Grange Farm Cookham, Berkshire SL6 9TH Price on Application
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Grange Farm Cookham, Berkshire SL6 9TH Price on Application GRANGE FARM, COOKHAM, BERKSHIRE A 44.81–ACRE RESIDENTIAL FARM WITH STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL LOCATED IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO COOKHAM FOR SALE AS A WHOLE ONLY BY PRIVATE TREATY A very rare opportunity to acquire a strategically located residential farm set in 44 acres in the sought after village of Cookham. Available for the first time in more than 45 years, Grange Farm offers significant short and long term development potential subject to Planning Permission. x A 4 Bedroom Farmhouse x Farm Buildings extending to approx. 13,700 sq. ft. and extensive Yard area with potential for commercial use (subject to planning) x Approx. 42.69 Acres (17.28 Hectares) of permanent pasture strategically located adjacent to the northern fringe of Cookham Village. x Approximately 500m from Cookham Railway Station. x Easy access to Marlow, Maidenhead, Bourne End, Henley-on-Thames and London x Heathrow 18 miles by road, M4 J8/9 5.5 miles, M40 J4 6.8 miles. x London Paddington 21 minutes from Maidenhead by train. Grange Farm, Cookham is situated in Berkshire immediately adjacent to the edge of the village of Cookham and lies approximately 3.1 miles from Marlow, approximately 2.3 miles from Bourne End and approximately 3.6 miles from Maidenhead. The property lies in an elevated position with southerly and easterly views over Cookham and towards Cliveden and Taplow. Directions The postcode SL6 9TH will take you to Grange Road in Cookham and the farm is located approximately 250 yards north from the junction with Grange Road and Lower Road and is marked with a For Sale board. Description Grange Farm, Cookham Extending to approximately 44.81 acres (18.13 hectares) in total, Grange Farm is an all -grass residential farm offered with vacant possession adjoining the northern boundary of Cookham in Berkshire. The property comprises a 4 bedroom farmhouse and surrounding buildings and land. Grange Farm House extends to approximately 1,599 sq ft and is set within a large private garden together with a range of stables accessed over the private driveway from Grange Road. The farm buildings extend to approximately 13,600 sq. ft. and are set within a concrete and hard standing yard. The land is set within a ring fence. Grange Farmhouse Located at the end of a private tarmac driveway in the centre of the farm, Grange Farmhouse is set within its own garden and grounds. The ground floor comprises entrance hall, large reception room, utility, open plan kitchen / breakfast room and shower room. On the first floor, a master bedroom, 3 further bedrooms and family bathroom. The house enjoys substantial lawned areas to the front and rear with a separate stable block to the south, together with wonderful views over its own land and to Cookham and beyond. Buildings & Yard Located to the west of the Farmhouse is a range of modern agricultural buildings set within a yard area extending to approximately 1.03 acres (0.42 hectares). A right of way to a neighbouring property runs along the southern boundary of the yard. Building 1 A large concrete framed barn with a concrete floor divided internally to create several large individually enclosed storage areas. A further lean-to section connects to the northern side. Extending to approximately 11,200 sq ft internally. Building 2 A 5-bay concrete portal framed open fronted machinery shed. Extending to approximately 2,500sq ft internally. Building 1 is connected to mains water and mains electricity and Building 2 to mains electricity only. The Land Grange Farm extends to approx. 44.81 acres (18.13 hectares) in total, of which 42.69 acres (17.28 hectares) is down to permanent pasture, the remainder being the curtilage of the farmhouse, the yard and the barns. The pasture is recorded as Grade 2 or 3 according to the Agricultural Land Classification and is in good heart being divided into 5 enclosures with well trimmed hedges marking the external boundaries and stock fencing internally. Metal field gates offer access to the enclosures, all of which have mains water connections. The site offers extensive and far-reaching views. General Remarks Method of Sale For sale as a whole by Private Treaty. Tenure & Possession The Freehold interest in the property is offered with Vacant Possession upon completion. Basic Payment Scheme The Vendor holds the relevant Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements for all the eligible agricultural land on the holding. Environmental Stewardship Schemes No part of the property is included within an Entry Level, Higher Level or Countryside Stewardship Scheme. Soils The land at Grange Farm is recorded on the Agricultural Land Classification as being Grade 2, characterised as freely draining, lime-rich, loamy soils. Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way The properties are being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in the particulars or not. There are no recorded public rights of way over the land, but a neighbouring property retains a right of way at all times and for all purposes from Grange Lane to Bradcutts Lane over the route tinted pink on the Site Plan within these particulars. Planning & Designations Grange Farm lies within the London Area Green Belt but is not designated as a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone, nor does it lie within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Services Local Authorities Grange Farm House: mains water, mains gas, mains electricity, private drainage. The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead T: 01628 683 800 The farmhouse has gas fired central heating and hot water systems. https://www3.rbwm.gov.uk/ Farm Buildings: the farm buildings are connected to mains water and electricity. Energy Reference Certification Grange Farm House - E A copy of the EPC certificate is available on request from Simmons & Sons. Timber, Mineral and Sporting Rights Timber, mineral and sporting rights are included in the freehold sale. VAT Any price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. None of the property forming part of this sale has been elected for the purpose of VAT. Health & Safety Given the potential hazards of working farms and agricultural land, viewers are asked to take care and be as vigilant as possible in regard to their personal safety when viewing the farms. Solicitors Field Seymour Parkes, 1 London Street, Reading Berkshire RG1 4PN T: 0118 951 6266, for the attention of Hazel Eccles E-mail: [email protected] www.fsp-law.com Postcodes Grange Farm - SL6 9TH Viewing Strictly by appointment only with Simmons & Sons Surveyors LLP. W: www.simmonsandsons.com T: 01491 571111 Option 3 Contact Jonathan Greaves or Edward Dixon E: [email protected] or [email protected] Details produced March 2019. Photographs taken February 2019. Simmons & Sons Surveyors LLP for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of the property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract or offer; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and any other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of Simmons & Sons Surveyors LLP has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. .