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Box Bush Farm, Capel-Y-Ffin, Llanthony Abergavenny. NP7 7NP Brief Description Accommodation Box Bush Farm, Capel-y-Ffin, Llanthony Abergavenny. NP7 7NP Brief Description Accommodation Box Bush Farm is a 38.5 acre upland small The farmhouse consists of four main holding nestled in the Black Mountains ground floor reception rooms to include a landscape with views overlooking the utility, kitchen and lounge area. A small Llanthony Valley and the well-known rural curved staircase provides access to the hamlet of Capel-y-ffin. This is an exciting first-floor accommodation that has two opportunity to acquire a picturesque bedrooms. property situated in an elevated position that requires full refurbishment and The farmhouse is in a very basic state of renovation works. The farmstead repair and requires significant expenditure comprises a mixture of traditional stone to bring it up to modern day living Box Bush Farm and timber framed buildings, one of which standards. However, with sympathetic Capel-y-Ffin adjoins the farmhouse and would make an renovation and landscaping the property ideal extension. The land surrounds the Llanthony could prove to be the ideal setting for a farmhouse on all sides and also provides wonderful family home or holiday retreat. Abergavenny access on to the adjoining Black NP7 7NP Mountains. The room measurements are as The area is steeped in history with the follows: nearby Monastery built in 1870 where it Summary of features was reputed that the Reverend Joseph Lounge 4.12m x 3.53m with solid fuel A charming 38.5 acre smallholding Leycester Lyne saw a vision of the Virgin Rayburn Mary. The well known Llanthony Priory is Kitchen with Flagstone Floor 2.53m x Two bedroom farmhouse with also only a short walk away. 4.13m with solid fuel Rayburn adjoining traditional stone Utility 4.34m x 3.13m with solid fuel outbuildings suitable for Situation Rayburn conversion subject to planning Dairy 2.73m x 3.07m Box Bush farm is situated immediately Terrific views of the surrounding Upstairs 6.27m x 4.11m (Overall) to above the hamlet of Capel-y Ffin, which is landscape include two separate bedrooms. Access to located only a couple of miles north of the the second bedroom is provided through Hill grazing rights village of Llanthony. Nestled within the the first. Offers in the region of £350,000 valleys of the Black Mountains, Box Bush lies within the Brecon Beacons National Park. The nearest town is the popular book Llanthony 4 miles town of Hay-on-Wye which is only 8 miles Hay-on-Wye 8 miles away and provides some of the major Abergavenny 15 miles facilities and services to include range of Hereford 29 miles shops, restaurants and supermarket. The Land & Outbuildings The land extends to a considerable 38.5 acres of land that comprises a range of open pastureland, enclosed hill and native woodlands. The land is within one ring fence except for one enclosure that is situated below the council maintained single track road. The land is of varying topography and is currently being utilised to graze livestock but has been used to produce valuable fodder crops. The land lies adjacent to the Black Mountains and provides access to open hill, ideal for walking, equestrian or other recreational activities. There are a range of outbuildings on the holding mainly of traditional stone construction and these are in various states of repair however they offer terrific potential for other uses subject to planning consent. Hill Grazing Rights We are informed that the property has the benefit of hill grazing rights and these will be apportioned and allocated within the sale. Water There are ample natural supplies of water at The Box Bush, with a spring supply that provides the domestic supply. The land also provides access to the Nant Bwch, which is a strong stream that flows into the Afon Honddu. Services Wayleaves Easements and Rights Misrepresentation Act of Way The property has the benefit of a mains (a) The property is sold with all faults and electricity connection, private drainage The property is sold subject to and with defects (if any), whether in good condition and a private water supply. the benefit of all easements, quasi or otherwise and neither the Vendors nor easements, wayleaves and rights of way Sunderlands, the Agents for the Vendors, Tenure both declared and undeclared. shall be in any way responsible for such Freehold with vacant possession upon faults and defects, or for any statements completion. Town and Country Planning contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said Agents. Council Tax The property is offered subject to any (b) The purchaser shall be deemed to development plans, tree preservation acknowledge that he has not entered into Powys County Council Band “D”. orders, ancient orders, public rights-of- this contract in reliance on any of the said way, town planning