Crewe, Staffordshire, Very productive, high quality

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Crewe, Cheshire

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Very productive, high quality, adaptable land within a compact ring fence.
TOTAL AREA 57.372 HECTARES (141.77 ACRES)
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

Existing Barn with planning permission to convert to dwelling
A unique opportunity to create a new farm unit which has the benefit of detailed Planning Permission to convert a substantial barn into a three/four bedroom self-contained dwelling having a GROSS EXTERNAL FLOOR AREA of 442.99m2 (4767 SQ FT)
Permission to erect a general purpose Beef/Stock Building, 1552m2 (16705 sq ft).
Open silage clamp.
Existing four-bay implement shed.
Slurry Lagoon.
Multi-purpose, easily worked medium loam soil of high quality all within a compact ring fence interspersed with high amenity areas including an established mixed hardwood plantation, Wild Bird Pool with Swans and family, Waterfowl.
Carriage driving track to substantial area of farm.
Exceptional views over the Cheshire Plain.
TOTAL AREA 57.372 HECTARES (141.77 ACRES)
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

INTRODUCTION
The sale of Ravenshall Top Farm is an opportunity for land owners, farmers, investors in agricultural land and those seeking the opportunity to establish an agricultural unit in a spectacular location to purchase this unique Agricultural Holding.
The farm has been farmed by the current vendor's family for over 100 years and recently by a relative and others under Short Term Farm Business Tenancy occupations. The vendor has retained an active interest in both the farm, farming operations and in particular, the Conservation aspect of the holding. This has resulted in the formation of an established hardwood plantation, former ELS areas and near to the proposed New Homestead is a further established native woodland area and two pools for Wild Birds. Of particular note is the pair of Swans and Cygnets, together with other Waterfowl. Near to the pools referred to is a five-beehive Apiary unit, which can remain, if requested, but which will be removed to a distant location by the apiary owner who specialises in bee-keeping, if so desired.
The owner has a particular interest in carriage driving and has established within the land area a track, and in the amenity mixed hardwood plantation extended the track which requires skill and expertise to negotiate.

For purchasers who do not have a similar interest in carriage driving, the track is a practical farm access to the majority of the land area.
After detailed discussions and submission to the local planning authority, permission was granted to convert the substantial existing barn near the centre of the holding into a three/four bedroom house and permission to build a beef/general purpose building of 1552m2 (16705 sq ft) and a silage clamp.
There is already an existing lagoon.
Certain of the preparatory work has been undertaken.
The land area is all contained within a compact ring fence and it will be found on inspection that the land is a multi-purpose easily worked medium loam soil capable of both intensive grass and arable cropping. There are spectacular views over the Cheshire Plain from the land area and an inspection will convey the considerable merit that this new unit would provide to a purchaser.

