private drive from Tanhurst Lane. The A24 and A25 are both within 5 miles, providing excellent links to Guildford, Dorking, London, Horsham, and Gatwick Airport, as well as to livestock markets. Train services are available from Ockley and Dorking. DIRECTIONS From the village of Holmbury St Mary, head south on Holmbury Road, and after approximately 2 miles, turn left into Tanhurst Lane, (before you reach Forest Green). After 300 yards, Birketts Farm is signposted to the left, just beyond Pratsham Cottage, also on the left. VIEWING All viewings must be pre-arranged with the sole agents Batcheller Monkhouse between 10am and 4pm on either of the following two set viewing days: Saturday 1st June 2013 Monday 3rd June 2013 Batcheller Monkhouse, Bartram House, Station Road, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1AH. T E professional@batchellermonkhouse.com

4 SERVICES Mains water and electricity. No mains gas. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating and Aga. LOCAL AUTHORITY Mole Valley District Council, Pippbrook, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1SJ T COUNCIL TAX The Farmhouse falls within Band H. payable for 2013/2014 is 3, ACCESS Via private drive and public highway. The amount DESCRIPTION The farm extends to over 89 acres of land and includes a well-positioned and spacious family house with wonderful amenity and character, as well as modern bathrooms, kitchen and central heating. The house enjoys privacy and beautiful views of woodland and pasture, along with a large garden, all within the tenancy. The sitting room benefits from a new woodburning stove within an inglenook fireplace, and the drawing room features an open fireplace with a wood-carved surround. The famed architect Sir Edwin Lutyens worked on the Farmhouse, and today it stands out as one of the most attractive positions in Surrey. Please note that some door heights are restrictive. The buildings and land with the property offer the tenant ample opportunity to generate agricultural income via grazing of livestock, and enjoy keeping and riding their own horses. The following buildings are provided with the tenancy: Four bay concrete framed Hay Barn of 127 sq m with lean to pole barn of 142 sq m Traditional timber framed barn of 154 sq m with stone plinth and brick and weatherboard cladding under a clay tile roof with split level floor Adjoining brick and tile granary building of 31 sq m Small stock building of 22 sq m, brick and timber clad under a felt roof Detached timber framed barn of 102 sq m on brick and stone plinth with weatherboard cladding under a clay tiled roof and divided into stock pens Range of four loose boxes/stables and office/ mess room of 72 sq m There is a Sand School with old but very firm post and rail perimeter fencing. THE LAND The land is a compact block shown on the plan and extends to approximately 89.1 acres (36.1 hectares). All land included in the tenancy can be accessed without restriction. The soils on the farm are largely Grade 3 free draining silty and light loamy soils. The farm lies at approximately 110 m above sea level. The land offered as permanent pasture must be kept as such, and farmed in accordance with the terms of the tenancy. The land types and acreages on the farm are split as follows: Pasture acres (24.11 ha.) Woodland acres (10.08 ha.) Buildings, yard, misc 4.62 acres (1.87 ha.) acres (36.06 ha.) A further acres (6.82 hectares) of pasture in the locality of the Farm may be available to let from 1st October 2013 by separate negotiation with the landlord. SINGLE FARM PAYMENT Where available, any Single Farm Payment entitlements for the holding will be leased to the tenant for the term of the tenancy. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEMES The tenant must comply with the terms of any Entry Level or Higher Level Stewardship Scheme agreement, details of which will be provided tenant. to the successful DESIGNATIONS / RIGHTS OF WAY The holding falls within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) and is within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The woodland is largely ancient semi-natural in status. There is a public footpath which runs up part of the driveway to the farm, before turning off through fields. DIVERSIFICATION The landlord would welcome proposals for diversification opportunities to expand the tenant s farming business and add value to the tenancy. This is on the proviso that the usage of the holding remains primarily agricultural at all times. All proposals are subject to the landlord s prior written approval. GC/

