WESTGATE FARM, , WESTGATE FARM Ringstead Road, Burnham Market, Norfolk PE31 8JR

Brancaster 5 miles. Holkham Beach 6 miles. Wells-next-the-Sea 7.5 miles. King’s Lynn 23 miles. 37 miles. London King’s Cross 1hr 40 minutes by rail from King’s Lynn Introduction: Tenure and Possession: The sale of Westgate Farm provides interested parties with an exceptionally rare All the property included herein is to be offered freehold with the benefit of vacant opportunity to purchase a coastal smallholding with planning potential on the outskirts of possession subject to those rights of Holdover detailed herein. the much sought-after Village of Burnham Market. Viewing: Set in a ring-fence with spectacular views to all sides, the sale comprises Westgate Viewing is accompanied and strictly by prior appointment only with the Vendors’ Farm House, Greenfields Bungalow, a range of modern farm buildings and arable land Agents, Cruso & Wilkin. Tel. 01553 691691. amounting to 11.07 hectares. Health and Safety: PARTICULARS: Given the potential hazards of a working farm and for your own personal safety we Location and Situation: would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making an inspection, particularly Burnham Market is a stunning Georgian village complete with Village Green, around farm machinery. We regret to advise that children and/or pets are not permitted surrounded by 18th Century houses together with shops, boutiques and on the farm when viewing. Public Houses including The Hoste Arms. The village has a range of essential amenities including a doctors and a dental surgery, pharmacy, primary school and post office together with a bakery, butcher, fresh fish shop, beauty salon and a range of clothing outfitters.

Recreationally the village is close to the sailing harbours at Staithe and Staithe together with the Royal West Norfolk Golf Course at Brancaster and the Links Golf Course at . Holkham Hall and Beach are easily accessible being only a few miles north.

Directions and Access: From The Green in the centre of Burnham Market head west on the B1155, Church Walk, towards . After approximately half a mile turn right onto Whiteway Road and take the immediate left-hand turn onto Ringstead Road. Continue along Ringstead Road for 0.8 miles then take the right-hand turn onto the private driveway of Westgate Farm.

Method of Sale: The property is offered for sale initially by Private Treaty as a whole, as described herein. The Vendors and their Agents reserve the right to invite best and final offers and/ or offer the property for sale by private auction if there is a substantial level of interest. It is anticipated that contracts will be exchanged with a 10% deposit being paid. WESTGATE FARM HOUSE (82.63m2): FARM BUILDINGS: A substantial four bedroom detached farm house of white rendered brick construction The property has a range of farm buildings to include: with brick quoins under a red pantile roof. Red brick outbuilding under a red pantile roof. UPVC windows and wooden doors throughout. Workshop (54.93m2): steel portal frame; brick footings to 1m; asbestos sheet cladding; asbestos sheet roof; concrete floor and apron; manual roller shutter door; double sliding The house has the benefit of two large reception rooms, substantial kitchen/breakfast doors; personnel door; inspection chamber; single phase electricity. room, ground floor shower room, study, first floor family bathroom and four bedrooms. To the rear of the property is situated an outbuilding with W.C. The gardens extend to Barn (43.71m2): steel portal frame; concrete block footings to 1m; asbestos sheet two sides of the property and are mainly laid to lawn. Tarmac driveway to the side and cladding and roof; rubble chalk floor; double sliding doors. rear of the property with space for several vehicles. The Piggeries (42.71m2): (former pig pens) concrete block walling; sloping asbestos GREENFIELDS BUNGALOW (51.77m2): sheet roof; concrete floor; single opening door; personnel door; single phase electricity; A large four bedroom detached bungalow of red brick construction under a concrete tile external bore hole water supply. roof. UPVC windows and doors throughout. Pig Pens (78.44m2): (former pig pens) adjoining the Barn; concrete block walling and The bungalow has the benefit of four bedrooms (two double and two single), sitting wooden cladding; sloping asbestos sheet roof; concrete floor. room, kitchen, family bathroom and separate W.C. To the side of the property is a single garage with stores behind. The property has side and rear gardens mainly laid to Arcon X 2 Building (52.02m2): (former pig pens) concrete block walling; sheet clad walls lawn. The property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. and roof; concrete floor; personnel doors to both ends; single phase electricity; bore hole water supply. Floor Plans and EPCs for both properties are available from the Agents upon request. Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights of way whether public or private light support drainage or water electricity supplies and other rights and obligations easements quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves, poles, masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water, gas and other pipes whether referred to herein or not. Westgate Farm receives an annual Wayleave Payment of £117.97 payable by UK Power Network.

