Hill House Farm Middleton on Leven, Yarm
Hill House Farm Middleton on Leven, Yarm TS15 0JY An Outstanding Mixed Farm extending to 204.93 Acres (82.93 Ha) Approx. 6 Bedroom Farmhouse 3 Bedroomed Farm Cottage (subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition) A Well Farmed Block of Productive Arable & land 14,000 Bird Free Range Egg Unit Range of General Purpose Buildings All Attractively Secluded in a Compact Ring Fence 10kw Wind Turbine Guide Price: 1.8 million INTRODUCTION Hill House Farm comes onto the market due to the Vendors, Mr John Suddes & Mr Geoff Suddes having decided to retire. Hill House Farm is a first class highly productive mixed arable farm currently devoted to the growing of cereals, oil seed rape and grass. The farm offers a unique opportunity to purchase a commercial mixed farm together with a 14,000 bird, free range egg production unit. Hill House Farm stands well in a slightly elevated position with panoramic views over open countryside and the Cleveland Hills. SITUATION Hutton Rudby 2 ½ miles, Hilton 1 ½ miles, Stokesley 4 ½ miles, Yarm 5 miles, Northallerton 16 miles (all distances are approximate) The farm is attractively situated and is nicely set back from the minor road between the villages of Middleton on Leven and Seamer. It is therefore accessible to the popular and thriving market towns of Stokesley and Yarm and within reasonable commuting distance of Teesside and York. DESCRIPTION Hill House Farm comprises an attractive principal farmhouse, a detached farm cottage, a wellmaintained free range egg production shed, general purpose buildings and arable and grassland extending to 204.93 acres (82.93 ha) approx. Both the farmhouse and cottage stand in a nicely secluded south facing and slightly elevated position. The accommodation of both properties is spacious and well laid out. Externally the properties are complemented by established gardens, patio areas and excellent parking. FARMHOUSE ACCOMMODATION (See Floor Plan) Hill House Farmhouse comprises a spacious detached property that has been rendered. The property is entered via the kitchen which has been renovated over the years to include a first class range of fitted wall and floor units, together with integrated appliances. Leading from the kitchen there is the dining room and hall. The hall leads onto the two living rooms, downstairs WC and the utility rooms. There is feature fireplaces within the living and dining rooms. On the first floor there is six double bedrooms and two bathrooms. COTTAGE ACCOMMODATION (See Floor Plan) Hill House Cottage comprises a detached property constructed of brick which is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition. The property is entered through the kitchen which leads onto the dining room and living room. There is a log burning stove in the living room together with patio doors to the outside where views over the surrounding countryside can be appreciated. On the first floor there is two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a bathroom. The property also has a most useful cellar which at present is used as a utility and stores. There is also a shower room in the cellar. OUTSIDE The Farm Buildings There is a good range of modern generalpurpose farm buildings including cattle shed, grain store, machinery shed and poultry unit. Grain Store 60 x 120 (18.29m x 36.58m) Steel framed, asbestos roof & side cladding, concrete block walls, concrete floor, housing grain dryer. Cattle Yards 75 x 80 (22.86m x 18.29m) Steel framed double span, asbestos roof, Yorkshire Board side cladding, concrete block wall, concrete floor. General Purpose Building 65 x 40 (19.81m x 12.19m) Concrete framed, asbestos roof and side cladding, concrete block walls, concrete floor. Poultry Unit 65 x 300 (19.81m x 91.46m) Steel framed, corrugated insulated roof and side cladding, concrete floor. THE LAND The land lies well in relation to the steading area in a compact ring fence. The land is classed as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification map for England and Wales. It is very productive medium to well bodied clay loam together with a parcel of peat. It is capable of growing some high yielding crops of cereals, oil seeds and potatoes. It has not grown potatoes for a number of years. It is being well farmed and is in good heart. GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS Viewing ing Strictly by appointment with Robin Jessop Ltd 01677425950. Tenure Freehold with vacant possession given upon completion. The title is registered with the Land Registry Title Number: NYK 91984. www.robinjessop.co.uk
Farm Machinery Sale The Vendors reserve the right to hold a Farm Machinery Sale between exchange of contracts and completion. Farm Plan The farm plan is for identification purposes only. The field numbers and areas given may vary from old Ordnance Survey sheets, previous field data sheets and Rural Land Registry maps and the Title Deed Plans. Growing Crops The Purchaser(s) will take over the growing crops of winter oil seed rape, winter wheat and winter barley. The valuation will be based on the costs of seeds, fertilisers, sprays applied and cultivations undertaken. The cost of cultivations carried out will be done in accordance with the standard valuation practice as recommended by The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers. This will be carried out by Robin Jessop Ltd whose decision will be final and legally binding with both the Vendors and the