5 THE FARM TENANCY AGREEMENT From the outset, the following key terms are anticipated. The landlord may be agreeable to negotiating some of the terms in order to accommodate the most suitable tenant. PROPOSED TENANCY The landlord is offering the Farm to let as a whole for an initial term of 3 years under the provisions of the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995, and is anticipated to commence on 24th June The tenancy will roll on from year to year thereafter, unless terminated by Notice by either party. A copy of a sample tenancy agreement is available to view on viewing days. RENT AND RENT REVIEWS Offers to rent the farm should be tendered as a fixed sum and should be in excess of 3,500 per calendar month (or equivalent). There will be no rent review within the first 3 years of the tenancy. The successful tenant will have the choice of paying the rent monthly or quarterly in advance. USE OF THE HOLDING The permanent pasture on the holding must be grazed for agricultural purposes, and may be restricted to cattle or sheep grazing only. This is due to the high ecological value of the land. BOUNDARIES AND FENCING Subject to any requirements of the landlord or any Environmental Stewardship Scheme, the responsibility for maintaining the field boundaries lies with the tenant. The tenant will be expected to put and keep the boundaries, including any fencing or hedging, in good heart and condition. DEPOSIT A deposit equivalent to two months rent will be retained by the landlord s agent (Batcheller Monkhouse). RATES/OUTGOINGS All rates, taxes and outgoings, including Council Tax, electricity, and water charges will be payable by the tenant. REPAIRS AND INSURANCE These will be detailed in the Tenancy Agreement. In general the landlord will be responsible for all major repairs (unless caused by the tenant) and for insuring the buildings, and the tenant will be responsible for insuring their contents, equipment, livestock/animals and for any third party liability insurances. SPORTING AND TIMBER RIGHTS All sporting and timber rights are reserved to the landlord. METHOD OF LETTING In order for the letting process to run smoothly and fairly, the following is essential reading for any prospective tenant wishing to make an offer. a. Birketts Farm is offered to let by informal tender (unless let previously) whereby best and final offers, subject to contract, are to be received in writing or by no earlier than 1st June 2013 and no later than 12 noon on Friday 7th June A bid submission form is available from the agents. b. Offers are to be enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked Birketts Farm Offer and sent or delivered to Bartram House, Station Road, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 1AH or professional@batchellermonkhouse.com c. Offers should be subject to contract only. d. Offers should be for an exact sum per calendar month, quarter, or annum, and any escalating bids above any other received will be disallowed. e. The letter should include the name(s) and address(es) of the prospective tenant(s) and any solicitor acting, together with information on any conditions under which the offer is made. f. Confirmation should be given that the Tenancy Agreement will be signed and the deposit, fees, and first period s rent will be paid within 5 working days of the tenant receiving the said Agreement and related documentation following the confirmation of acceptance of their offer. g. Any conditions that may affect the offer must be stated clearly in the letter. h. Our clients reserve the right to be present when the offer letters are opened. They do not undertake to accept the highest offer or indeed any of the other offers received. All offers will be treated in the strictest of confidence. i. Batcheller Monkhouse will only accept offers from applicants who have visited the farm on a pre-booked viewing day and submitted an offer prior to the specified closing date. TENANT FEES A single fee of 500 including VAT is payable by the tenant to Batcheller Monkhouse towards the cost of preparing all tenancy documentation, referencing, and independent inventory and record of condition. DISCLAIMER These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. No Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is required, as the Farmhouse is a Listed Building.

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7 For identification purposes only - Not to scale Above: Location Plan Left: Farm Plan Note: A Schedule detailing acreages and restrictions of each parcel of the land is available separately on the Batcheller Monkhouse website NOTE: Batcheller Monkhouse give notice that: 1. These particulars including text, photographs, and any plans are for the guidance of prospective tenants only and should not be replied upon as statements of fact. 2. These particulars do not constitute or form any part of any offer or contract. 3. All descriptions, areas, references to conditions and other details are given having taken all reasonable steps to ensure their accuracy, but nonetheless such statements do not constitute any warranty or representation of fact. 4. It is the responsibility of any prospective tenant to satisfy themselves as to the basis on which he or she makes an offer and to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. 5. All measurements and distances are approximate. 6. We strongly advise that a prospective tenant should contact the agent to check any information which is of particular importance, particularly for anyone who will be travelling some distance to view the property T Pulborough E professional@batchellermonkhouse.com

8 Birketts Farm, Nr Dorking, Surrey Bartram House, Station Road, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1AH T F E professional@batchellermonkhouse.com Batcheller Monkhouse