MONKS HALL ESTATE

MONKS HALL ESTATE SUFFOLK / NORFOLK BORDER

Diss 5 miles • Ipswich 27 miles • Norwich 26 miles • Cambridge 54 miles Diss Station (direct rail service to London Liverpool Street Station – approx. 86 minutes) Norwich Airport 28 miles (all times and distances are approximate) AN ENCHANTING SMALL COUNTRY ESTATE WITH PRODUCTIVE ARABLE LAND, 2.7 MILES OF RIVER FRONTAGE, WOODLAND AND GRAZING

• 15th Century Grade II* Listed Manor House in mature grounds with river frontage • Range of traditional farm buildings with potential for alternative uses • Two further farm cottages • Suffolk barn with planning permission for residential conversion • Modern 650 tonne grain store • Over 2.7 miles of river frontage along the banks of the River Waveney • 539 acres (218 hectares) of arable land • 172 acres (70 hectares) of grass/meadow land • 59 acres (24 hectares) of woodland • Good sporting potential

In all about 785 acres (318 hectares)

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY AS A WHOLE OR IN UP TO SIX LOTS

Well Close Square, Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9DU Tel: 01728 621200 [email protected] 03 www.clarkeandsimpson.co.uk MONKS HALL ESTATE HISTORY An enchanting small country Estate of significant historic Monks Hall Estate, as the name instantly suggests, is world. Hoxne is a thriving village with the popular The importance, enjoying an enviable rural location on the steeped in history, and recently recorded in a book written Swan pub, post office, general stores and has a primary Suffolk/Norfolk border in the heart of the Waveney Valley. by Elaine Murphy entitled ‘Monks Hall – The History of a school and a kindergarten. There is an active village life Waveney Valley Manor’. centered around the village hall and sports pavilion. A diverse ring-fenced traditional rural Estate, with a 15th Century Manor house and farmstead sitting almost centrally Understood to be an Anglo-Saxon Estate, Monks Hall had The desirable nearby market towns of Eye, Diss and in its land. The Estate includes a further two residential a long connection with the monks of Thetford Priory Harleston provide for most everyday needs including local properties and an attractive traditional barn ideal for through the middle ages. and national chains of shops, hostelries’ and regional residential conversion for which planning permission has commercial operations. The historic and highly popular th already been obtained. Following the dissolution of the monasteries in the mid-16 market town of Framlingham lies approximately 14 miles to Century, Monks Hall was acquired by the Tilney family; the the south and boasts a range of recreational, retail and The farmland lies to the north and south of Monks Hall and house was substantially rebuilt by them in a form which is educational facilities including a number of popular public comprises a traditional mix of productive arable land, still recognisable today and is believed to be one of the houses, restaurants, Framlingham Castle, post office, woodland and grassland, typical of the rolling countryside oldest continually occupied houses in Suffolk. regular markets, impressive church and very popular of the Waveney Valley. The property benefits from over two Saturday market. and a half miles of frontage onto the River Waveney, SITUATION & LOCATION providing a beautiful setting and offering scope for private Diss station provides direct commuter services to London recreation, sporting interests with a wealth of diverse flora Monks Hall lies on the banks of the River Waveney and Liverpool Street Station whilst the national road network and fauna. straddles the Suffolk and Norfolk boundary. The farmstead can be accessed via the A140 and A12, providing easy and other residential properties are situated in the small links to London and Cambridge via the A14. Norwich 04 Suffolk village of Syleham, two miles from the historic village Airport lies just 28 miles to the north for domestic and of Hoxne which is one of the oldest settlements in the international flights. LOT 1 MONKS HALL, THE FARMSTEAD AND MONKS HALL LODGE

