Draft Details Only these details may be subject to alteration TO LET BY INFORMAL TENDER Sturston Hall Farm Sturston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1LN Spacious Three Bedroomed Barn Conversion Comprehensive Range of Farm Buildings Approximately 182 Acres of Sound Grassland Excellent Access off A517 (Ashbourne to Belper) To Be Let on a Farm Business Tenancy For a Term of 10 Years From 25th March 2018 Messres. Graham Watkins & Co. for themselves and for the vendor or lessor of this property whose agents they are, give notice that: 1. All statements do not constitute any part of, an offer of a contract; 2. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of the Messrs. Graham Watkins & Co. or the vendor or lessor; 3. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact; 4. Any intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statement contained in these particulars; 5. The vendor or lessor does not make or give also Messrs. Graham Watkins & Co., nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give, any representatives or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
Contact Graham Watkins MRICS FAAV MRAC 01538 373308 07976 370894 Sally Belfield 01538 373308 Viewing Viewings will take place on two open days as follows; Monday 11th December 2017-11am - 3pm Friday 15th December 2017-11am - 3pm Please call our office or email and notify which date you will be attending on 01538 373308. Please note internal inspection of the farm house will not be permitted on the viewing days, full details of the accommodation is set out within these particulars. Tenders To be forwarded to:- Graham Watkins MRICS FAAV MRAC Graham Watkins & Co 69 Derby Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 6JL By: 12 noon on Friday 12th January 2018 Health & Safety Prospective tenants should be aware that Sturston Farm is a working farm and should exercise due care when carrying out any viewing and inspetion. Website www.grahamwatkins.co.uk www.rightmove.co.uk www.primelocation.co.uk www.zoopla.co.uk
General Information Sturston Hall Farm provides a rare opportunity to rent a sound livestock farm, with approximately 182 acres within a ring fence, with the benefit of a three bedroomed dwelling house, comprehensive range of farm buildings as further described in these particulars. Situation The property is situated just off the A517, Ashbourne to Belper road, being approximately 1 mile from the centre of Ashbourne. If travelling from Ashbourne, take the A517 and after approximately 1 mile, the entrance to the farm drive will be found on the left hand side, proceeding over a cattle grid. There is also a property sign at the end of this lane. Tenancy The property is available to rent as a whole under a Farm Business Tenancy which will be for a term of 10 years and will include a clause to ensure that the buildings and land are used for agricultural purposes. Rent The rent will be payable half yearly in advance. There will be provisions in the agreement for rent reviews on a three yearly basis. Repairing Obligations These will be set out in the tenancy agreement, which will be available for inspection at the agents office and also at Sturston Hall Farm on viewing days. Description Sturston Hall Farmhouse The farm house is a spacious three bedroomed barn conversion, which provides comfortable family living accommodation and has the benefit of hard wood double glazed window units and a biomass boiler which provides domestic hot water and central heating. The carpets and curtains are as fitted. The accommodation is briefly described below:- Entrance Door Utility Room 2.39m x 4.82m With plumbing for washing machine, cupboard housing biomass boiler which provides hot water and central heating and tiled floor
Cloakroom With low flush WC Kitchen 3.96m x 4.46m With excellent range of kitchen wall and base units, Alpha oil fired cooker, windows to two elevations and tiled floor Spacious Living Room 4.78m x 8.31m With inglenook fireplace and log burner, windows to two elevations, hard wood front entrance door, radiator and staircase Staircase leading to First Floor Landing with radiator and giving access to:- Bedroom Number 1 4.80m x 3.68m With fitted wardrobe and windows to two elevations En-Suite Shower Room With shower, wash hand basin, low flush WC and radiator Bedroom Number 2 3.98m x 3.19m (maximum) With radiator Bedroom Number 3 2.47m x 4.80m With built in airing cupboard Family Bathroom With corner bath, wash hand basin, low flush WC, tiled walls and radiators Outside There is a spacious garden area around the dwelling house, comprising lawns and floral borders. There is a brick and tiled Double Garage 5.79m x 6.60m with wooden double entrance doors. Farm Buildings There is a comprehensive range of modern farm buildings which briefly comprise the following:- Portal Framed Hay Store 22.20m x 9.14m Constructed of concrete block and Yorkshire board walls Adjacent Portal Framed Livestock Building 22.20m x 13.0m Cattle Building 22.20m x 13.0m Constructed of concrete block and Yorkshire boarding, with central feed passage and cattle pens
