Lower Barn Farm Hazleton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 4EA
Situation Lower Barn Farm is situated on the edge of the pretty small village of Hazleton, approximately mid-way between the towns of Burford and Cheltenham in the Cotswold Hills. There is easy access onto the main A40 Cheltenham to Oxford road, with central London only 85 miles distant. The local market town of Northleach (4 miles) provides a good range of day to day shopping requirements, with more extensive facilities available in Burford and Cheltenham. Sporting in the area is excellent. Hunting is with the Cotswold and the Heythrop, there is racing at Cheltenham and Stratford, polo at Cirencester Park and there is a good availability of golf courses, shooting and equestrian facilities in the area. The area is also noted for the excellent range of schools (both primary and secondary) including those at Cheltenham, Gloucester and Cirencester.
Lower Barn Farm Hazleton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 4EA Cheltenham 11 miles, Burford 12 miles, Cirencester 14 miles, Stow-on-the-Wold 11 miles, Oxford (M40) 32 miles, Gloucester (M5) 14 miles, Charlbury Railway Station OX7 3HH 20 miles (London, Paddington 80 mins), Central London 85 miles (all distances & times approximate) A traditional Cotswold hill farm situated in a wonderful position Bungalow in a stunning position with potential to rebuild Range of farm buildings Farmland within a ring fence Rolling landscape and valleys Successful pheasant and partridge shoot In the same family ownership for over 100 years In all about 289.68 acres 117.21 hectares Lower Barn Farm is held in a Company (J.D.Hughes & Sons (Hazelton) Ltd) and as such will be sold by share transfer.
The Property Lower Barn Farm comes to the market for the first time in well over 100 years, during which time it has been in the same family ownership. The property is situated in one of the most attractive and sought after areas of the Cotswold Hills in a beautiful landscape of rolling farmland, with extensive views in all directions. There is a semi-dilapidated farm bungalow in a superb position with potential to rebuild, subject to the necessary consents being granted. Adjoining the bungalow is a useful range of farm buildings. The farm has tremendous amenity and sporting potential. The property is approached over a quiet no through road, which ends at the entrance to the farmyard. Lower Barn Farm Bungalow: The bungalow is situated in an elevated position near to the centre of the farm, with wonderful views across the adjoining countryside. It is understood that the building was originally constructed during the 1930 s and is of substandard structure. It was extended during the 1950 s of concrete block elevations under a clay tile roof, and it now has UPVC windows. The estimated internal floor area of the dwelling is 85.5m2 (921ft 2 ). The building is currently occupied in two halves, as indicated on the floor plans. It is possible that planning consent could be granted for the erection of a replacement dwelling on the site. Although a planning application has not been made, a report by a Planning Consultant has been commissioned, copies of which are available from the Selling Agents. Outbuilding (6.45m x 3.90m) situated in the bungalow garden, constructed of concrete block with electricity connected.
Lower Barn Farm Bungalow Floor Plans Total Approx Floor Area 85.5 SQ.M (921 SQ.FT.) Not to scale For identification purposes only
The Shoot Lodge: Contained within a Nissan hut (19.5m x 5.2m) to the rear of the bungalow, comprising a kitchen (4.47m x 4.44m) with a range of base and wall units and a single drainer sink, a sitting room (4.46mx 4.44m) with a wood burning stove, a cloakroom with a wash hand basin and wc, a drinks store room with shelving, stores and a plucking shed. The Farm Buildings: The buildings are situated at the end of the entrance drive, towards the centre of the farm. They comprise a range of livestock and grain storage buildings: 1. Cattle yard (75ft x 60ft) of 5 bay, steel portal frame construction, clad with concrete block and sheeting above. 2. Adjoining cattle yard (70ft x 60ft) of 4 bay, steel frame construction, clad with concrete block and sheeting above. 3. Open silage clamp. 4. Grain store (78ft x 45ft) of 3 bay, steel portal frame construction with lean-to s, containing 10 x 30 tonne grain bins and on-floor storage for a further 150 tonnes. 5. Two adjoining cattle yards (60ft x 60ft total), each of 5 bay, steel frame construction, clad with stone walls and concrete block, with concrete flooring. 6. Workshop (40ft x 28ft) of 2 bay, steel portal frame construction, clad with concrete block and corrugated iron. 7. Lambing / fodder barn (60ft x 43ft) of 4 bay, steel portal frame construction with lean-to, clad with stone walls and concrete block. 8. Calf rearing building (53ft x 24ft) of mono pitch, timber frame construction with sheeted metal gates to the front. To the north of the farmyard, in a raised position, there are three further buildings: 9. Dutch barn (60ft x 20ft) clad with corrugated iron. 10. Two adjoining fodder barns (60ft x 54ft total) of steel frame construction, partly clad with corrugated iron.