Monks Hall comprises a most attractive Grade II* Listed Manor house originating in the early–mid 15th Century. Although there were subsequent changes and remodeling of the house, it is thought that very little has changed to the structure since the early 16th/17th Century - as such, the property commands a rich sense of historical charm. The property is located in an idyllic rural location, standing well back from a minor country lane. The house provides extensive accommodation over two floors and although well presented, requires modernisation throughout. The house enjoys a stunning location, close to the banks of the River Waveney and comprises a wonderful mix of gardens, meadows and woodland and benefitting from 700 metres of river frontage. Within the adjoining farmstead, is a fine set of traditional barns, which like the house, is largely unaltered and offer scope for alternative use, subject to the necessary planning consents. Beyond the traditional buildings is a more modern open fronted general-purpose agricultural building. Adjacent to the main entrance is Monks Hall Lodge. This characterful and attractive dwelling offers a kitchen, sitting/dining room, two bedrooms and a shower room. The adjoining garaging has attic space above and which could be potentially converted to form further living accommodation. The property has a pleasant garden, bordering an attractive area of woodland. In all, Lot 1 extends to approximately 26.24 acres (10.62 hectares). Individual detailed particulars of Lot 1 are available from the Agent.

05 06 MONKS HALL MONKS HALL LODGE Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area - 4558 sq ft / 423 sq m Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area - 1988 sq ft / 184 sq m (INCLUDING ADJOINING OUTBUILDINGS)

Attic Room 1 Attic Room 2 Attic Room 3 16' x 10'11 29' x 15' 16'8 x 16'4 (4.88m x 3.33m) (8.84m x 4.57m) (5.08m x 4.98m) Barn 22' x 13'

(6.71m x 3.96m) Second Floor Second Floor N

Bedroom 4 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 5 14' x 9' 14' x 8'3 13' x 12'2 13'3 x 11'9 (4.27m x 2.74m) (4.27m x 2.51m) Bedroom 1 N (3.96m x 3.71m) (4.04m x 3.58m) 16'8 x 16'4 Dressing Room (5.08m x 4.98m) 13'8 x 11'5 (4.17m x 3.48m)

Bedroom 3 Sitting/Dining Room 9' x 8'5 16'8 x 14'3 (2.74m x 2.57m) (5.08m x 4.34m)

Boiler Room Sitting Room 6'6 x 6'6 23'9 x 11'6 (1.98m x 1.98m) (7.24m x 3.51m)

Kitchen 23'6 x 11'9 Reception Room Drawing Room (7.16m x 3.58m) 19'9 x 17'4 17'2 x 16'8 (6.02m x 5.28m) (5.23m x 5.08m) Bedroom 1 18' x 16'4 (5.49m x 4.98m) First Floor Kitchen 12'10 x 12'4 (3.91m x 3.76m)

Dining Room 23'4 x 17'3 Scullery (7.11m x 5.26m) 13'3 x 8'3 Garage (4.04m x 2.51m) Store 16'10 x 16'4 16'10 x 16'4 (5.13m x 4.98m) (5.13m x 4.98m)

Ground Floor Ground Floor First Floor

For identification purposes only. Not to scale. 07 LOT 2

LUKE’S COTTAGE Energy Efficiency Rating

Luke’s Cottage is a charming two storey detached dwelling requiring Current Potential general modernisation. The accommodation comprises two reception Very energy efficient - lower running costs (92 plus) A rooms, a kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor and three bedrooms (81-91) B on the first floor. The cottage stands in an idyllic rural setting surrounded (69-80) C (55-68) 58 by farmland and with grounds extending to 2.64 acres (1.07 hectares). D (39-54) E (21-38) 08 Individual detailed particulars of Luke’s Cottage are available from the F (1-20) G 14 Agent. Not energy efficient - higher running costs LOT 3 LUKE’S COTTAGE Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area - 1347 sq ft / 125 sq m RED BARN

Red Barn consists of a small traditional range of brick, flint and timber

N agricultural buildings surrounded by farmland and standing in grounds of 0.66 acres (0.27 hectares). Planning permission has been recently granted to convert the courtyard of barns into a detached four-bedroom, three bathroom single dwelling in excess of 2,600 square feet. Individual detailed particulars of Red Barn are available from the Agent.

