Fairview Farm Eltisley, Cambridgeshire

A self-contained arable and pasture holding with a currently redundant farmhouse and buildings requiring total restoration. A unique opportunity to re-establish a small amenity farm with significant environmental interest in a sought after and very private location west of Cambridge

53.526 hectares (132.27 acres) n Cambridge 14 miles n Huntingdon 10 miles n St Neots 6 miles (journey time to London Kings Cross from one hour) (All distances are approximate)

For Sale as a Whole by Private Treaty

Enquiries to:

Ben Taylor

Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 9LD t: 01223 559352 e: [email protected] bidwells.co.uk Introduction The sale of Fairview Farm presents an excellent and genuinely unique opportunity to purchase an existing four-bedroom farmhouse for total restoration or redevelopment, with a range of former farm buildings set in a total area of 132 acres of farmland.

The land sits within a ring fence, with the farmstead located at its heart and enjoying complete privacy along with some excellent views of the surrounding area. Part of the land has been within a Habitat Scheme adding to its amenity appeal.

Situation and Access Fairview Farm is situated off St Ives Road (the B1040) running from the A428 at Eltisley northwards to the A1198 at Papworth Everard. Access to the farmhouse and buildings is currently via a track across the farmland and is not presently suitable for cars.

Fairview Farmhouse Fairview Farmhouse is an early 20th Century farmhouse of brick under a slate roof. Internally, the accommodation is arranged as three reception rooms and kitchen on the ground floor and four bedrooms on the first floor.

The farmhouse has been unoccupied for over ten years and is consequently uninhabitable but now provides an opportunity to be completely restored or redeveloped into a fine home within a truly private setting.

Former Farm Buildings Forming a courtyard with the farmhouse is a range of derelict former farm buildings including a large Essex barn which has been partially destroyed by fire but has significant potential for redevelopment.