The Farmland & Woodland: The land extends in all to 284.13 acres (114.97 hectares) comprising: Arable 178.15 acres 72.09 ha Temporary grass 69.06 acres 27.95 ha Permanent grass 33.84 acres 13.69 ha Game Cover 1.44 acres 0.58 ha Woodland 2.28 acres 0.92 ha The farmland forms a classic Cotswold landscape of rolling hills and pretty valleys. The land is mostly in arable production including three fields of grass leys. For the 2018 harvest, winter wheat, winter barley and spring barley were grown. There are further permanent grassland fields in the valley bottoms and the steeper hillsides. The soils are easy working Sherborn series. The land is mostly classified as grade 3 with a small amount of grade 4 comprising the banky land. Many of the field boundaries are Cotswold stone walls, which have been maintained by the Sellers, together with post and wire back fencing. In addition to the agricultural cropping, there are also numerous environmental plantings under an Entry Level and Higher Level Stewardship Agreement with Natural England. This has greatly increased the range of wildlife on the farm. The landscape is also ideally suited for sporting and amenity purposes. A small and successful shoot has been run on the farm for many years. Twelve days were enjoyed in the 2017/ 2018 season. The landscape also lends itself to equestrian use. There is a small woodland plantation in the centre of the farm.
Directions Hazleton village is situated immediately to the north of the A40 Cheltenham to Oxford main road, about mid-way between Cheltenham and Burford. From Burford, take the A40 in a westerly direction, signposted for Cheltenham. Go straight over the A429 (Fosse Way) roundabout at Northleach, and after a further 3 miles, shortly after passing The Garniche (formerly Puesdown Inn), turn right signposted Hazleton. Bear right and follow the road into Hazelton village. Continue straight on and the entrance to Lower Barn Farm will be signed as a no through road. If approaching from Cheltenham, take the A40 in an easterly direction, signposted Oxford. After 10 miles, after passing through two sets of traffic lights at Andoversford, take the turning on the left signposted Hazleton. Bear immediately right and follow the road through the village as if approaching from Burford. The postcode is GL54 4EA.
General Information METHOD OF SALE Lower Barn Farm, the stock, machinery, basic payment entitlements and growing crops are all owned by our Clients private limited Company, which has traded as a farming business for many years. The sale of the farm comprises the sale of the shares in the Company, providing an element of continuity for the current and new owners of the farm. This approach will also provide the Company s new owner with the significant benefit of a 0.5% Stamp Duty tax charge on the share sale price, as compared to the higher mixed use SDLT charge at about 4% that would arise if the land and buildings were to be sold separately. Further details are available from the Selling Agents. VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through the sole Selling Agents (01285 648115). FIXTURES AND FITTINGS So far as they are owned within the Company, fixtures and fittings will be included within the sale. SERVICES Electricity: Mains electricity is connected to the bungalow and to some of the farm buildings. A three phase supply is available. Water: Currently from a private, spring fed supply to the bungalow, buildings and troughs serving the land. We understand that a mains water supply is available if required. Drainage: From the bungalow is to a private tank drainage system. LOCAL AUTHORITY Cotswold District Council 01285 623000. COUNCIL TAX Lower Barn Farm Bungalow is registered in Band E for the Council Tax. Service charges for 2018/19 are 1,937.34. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The property is situated within the Cotswold Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The bungalow is not subject to an agricultural occupancy condition. EASEMENTS, BOUNDARIES AND RIGHTS OF WAY A Restricted Byway passes through the property. The ownership of boundaries is shown, where known, by T marks on the sale plan. There is a wayleave agreement for above ground and underground electricity infrastructure across the property. Further information is available from the Selling Agents. BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME The farmland is registered with 112.67 Non SDA entitlements under the Basic Payment scheme in the name of the Company, which are included in the sale. The claim for the 2018 scheme year has been made. ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEME The farmland is entered into an Entry Level and Higher Level Stewardship agreement with Natural England (ref AG00569332) in the name of the Company, which commenced on 1st January, 2016 for a term of 10 years. SPORTING, TIMBER AND MINERALS The sporting rights, timber and mineral rights, as far as they are owned, are included in the sale. The Sellers wish to retain the shooting rights (but no other sporting rights) until 1st February, 2019. TENURE AND POSSESSION The freehold of the property is being sold within the Company. Vacant possession is available on completion, subject to a shoot licence in favour of the Sellers until 1st February, 2019. INGOING VALUATION The sale will include the following items in addition to the freehold, which will be taken to at valuation: All unconsumed stores including seeds, fertiliser, sprays, feed stuffs and fuel oil; All beneficial cultivations, seeds sown, fertiliser and sprays applied and all acts of husbandry where no crop has been taken, or no crop planted, based on cost and CAAV costings, plus the value of enhancement of growing crops at 10 per acre per month from the date of planting of the arable crops; The benefit of all unpaid grant payments; Any other assets the property of the Company. SALES OF LIVE & DEAD FARMING STOCK The Company reserves the right to hold sales of the live and dead farming stock on the property prior to completion. SELLER S SOLICITOR Messrs Charles Russell Speechlys, Compass House, Lypiatt Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 2QJ. Telephone: 01242 246367. SALE PLAN AND PARTICULARS Moore Allen & Innocent LLP for themselves and for the Seller of this property who s Agents they are, give notice that: These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending buyers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; all descriptions, dimensions, areas, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation, and the other details, are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending buyers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; no person in the employment of Moore Allen & Innocent LLP has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property; no responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending buyers or their agents; and while we endeavour to make our sale 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 you are contemplating travelling some distance. 33 Castle Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1QD 01285 648115 farmsales@mooreallen.co.uk mooreallen.co.uk
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