LOG HOME FARM Chadwick End, West Midlands B93 0BJ

LOG HOME FARM Chadwick End, West Midlands B93 0BJ

Log Home Farm, Chadwick End, West Midlands B93 0BJ A superb residential farm with a stunning four bedroom Finnish log-built home (subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition), a range of modern farm buildings together with diversification opportunities. Four bed Finnish log home Range of useful buildings 28 acres of pasture Certified Caravan Club location Suitable for a variety of uses Extending to 33.16 acres (13.41 ha) or thereabouts Solihull - 6 miles, Coventry - 10 miles, Warwick - 8 miles, M40 Junction 16-6 miles, M42 Junction 5-5 miles Situation The property is situated in rural Warwickshire close to the village of Chadwick End, a medium sized well connected village within easy reach of Solihull town centre; and further afield are the urban centres of Coventry and Birmingham. Chadwick End benefits from a Public House, Village Hall and Day Nursery. Primary schools are available in nearby villages and towns of Knowle, Copt Heath and Balsall Common. There is a main line train station at Lapworth giving access to Birmingham (30-40 mins) and Leamington Spa (20 mins), Solihull (10 mins) and Coventry (60 mins). Description Log Home Farm comprises a single storey Finnish log-built home extending to approximately 1,592.80 sq.ft with 28 acres of organically farmed pasture land accessed via a private stone drive which opens up into a large yard area with a range of useful buildings and former farm shop and cold store.

The Farmhouse The stunning Finnish log-built family home provides four spacious double rooms, utility room and office with a large open plan living/kitchen room with underfloor heating and log burners providing comfortable living all year round. The property is L-shaped with a covered decking area providing a delightful outside entertaining space. The house has featured on My Flat Pack Home, presented by Amanda Lamb. The construction and innovative design making it one of the first of its kind in the UK and taking only 12 weeks to build. The farmhouse is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition and further details can be obtained from the vendors Agents. Buildings Beyond the house is a large the yard extending to approximately 1.50 acres bordered by mature trees and copse presented in a useful layout and suitable for a number of uses, subject to the necessary planning consents. Building Description Metres Machinery Fodder Four bay pole barn 165.00 sq.m Store Cattle Shed Five bay steel portal framed building with adjoining cattle loading area 371.50 sq.m Workshop Three bay steel portal framed building 167.22 sq.m Lean-To Store Steel framed 66.80 sq.m LPG Lean-To Timber shelter for LPG - distribution Farm Shop Timber construction with coolstore - Land The pasture land surrounds the house, yard and buildings and extends to approximately 28 acres. The land benefits from mains fed water troughs, and is well fenced and stockproof with the Temple Balsall Brook forming the eastern boundary. The farm has been certified and farmed as an Organic Farm under The Soil Association since 2007 and the latest inspection was carried out in November 2017. Field No Acres Hectares 4685 1.50 0.61 4881 3.26 1.32 5970 5.04 2.04 4765 3.38 1.37 4745 4.22 1.71 3743 1.11 0.45 2851 10.45 4.23 TOTAL 28.96 11.73

Farm Shop The vendors sold home produced organic meat and vegetables, alongside other local produce, from Home Farm Shop for a number of years and whilst they have wound down their business there would be an opportunity to reopen. The vendors also have a licence to sell LPG Auto Gas from the site, providing additional business income. Caravan Club The field adjoining the Oldwich Lane is a Certified Touring Caravan Site with space for up to five campervans and ten tents with 12 electricity/water hook ups. General Information Tenure The property is offered for sale freehold with the Title No WM802568. Possession The property will be offered for sale with vacant possession given upon completion. Planning The log home has consent under Reference 2009-823 subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition that states that the occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working in the locality in agriculture as defined in Section 336(1) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990, or in forestry or a dependent of such a person residing with him/her or a widow or widower of such person. Council Tax The property is in Council Tax Band A and the amount payable to Solihull MBC is 1028.90 for the 2018/2019 year. Services Mains electricity and water are connected to the whole of the property. Drainage is via a tank located beyond the farm buildings. None of the above services have been tested and a prospective purchaser should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity and drainage services. Basic Payment Scheme The land has been registered to receive BPS entitlements and the vendors will retain the 2018 payment. The vendors will transfer the necessary entitlements to the successful purchaser prior to April 2019 in order that the new owner can make a claim in 2019. There will be an Indemnity Clause to indemnify the vendors of any breaches in cross compliance by the purchasers between completion and the transfer of entitlements. Rights Of Way Etc The property is sold subject to and with the benefits of all rights of way, easements and wayleaves that may exist over the same, whether disclosed or not. Clawback The vendors will impose an uplift clause reserving 30% of the increase in value, subject to any planning permission or permitted development being obtained for residential development on the property or in the event of the Agricultural Tie being removed, for 30 years.

Method of Sale The property will be offered for sale by private treaty as a whole and interested parties should submit their offer to Howkins & Harrison s Rugby office or John Earle s Henley-in-Arden office. Local Authorities Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Tel. 01217 048001 Warwickshire County Council Tel. 01926 412276 Severn Trent Water Tel. 08007 834444 Western Power Distribution Tel. 0800 0963080 Vendors Solicitor Stanley & Co. 1612 High Street, Knowle, Solihull B93 0JU. Tel: 01564 776287 Viewing Strictly by prior appointment through Howkins & Harrison s Rugby office on 01788 564680, email rugrural@ howkinsandharrison.co.uk (Ref. Jennifer Whitton/Joshua Peat) or John Earle s Henley-in-Arden office on 01564 794343, email info@johnearle.co.uk (Ref Peter Cornford). Fixtures & Fittings All items mentioned in the sale particulars are included within the sale, any other items are specifically excluded. Plan, Area & Description The plan, area and description are believed to be correct in every way, but no claim will be entertained by the vendor or the agents in respect of any error, omissions or misdescriptions. The plan is for identification purposes only.

Howkins & Harrison 7-11 Albert Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2RX Telephone 01788 564680 Email rugrural@howkinsandharrison.co.uk Web howkinsandharrison.co.uk Facebook HowkinsandHarrison Twitter howkinsllp Instagram howkinsllp Important Notice 1.These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information. 2. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in a good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase. 3.The photograph/s depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph/s. No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required. 4. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries or those which can be performed by their appointed advisers. JDW/C.481/August 2018