UPPER HERDSWICK FARM Marlborough Downs,

UPPER HERDSWICK FARM Hackpen, Burderop, , Wiltshire M4 JI5 5 miles, London 80 miles, Marlborough 11 miles A stunningly beautiful downland farm with a comprehensive training complex Trainer’s house, 3 Cottages, Office, 50 Stables, indoor school, extensive schooling grounds, all weather gallop, pasture and woodland with sporting potential In all about 284 acres (114 ha.)

There can be few better places to train racehorses, however the buildings are suitable for a wide variety of agricultural and equestrian uses. Subject to the necessary planning approvals the site of the buildings could be a wonderful position for a new private house.

Balak Estate Office, Ramsbury, Marlborough, Upper Herdswick has good practical facilities, these include an indoor riding school, covered Wiltshire SN8 2HG horse walker, office, tack, feed, staff rooms schooling enclosure 45 stables, additional isolation Tel +44(0)1672 521155 and veterinary stables, a 5 furlong all weather gallop and the extensive grass gallops and rides www.windsorclive.co.uk [email protected] within woodland avenues.

Location: Upper Herdswick stands only 5 miles from the M4 junction 15. There are good shops and amenities with easy reach at both Marlborough and and regular trains to London Introduction: from Swindon taking around 1 hour. The area has good schools including Marlborough, Upper Herdswick Farm is a glorious farm high on the Marlborough Downs. The landscape is Pinewood, Cheam and St. Mary’s school Calne. The property is also within the catchment area spectacular: it rises to over 850 feet, with high ridges and a deep valley; the views from the area for St. John’s Marlborough. The area has great involvement in bloodstock with the Barbury 2 of the buildings are magnificent; it is rare to find such a wild piece of country which is so Castle point to point course and 3 day event /3 of a mile away. The Marlborough Downs are the accessible. The recent woodland planting has turned Upper Herdswick in to a sportsman’s delight. base for many of the country’s top racehorse trainers similarly Lambourn is only 15 miles away.

The farm buildings are a well known training yard which have formed Jim Old’s centre of operations for the last 20 years. Upper Herdswick Farm Buildings

Bedroom 2 Numbers refer to the Block Plan Storage Utility 11' (3.35) min Bedroom 1 10'6 (3.20) 10'6 (3.20) x 8' (2.44) 11'6 (3.51) max x 8' (2.44) x 6'6 (1.98) x 10'4 (3.15) min 1. Trainers House: Upper Herdswick has a trainer’s house, with well managed garden. This has 2 Reception rooms and 3 Bedrooms.

Kitchen / 1. TRAINERS Reception Room 29'6 (8.99) max 2, 3 & 4. Staff Accommodation: There are three staff bungalows with all modern amenities. HOUSE Study Bedroom 3 x 18'6 (5.64) max 11' (3.35) 13'6 (4.11) x 9' (2.74) Entrance x 8'10 (2.69) Hall Reception Room 18' (5.49) x 12' (3.66)

Bedroom 5 10'4 (3.15) Kitchen Reception Room x 7'2 (2.18) 10'10 (3.30) 17'10 (5.44) max x 10' (3.05) x 10'10 (3.30) max

Bedroom 4 10'6 (3.20) x 7'4 (2.24) 3. STAFF BUNGALOW

Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2 11' (3.35) 11' (3.35) Bedroom 1 x 7'4 (2.24) x 7'6 (2.29) 13'10 (4.22) x 8' (2.44)

Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 10' (3.05) Lobby 10'6 (3.20) max x 8'2 (2.49) x 9'10 (3.00) max

Kitchen / Kitchen / Reception Room Reception Room 22' (6.71) max 14'6 (4.42) Bedroom 1 x 10' (3.05) x 15' (4.57) max Bedroom 3 11'4 (3.45) max 10'6 (3.20) x 9'10 (3.00) max Bedroom 2 x 9'10 (3.00) 8'10 (2.69) max x 7'10 (2.39) max

2. STAFF BUNGALOW 4. STAFF BUNGALOW

1. TRAINERS HOUSE 2. STAFF BUNGALOW 3. STAFF BUNGALOW 4. STAFF BUNGALOW Stables: Land at Upper Herdswick: The buildings and stables at Upper Herdswick are arranged in three interconnecting barns, Upper Herdswick Farm is 284 acres, sited entirely within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. forming a practical and manageable centre for the training, work or accommodation of horses of Around 50 acres have been planted with trees within the last 15 years as part of woodland grant any discipline. schemes of which several are still extant.