schedules or statements that he has satisfied himself, Timber, Woodlands, Sporting and resolutions which may be or may come as to the contents of each of the said Mineral Rights into force. The purchasers will be deemed statements by inspection or otherwise, to have full knowledge of these and have and that no warranty or representation We are informed that these are all included satisfied themselves as to the effects such has been made by the Vendors or the said within the sale. matters have on the property. Agents in relation to, or in connection with the property. Basic Farm Payment Plans, Areas and Schedules (c) Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle The land would be available to claim BPS These are based on Ordnance Survey and the purchaser to rescind or to be from 2017 onwards but there are no Basic are for reference only. The purchaser(s) discharged from this contract, nor give Farm Payment Entitlements available. shall be deemed to have satisfied either party any cause for action. themselves as to the description of the (d) All measurements and distances are Money Laundering property. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party approximate. The electrical, drainage, As a result of anti-money laundering to compensation in respect thereof. water and heating installations have not legislation all persons offering for the been tested by the Agents. (The normal property should include a copy of the enquiry is carried out by the purchaser’s Boundaries Road and Fences following documentation: Solicitors and the type of inspection 1. Photo ID for example Passport or The purchaser shall be deemed to have full undertaken by a purchaser’s surveyor Driving Licence. knowledge of the boundaries and neither have not been carried out by the selling 2. Residential ID for example current the Vendor not the Vendors Agents will be agents for the purchase or preparation of Utility Bill. responsible for defining the boundaries of these particulars). Interested perspective ownership thereof. purchasers are recommended to obtain an independent survey report on this property. Inconsistency entrance to the property can be found on Health and Safety Notice the left hand side as signposted. In the event that there are any variance Please be aware that this is a fully working between these particulars and the contract and active farm. We advise all viewers to Viewing and Contact Details of sale, then the latter shall apply. take extra care when making an inspection All viewings must be arranged through the of the farm. Viewing is undertaken solely Important Notice selling agents Sunderlands. at your own risk and neither the agents or Contact Tel: 01497 822522 the owners of the farm take any These particulars are set out as a guide Office opening hours: responsibility for any injury however only. They are intended to give a fair Mon-Fri 9.00-5.00pm. caused. description of the property but may not be Sat 9.00-1.00pm. relied upon as a statement or a Out of hours contact: 07811 521 267 representation of facts. These particulars Viewing by appointment through are produced in good faith and are Sunderlands inevitably subjective and do not form part of any contract. No persons in the Hay-on-Wye Branch employment of Sunderlands LLP has any 3 Pavement House, The Pavement, authority to make or give any Hay on Wye, Herefordshire HR3 5BU representation or warranty whatsoever in Tel: 01497 822522 relation to this property. Email: [email protected] HEAD OFFICE: Offa House, St Peters Hereford Branch Square, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2PQ Offa House, St Peters Square, Hereford HR1 2PQ Tel: 01432 356161 Directions Email: [email protected] From Hay-on-Wye: Proceed on Forest Road out of Hay-on- www.sunderlands.co.uk Wye towards Capel-y-ffin and Hay Bluff, proceed over Hay Bluff and through the Gospel Pass towards Capel-y-ffin. As you proceed through the hamlet of Capel-y- Ffin take the next right and proceed for approximately 1 mile where the entrance to the property can be found on the left- hand side as signposted. None of these statements contained in these particulars are to be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. These particulars are not an offer or contract or part of one. Floor plans are provided for guidance as to the layout of the property From Llanthony: only. Room sizes and measurements are approximate only. Please note we have not Proceed in a Northerly direction towards tested the equipment, appliances and services in the property and interested parties are advised to commission appropriate investigation before formulating their offer Capel-y-ffin. As you enter the hamlet turn for purchase. Sunderlands are a member of the ‘Ombudsman for Estate Agents left and proceed for 1 mile where the Scheme’ OEA and therefore adhere to their Code of Practice.
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