Malthouse Farm, Swainsthorpe, Norfolk NR14 8PU

Malthouse Farm, Swainsthorpe, Norfolk NR14 8PU

Malthouse Farm, Swainsthorpe Norfolk NR14 8PU For Sale by Private Treaty 267 Acres Substantial Victorian Farmhouse Modern 12,000 Bird Free Range Egg Production Unit & Solar Array Extensive Range of Livestock and Traditional Farm Buildings TW Gaze 33 Market Street Wymondham Norfolk NR18 0AJ 01953 423188 R.Hipperson@twgaze.co.uk www.twgaze.co.uk TW Gaze 10 Market Hill Diss Norfolk IP22 4WJ 01379 651931 E.Baskerville@twgaze.co.uk

Malthouse Farm Swainsthorpe, Norfolk NR14 8PU A rare opportunity to purchase a compact and most attractive mixed farm just 5 miles south of Norwich As a whole or in up to 7 lots: Substantial detached Victorian farmhouse Extensive range of livestock and traditional farm buildings Modern fully automated free range egg production unit and 50kW solar array 69 Ha (171 Acres) arable land 36 Ha (89 Acres) permanent pasture Introduction Malthouse Farm is being sold for the first time in over 50 years, having been purchased by the current owner s family in 1960. It is believed once to have been part of the Dunston Hall Estate, the Hall being visible from the farm. Situation & Location Malthouse Farm is situated in the parish of Swainsthorpe in south Norfolk, just 2 miles south of the A47 Norwich southern bypass and adjacent to the A140. From the village there is easy access to a wider range of facilities with Norwich just 5 miles away, Mulbarton 2 miles, Wymondham 8 miles, Loddon 12 miles and with the recent improvements to the A11, Cambridge is now within easy reach. London is just 90 minutes from Diss by train and 120 minutes from Norwich by train.

LOT 1 - MALTHOUSE FARMHOUSE AND FARM BUILDINGS WITHIN 3.19 HA (7.88 ACRES) The Farmhouse A fine example of a Victorian gentleman s residence extending to over 5,700 sq ft. The property was believed to have been built for the bailiff of the Dunston Estate. To the rear the original cottage still stands providing an opportunity for renovation. The property has generous proportions and boasts a range of original period features including pamment floors, servant s bells and fireplaces but would benefit from a scheme of sympathetic modernisation. Ground floor accommodation comprises a dining room, drawing room, central reception hall with oak staircase, rear hallway, further reception room, kitchen and bathroom. Rear hallway provides stairs to a cellar. The first floor provides 5 spacious bedrooms and a family bathroom together with a further smaller storage room. On the second floor is an impressive open plan attic. Attached to the rear of the main farmhouse by a passageway is an old cottage used for storage. The property has mains electricity and drainage with oil fired central heating. Water is via a private bore supply shared with the farm buildings. Council tax band F. EPC G. Farm Buildings Within the farmyard is an extensive range of traditional red brick and more modern livestock buildings. There are 3 principal ranges of traditional buildings of red brick and pantile roof construction. Since the 1970 s the farmyard has undergone regular improvement and extension, originally to accommodate a dairy herd but latterly a beef suckler herd. Subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents all of these buildings provide an opportunity for conversion into alternative use.

LOT 2 52.73 HA (130.31 ACRES) ARABLE LAND A block of predominantly grade 3 arable land, Burlingham 3 and Isleham 2, accessed from Mill Lane. The land has supported a typical arable rotation for the area including crops of wheat, barley, sugar beet and triticale and has also benefitted from a rotational application of farmyard manure. Some of the land also benefits from under-drainage. Lot 2 will include a license to extract 23,100 cubic metres of water per year from the River Tas granted under licence number 7/34/14*/0102. The licence was renewed in 2003 but has not been used for around 10 years. All sporting rights are in-hand and the farm retains a healthy stock of wild game birds. The vendors have enjoyed a family shoot on the farm which the Stewardship agreement compliments.