The location of the barn with planning permission to convert into a 3-4 bedroom House is spectacular, with extensive views. A Ha-Ha has already been established to maximise the open aspect.
PROPOSED FARMHOUSE
The proposed farmhouse in the existing brick farm building is substantial and includes the following accommodation -
Ground Floor -
Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Utility, Cloakroom, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Family Room,
Bedroom 1, E-suite
Workshop
Double Garage
First Floor -
Landing, Bedroom 2, En-suite, Bedroom 3, En-suite, Study/Bedroom4 (off Family Room)
The Total Gross External Floor Area of the Ground Floor is 317.95m2 (3422 sq ft)
and the Total Gross Internal Floor Area is 267.37m2 (1345 sq ft)
The total Gross External floor Area of the First Floor is 125.04m2 (1345 sq ft)
and the Total Gross Internal Floor Area is 107.94m2 (1161 sq ft)
SUMMARY OF FLOOR AREAS
TOTAL GROSS EXTERNAL FLOOR AREA442.99m2 (4767 sq ft)
TOTAL GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA375.31m2 (4039 sq ft)
NOTE: THERE IS A BARN OWL ROOST WITHIN THE BUILDING WHICH COULD BE RE-LOCATED TO A NESTING BOX ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING.
THE IMMEDIATE GROUND AREA TO THE PROPOSED DWELLING
The house faces due-South and the vendor has constructed a HA-HA to take advantage of the excellent views over the farmland and adjoining countryside.
EXISTING AND PROPOSED
BUILDINGS
The existing building includes a 4-Bay steel and asbestos implement shed of nominal size -
60 ft x 30 ft clad with steel profile sheeting to ground level over part concrete dwarf wall.
Proposed Multi-purpose Beef/Stock Unit.
This is proposed of a standard portal frame construction with two lean-to's with the overall size being - Length: 42.2m x 36.8m wide = 1552 m2 - 16705 sq ft.
Proposed Silage Clamp
The proposed open silage clamp measures 30m long x 9.5m wide 285m2 - 3065 sq ft.
There is an existing lagoon to which the new unit may be connected.
Note - all dimensions to house and buildings are scaled from the planning application plans.
LAND
The land is all contained within a compact ring fence with an excellent hardcore access roadway leading to the central position of the proposed homestead.
In addition there are the tracks used as a carriage driving course by the present vendor which also serves as access tracks to the main land areas. There is excellent access to all fields.
The land is an easily worked medium loam soil ideal for grass or cereal cropping and capable of supporting a heavy stocking rate per acre. It is all currently in grass but field 0040pt has recently been re-seeded after winter barley.
AMENITY AREAS
Within the land area is an amenity woodland area of 5.52 acres being part of OS No's 4700 and 3800. This woodland was planted approximately 15 years ago with oak, ash, cherry, walnut and other native species. The south-western corner of field OS8013 against Betley village was a former ELS scheme and is an interesting area of conservation, which could be developed as such if desired.The high amenity appeal of the farm is of considerable interest and in addition to its merits as agricultural land there are outstanding views over the Cheshire Plain.
Near to the homestead is a further small wood together with two pools and which are ideal for wild birds and presently have a pair of Swans with Cygnets and other Waterfowl.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND
CONDITIONS
LOCATION
The farm is situate adjacent to the village of Betley which is a most attractive rural village with conservation status and the following approximate distances - from Nantwich 9 miles, Crewe 7 miles, City of Chester 30 miles, Newcastle-under-Lyme 8 miles, Manchester 40 miles, Stoke-on-Trent 10 miles, M6 motorway Junction 16 - 6 miles.
LOCAL AUTHORITY AND
UTILITY PROVIDERS
Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council, Civic Offices, Merrial Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 2AG Tel: 01782 717717
Severn Trent Water Ltd Customer Relations Sherbourne House St Martin's Road Finham Coventry CV3 6SD. Tel: 08457 500 500
E.ON, P O Box 7750, Nottingham, NG1 6WR, Tel No. 0845 052 0000
Defra, Customer Service Centre, Rural Payments Agency, P.O. Box 1058, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE9 7YQ. Tel: 0845 603 7777.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND
PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to all existing wayleaves of electricity, gas, water and pipelines, and all public rights of way whether specified or otherwise. In particular the land is crossed by overhead electricity pole lines.
The right of access from the public highway in Betley is over a hardcore driveway shared with other adjoining owners. Full rights of access will be granted to the purchaser together with the right to provide or renew any services over land retained by the vendor (if required).
SERVICES
Mains water connected. Electricity - to be provided by the purchaser. Drainage - to be provided.
ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY/
CONTAMINATED LAND SURVEY
A Contaminated Land Survey was undertaken by the vendor and a copy of the report will be available for inspection at the Auctioneer's Tarporley office during all normal office hours. The survey indicated no problems in respect of contamination.
BOUNDARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The sale plan indicates by an inward 'T' those boundaries which are believed to be the responsibilities of the vendor. This indication is given for guidance purposes only and shall not form part of any contract.
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
ACT
The property, notwithstanding any description contained within these Particulars of Sale, is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme or Agreement, Resolution or Notice, which may or may not come to be in force and also subject to any Statutory Provision or Bye Law, without obligation on the part of the vendor to specify them.
OS SHEETS
The Sale Plan is based on the modern Ordnance Survey Sheets with the sanction of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. The purchaser shall raise no objection or query in respect of any variation between the physical boundary on site and the OS Sale Plan.
SINGLE FARM PAYMENT
The Single Farm Payment for the current year (2011) is reserved to the vendor. The vendor will provide all the assistance that he is able to assist in the transfer of the Single Farm Payment Entitlement for future years to the purchaser(s). No claim will be considered if no transfer is possible, or benefit transfer to any purchaser for any future year(s). The payment for scheme year 2010 amounted to 11,131.25 but was in respect of 64.99 hectares. Please note that this includes land not included in the sale so the amount available to the purchaser will be in respect of a less (lower) area.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the Agent's Tarporley Office.