Landing Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 12' x 8' 12' x 11' 12'11 x 12' 12' x 9' (3.66m x 2.44m) (3.66m x 3.35m) (3.94m x 3.66m) (3.66m x 2.74m)

First Floor

Kitchen 12' x 8' 19'11 x 9' (3.66m x 2.44m) (6.07m x 2.74m)

MONKS HALL LAND

The farmland at Monks Hall lies either side of the River Waveney, is Sitting Room Dining Room gently undulating in topography and comprises a mix of arable land, 21'9 x 12'5 woodland and grassland. In all, the land (excluding Lots 1-3) extends to 18'4 x 11'8 (6.63m x 3.78m) (5.59m x 3.56m) approximately 756.11 acres (305.99 hectares). The land to the south of Monks Hall consists of predominantly arable land with soils suitable of producing high yielding arable cops. The land to the north of Monks Hall includes arable and grassland; the arable land lies immediately south of the Scole Road (A143) with the grassland adjoining the northern banks Ground Floor of the River Waveney, which runs from east to west through the Estate. The land has been contract farmed in recent years, is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme and all eligible Entitlements will be transferred to the Purchaser. For identification purposes only. Not to scale. 09 The farmland is offered for sale in three lots. LOT 4 LAND 306.46 acres (124.02 hectares)

This ring-fenced block of land lies to the west of the villages of Syleham and Wingfield Green, consisting predominantly of arable land, interspersed with small parcels of mature woodland and benefits from a general-purpose agricultural building and grain store. The arable land extends to approximately 297.90 acres (120.56 hectares). It is predominantly classified as Grade 3 on the Land Classification Soil Series of England and Wales, the soils being of the Beccles 3 Series, a slowly permeable fine loam over clay. The land is ideally suited to a white straw rotation with the current crops being winter wheat, winter barley, oil seed rape and grass leys. The main access points to the land are off the Syleham and Hoxne Roads and from where, well established internal tracks run through the southern end of the farm through to Wingfield Green. These provide a good level of access and connectivity for farming operations, woodland management and sporting activities. There is a further right or way over Wingfield Common to the east. There are four attractive blocks of mature woodland within Lot 4. These, combined with the smaller fields and extensive network of hedgerows, offer good sporting potential. Located immediately north of Hoxne Road at the northern end of Lot 4 are two agricultural buildings and adjoining concrete yard. The general purpose building measures 36m x 8.5m and the purpose built grain store, erected in 2014, measures 21m x 16m, with an ‘on floor’ capacity of 650 tonnes.

10 LOT 5

LAND 55.15 acres (22.32 hectares)

Situated in the centre of the Estate, this block of land comprises three productive arable fields with an attractive area of woodland running along its eastern boundary. The fields are currently cropped in oil seed rape and access is directly off Syleham Road and then via an internal track running adjacent to the woodland. The topography rises from south to north and from where there is a wonderful outlook across the Waveney Valley. LOT 6

LAND 394.50 acres (159.65 hectares)

This attractive block of land lies north of Monks Hall and consists of arable land, woodland and grassland. The arable land extends to approximately 190.66 acres (77.16 hectares) running parallel and to the south of the Scole Road (A143). It is classified as Grade 3 on the Land Classification Soil Series of England and Wales with soils being predominantly of the Hanslope Series, suitable for winter cereals and grassland. The soil type is lighter in nature than Lots 4 and 5, offering a greater variety of cropping and potentially, vegetable production. The current cropping consists of winter wheat, maize and lucerne. The fields (both arable and grassland) are accessed either directly off the Scole Road or via a well-established network of internal tracks. West Bank Lane, a designated Restricted Byway, runs between the arable land and grassland. Lot 6 benefits from rights of way past Hall Farm Cottage to the west and over the track leading to the sewage works to the east. The grassland runs parallel and to the north of the River Waveney and extends to approximately 155.46 acres (62.92 hectares). It consists of a beautiful network of tree lined grass enclosures divided by an extensive ditch network. The grassland is let to three graziers, who graze their cattle on the land from April through to October. There are some very attractive areas of mature mixed woodland within Lot 6 extending to approximately 40.02 acres (16.20 hectares). These, along with the rolling topography and over two miles of river frontage, offer excellent sporting potential. The land provides a great diversity of both flora and fauna and 11 amongst many others, is a regular home to barn owls, kingfishers and otters. MONKS HALL FARMSTEAD (LOT 1) Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area - 8632 sq ft / 802 sq m

10' x 10' (3.05m x 3.05m) 13' x 11' (3.96m x 3.35m)

