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The FIRS, GROSMONT, , NP7 8LY AN APPEALING THREE BEDROOM BUNGALOW (AOC), USEFUL RANGE OF MODERN AND TRADITIONAL FARM BUILDINGS TOGETHER WITH 120.60 ACRES IN TWO LOTS MIDWAY BETWEEN ABERGAVENNY AND MONMOUTH.

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The Old School, The Bryn, , Abergavenny, . NP7 9AH Tel: 01873 840726 Fax: 01873 840451 Email: [email protected] web: www.williamsassociates.org.uk

THE FIRS GROSMONT, ABERGAVENNY, NP7 8LY

Monmouth 8 miles l Abergavenny – 9 miles l Cardiff – 45 miles (Distances approximate)

• An appealing three bedroom bungalow (AOC) in an elevated position • Useful range of modern and traditional farm buildings and stables • Approx 120.60 acres of pasture land in total • Sought after location mid-way between Abergavenny and Monmouth • Excellent Primary and Secondary educational facilities nearby • Wealth of recreational activities and entertainment can be found locally • Of Interest to Farmers, Equestrian, Amenity Buyers or Investors • Available as a whole or in two lots

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

Located in unspoilt Monmouthshire countryside, The Firs presents a rare opportunity to acquire a desirable small farm on the Monmouthshire/Herefordshire border. Lot One comprises of a three bedroom bungalow (subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition), useful range of modern and traditional farm buildings together with approximately 76.72 acres of pasture within a ring fence. Lot Two comprises of approximately 43.88 acres of south facing pasture land with good road side access and a spring water supply.

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The Old School, The Bryn, Penpergwm, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. NP7 9AH Tel: 01873 840726 Fax: 01873 840451 Email: [email protected] web: www.williamsassociates.org.uk LOT ONE The Firs Bungalow Set in an elevated position with far reaching views, The Firs bungalow is a detached three bedroom dwelling (subject to AOC) built circa 1980. With scope for improvement, the accommodation comprises:-

Entrance: Aluminium DG door to entrance porch. Door leading to entrance hall.

Entrance Hall: Carpeted flooring, Doors to lounge, sitting room, kitchen/diner and 3 bedrooms.

Kitchen/Diner: 13’5 x 16’1. One Single glazed window to front and two to the side. Tiled flooring. Kitchen work top with base units. Rayburn cooker with back boiler (for domestic hot water only). Stainless Steel sink and drainer.

Lounge: 11’9 x 16’4. Single glazed window to front with views of countryside. Carpeted flooring. Radiator.

Bedroom 1: 15’8 x 12’1. Single glazed window to front with views of countryside, Single glazed window to side, radiator, carpeted flooring.

Bedroom 2: 11’9 x 12’1. Single glazed window to rear, radiator, carpeted flooring. Built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 3: 11’9 x 8’10. Single glazed window to rear, radiator. Built in wardrobe.

Shower Room: 8’10 x 7’10. Three piece suite consisting of wash basin and toilet in green together with separate shower cubicle containing electric shower. Tiled flooring. Walls mainly tiled.

Sitting Room: 11’9 x 17’1. Single glazed window to rear. Carpeted flooring. Wood burning closed fire.

Utility Room: 5’11x11’9. Single glazed window to front and side. Worktop with double drainer stainless steel sink unit.

WC: 4’3 x 4’3. Single glazed window to rear. Toilet.

Garage: 15’8 x 11’9.

Outside The property has ample off road parking and benefits from an oil fired central heating system. Immediately adjacent to the bungalow is a useful garage and parking area for two cars. A neat lawned area and vegetable patch are situated to the side of the property. The floor plans are provided for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Please also refer to the IMPORTANT NOTICE on the reverse of Garage this page.

WC Shower Room Sitting Room Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Utility Room

Hall Bedroom 1

Lounge Kitchen Diner

Modern & Traditional Farm Buildings A useful range of farm buildings are located to the east of the bungalow, and briefly comprise of:

Dutch Barn (13.70m x 5.15m) Corrugated roof and side cladding

Traditional Stone Barn with various lean-to’s

Dutch Barn (18.29m x 5.15m) Corrugated roof and side cladding together with various brick and block lean-to’s

Portal Frame Livestock Building (18.29m x 9.14m) Steel frame, concrete floor, breeze block walls, Yorkshire Board cladding and fibre cement roof.