Purchaser(s). There will be no charge for enhancement. Boundaries The Vendors will only sell such interest (if any) as they have in the boundary fence, hedges, ditches, walls and other boundaries separating this property from other properties not belonging to them. Easements & Rights of Way The property is sold subject to all covenants, easements, rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Without prejudice to the foregoing, the property is sold subject to:- 1. There is a public footpath which runs up the farm drive. The approximate route of which is shown marked green on the location plan. 2. There is a Wayleave in favour of Northern Power Grid which crosses the farm. 3. The owners of Middleton Lodge Farm have a private water easement which crosses field number 0294. The approximate route is marked blue on the plan. Services Mains Electricity and Mains Water are connected to the property. Septic Tank Drainage. The Farmhouse is heated by a straw burner and the cottage has oil fired central heating. In addition to the mains electricity supply there is a 10kw wind turbine which provides power for the farm. Early Entry The Purchaser(s) will be granted early entry onto the arable land on exchange of contracts and on the payment of a 10% deposit plus the growing crops valuation to enable them to carry out crop care cultivations before completion of the sale. Basic Payment Scheme The land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). The BPS Entitlements are included in the sale. There are 82.31 Ha of Entitlements. The Vendors will retain the 2018 payments. The Vendors will use their reasonable endeavours to transfer the Entitlements to the Purchaser(s). Robin Jessop ltd will co-ordinate the transfer and charge the Purchaser(s) a fee of 300.00 plus VAT. It will be the responsibility of the Purchaser(s) to supply to Robin Jessop Ltd their CPH number and SBI number upon completion of the sale. Nitrate Vulnerable Zone The farm is not currently within an NVZ. Sporting Rights & Mixed Rights The sporting and mineral rights are understood to be included with the freehold. Poultry Unit A new flock of birds are due to come into the building week commencing 23 rd December 2018.
The purchaser(s) will be given the opportunity to take these over at the date of valuation. The valuation will be carried out by Robin Jessop Ltd whose decision will be final and binding with both the Vendor and the purchaser(s). There is a current contract with James Potter Eggs. Planning Status The cottage was built in the early 1980 s and is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. The planning permission states the occupation of the dwelling house shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed in the locality is agricultural as defined by Section 290 (1) of The Town & Country Planning Act 1971 or in forestry (including any dependents of such a person) or a widow or widower of such a person. Development Clawback Clause The area hatched red in Field No 0294 is sold subject to a 30% development clawback clause for a period of 25 years. Renewables There is a 10Kw wind turbine situated in field number 5885, which has been registered for the Feed in Tariff (FIT). Further details are available upon request. Bio-Security When inspecting the farm, we ask that footwear is clean and you make use of the disinfectant footbaths provided. Asbestos With regards to any asbestos on the holding a detailed asbestos survey has not been carried out. On completion of the sale it will be the responsibility of the Purchaser(s) to comply with the Control of the Asbestos Act at Work Regulations 2012. Drainage Rate There are no drainage rates payable. Council Tax Hill House Farm Band F. The Cottage Band D. Directions On leaving Hutton Rudby, following the road towards Middleton on Leven and Hilton for approximately 1 ½ miles. The property will be marked with a Robin Jessop Ltd For Sale Board. Method of Sale The property is being offered for sale initially by private treaty. If after viewing the property you are seriously interested then please register your interest with either Andrew Dickins MRICS FAAV or Tabitha Bentley so that we can keep you informed of how we intend to conclude the sale. Useful Addresses Vendors Solicitors Messrs Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law, York Chambers, 137-139 York Road, Hartlepool TS26 9BP. Tele: 03333232649. Acting Solicitor: Mr Andrew Beattie. Hambleton District Council Civic Centre, Stonecross, Brompton, Northallerton DL6 2UU Tel: 01609779977 EPC Hill House Farm Energy Efficiency Rating Current- F 35, Potential- B 82. Environmental (CO2) Impact Rating Current- B 90, Potential- A 107. Hill House Farm Cottage Energy Efficiency Rating Current- E 47, Potential- B 89. Environmental (CO2) Impact Rating Current- E 43, Potential- B 84. Area Ordnance Survey Promap Description And Past Cropping Field No Acres Hectares 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 0294 22.03 8.92 Barley Wheat Wheat OSR Barley Wheat 3583 17.69 7.16 OSR Barley Wheat Wheat OSR Barley 3757 7.75 3.15 OSR Barley Wheat Wheat OSR Barley 5070 3.27 1.32 (pt) 5738 13.09 5.30 OSR Barley Wheat Wheat OSR Barley 5885 9.40 4.25 3.80 1.72 7364 Wheat OSR Barley Wheat Wheat OSR 7941 107.30 43.42 Barley Wheat Wheat OSR Barley Wheat 0491 Wheat Wheat OSR Barley Wheat Wheat 0848 Wheat OSR Barley Wheat Wheat OSR 3938 17.66 7.14 Farm Steading and Track 2.49 1.00 TOTAL 204.93 82.93
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