The Land The farmland comprises a mixture of arable land and permanent pasture. Approximately 24.156 hectares (59.69 acres) is currently designated as arable, and over the past five years has been cropped with winter wheat, oil seed rape, spring barley and winter beans as shown in tha table below. Of the remainder, 19.943 hectares (49.28 acres) is permanent pasture. 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 was previously included in a Habitat Scheme Agreement. The Services Wheat Oil Seed Spring Wheat Winter agreement, which expired in September 2014, required the There is a mains water supply and telephone line (disconnected) Rape Barley Beans land to be reverted to scrub. Following the expiry of the Habitat to the farmhouse. Scheme agreement, the Vendor secured formal consent from The majority of the land is classified as Grade 2 on the Natural England under the Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Rating former Ministry of Agriculture Land Classification Series. The (Agriculture) Regulations for the clearance of scrub, to return The Property has a rating of G. Soil Survey of England and Wales describes the soils as the the land to pasture. The clearance was partially completed prior Local Authorities Faulkbourne series (Hanslope Association) being slowly to the 2015 bird nesting season. permeable calcerous clayey soils suitable for winter cereals, Cambridgeshire County Council, Shire Hall, Castle Hill, other arable crops and grassland. There are a variety of opportunities to enhance income streams Cambridge, CB3 0AP. (t 01223 717111). and add value through further environmental schemes. Further Huntingdonshire District Council, Pathfinder House, St Mary’s The pasture at Fairview Farm has received little or no fertiliser details are available from the selling agent. or herbicide over the past 30 - 40 years and has been managed Street, Huntingdon PE29 3TN (t 01480 388388). recently with a conventional hay cut. Consequently much of General Remarks & Stipulations Council Tax the pasture is botanically diverse ‘species rich’ grassland. Method of Sale Fairview Farmhouse is Council Tax band A: £1029.26 payable Natural England has indicated that the farm could be eligible for 2015/16. inclusion in the Higher Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme. The freehold interest is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a The scheme would provide substantial annual payments for whole. Planning the continuation of environmentally sensitive management Tenure Fairview farmhouse was last occupied in late 2006 and has practices and provide capital grants for hedgerow restoration, since fallen into a state of significant disrepair. The Property The Property is available with Vacant Possession with the livestock fencing and tree planting. The land to the west of the is connected to mains water and previously benefited from a exception of the sporting rights which are let to a third party until farmhouse and yard, extending to 9.532 hectares (23.55 acres), telephone connection. A Certificate of Lawful Existing Use or February 2017. Development (CLEUD) was issued in relation to the house and Tenant Right Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only. The its curtilage on 25 April 2013, confirming its status as a single In addition to the purchase price, the Purchaser shall pay for the Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have satisfied themselves of the private dwelling. following items upon taking possession of the holding, if and land as scheduled. when appropriate: In September 2014 formal pre-application advice was sought Viewing in relation to the proposed demolition of the farmhouse and its (i) Stocks of fuel and machinery oil, seeds, fertilisers, and sprays Viewings are strictly by appointment through Bidwells (telephone replacement with an enlarged dwelling and cart-lodge garage. including those in store and those applied to the land calculated Ben Taylor 01223 559352). Please note that due to the derelict The Local Planning Authority confirmed that the principle of a at cost; nature of the house it is not advisable to view the interior. replacement dwelling and the provision of an outbuilding are (ii) All cultivations and applications for the 2016 harvest year acceptable, providing the scale and appearance of the buildings Health and Safety (including mole drainage and sub-soiling) carried out at CAAV are compliant with relevant planning policies. Given the potential hazards of a working farm and associated rates or at specified contractor’s rates if greater. Further details machinery, and the condition of the house and buildings we A copy of the CLEUD and details of the written pre-application available from the selling agents; would ask you to be as vigilant as possible for your own personal advice are available on request from the Vendor’s agent. (iii) Any hedge cutting and ditching carried out at CAAV rates or safety when making an inspection of this Property. The Property is located within the boundary of Huntingdonshire at specified contractor’s rates; Postcode District Council and is designated in the Local Plan as open (v) VAT where applicable at the current rate. The purchaser The postcode for Fairview Farm is PE19 6TW. countryside apart from the farmhouse. will not be entitled to make any counter claim for dilapidations VAT Basic Payment Scheme or any other matters. Tenant right will be paid for immediately In the event that Value Added Tax is or becomes payable 42.84 hectares of ‘normal’ lowland Basic Payment Scheme upon taking vacant possession of the holding. The valuation will in respect of the property or assets sold the Purchaser(s) entitlements will be included with the sale. The 2015 claim will be agreed between the two valuers acting for the vendor and in addition to the consideration will pay to the Vendor the full be retained by the outgoing tenant. purchaser respectively, or in the event of the valuation not being amount such Value Added Tax. agreed at completion the matter shall be referred to an expert Nitrate Vulnerable Zone to be appointed by agreement or in the event of a dispute by Photographs The land is designated as a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ). the President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. The photographs in these particulars were taken in June and Title Register Interest will be charged at 4% above Barclay’s Bank base rate July 2015. Any fixtures, fittings or equipment shown on the The Property is Registered under Title number: CB266528. payable on the valuation on taking possession until date of photographs are not necessarily included in the sale. payment. Agents Notes Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants and Rights of For clarification Bidwells LLP wish to inform prospective purchasers that we Timber, Sporting and Mineral Rights Way have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. These particulars Timber and mineral rights are included in so far as they are do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as The Property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make owned. existing wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. The plan and acreages use gross acreages taken from the whether or not disclosed. In particular: The sporting rights are let until February 2017. Further details Ordnance Survey sheets and are not suitable for the preparation of Single are available from the selling agent. Payment Scheme forms. Measurements of distance are approximate. The i) A bridleway crosses the Property as indicated on the sale text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily plan Boundaries comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP has ii) A public footpath joins the bridleway to the south of the The Vendor and the Vendor’s agents will do their best to specify not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Property the ownership of boundary hedges, fences and ditches but will Purchasers shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the state and condition iii) An electricity wayleave crosses the Property as indicated on as to the ownership of any tree, boundary or any part of the property. not be bound to determine these. The Purchaser(s) will have Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. In interest the sale plan to satisfy themselves as to the ownership of any boundaries. of Health & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting the The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge and Where known, boundary maintenance responsibilities are property. have satisfied themselves as to the provision of any such matter shown by T marks on the sale plan. affecting the Property Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales Plans, Areas and Schedules (registered number OC344553). Registered head office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 9LD, where a list of members is available Plans attached to the particulars are based upon the for inspection.

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Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 9LD t: 01223 841841 f: 01223 845150 bidwells.co.uk

Dear Sir / Madam

Fairview Farm, Eltisley, Cambridgeshire

We have pleasure in enclosing the sale particulars for Fairview Farm, a ring-fenced arable and pasture holding including a redundant farmhouse and buildings which have potential for complete restoration or redevelopment, thus providing an opportunity to re-establish a small amenity farm.

The Property extends to a total of 53.53 hectares (132.27 acres) and is available as a whole. We are inviting offers in excess of £1,150,000.

Viewings are strictly by appointment only, please call 01223 559352.

Yours faithfully

Enc

Bidwells is trading name of Bidwells LLP, a limited liability partnership, registered in England and Wales with number OC344553. Registered office: Bidwell House Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 9LD. A list of members is available for inspection at the above address.