PLANNING AND LISTED BUILDING PERMISSION, CONDITIONS AND COMMENTS
Ravenshall 'Top Farm' Planning Reference 09/00705/FUL Approval - 09.03.2011
Planning Approval Information
Note - The planning approval was dated 9th March 2010.
A copy of the approval may be inspected at the Auctioneer's Tarporley office during normal office hours.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APPROVAL ALSO REFERS TO CONVERSION OF BUILDINGS AT RAVENSHALL FARM (IN THE VILLAGE OF BETLEY) SO THAT ALL CONDITIONS DO NOT APPLY TO RAVENSHALL TOP FARM.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE PRE-CONDITIONS WHICH HAVE TO BE COMPLIED WITH BEFORE WORK COMMENCES.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT THE VENDOR WILL UNDERTAKE COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITION 13 AND CONDITION 15 OF THE PLANNING PERMISSION.

A contamination survey has also been obtained and may be inspected with the documents at the Auctioneer's Tarporley office during office hours.
A copy of the permission and Listed Buildings Consent extending to 15 pages SHOULD BE INSPECTED BY ALL INTERESTED PARTIES.
A copy of both approvals and plans may be provided at a payment of 25 + VAT.
It should be noted that the permission restricts occupation, and Condition 3 of the approval is reproduced below.
3.The occupation of the dwelling hereby approved at Ravenshall Top Farm shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in the locality in agriculture (as defined in Section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) or in forestry, or a widow or widower of such a person, and to any resident dependants.
R3.Having regard to the location of the site within the Open Countryside and within the Green Belt where there is presumption against such development except where there is special justification including the need to provide accommodation to enable farm workers to live at or near their place of work; to ensure that the dwelling is kept available for meeting this need for as long as it exists and having regard to policies in the development plan and national guidance on new housing in the open countryside.
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession after 31st October 2011.
SALES PARTICULARS AND PLAN
The Sale Particulars have been prepared for the convenience of prospective purchasers and whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, their accuracy is not guaranteed nor in any circumstances will they give grounds for an action in law.
MONEY LAUNDERING
Regulations
In accordance with the above Regulations, the successful purchaser must, provide one document from each of the following lists:
Personal Identification
1. Current signed Passport
2. Current full UK/EU Photocard Driving Licence
3. Inland Revenue Tax Notification
4. Firearms Certificate

EVIDENCE OF ADDRESS
1. Current full UK Driving Licence
2. Public Utility Bill issued within the last three months.
3. Local Authority Tax Bill
4. Bank, Building Society or other such organisation's Statement
MISREPRESENTATION ACT 1967
Messrs Wright Manley for themselves and for the Vendors or Lessors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: -
1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, not constitute part of, an offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers or tenants 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.
3. No person in the employment of Wright Manley has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever.

This footer paragraph is an example only and should not be relied upon as complying with current legislation. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.

Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Sq feet:

1,161 sq. ft.

Amenities:

Parking, Pool

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01829 731300

Posted:

September 5 2011 on Facebook