Upper Woodbatch Farm DEERFOLD, BUCKNELL •

Upper Woodbatch Farm DEERFOLD, BUCKNELL • HEREFORDSHIRE/

Wigmore 2.5 miles • 11.5 miles • 24 miles • Shrewsbury 37 miles (Distances are approximate) Traditional farm house secondary accommodation and a range of outbuildings set in a tranquil location. Excellent topography makes for fantastic sporting appeal.

Traditional Farmhouse Kitchen Breakfast room • Drawing room • Dining Room • Utility 4 bedrooms • Bathroom • Shower room • Office building

The Barn Lounge • Kitchen • Master bedroom • Large bathroom • Landing area. Stable yard with 6 boxes • Manege • Range of portal frame buildings

Woodbatch Cottage Kitchen • Sitting room • Two bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Storage barn

Lot 1 – Farmhouse, Traditional barn, agricultural and equestrian facilities, all in 25 acres. Lot 2 – Cottage, traditional barn and 136.5 acres. In all 161.4 acres (65.32 hectares) Available as a whole or in two lots.

Hereford Regional Farm Sales 22 Broad Street, Gloucester House, 60 Dyer Street, Hereford HR4 9AP Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2PT Tel: +44 1432 273087 Tel: +44 1285 659 771 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.knightfrank.co.uk These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. UPPER WOODBATCH FARM

Situation Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Upper Woodbatch enjoys an unspoilt elevated position in North Herefordshire accessed off of a quiet lane.

The village of Wigmore is just to the East and enjoys a variety of facilities including the parish church, Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. nursery, primary and secondary school, Leisure Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and centre and various eateries. it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.” The thriving market town of Ludlow is situated just 11 miles away and offers a wealth of facilities including various historical sites and recreational activities in the town throughout the year.

Ludlow Racecourse is situated just outside of the town offering various National Hunt meetings during the racing calendar. Ludlow is also famous for its annual Food and Drink Festival which is held during the month of September.

Cathedral City of Hereford is located just 24 miles from the property. Hereford offers leisure facilities, tourist attractions and historical sites, including the Cathedral which sits in the centre of the city. Lot 1 - Traditional Farmhouse, Traditional Barn, Equestrian and Agricultural Facilities set in 25 acres.

Lot 1

Upper Woodbatch House The property has been significantly extended throughout including a large master room, family bathroom and shower lawn. The garden has fantastic open views over the farmland its lifetime and has in more recent years undergone various room. with a ha ha, whilst being bordered by the main house, barn refurbishment works. To the South of the main house is a small barn which and a kitchen garden wall to the East giving a sheltered feel. The kitchen breakfast room provides a fantastic space for contains spacious ancillary accommodation over two floors to In the Northern corner of the garden sits a traditional style entertaining and includes a five door AGA, the property also include living area, kitchen with three door AGA, landing area, timber and brick building currently used as the home office. double bedroom and large bathroom. boasts a dining room and spacious sitting room with access This building has the benefit of electricity, telephone line, out onto the garden patio. To the first floor are four bedrooms The garden comprises a large slate patio area and a smart under floor heating and an open fire. Lot 1 Reception Kitchen/Utility Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Main House = 2134 Sq Ft/199 Sq M Bedroom Storage Stables = 888 Sq Ft/82 Sq M Bathroom Terrace Annexe = 674 Sq Ft/63 Sq M Cottage = 686 Sq Ft/63 Sq M Office = 116 Sq Ft/11 Sq M Portal Frames = 6043 Sq Ft/561 Sq M Total = 10541 Sq Ft/979 Sq M

First Floor

The Barn The Barn Ground Floor First Floor

Ground Floor Woodbatch Woodbatch Stables Ground Floor First Floor

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Agricultural and Equine Facilities The property benefits from good outside space which includes the following: Six loose boxes of wooden construction conveniently located around a concrete yard. Three portal frame buildings currently used for storage including with two internal partition loose boxes extending to around 561 sqm / 6,043 sq ft. Manege with post and rail fencing and a sand and rubber surface. To the east of the property on the boundary is a general purpose agricultural building of a pole barn and corrugated sheet roof construction which is currently used for hay and straw storage

Land The land comprises of 25 acres in a ring fence located around the main house and buildings. The land comprises of pasture fields split into several convenient parcels to the South of the main house and an arable parcel located to the North, land with a small mixed coniferous copse to the South Eastern boundary. Lot 2 - Cottage, Traditional building all set in 136 acres with sporting potential.

Woodbatch Cottage Woodbatch Cottage is located in a stunning valley setting woods and game strips which lends itself to superb approached along its own private drive. The property is shooting. A shoot has been run on the farm for many of a traditional Herefordshire timber framed under tile roof years in conjunction with neighbouring land. Upper construction. This delightful cottage comprises of kitchen Woodbatch itself holds five drives and regularly sees bags with a Redfyre oven, good sized living room with an open of up to 150 a day. The sporting rights are all held in hand. fire and downstairs WC. To the first floor is a master bedroom, further bedroom and family bathroom. The Land second bedroom can be accessed from the ground floor The land comprises of 136 acres of arable and pasture via a private staircase. currently planted with a number of crops. The land is split into convenient parcels with various wooded areas The property was fully refurbished just over 10 years ago. all set within a beautiful valley in a ring fenced block. No The property is currently let out under a peroidic Assured agricultural Environmental Schemes are currently in place Shorthold Tenancy agreement. across the land and there are various game cover strips To the rear of the cottage is a large building which is of currently planted throughout. The land is classified as traditional timber construction under a corrugated iron roof. Grade three under the Agricultural Land Classification and The building would require improvement before use. the soil type is noted in the Soil Survey of England and Wales as a Stanway soil comprising fine silty soils over clay. Sporting There is good vehicular access to most of the land with Upper Woodbatch has a fantastic sporting element to it, gates leading onto the lanes for ease and a track through with superb topography combined with various covers, the most part of the valley. Not to scale. For identification only. GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS Main House Basic Payment Scheme The property is currently registered with the Rural Payments Agency for the Basic Payment Scheme and the 2015 income for this was approximately £10,800.

Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights The Sporting, Timber and Mineral rights run with the land.

Services Cottage Mains electricity, Oil fired AGA, Private Septic Tank and Water from a private Borehole.

Fixtures and Fittings All items mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation. Directions (Postcode SY7 0EF) Local Authority From Ludlow take the first right turn having crossed over Herefordshire County Council. Ludford Bridge and continue along this road passing through Annexe Tel: 01432 260000 Pipe Aston and Elton into Wigmore. Continue to the junction and turn left, then second right and continue along this lane Tenure for about 2.5 miles, before turning right signed Woodbatch. Lot 1 - Freehold with vacant possession. Proceed along the land for about 0.6 miles and Upper Woodbatch will be on your right hand side. Lot 2 - The cottage is currently let under a periodic Assured Shorthold Tenancy. Viewings Viewings are strictly by appointment only with the sole agents Easements Knight Frank. The property is offered as appropriate with the rights of way either public or private, wayleaves, easements and other rights James Prewett 01285 659 771 of way whether these are specifically referred to or not. Jonathon Bengough 01432 273 087

Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names. Photographs: May 2016. Particulars: May 2016. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.