Outgoings: General drainage rates are payable to the Environment Agency on the arable land. For 2017-2018 the payment was £43.08 per annum. Council Tax is payable on the two residential properties. Westgate Farm House is rated Band E and Greenfields Bungalow is rated Band B.

Boundaries, Plans, Areas Schedules and Disputes: The Purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and areas and any mistake or error shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points arise on the general remarks, stipulations, particulars, schedule, plan or the interpretation of any of them, questions shall be referred to the selling Agents whose decision acting as experts shall be final. GENERAL INFORMATION: Value Added Tax: Measurements and Other Information: Should the sale of this property, or any rights attached to it, become chargeable to All measurements are approximate and areas as based on the RPA acreages. Whilst Value Added Tax, then the tax at the prevailing rate will be payable by the Purchaser in we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point addition to the contract price. which is of particular importance to you please contact this office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to Services: view the property. Westgate Farm House, Greenfields Bungalow and the majority of the Farm Buildings have the benefit of a mains electricity supply and bore hole water supply. The Farm Photographs and Particulars prepared May 2017. House has septic tank drainage and the Bungalow has a Klargester. The residential properties both have the benefit of oil fired central heating. IMPORTANT NOTICES: Cruso & Wilkin for themselves and for the Vendors or Lessors of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that all statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without Fixtures and Fittings: responsibility on the part of Cruso and Wilkin, their joint Agents or the Vendors or Lessors 1. These All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale unless specifically referred to in these particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intending Purchasers or Lessees, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. 2. All descriptions, dimensions and references to conditions particulars. necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given, having (for the purposes of Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008) taken all reasonable steps to avoid Town and Country Planning: committing an offence. Nonetheless, such statements do not constitute any warranty nor representation by the Vendor. Further, such statements are accurate only to the best of the present information and The property is offered subject to any existing Development Plan, Tree Preservation belief of the Vendor. We have not been instructed to carry out a physical survey of the property, a Order, Ancient Monument, Town Planning Schedule, or Resolution which may be or structural survey, nor to test any of the services, fixtures, fittings or appliances which pass through, in, on, over or attached to the property (whether referred to or not within these particulars). 3. No person in the may come into force. The Purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge and have employment of Cruso & Wilkin has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters affecting the property. whatever in relation to this property, nor is such representation or warranty given by Cruso & Wilkin or the Vendors of the property. LAND: Description: Situated in one enclosure the arable land extends in all to 11.07 hectares (27.35 acres) or thereabouts. In recent years the land has partially been let under a one season Farm Business Tenancy and partially Contract Farmed growing a mixture of Winter Barley, Spring Barley and Sugar Beet.

Land Grade & Soil Type: The land is classified as Grade 3 and is identified as being part of the Newmarket 2 Soil Series being a shallow, well drained, calcareous soil over chalk suitable for the growing of cereal crops, pulses and sugar beet.

Basic Payment Scheme: The land is eligible and registered for the Basic Payment Scheme. The payments are currently claimed by the Outgoing Tenant. The sale of the land will include the benefit of 11.07 Entitlements. A retention of £2,200 will be held by the Purchaser’s Solicitors until the RPA have confirmed the transfer of Entitlements to the Purchaser.

Payment in respect of the 2017 Scheme year, and earlier payments, are expressly reserved to the benefit of the Vendor and their Tenant.

Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights: These rights insofar as they are relevant and are owned are included in the freehold and therefore the sale, subject to statutory exclusions.

Early Entry & Holdover: Early entry may be available on the arable land not cropped with Sugar Beet by agreement subject to the payment of an additional 10% deposit of the total sale price following exchange of contracts. Holdover will be reserved at no cost (excepting electricity and water use and Council Tax) for the following rights:-

1) The right to remove chattels and farm machinery from the land and farm buildings until 31st December 2017.

2) The right to remove Sugar Beet from the arable land until the closure of the Sugar Beet factory in Wissington and in any event no later than the 1st March 2018.

3) The right to continue occupation of Westgate Farm House and Greenfields Bungalow until 31st March 2018.

The rights of Holdover will be applicable unless altered through separate negotiation with the Vendor. Agents: Solicitors: Cruso & Wilkin Kenneth Bush Solicitors Waterloo Street 11 New Conduit Street King’s Lynn King’s Lynn Norfolk PE30 1NZ Norfolk PE30 1DG

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