POUND MILL FARM Lower Morton Thornbury South Gloucestershire
Pound Mill Farm Lower Morton, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, BS35 1LD A well located small residential farm offering commercial and equestrian opportunities; spacious modern 4 bedroomed house (subject to an agricultural occupancy condition); extensive range of agricultural and commercial buildings (parts with planning permission); approximately 47 Acres (19.02 Hectares) of level farmland within a ringfence. Thornbury 1½ miles, M5 (junction 14) 4½ miles DESCRIPTION FARMHOUSE Enclosed entrance porch, Entrance Hall, Living Room, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Conservatory, Cloakroom, Utility Room, Master Bedroom with en-suite Bathroom, three further Bedrooms, Shower Room, landscaped gardens with ponds, adjoining Single Garage. FARM/COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Set away from the Farmhouse range of mainly modern buildings used in part for livestock production but also with established commercial uses, traditional stone barn with potential (subject to planning) LAND Lying to the west of the Farmstead with a paddock to the south giving access onto Oldbury Lane. FOR SALE As a whole or in lots NOTE: A suggested lotting arrangement is shown on the plans within these particulars however the Vendors are prepared to vary this to suit individual Purchasers providing that simultaneous sales are agreed on all parts.
SITUATION Pound Mill Farm is situated to the immediate north of Thornbury which offers an extensive range of everyday facilities including sought after state schools. Quietly located off a no-through-road the farm is nevertheless within easy reach of the A38 and the M5 (junction 14) is only some 4½ miles away. DIRECTIONS From the centre of Thornbury travel north on the B4061 (Gloucester Road); past the Anchor Inn and on the outskirts of the town turn left into Butt Lane; on the double bend turn right (to Lower Morton); after ½ mile at the next T-junction turn left sign-posted Duckhole/No Through Road; Pound Mill Farm will be found on the left hand side after a short distance. Lot 3 A convenient level paddock with long road frontage and access to Oldbury Lane (coloured GREEN on the Plan) GENERAL REMARKS Tenure The property is offered with Freehold Tenure Possession The majority of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion. DESCRIPTION Traditionally a livestock holding with cattle and pig production the farm has diversified over the years and now supports several commercial enterprises with parts of the premises having Planning Permission/ Certificates of Lawful Use. The farm is offered for sale either as a whole or in lots to suit Purchasers. The following lotting is suggested: Pound Mill Farm, Lower Morton Thornbury, Bristol Approximate Gross Internal Area Main House = 2353 Sq Ft/219 Sq M Garage = 216 Sq Ft/20 Sq M Total = 2569 Sq Ft/239 Sq M W S N E Lot 1 The attractive 4 Bedroomed family house with scope for further extension (subject to planning) together with part of the farmyard, to give useful livestock and equestrian facilities, and approximately 43 Acres of farmland (coloured PINK on the Plan). The fields are well accessed from the hard track which runs through the farm. Conservatory 6.2m x 4.3m 20'5" x 14'2" (Maximum) Dining Room 3.9m x 3.8m 12'11" x 12'7" Living Room 6.1m x 3.9m 19'11" x 12'11" Bedroom 2 3.9m x 3.1m 12'11" x 10'1" Bedroom 3 3.9m x 2.7m 12'11" x 8'10" Lot 2 The remaining buildings comprising several units with planning permission and others with potential (subject to planning). Ample hard standing and aggregate storage facilities. (coloured BLUE on the Plan) Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 5.7m x 5.0m 18'10" x 16'6" Study 3.7m x 3.0m 12'0" x 9'11" (Maximum) Master Bedroom 3.9m x 3.0m 12'8" x 9'11" Bedroom 4 3.0m x 3.0m 9'11" x 9'11" First Floor Utility 3.9m x 3.6m 12'10" x 11'11" (Maximum) Garage 5.5m x 3.7m 18'1" x 12'0" Ground Floor FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8090515/ohi Important Notice: (to be read by all prospective purchasers) Voyce Pullin hereby gives notice for the Vendor, whose agents they are and for themselves as follows: 1 These particulars are prepared for the guidance of intending purchasers, intended to give a fair overall description of the property. 