Land Renowned for the rearing and finishing of livestock, the gently undulating land is contained within a ring fence and extends to approximately 76.72 acres (31.05 hectares). The land is in excellent ‘heart’ and is divided into good sized enclosures by traditional hedgerows and stock netting. The land benefits from a tanked and natural water supply.

Telecom Mast Situated to the east of the main farmstead is a let telecom mast. The existing lease expires on the 14th November 2017, and the current rent is £5,349.63 per annum. Further details are available from the selling agents.

LOT TWO - 43.88 Acres (17.76 Hectares) Located to the west of the main farmstead and split into two enclosures, Lot Two is useful block of south facing pasture land extending to approximately 43.88 acres (17.76 hectares). With a spring water supply, the land has good access from the parish road and versatile for future use. Basic Payment Scheme The land is registered with Rural Payments , however the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlements are excluded from the sale. These are available by separate negotiation. The Vendor has submitted a 2017 Single Application Form and will retain the full 2017 BPS payment.

Cross Compliance The Vendor shall be responsible for cross compliance up to the date of completion. The Purchaser shall become responsible for cross compliance from the completion date and shall indemnify the Vendor for any non-compliance for the calendar year and shall be responsible for any penalties or deductions in the Vendors payments.

Tenure Freehold with vacant possession upon completion

Method of Sale Private Treaty as a whole or two lots The Agent reserves the right to use Tender, Public or Private Auction in order to conclude a sale.

Planning The residential property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC). Further details are available from the selling Agents

All planning enquiries should be directed to the Monmouthshire County Council, Planning Department, County Hall, Rhadyr, Usk, NP15 1GA. Tel : 01633 644831

Wayleaves, Easements, Rights of Way The property is offered subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and all public and private rights of way, and other such rights, whether these are specifically referred to in these particulars or not

Boundaries Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the Vendor not the Vendor’s Agents will be responsible to define all the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or its interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the Vendor’s Agents whose decision, acting as experts, will be final.

Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights The sporting, timber and mineral rights are included within the sale in so far as they are owned.

Fixtures and Fittings All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale unless specifically referred to in these particulars.

Services Mains electricity, spring water supply and private drainage system.

Health and Safety The property is a working farm and therefore all viewers should be careful and vigilant whilst on the farm. Neither the seller nor the selling Agents are responsible for the safety of those viewing the property and accordingly all individuals do so at their own risk.

Farm Sale The vendor reserves the right to hold a dispersal sale at the property before completition.

Directions From Abergavenny proceed along the B4521 (Old Ross Road) towards and Ross-on-Wye, after passing the village of Cross Ash, continue for approximately ½ mile to the next junction. Turn left, after approximately 150 metres turn right into a Country lane signposted ‘No Through Road’, The Firs can be found on the right after a short distance.

From Monmouth proceed along the B4347 (Rockfield Road) towards Newcastle. After approximately 6 miles, bear left towards Cross Ash and Abergavenny. At the next crossroads, proceed straight across, after 150 metres turn right into a Country lane signposted ‘No Through Road’, The Firs can be found on the right after a short distance. Council Tax: Band F EPC – E (50) Viewings Strictly by appointment with the selling Agent Sole Selling Agent: Williams Associates Chartered Surveyors The Old School, The Bryn, Penpergwm, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9AH Tel: 01873 840726 Email: [email protected] Contact: Stephen Williams or Eifion Morgan

Lot Two

Lot One

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IMPORTANT NOTICE These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Purchasers must satisfy themselves, by inspection or otherwise, regarding the items mentioned below and as to the contents of these particulars. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information. We have not tested any services, appliances, equipment or facilities and nothing in these particulars should be seemed to be a statement that they are in good working order, or that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise. It should not be assumed that any contents/furnishings/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale, not that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumption is made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are NOT precise. Purchasers must rely on their own enquiries. It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulations, or other consents. Where any reference is made to planning permission, or potential uses, such information is given in good faith. The information in these particulars do not form part of an offer or contract and neither the Agents or their employees have any authority to make or give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property.