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10' x 10' (3.05m x 3.05m) 11' x 11' (3.35m x 3.35m) 14' x 12' Open Barn (4.27m x 3.66m) 45' x 17' (13.72m x 5.18m)

10' x 10' (3.05m x 3.05m) 14' x 9'5 25' x 10' (4.27m x 2.87m) (7.62m x 3.05m) 45' x 14' 20' x 11' (13.72m x 4.27m) (6.10m x 3.35m)

19'4 x 14' 45' x 16' (5.89m x 4.27m) (13.72m x 4.88m)

40' x 17' 17' x 13' 18'6 x 12'8 (12.19m x 5.18m) (5.18m x 3.96m) (5.64m x 3.86m)

75' x 22' (22.86m x 6.71m) Open Barn 60' x 38' (18.28m x 11.58m)

12 For identification purposes only. Not to scale. PROPOSED PLANS - RED BARN CONVERSION (LOT 3)

A B GENERAL NOTE

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posts to be removed

BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 1

Shelter sheds to be removed EN SUITE

BEDROOM 4

COURTYARD BATHROOM BEDROOM 3

CORRIDOR CORRIDOR PATIO A B UTILITY BATHROOM ROOM C C CLOAKROOM CORRIDOR Sky light

KITCHEN BREAKFAST Open to SNUG roof Mezzanine 5705

Apex window Study

stay New stud wall

DINING ROOM EL pole Re use existing LIVING ROOM gault brick floor

8344 stay extension A B A B Shelter sheds to be removed FLOOR PLAN FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1:100 SCALE 1:100 No. Date Revisions 0 12345678910 Revisions 0 12345678910 Metres Metres HOLLINS Red clay pantiles Architects, Surveyors & Bat box Planning Consultants Red clay pantiles Red clay pantiles The Guildhall Market Hill Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9BD

Telephone 01728 723959 E mail [email protected] Website www.hollins.co.uk

Client Re use exiting timber boarding Black timber boarding Red brick plinth Brick plinth painted black NORTH WEST ELEVATION Black timber boarding MONKS HALL ESTATE SCALE 1:100 Brick plinth painted black SOUTH WEST ELEVATION 0 12345678910 SCALE 1:100

Metres Site Red Barn Syleham Road, Red clay pantiles Syleham Nesting box IP21 4LN

Project BARN CONVERSION

Details Black timber boarding Red brick plinth PROPOSED SOUTH EAST ELEVATION NORTH EAST ELEVATION Plans, Sections & Elevations SCALE 1:100 SCALE 1:100 Red clay pantiles

Scale Red clay pantiles Red clay pantiles Red clay pantiles 1:100 @ A1 Date July 2018

Drawn by JT

Drawing number 18 103- 02

SECTION B - B Black timber boarding SECTION C - C Black timber boarding Red brick plinth Black timber boarding Red brick plinth SECTION A -A Red brick plinth Black timber boarding This drawing is copyright. This drawing must not be scaled. Before SCALE 1:100 Brick plinth painted black SCALE 1:100 commencing any work the contractor must set out and check all dim SCALE 1:100 on site. This drawing to be read in conjunction with any consultants Any discrepancies must be reported to Hollins Architects & Surveyo