LOT 3 10.61 HA (26.22 ACRES) EGG PRODUCTION UNIT A fully automated free range egg production unit constructed in 2005 housing 12,000 birds and built to Lion Code and Freedom Food standards. Key features include; 2 x 16t capacity feed bins, time clocks, chain and flight feed track, vencomatic nest boxes, Sparkcup drinkers (2014), Alis LED lighting with dawn/dusk ramping (2015), automatic popholes (2014), temperature controlled and timed air movement fans, internal litter gates, Staalkat egg packer, emergency auto-start generator (2015), auto dial alarm for power supply failure, 9 strand electric fence around range perimeter, veranda area and concrete cleanout pads at each end. In addition there is a substantial red brick barn currently used for storage. The barn has an elevated position enjoying views down into the Tas valley and has the potential for other uses subject to gaining the necessary planning consent. The site also has 47.6kW ground mounted solar PV panels which were erected in March 2013. The FIT is 13.03p/kW. This generates around 9,000pa in feed-in tariff and exported electricity and is estimated to save around 2,000pa in electricity costs in running the egg production unit. The site is accessed from the A140 Ipswich Road and has mains electricity and water connected together with private drainage for on site welfare facilities.

LOT 4 18.13 HA (44.79 ACRES) RIVER MEADOWS An attractive and productive block of grazing meadows running alongside the River Tas with an excellent grass sward. LOT 5 2.25 HA (5.57 ACRES) MEADOWS Three enclosures of grass accessed directly from the A140. LOT 6 15.05 HA (37.18 ACRES) ARABLE LAND Two enclosures of grade 3 arable land accessed from the A140 and Church Road. LOT 7 6.23 HA (15.39 ACRES) ARABLE LAND A single enclosure of grade 3 arable land accessed from Church Road.

Malthouse Farm.qxp_Layout 1 10/05/2016 15:52 Page 11 General Conditions of Sale Method of Sale The land is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in up to 7 lots. Tenure and Possession The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Basic Payment Scheme The sale includes the appropriate number of Entitlements which will be transferred to the purchaser(s) in readiness for the 2017 claim. ELS/HLS The whole farm is within an ELS/HLS stewardship agreement which runs until 30 April 2021. The stewardship agreement will be apportioned between any buyers and each must take on responsibility for the terms from completion. Sugar Beet Quota A total of 569 tonnes of CTE is available to be transferred to the purchaser(s). Holdover The right of holdover is reserved to harvest the growing sugar beet crop until 30 November 2016. Early Entry The purchaser may be granted the right of early entry onto the land (as licensee) upon the payment of an additional 10% deposit following exchange of contracts. Designations Some of the land is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ). Outgoings The purchaser will be responsible for all charges from exchange of contracts. VAT Should any sale of the land and buildings or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax shall be payable by the purchaser in addition to any other sums.vat will be charged on the value ascribed to the Entitlements. Sporting, Mineral and Timber Rights All sporting, timber and mineral rights are included within the sale of the freehold insofar as they are owned. Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all wayleaves, easements and other rights whether specifically referred to herein or not. A public footpaths crosses through Lot 7. Some overhead electric lines also cross the land. Employment There will be no transfer of employees with the sale. Local Authority South Norfolk District Council. Health & Safety Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we would ask you to take all reasonable precautions as is possible when making an inspection for your own safety, particularly around the farm buildings. In all cases an inspection must be made by prior appointment through the agent s office. Information Pack Is available from TW Gaze. Viewings By appointment with TW Gaze. Directions From the A47 south of Norwich exit south onto the A140 Ipswich Road. Continue south past Dunston Hall for around 3 miles and into the village of Swainsthorpe. Lot 6 is on the right side with access directly from the A140 and Lot 7 can be found by turning right onto Church Road. The main farm is just 400m further south on the A140 on the left hand side. Important Notice TW Gaze for themselves and for their Client give notice that:- 1. The particulars have been prepared to give a fair description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, distances, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith but should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. 3. No person in the employment of TW Gaze has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property on behalf of TW Gaze, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact this office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.