FIRS FARM STOCKTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 8HR

FIRS FARM STOCKTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 8HR

FIRS FARM STOCKTON, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 8HR Southam 2 miles Rugby 8 miles Leamington Spa 8 miles Coventry 11 miles Banbury 17 miles A fantastic opportunity to purchase an attractive stock and dairy farm comprising approximately 268 acres of predominantly pasture land in rural Warwickshire KEY FEATURES Attractive detached Georgian 6 bedroomed Farmhouse 268 acres of productive pasture, arable land and spinneys Valuable stock and dairy farm in a ring fence Extensive range of modern and traditional farm buildings Excellent shooting potential Basic Payment Entitlements included Available as a whole or in two lots GUIDE PRICE For sale by Private Treaty as a whole or in two lots: Lot 1 - Farmhouse, buildings and 249.47 acres - 3,200,000 Lot 2-18.19 acres - 200,000 E A Lane & Sons Chartered Surveyors Established 1905 100 Regent Road Leicester LE1 7DG t- 0116 233 6433 f- 0116 233 3210 e- richardnichols@ealane.com e- graham@ealane.com

LOCATION Firs Farm lies in the attractive Warwickshire countryside and offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire a 268 acre stock farm with substantial Georgian farmhouse and extensive range of buildings. The farm is situated about 1 mile from the A426 Rugby to Southam Road within easy access of Southam, Rugby (midland mainline to London Euston 1 hour), Coventry, Banbury and Royal Leamington Spa. The farm lies between the rural villages of Stockton, Broadwell and Long Itchington which offer local shops, public house and amenities. More extensive shopping and schooling can be found at the local towns of Royal Leamington Spa, Rugby and Banbury. The national motorway network is close by with the M6, M1, M40, A14 and M69 within easy travelling distance. THE FARMHOUSE The property comprises a substantial six bedroomed Georgian Farmhouse standing in lawned gardens and enjoying excellent views over the adjoining countryside. Firs Farmhouse has the benefit of oil fired central heating (apart from the second floor) and upvc double glazing throughout. The house has many original period features including inglenook fireplace, beamed ceilings, original cast fireplaces and parquet flooring and provides the following accommodation: - Entrance Hall Utility Room Shower Room with W/C Kitchen Dining Room Sitting Room Cellar with thrall Six Double Bedrooms Family Bathroom Adjoining the house is a brick and tiled woodstore with an enclosed courtyard.

Ground Floor Approx. 119.3 sq. metres (1284.4 sq. feet) First Floor Approx. 108.6 sq. metres (1168.7 sq. feet) Utility Bedroom 4 3.44m x 4.32m (11 3 x 14 2 ) Kitchen 5.37m x 4.30m (17 7 x 14 1 ) Bedroom 3 3.92m x 4.30m (12 10 x 14 1 ) Dining Room 4.87m x 5.80m (16 x 19 ) Sitting Room 4.87m x 4.87m (16 x 16 ) Bedroom 1 4.87m x 5.80m (16 x 19 ) Bedroom 2 4.87m x 4.87m (16 x 16 ) Entrance Hall Second Floor Approx. 64.1 sq. metres (690.3 sq. feet) Bedroom 5 4.87m x 5.80m (16 x 19 ) Bedroom 6 4.87m x 4.87m (16 x 16 ) Total area approx. 292 sq. metres (3143 sq. feet) Any measurements on this plan are for identification purposes only

FARM BUILDINGS The farm buildings are situated adjoining the farmhouse and ideally located at the centre of the holding with driveway access. The buildings are well served by concrete aprons and concrete yards including collecting pens adjoining the milking parlour and there are sheep and cattle handling pens adjoining the cattle yard. Building A - Brick and Tiled Range Comprising workshops and storage Building B - Traditional 4 bay open fronted Hovel With tiled roof Building C - Cattle Yard (90 x 75 ) Steel and corrugated sheet construction with concrete floor, electric lights, mains water and side feed trough Building D - Traditional Brick Barn Comprising 5 calving boxes and store shed Building E - Dutch Barn with lean-to (75 x 45 ) Steel and corrugated iron sheet construction with concrete floor, mains water, outside feed manger and sheeted gates Building F - Somerset Prefabricated Parlour and Dairy Building With 6 x 6 unit Somerset Parlour complete with overhead feed bins and milking pit 2700ltr Dari Kool stainless steel bulk tank Building G - Cattle Yard (105 x 45 ) New 7 bay yard of steel and corrugated sheet construction with front feed barriers, concrete panel side walls and cantilever roof Building H - Dutch Barn with lean-to (100 x 70 ) Used as a straw storage barn Building I - Pole Barn 4 bay with profile sheet roof Building J - Polytunnel (90 x 30 ) Building K - Dutch Barn with lean-to s (105 x 90 ) Offering excellent storage and livestock accommodation Building L - Timber Poultry Shed Building M - Abacus Cattle Yard (approx. 130 x 66 ) Steel construction with profile sheeted roof, steel sheeted gates to both sides, slatted floor, central feed passage, adjoining dirty water pits (currently used as bedded yards) Building N - Outside Silage Clamps Part reinforced concrete walls with earth banks on each side Building O - General Purpose Building (60 x 60 ) Grain walls on three sides, sliding doors, concrete floor, three phase electricity