2 These particulars do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract. 3 Any prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection, survey or otherwise as to the structural condition, general condition or working order of any buildings, fences, gates, services, equipment or other facilities forming part of the holding on offer and not to rely on any descriptions or information set out in these particulars as a statement of fact. 4 Descriptions, dimensions, reference to permission/user of the property or condition of same, whether set out in these particulars, on the plan, verbally or otherwise given, are given in good faith, believed to be correct. Intending purchasers must however satisfy themselves and not rely on them as representations or statements of fact. 5 Any area measurements, dimensions or distances given are approximate only and must not be relied upon for any future use. 6 Where these particulars refer to a particular use of the premises this is not intended as a statement that any necessary planning, other consents or building regulations are in place and these matters must be verified by intending purchasers. 7 No responsibility will be accepted by Voyce Pullin or the vendor for any expense incurred by prospective purchasers or their Agents. 8 Any information set out in these particulars, is given without responsibility on the part of the vendors or Voyce Pullin and no person in the employment of Voyce Pullin has any authority to make or give any statement, representation or warranty whatsoever, in relation to the property. 9. Plans are for identification purposes only, they have been reduced from the plotted scales stated and should not be scaled from. Photographs taken July 2008
NOTE: some units comprising the commercial part of the premises are currently occupied. Details of the agreements and the rent passing are available from the Vendors or the Selling Agents. If required the Vendors will use their best endeavours to ensure Vacant Possession on all parts upon completion but Purchasers may wish to continue the current arrangements which offer a useful investment/income generating opportunity. Single Farm Payment Entitlements have been established and activated on the Holding in accordance with the Scheme rules. The Entitlements will be included within the sale price but the Purchaser must ensure that he/she is eligible to receive them. The purchaser is to be responsible for any costs incurred in the transfer/registration. Nitrate Vulnerable Zone The property is within a designated Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. Local Authority South Gloucestershire Council Tel: 01454 868686 www.southglos.gov.uk SCHEDULE OF AREAS (based on suggested lotting) LOT 1 HOUSE, FARM/EQUESTRIAN BUILDINGS and LAND NG Ref Description Area (ha) Services Water mains water, (part metered) is connected to the property Electricity Single and 3-phase supplies are connected to respective parts Drainage is to a private system The Farmhouse has an oil-fired central heating system to radiators. NOTE: Services will need to be divided if the property is sold in lots. Rights of Way, Easements and Covenants The property is sold subject to all easements, covenants or other incidents of tenure. In particular prospective buyers should note: The property is crossed by public rights of way Wires supported on poles and pylons cross the farm (there is one pylon on the property) An oil pipeline crosses the north west corner of the farm An underground electricity supply crosses the property for the benefit of an adjoining owner NOTE: Any cross rights required for access and other matters will have to be considered and agreed if the property is to be sold in lots. Planning The property does not have any specific designations on the South Gloucestershire Local Plan The Farmhouse was built under planning permission ref: S.G. 11277 dated 25/10/73 which includes an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. The buildings have been the subject of various planning initiatives further details are available from the selling Agents. Outgoings Pound Mill Farmhouse: Council Tax Band C - amount payable 2008-2009 - 1309.88 Buildings parts are subject to Business Rates ST6492/1833 House & Garden.343 ST6492/1536 Paddock.185 ST6492/1731 Garden.101 ST6492/1143 Copse.188 ST6492/1041 Paddock.462 ST6492/0233 Pasture 1.754 ST6492/0127 Hardstanding/yard.255 ST6492/0425 Muck Store.013 ST6492/0523 Manege.100 ST6492/0827 Agricultural Buildings & Yard.221 ST6492/0122 Paddock.372 ST6392/8216 Pasture 4.870 ST6392/6730 Pasture 7.977 ST6392/6015 Pasture 1.92 ST6392/8221 Track.305 19.066 (47.11 Acres) LOT 2 COMMERCIAL/AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS ST6492/1130.647 (1.60 Acres) LOT 3 OLDBURY LANE PADDOCK ST6391/5497 1.635 (4.04 Acres) 21.348 Ha (52.75 Acres)
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