Building 5: (16 Stables) A 6 Bay concrete frame building housing cage boxes arranged with and measuring around 16m × 30m, with a wide central area.

Building 5 Lean to: veterinary cupboard, staff room with sink, shower and WC, two feed and tack rooms, blanket store, feed, tack room and tool shed.

Building 6: (22 Stables) A similar dimensioned 6 bay barn, with 15 boxes and a wash bay arranged in a U-shape with a central island of 7 cage boxes.

Building 7: (Indoor School) A 7 bay building, measuring 42m × 25m designed as an indoor school and a 5 bay Claydon Horse Walker, lunging ring and covered ride.

An adjoining lean to houses 3 isolation boxes. Within the barn there is also a veterinary box, a machinery store, and a trainers office.

8. Loose School

This significant planting has resulted in a terrific sporting opportunity, which paired with breathtaking topography will make Upper Herdswick excellent for the presentation of game birds.

The woodchip all weather gallop rises 150 feet over 4 Furlongs. (Note that there is an extra furlong of base at the top of the gallop.) This is a useful tool in the training of horses for any discipline.

In all about 284 acres (115 ha.) Site Plan

-For the record- Collier Bay – Champion Hurdle Winner Mole Board Simpson Sir Talbot Al Mutham Gala Evening General Remarks: IMPORTANT NOTICE Method of Sale: Windsor Clive International give notice to anyone who may read these Particulars as follows: Upper Herdswick Farm is offered for sale as a whole by private treaty. 1. These particulars are for guidance only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Tenure: 2. Any description or information given should not be relied on as a statement or representation of fact or Freehold with Vacant Possesion. (Prospective purchasers should state if they wish the tenant, Jim Old to that the property or its services are in good condition. Neither Windsor Clive International nor any of its remain after completion of the sale) employees have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property. Designations and Schemes: 3. Any reference to alteration to, or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary Upper Herdswick Farm is within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. These matters must be verified by any intending purchaser. There are two Woodland Grant Schemes in place the first of which was planted in 1995 and expires in 2024. 4. The plan included with these particulars is for identification purposes only and is based on the Ordnance The second was planted in 2004 and 2005 and expires in 2034. Survey. Where revisions have been made by the Agents a full land survey has not been carried out, Agreement Number: 18FWP000924, 13.68 hectares consequently where enclosures have been divided or altered, the position of the new boundaries together Agreement Number: 18FWP000248, 9.223 hectares with the plotting of any new or altered building and any other information, whilst believed to be basically On the plan in these particulars, the plotting of some woodland areas is approximate only. correct, are indicative only. Directions: From the M4 Junction 15 turn towards Marlborough on the A346 for Around 1 mile, turn right Upper Herdswick Farm stands within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. on the B4005 immediately before the Esso petrol station, towards . After ½ a mile take the right at Single Farm Payments for Upper Herdswick Farm are not available, However the property is within an the roundabout and continue on the B4005 for 1½ miles. At the T-Junction turn left towards Barbury Castle. After 2½ miles the gates to Upper Herdswick Farm are on the left past the entrance to Barbury Castle. Higher Level Stewardship Scheme Target Area On no account approach the property from the South: despite some Satellite Navigation Systems indicating Local Authority, Rates and Council Tax: so, this track is not accessible by most vehicles. Wiltshire County Council. 01380 724911 Post Code: SN4 0QH The rateable value is £26,500. (Postcode SN8 1RS) The rates payable for 2010/11 are £10,971. The current multiplier is 41.4p in the £.

Property Council Tax Band Council Tax Payable Upper Herdswick Farmhouse E £1,494.08 Stable Lads Hostel E £1,494.08 Stable Lads Hostel 2 C £1,086.60

Rights of Way: It should be noted that , a restricted byway (with no motorised vehicles permitted) crosses the property.

It should also be noted that Smeathe’s Ridge, around 48.8 acres of which stands on Upper Herdswick Farm, is Countryside and Right of Way Act 2000 designated land. Planning : All references to planning approvals made within these particulars are in respect of future proposals for the property. Purchasers must make their own enquiries. No formal approaches have made to the planning authority.

Services: Mains Electricity, Private drainage, Water is from a bore hole on the property

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the agents: Windsor Clive International 01672 521155.