FARM BUILDINGS PLAN J K L O I N M B A D C F E G Firs Farm H Plan not to scale

THE LAND Firs Farm extends to a total area of approximately 267.66 acres (108.28 hectares) comprising 225.67 acres (91.33 hectares) of pasture, 18.29 acres (7.40 hectares) of spinney, 18.19 acres (7.36 hectares) of arable and the remaining 5.51 acres (2.23 hectares) being farmhouse, gardens, yard and agricultural buildings as detailed in the schedules. The land is classified as Grade 3 under the Natural England Agricultural Land Classification Map and is capable of producing excellent crops under the correct management. SHOOTING A feature of the farm are the 11 small spinneys spread across the land which offer an excellent opportunity to develop a small mixed shoot in this most attractive area of Warwickshire. Lot 2 Land Parcel Hectares Acres Description 5544 7.36 18.19 Arable LOT 2 AREA 7.36 18.19 FIRS FARM TOTAL 108.28 267.66 Lot 1 Land Parcel Hectares Acres Description 1303 6.84 16.90 Pasture 2518 0.15 0.37 Pasture 3429 6.37 15.74 Pasture 1572 8.76 21.65 Pasture 4276 1.84 4.55 Pasture 5362 1.59 3.93 Pasture 3652 2.15 5.31 Pasture 0439 12.35 30.52 Pasture 6082 4.83 11.94 Pasture 8096 3.72 9.19 Pasture 3694 5.41 13.37 Pasture 6819 4.09 10.11 Pasture 5312 5.30 13.10 Pasture 7739 3.58 8.85 Pasture 5925 5.23 12.92 Pasture 6761 4.31 10.65 Pasture 6242 4.20 10.38 Pasture 2113 10.60 26.19 Pasture 4000 1.16 2.87 Spinney 1222 0.25 0.62 Spinney 2555 1.97 4.87 Spinney & Lagoons 4740 0.38 0.94 Spinney 1790 0.49 1.26 Spinney 3000 0.33 0.82 Spinney 3984 0.50 1.24 Spinney 7725 0.29 0.72 Spinney 8970 1.20 2.97 Spinney 6375 0.39 0.96 Spinney 5898 0.41 1.02 Spinney 4066 2.23 5.51 House, yard & buildings LOT 1 AREA 100.92 249.47

GENERAL REMARKS & INFORMATION TENURE The property is freehold and vacant possession will be given on completion. METHOD OF SALE AND LOTTING Firs Farm is for sale as a whole or in two lots as detailed in this sale brochure: Guide Price for Lot 1-3,200,000 Guide Price for Lot 2-200,000 SERVICES Firs Farmhouse - Oil fired central heating, mains water, mains electricity, private septic tank Farm Buildings - Single and Three-phase electricity, mains water Land - Mains water to drinking troughs COUNCIL TAX Firs Farmhouse is in Band E for Council Tax purposes. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC) Full EPC for Firs Farmhouse is available from the selling agents. INGOING VALUATION Lot 1 There will be no ingoing Valuation. Lot 2 The purchaser shall pay for the cost of seed, fertiliser, cultivations and sprays relating to the growing crop on completion to be fixed by the vendors agent. The vendor reserves the right to hold an auction sale of livestock and farm equipment on the property prior to completion. SPORTING, MINERALS & TIMBER RIGHTS All sporting, mineral and timber rights are included in the sale as far as they are owned. LOCAL AUTHORITIES Stratford-on-Avon District Council, Elizabeth House, Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6HX t- 01789 267 575 Warwickshire County Council, Shire Hall, Warwick, CV34 4RL t- 01926 410 410 SOLICITORS Keith Harvey & Co 43 High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AQ. t- 01858 464 327 RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of any rights of way whether public or private, and all easements, wayleaves and restrictions, whether or not specifically mentioned. It is understood that there are no public footpaths crossing the land. There is an Easement in favour of Cemex for a high pressure cement pipeline across the farm which has now been decommissioned. BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME The land is registered under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the relevant number of entitlements are included in the sale without extra charge and the vendor will use their best endeavours to transfer the entitlements after completion for use in the relevant scheme year. NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONE All of the land falls within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone which limits the application of nitrogen to the land. Further information can be obtained through DEFRA. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS All fixtures and fittings detailed within this brochure are included in the sale without additional charge but all other items are specifically excluded. VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents. Please note the potential hazards of a working farm and viewers must take care and precaution with regard to their personal safety when viewing the property, particularly around the livestock, farm machinery and buildings. PLAN AREAS AND SCHEDULE These are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and any error or omission or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle any party to an action in law. The plan is for identification purposes only. Should there be any discrepancy between these sale particulars and the General and the Specific Conditions of Sale, the latter shall prevail. Areas used are from National Grid Numbers and are not guaranteed. E A Lane & Sons Chartered Surveyors Established 1905 100 Regent Road Leicester LE1 7DG t- 0116 233 6433 f- 0116 233 3210 e- richardnichols@ealane.com e- graham@ealane.com

MISREPRESENTATION ACT 1967 AND PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1991 Messrs. E.A. Lane & Sons, for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: The particulars are set out as general outline for guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars or the General Remarks, Information, Stipulations and Contract of Sale, the latter shall prevail. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition, necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor E.A. Lane & Sons, the selling agents, are responsible for such faults and defects, or of any statements contained in the particulars of the property by the said agents. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he/they has/have not entered into this contract in reliance on any said statements, that he/they has/have satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise, and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property. Any error, omission, or mis-statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from a contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages. No person in the employment of E.A. Lane & Sons has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever

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