For identification purposes only. Not to scale. 13 14 GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS LOTTING AND CROSS RIGHTS ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME If the Estate is sold in lots, there may be reserved rights agreed to The land is included within a Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier POSTCODE benefit each lot and to ensure the continued access, maintenance Agreement (Agreement Number 355304) and which runs from 1st and supply of services across the Estate. Further details of these January 2017 to 31st December 2021. A copy of the Agreement is IP21 4LN rights can be obtained from the Vendor’s Agent. available in the Data Room. METHOD OF SALE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING INGOING VALUATION The property is offered for sale freehold with the benefit of vacant The property is sold subject to any development plans, tree If applicable, in addition to the purchase price, the Purchaser will possession, subject to the tenancies, farming arrangements and preservation orders, ancient monument orders and Town and take over and pay for all cultivations and growing crops upon licenses that are in place - copies of which are available in the Data Country schedules or other similar matters that may be or come into completion. Payment is to be made at the figure assessed by the Room. force. Vendor’s Agent based upon CAAV rates or contractors’ rates where Monks Hall Estate is offered for sale as a whole or in up to six lots OUTGOINGS applicable and invoiced costs of seed, fertiliser and sprays applied with the intention of achieving exchange of contracts as soon as The land is sold subject to any drainage rates and other outgoings plus enhancement value. possible with completion by agreement. A deposit of 10% of the that may be relevant. BOUNDARIES purchase price will be payable on exchange of contracts and if early VAT entry is required, then the Purchaser will be asked to pay an The boundaries are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for additional 10% at that stage. Should any sale of the Property, or any right attached to it, become a reference only. Purchasers should satisfy themselves regarding these chargeable supplier for the purpose of VAT, such VAT shall be as no error, omission or misstatements will allow the Purchaser to HOLDOVER payable by the Purchaser in addition to the contract price. If rescind the contract nor entitle either party to compensation thereof. The Vendor will require rights of holdover for the growing, harvesting appropriate, VAT may be chargeable in respect of the value and storage of certain crops. There will also be holdover on the apportioned to the Entitlements. Should any dispute arise as to boundaries or any points arise on the grain store through to 31st March 2020. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS general remarks and stipulations, particulars, schedules, plan or the interpretation of any of them, such questions shall be referred to the LOCAL AUTHORITY Unless described in these particulars, all fixtures and fittings are selling Agent whose decision acting as expert shall be final. Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, Endeavour House, specifically excluded from the sale. 8 Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX STRUCTURAL SURVEY The Property is registered with the Land Registry and the Title Documents are available in the Data Room. VENDORS SOLICITOR The Vendor has commissioned a full structural building survey of each residential property and for the benefit of interested parties, a DATA ROOM Barker Gotelee Solicitors, 41 Barrack Square, Martlesham, Ipswich, copy of which is available in the Data Room. Upon completion, the Suffolk, IP5 3RF. Telephone: 01473 350572. Email: Additional information about Monks Hall Estate can be found in our surveyors, James Aldridge, will assign the survey to the Purchaser [email protected] online Data Room. Please contact the Vendor’s Agent should you and who will reimburse the Vendor for the cost of the survey. If the wish to access the Data Room. SPORTING, TIMBER AND MINERALS Property is sold in Lots, the cost will be apportioned accordingly – ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING All sporting rights, standing timber and mineral rights (except further detail is available from the Agent. reserved by Statute or to the Crown) are included in the sale of the BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, once an offer has been accepted, buyers will be required to provide a freehold. The land is registered under the current Basic Payment Scheme proof of identity and address prior to the instruction of solicitors. RIGHTS OF WAY, WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS (BPS). The Vendor will make reasonable endeavors to transfer the eligible Entitlements to the Purchaser after completion of the sale. If VIEWINGS The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of the Property is sold in Lots, the Entitlements will be apportioned way, wayleaves and easements that may affect the land and further All viewings are strictly by appointment with the Vendor’s Agent. between the individual Lots. The Vendor will retain the BPS income details of which are included within the Data Room. from the 2019 Scheme year. The Purchaser will indemnity the IMPORTANT NOTICE Essex and Suffolk Water have served the appropriate notice to renew These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a Vendor in respect of all action, cost, claims and demands in contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers or lessees in inspecting an underground water pipe running through Lot 4 and works have connection with any failure on the part of the Purchaser to comply properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. No warranty can be given for any of the services or equipment at the commenced on site. Further details are available in the Data Room with Cross Compliance requirements in respect of the 2019 scheme property and no tests have been carried out to ensure that heating, electrical or plumbing systems and equipment are fully operational. Any distances, room aspects and measurements which are given are approximate only. No guarantee or from the Vendor’s Agent. year. can be given that any planning permissions or building regulations have been applied for or approved. Well Close Square, Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9DU Tel: 01728 621200 [email protected] www.clarkeandsimpson.co.uk 25118 Monks Hall Site Plan 710x504.qxp_Layout 1 15/05/2019 12:07 Page 1

Clarke and Simpson Well close Square, Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9DU Tel: 01728 621200 Monks Hall Estate, Syleham

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