Willey, Presteigne, Herefordshire, County, LD8
£1,495,000 | 4 bedrooms | 215.91 acres

An attractive and productive grassland farm extending in all to approximately 215.91 acres. The property includes a Grade II listed, four bedroom farmhouse, together with a range of modern and traditional farm buildings (with conversion potential subject to planning consent). Available as a whole or in seven lots.

** All offers are invited to be submitted by
by 12pm midday on Wednesday 23rd November 2022 **

Old Hall is an attractive and productive grassland farm. The property includes a Grade II listed, four bedroom farmhouse, together with a range of modern and traditional farm buildings (with conversion potential subject to planning consent), and approximately 215.91 acres of productive grassland and woodland.

The property offers prospective purchasers the opportunity to purchase a private farmstead which requires complete renovation, which may have development potential for alternate uses, such as tourism, subject to obtaining consent.

Old Hall is considered not only to be suitable to deliver conventional livestock and arable enterprises but also provides an opportunity to capitalise upon the natural assets of the holding and deliver environmental benefits. The topography and nature of the land may offer additional biodiversity and natural capital opportunities and provide prospects for possible income generation and capital growth in future. The farm benefits from a plethora of biodiversity in the form of permanent pasture, mature woodland, trees, hedgerows, watercourses and areas of natural regeneration which may provide opportunities including mitigating carbon in the future.

Old Hall is situated within a scenic area of North West Herefordshire, and within a short distance from the quaint Welsh border town of Presteigne. The town features a variety of independent shops and provides a range of amenities including cafes, restaurants, greengrocers, and family butchers. Further afield, the local market towns of Knighton 5 miles, Kington 10 miles, Ludlow 15 miles, and Hereford 26 miles provide a wider range of shops, schools and services.

The farm offers a unique opportunity to purchase a substantial farm of 215.91 acres together with a Grade II listed farmhouse, a range of traditional and modern farm buildings, as a whole, or in the following lots:

Lot One: Farmhouse, range of modern and traditional buildings, and approximately 52.39 acres of grassland
and woodland.

Lot Two: Farm buildings an approximately 38.38 acres of grassland and woodland.

Lot Three: Approximately 36.58 acres of grassland.

Lot Four: Approximately 42.69 acres of grassland and woodland.

Lot Five: Approximately 21.60 acres of grassland.

Lot Six: Approximately 18.09 acres of grassland.

Lot Seven: Approximately 6.18 acres of grassland.

LOT ONE: OLD HALL FARMHOUSE, FARMSTEAD AND APPROXIMATELY 52.39 ACRES OF LAND

OLD HALL FARMHOUSE

Old Hall Farmhouse is a 17th century brick and timber frame, Grade II listed farmhouse which is situated adjacent to the farmstead. The dwelling forms the perfect project for those searching for an idyllic country residence with unspoilt countryside views, as it is now in need of complete renovation and refurbishment.

The detached farmhouse is part rendered and under a slate roof with single glazed timber framed windows and is serviced by private spring water, telephone and foul drainage is to a private septic tank.

The internal accommodation is more particularly described as follows:

Side door to Kitchen (5.27m x 4.71m max) with exposed timber beams, flagstone floor and a window to the rear elevation.

Dining Room (5.03m max x 4.70m) with a solid fuel Rayburn fitted within a fireplace, exposed timber beams, a built in storage cupboard, tiled floor and windows to the side and front elevation.

Lounge (5.43m x 4.79m) with exposed timber beams, tiled fireplace, window to front elevation and a front door leading to the garden.

Study (3.50m x 2.85m) with window to rear elevation.

Former Hallway (2.06m x 4.29m)

Pantry (4.57m x 4.66m) with window to rear elevation and steps down into the cellar

Cellar (3.40m x 2.94m) with opening to the rear elevation.

From the Lounge, a door leads to the main staircase, giving access to the first floor landing.

Double Bedroom (4.94m x 4.83m max) with exposed timber beams and sash windows to the front elevation.

Airing Cupboard

Double Bedroom (3.37m x 2.77m) with a window to the rear elevation.

Bathroom (2.83m x 1.81m) with fitted bath, toilet and sink with a window to the side elevation.

Double Bedroom (5.31m x 2.93m) with exposed timber beams and a window to the front elevation. The bedroom provides walk through access to

Double Bedroom (5.28m x 2.66m) with half timber exposed walls and a window to the front elevation.

From the landing, stairs rise to the attic space which provides storage space.

Attic Room 1 (4.95m x 3.01m) with low level roof height

Attic Room 2 (4.96m x 3.37m) with window to the front elevation.

Attic Room 3 (5.27m x 3.64m approx.)

Attic Rooms 4 (4.67m x 3.64m approx.)

OUTSIDE

Externally, the house is accessed via a path which descends from the farmyard to the side of the dwelling. The farmhouse offers unspoilt, far reaching views of the surrounding landscape which could be enhanced further.

FARM BUILDINGS

The farmyard is accessed via the private drive which leads from the council maintained road to the farmstead. The farmstead comprises of a combination of traditional and modern buildings, which are situated in a central position within the farm. The buildings offer accommodation for sheep, machinery and fodder storage. The traditional farm buildings may have potential for alternative use subject to local planning permission.

The buildings are more particularly described as follows:

45ft x 20ft timber framed former cart and storage building being part open fronted, under a corrugated iron roof with part stone and concrete block elevations.

Adjoining the above is a 12ft x 8ft concrete block mono pitch lean to under a corrugated iron roof.

65ft x 20ft timber framed former loose box building of part stone, brick and concrete block construction with part timber lap boarded elevations under a slate roof.

Adjoining the above is a 18ft x 9ft concrete block storage building.

Within the farmstead is a range of dilapidated timber framed buildings measuring in total approximately 168ft x 23ft max. with part stone and lapboard elevations under a part corrugated iron roof.

37ft x 60ft open fronted steel framed Dutch barn with rear monopitch lean to and corrugated iron side and rear elevations.

THE LAND

The land is situated within a ring fence around the farmstead and extends to approximately 52.39 acres. The land is rolling pasture and woodland with roadside access available onto the council maintained road. The land surrounds the farmstead with some steeper grazing areas. The land is divided into conveniently sized enclosures proving grazing for livestock.

Natural water is available via the Lime Brook which runs through the property. The property is bound by mixed species hedges or post and netting fencing with internal hedges and fencing in part.

The land has good access from the private drive and the farmstead and is classified by Defra as grade 3 and 4. The land lies between approximately 190m and 280m above sea level.

LOT TWO - FARM BUILDINGS AND APPROXIMATELY 38.38 ACRES OF GRASSLAND

Lot Two offers prospective purchasers the opportunity to purchase a range of modern farm buildings and approximately 38.38 acres of grassland and woodland.

The buildings occupy a central position within the land, and may have alternative development potential for off grid residential accommodation or alternative uses, subject to obtaining consent. The buildings are more particularly described as follows;

30ft x 18ft open fronted Dutch barn with corrugated iron clad side and rear elevations. Adjoining the above, a 62ft x 18ft steel framed open fronted building under a pitched corrugated iron roof, with corrugated iron clad side and rear elevations.

The land forms a block of undulating and sloping pasture and woodland with the benefit of natural water, and roadside access. The land classified by Defra as grade 4 and lies between approximately 190m and 270m above sea level.

LOT THREE - APPROXIMATELY 36.58 ACRES OF GRASSLAND

The land is situated within a ring fence, adjacent to the council maintained road, extending in all to approximately 36.58 acres of productive grassland. The land is split into four conveniently sized parcels of land which have been used for fodder production. The land is gently sloping and bound by mature mixed species hedgerows and may have potential for arable cropping, subject to consent.

The land has good access from the council maintained road and is classified by Defra as a mixture of grade 3 and 4. The land lies between approximately 225m and 270m above sea level.

LOT FOUR - APPROXIMATELY 42.69 ACRES OF GRASSLAND AND WOODLAND

The land is contained within two parcels providing a variety of grassland and woodland, extending to approximately 42.69 acres. This lot provides a mix of productive pasture land capable of fodder production and some steeper areas of grazing. The land is classified by Defra as grade 4 and lies between approximately 190m and 240m above sea level. The land has the benefit of natural water via the Lime Brook along the northern boundary and is bound by mature hedgerow and fencing in part.

The land may lend itself to alternative environmental uses such as harnessing natural capital to deliver environmental benefits, including woodland creation or further natural rewilding.

LOT FIVE - APPROXIMATELY 21.60 ACRES OF GRASSLAND

The land is situated within a ring fence, adjacent to the council maintained road, extending in all to approximately 21.60 acres of productive grassland. The land is split int of three conveniently sized parcels of land and comprise of gently sloping land which is bound by mature mixed species hedgerows. The land has the benefit of natural water via a the Lime Brook along the northern boundary.

The land has good access from the council maintained road and is classified by Defra as a mixture of grade 3. The land lies between approximately 240m and 290m above sea level.

LOT SIX - APPROXIMATELY 18.09 ACRES OF GRASSLAND

The land is situated within a ring fence, adjacent to the council maintained road, extending in all to approximately 18.09 acres of productive grassland. The land comprises of two parcels of sloping pastureland which are bound by mature mixed species hedgerows. Within Lot six, is the private spring which supplies water to the farmstead and farmhouse contained within Lot 1.

The land has good access from the council maintained road and is classified by Defra as a mixture of grade 3. The land lies between approximately 220m and 300m above sea level.

LOT SEVEN - APPROXIMATELY 6.18 ACRES OF GRASSLAND

The land is situated within one parcel, adjacent to the council maintained road, extending in all to approximately 6.18 acres of productive grassland. The land comprises of sloping pastureland which is bound by mature mixed species hedgerows.

The land has good access from the council maintained road and is classified by Defra as a mixture of grade 3. The land lies between approximately 220m and 250m above sea level.

GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS


SITUATION
Old Hall Farm is situated in North West Herefordshire, close to the Welsh Border. The farmstead is situated in a rural and private setting which is accessed via a private drive leading from the council maintained road. The town of Presteigne is within 3 miles from Old Hall.

MAP REFERENCE
SO 335676 (1:50,000)

DIRECTIONS
From Kington take the B4355 to Presteigne for approximately 6 miles. Proceed over the roundabout, and take the third right signposted to the town centre. At the next roundabout, take the first exit, before turning right to continue along Broad Street. Proceed over the bridge, and continue along the road for approximately 2.5 miles, until you reach Old Hall farm drive on your right hand side as indicated by the McCartneys For Sale sign. Please refer to the location plan.

TENURE
We are informed that the property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

OUTGOINGS
Council Tax is payable to Herefordshire Council. Council Tax Band D for Old Hall Farmhouse.

INGOING
None.

BASIC PAYMENT ENTITLEMENTS
Basic Payment entitlements may be available by separate negotiation. No Basic Payment entitlements will transfer with the sale of this property. We are informed that all the land has been registered with the Rural Payments Agency and digitally mapped for Basic Payment purposes. The land lies in the SDA region of England.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
We have been informed that none of the land is contained within any agri environmental stewardship schemes.

SERVICES
Lot 1 - Connected to private spring, telephone and foul drainage is to a private septic tank. There is no mains electricity connected to the property.

SPORTING RIGHTS
We have been informed that the sporting rights will pass with the sale of the property (where held by the vendor).

MINERAL RIGHTS
We have been informed that the minerals rights will pass with the sale of the property (where held by the vendor).

TIMBER
All growing timber is included in the sale.

BOUNDARIES
The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries, and neither the vendors nor the vendors' agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries of ownership thereof.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Those items mentioned in the sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures and fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
The property is offered subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient orders, public rights of way, town planning schedules, or resolutions, which may be or may come into force. The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge of these and have satisfied themselves as to the effects such matters have on the property.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
The vendors will retain an overage clause for future residential development over the traditional buildings within the farmstead and the buildings within field 5839. The vendor will retain a 30% overage clause on the uplift in value of the property for future residential development for a period of 25 years, activated on the granting of planning permission

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of any rights of way, both public and private, all wayleaves, easements and other rights, whether or not specifically referred to. A public footpath traverses part of the property. If sold in lots;


The purchasers of Lot 1 will maintain a right to the springwater supply upon parcel 2630 within Lot 6 in perpetuity to supply Lot 1 with water. The purchasers of Lot 1 will have a right over Lot 6 to repair, maintain or upgrade the waterpipe network for this purpose. There is no guarantee for the quantity, quality or reliability of the existing water supply system.


The purchasers of Lots 1 and 2, shall be granted a right to lay above or below ground cabling and/or pipework over Lots 1 to 7 to connect Lots 1 and 2 to mains services, if required, subject to being responsible for fully reinstating any damage caused to Lots 1 to 7 which has arisen from the works. If such cables/pipes are laid, the purchasers of Lots 1 and 2 shall maintain a right to repair, maintain or upgrade these installations in perpetuity over Lots 1 to 7.

FENCING OBLIGATIONS
If sold in lots; It will be the responsibility of the purchaser of Lot 4 to erect a stock proof fence consisting of post, pig wire netting and barbed wire between the boundary of Lot 2 and Lot 4 on the plan within 28 days from completion of the sale. Lot 4 will maintain this boundary and fence line in perpetuity.


It will be the responsibility of the purchaser of Lot 2 to erect a stock proof fence consisting of post, pig wire netting and barbed wire between the boundary of Lot 1 and Lot 2 on the plan within 28 days from completion of the sale. Lot 2 will maintain this boundary and fence line in perpetuity.

PLANS, AREAS & SCHEDULES
These are based on ordnance survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and compiled by the vendor's agents and the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the farm. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof. The plan is for the purposes of identification only.

AUTHORITIES
Herefordshire Council - Tel: 01432 260000Rural Payments Agency - Tel: 03000 200 301

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
A detailed inspection and assessment of the materials that may contain asbestos has not been carried out by the selling agents. Although a general reference to this material may have been made, we cannot confirm whether any of the buildings are constructed of other asbestos based materials, which may be visible, inaccessible of concealed.Prospective purchasers are advised to obtain their own specialist reports in relation to this matter and other environmental issues. Asbestos is considered to be a hazardous material and should only be removed and disposed of by an approved contractor. Full details or regulations regarding asbestos and asbestos based products can be obtained from the environmental health department of the local authority.

HEALTH & SAFETY
The agents advise all prospective purchasers when viewing the property to take due care. Strictly no internal access to the dwelling or buildings without being accompanied by the agent.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty.

NOTICE
All measurements and distances are approximate. The electrical, drainage, water and heating installations have not been tested by the Agents. The normal enquiries carried out by a purchaser's Solicitor and the type of inspection undertaken by a purchaser's Surveyor have not been carried out by the Selling Agents for the purpose of preparation of these particulars. Messrs. McCartneys LLP for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that:The particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; no person in the employment of McCartneys LLP has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. The vendors solicitors will confirm all aces and legal issues regarding the property.