SQUARE HOUSE FARM, DUNHAM ON THE HILL, FRODSHAM , WA6 OND
An increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a versatile residential/agricultural/equestrian holding, extending to 11.24 acres
or thereabouts comprising a spacious detached farmhouse, range of traditional outbuildings offering development potential, general purpose storage buildings and pastureland contained within a ring fence, all of which is set in an accessible rural location. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY Either as a whole or in 2 Lots Lots 1 & 2 - £575,000 Lot 1 - House & buildings & 0.876 acres - £480,000 Lot 2 - 10.371 acres - £95,000
Sale Particulars of: Square House Farm, Dunham On The Hill
Square House Farm is situated on the fringes of the small rural settlement of Dunham on The Hill, occupying an elevated setting just off the village green with far reaching views across open countryside. The property offers prospective purchasers an interesting and versatile holding, which includes a deceptively spacious brick and tile detached Farmhouse, an attractive range of traditional brick outbuildings offering development potential subject to obtaining planning consent, a useful general purpose building suitable for agricultural/equestrian purposes, or any other commercial uses again subject to obtaining the appropriate consent and pastureland contained within a ring fence all of which in total extends to 11.24 acres or thereabouts.
Dunham on The Hill is within 1 mile of Helsby, 4 miles from Frodsham and 6 miles from the City of Chester, all of which offer varying degrees of commercial, recreational and leisure facilities. With an access point onto the M56 (Junction 12) within 1 ½ miles, the property provides quick travelling time in an east/west direction which in an easterly direction provides access onto the M6 motorway, which in turn provides immediate accessibility on a national basis. The regional centres of Liverpool and Manchester and their International Airports are within easy commutable distance.
Inspection of Square House Farm will indicate the wide appeal of the property which includes an attractive Farmhouse requiring some works of modernisation and extensive and useful outbuildin gs. The property is highly recommended by the auctioneers to those parties wishing to acquire a versatile residential/agricultural/equestrian holding in a noted and accessible location, with the additional benefit of potential for alternative uses subject to obtaining planning consent.
THE FARMHOUSE
The dwelling is conveniently situated with excellent views across it's own land and further across open countryside to the Frodsham Hills. Constructed of rustic Cheshire brick, partly rendered on a sandstone plinth beneath a clay tiled
roof, the property offers deceptively spacious 4 bedroomed accommodation requiring varying degrees of modernisation and includes the following accommodation:-
Front door set in recessed porch approached through a brick arch with a wrought iron gate. Quarry tiled floor and attractive pine panelled door leading through to
Reception Hall/Sitting Room 3.31m x 4.38m (10'10" x 14'4") With storage cupboards in former fireplace recess, set behind attractive stripped pine doors. Door leading through to
Lounge 4.37m x 5.29m (14'4" x 17'4") Double glazed sliding patio door to front lawn with extensive views over the land, modern stone fireplace with living flame gas fire and beamed ceiling.
Off the Reception Hall/Sitting Room door through to
Breakfast Kitchen 4.48m x 4.63m (14'8" x 15'2")
With extensive fully fitted range of base units with work surfaces and cupboards over, including corner display shelves and glazed units. 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit on cupboard base, fitted Electrolux oven and hob with extractor fan over, stone fireplace with living flame gas fire. Heavy wooden timber door through to
Conservatory UPVC double glazed windows with decorative opening upper panes on dwarf brick walls. Glazed timber panelled external door and glazed timber panelled doors leading into
Dining Room 2.61m x 4.4m (8'7" x 14'5") Stripped pine panelled door through to Inner Hallway and UPVC double glazed external patio doors.
Inner Hallway With stairs off to first floor.
Internal Landing Through to
Bedroom One 4.81m x 4.58m (15'9" x 15'0") With extensive far reaching views over adjoining farmland, built in double wardrobe.
Bedroom Two 2.8m x 4.26m (9'2" x 14'0") Door leading through to
En-suite Shower Room Incorporating low level wc, wash hand basin and shower cubicle.
Bathroom 1.65m x 2.57m (5'5" x 8'5") Panelled bath, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin.
Bedroom Three 2.81m x 3.35m (9'3" x 11'0") Built in wardrobe
Bedroom Four 4.42m x 2.6m (14'6" x 8'6") Built in wardrobe.
COUNCIL TAX
Cheshire West & Chester Council – Band F £120,000 - £160,000
OUTSIDE
Adjoining domestic store incorporating Freezer Room/Utility Room and toilet with wash hand basin.
To the rear of the Farmhouse is an extensive yard area with a central raised bed. To one side of the dwelling are elevated lawns with concrete path and mature beds enjoying extensive views over the adjoining field. The front is bounded by attractive sandstone wall and pedestrian gate with gravelled garden and side lawned area set behind a conifer hedge.
THE OUTBUILDINGS
The outbuildings are situated to the rear of the Farmhouse enclosing the yard with an L shaped range of part brick and sandstone construction, beneath a partly slate and corrugated iron roof. The double storey range includes loose boxes with loft over, garage/workshop to full eaves height, and double up and over doors to rear, former shipon with loft over, garage/workshop with internal steel portal frame. The return range incorporates a barn with loft over and a single store range incorporating former milking parlour and collecting yard.
To the front of the traditional range is an extensive concrete yard which leads to a more modern 8 bay steel truss frame general purpose building/former silage clamp, with concrete walls to approximately 2.44m (8'0") and concrete floor measuring approximately 8.76m 36.58m (29' x 120'0") . Adjoining is a similarly constructed steel portal frame lean to, former cubicle house with concrete block walls to one side 3.05m 10'0" high measuring 36.58m x 7.1m wide (120ft x 23'4") Situated on the farmyard is a useful 3 bay mono pitch range providing garages with up and over doors.
THE LAND
The farm in total extends to 11.24 acres or thereabouts which includes a single pasture paddock immediately adjoining the farmstead, which has independent access along the Green Lane which forms the northern boundary. The land provides excellent grazing and is capable of being sub-divided to provide hay/silage fields if so required.
SERVICES
The property has the benefit of mains water, electricity, drainage and has gas fired central heating.
VIEWING
By appointment through the Auctioneers Chester Office. Tel: 01244 317833.
TENURE
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all public and private rights of way, light, drainage, cable, pylons or other easements, restrictions or obligations, whether or not the same are described in these particulars or contract of sale.
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT
The property, notwithstanding any description contained within these particulars, is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme or Agreement, Resolution or Notice, which may come to be in force and also subject to any statutory provisions or bylaw, without obligation on the part of the vendor to specify them .
SALE PARTICULARS AND PLANS
The plans and schedule of land is based on the Ordnance Survey. These particulars and plans are believed to be correct, but neither the vendor nor the Auctioneers shall be held liable for any error or mis -statement, fault or defect in the particulars and plans, neither shall such error, mis-statement, fault or defect annul the sale. The purchasers will be deemed to have inspected the property and satisfied themselves as to the condition and circumstances thereof.
Lot 1
House & buildings extending to 0.876 acres (0.354 hectares) shown edged red. Lot 2
10.371 acres (4.197 ha) of pastureland as shown edged blue.
RESERVATION FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
Lot 1 will be sold subject to the reservation of future development rights whereby the vendors reserve the right to 30% of any increased value, arising from the grant of planning consent for the use of a property for more than one dwelling for a period of 30 years from the date of legal completion. The Contract of Sale will include detailed provisions relating to the foregoing, however it is confirmed that this reservation excludes any planning consent for commercial, equestrian or agricultural uses and relates solely to residential use.
DIRECTIONS
From the A56 Helsby to Mickle Trafford Road, take the Dunham on the Hill turning and proceed through the centre of the village, take either of the 2 turnings at either side of the village green, whereupon Square House Farm will be located after approximately 50m on the right hand side.
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