To the rear there is a Loose Cattle Yard 18.29m x 10.36m Constructed of concrete block, Yorkshire boarding and corrugated roof Twin Portal Framed Buildings 19.40m x 18.29m and 18.20m x 19.40m Constructed of concrete block and Yorkshire board walls, with central feed passage Concrete panelled Silage Pit 25.60m x 10.40m Free standing Four Bay Livestock Buildings 6.40m x 9.40m Constructed of concrete block, Yorkshire boarding and profile sheeting, comprising shippon for 8 and loosebox. There is a further Section 6.40m x 9.40m comprising two looseboxes
Land All land is permanent pasture and is considered to be in good heart. The land is further described in the following schedule:- OS Number Description Size (Hectares) 1246 Grassland 4.42 1780 Grassland 0.74 2168 Grassland 0.13 2277 Yard Area 0.05 2788 Grassland 1.98 2947 Grassland 2.39 3271 Grassland 1.98 3956 Grassland 5.63 4595 Grassland 9.74 4734 Grassland 7.06 5773 Grassland 4.23 5947 Grassland 2.05 6697 Grassland 2.93 7255 Grassland 6.45 7697 Grassland 3.86 9159 Grassland 8.18 9178 Grassland 0.06 8805 Grassland 3.90 0193 Grassland 4.36 0201 Grassland 3.68 73.82 Hectares or 182.41 Acres or thereabouts Services The property is connected to mains water and electricity, with drainage being by private means. We understand that the farm has a free mains water supply. Basic Payment Scheme The property will be offered to rent on the basis that the current basic payment scheme entitlements will be transferred to the incoming tenant in readiness for the 2018 claim. Stewardship Agreement All the land is entered into a stewardship agreement, which runs until 31st December 2019. The agreement and the annual payments will remain with the owner of the farm, who is the agreement holder and the tenant will be required to farm in accordance with the terms of the agreement, in order that the owner is mitigated against any loss of payment due to non compliance of the agreement. The owner reserves the right to consider entering into a further scheme after the current scheme ends. Full details of this agreement will be available on viewing days.
Record of Condition A schedule of condition will be prepared at the commencement of the tenancy by the landlords agent. The cost of this is to be paid by the incoming tenant. The incoming tenant will be liable for dilipidations for any deteriation. Value Added Tax Under present legislation no VAT will be charged on the rent, however, the landlord reservesd the right to charge VAT on the rent if subsequent legislation changes the tax treatment of rental income. Fixtures and Fittings Only those fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included within the tenancy. Please Note The stock currently at Sturston Hall Farm are available to purchase by separate negotiation and must be noted on the tender form if you wish to purchase these. The livestock comprises of approximately 270 sheep made up of 98 Mule shearlings, lambed as ewe lambs, 16 Suffolk Mules (2 shear) and the rest of 6T FM Mule ewes. In addition, there are approximately 26 Suckler cows & heifers, mainly Hereford and Aberdeen Angus, some with calves at foot.
TENDER CONDITIONS 1. Tenders to be returned to Graham Watkins & Co, 69 Derby Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6JL in an envelope marked Tender Sturston Hall Farm by Friday 12th January 2018. 2. Please ensure the envelope is sealed and marked with Tender Sturston Hall Farm. 3. Tenders must be for a fixed sum and must be in writing. 4. Tenders will not be accepted on the basis that they refer to any other tender. 5. Following communication with the landlord a decision will be made and all persons who have submitted a tender will be notified in writing accordingly. 6. The landlord is not obliged to accept the highest or indeed any tender submitted. 7. All tenders will be opened in the presence of the landlord. It is anticipated that following the inspection of the various tenders received, a short list will be created and the relevant applicants contacted and invited to meet the landlord and agent at the farm, whereupon internal inspection of the dwelling house will be possible. Please Note We reserve the right to ask for any financial or other references from any potential tenant, and to contact the referees set out in this tender.
TENDER FORM Sturston Hall Farm Sturston Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1LN Forename: Christian Names Address: Telephone (home (mobile) I hereby offer to pay an annual rent in respect of Sturston Hall Farm on a farm business tenancy (the commencement date for which is intended to be 25 th March 2018). per annum (words) Signed Date Please provide details of farming experience etc overleaf and two referees
DETAILS OF FARMING EXPERIENCE AND ENTERPRISES TO INCLUDE YOUR INTENTIONS FOR THE USE OF THE FARM AND IF IT WILL AMALGAMATE WITH YOUR CURRENT FARM HOLDING AND ENTERPIRSE OR A NEW ENTRANT INTO FARMING
DETAILS OF REFEREES Name: Address: Telephone Number: Relationship to You: Name: Address: Telephone Number: Relationship to You:
FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY NOT TO SCALE This plan is published for convenience only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed and it shall not be deemed to form part of the contract. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map by Permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved