INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

TAN YR ALLT FARM ROAD MOLD CH7 5DX

GUIDE PRICE: £735,000

A productive Farm Unit (subject to a 1986 Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancy) comprising a 4 Bedroom period Farmhouse ,range of chiefly traditional outbuildings, having potential for alternative use (subject to consents) and productive land extending in all to 93.58 acres (37.87 hectares) or thereabouts; being situated on the outskirts of Gwernaffield Village (abutting, in part, the development boundary) some 2.5 miles from the Historical Market Town of Mold with Chester being some 17 miles, distant. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY (as a whole) The sale of this property is being conducted through our Colwyn Bay Office

(Tel: 01492 510360)

GENERAL REMARKS

INTRODUCTION A rare opportunity is afforded to acquire a Tenanted, productive, agricultural unit within north-east . It is anticipated that Tan yr Allt will be of interest to those seeking an investment and potential speculative opportunity given the rage of traditional outbuildings and its location abutting (in part) the development boundary of Gwernaffield village.

SITUATION & DIRECTIONS The property is situated as shown for identification purposes only on the Site & Location Plans accompanying this brochure. From Mold proceed (due north-west) along Gwernaffield Road to the village of Gwernaffield. Then turn right by the Hand Inn onto Church Lane (which leads onto Rhydymwyn Road) for 0.3 mile, or thereabouts; and thereafter, on the outskirts of the village, the entrance to Tan yr Allt Farm will be found on the left.

TENURE & POSSESSION The property is Freehold and offered subject to a 1986 Agricultural Holdings Act (1st Succession) Tenancy (which commenced in 1989). The current rental is £4775 per annum.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Viewing arrangements are strictly by prior appointment through the Agent’s Colwyn Bay Office (Tel: 01492 510360).

NB Inspections of the property will be undertaken at own risk and neither the Vendor nor their appointed Agents will be responsible for any loss or injury sustained in consequence.

MODE OF SALE The property is being offered for sale by Private Treaty.

VAT Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event that the sale of the property or any part of it or any rights attached to it becomes a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT such tax will be payable in addition by the purchaser(s).

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY ETC This property is sold subject to all and any rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and all existing Wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, wires, drains, water, gas and electricity supplies; and other rights and obligation; quasi-easements and restrictive covenants; and all existing Wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, wires, drains, water, gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not. The property is also conveyed subject to all matters revealed in the title accompanying the Contracts of Sale.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The property, notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars, is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme, Agreement, Resolution or Notice which may be existing or become effective and also subject to any Statutory Provision(s) or By-Law(s) without obligation on the part of the Vendor or the Selling Agents to specify them.

PLANS & PARTICULARS These have been carefully prepared and are believed to be correct but interested parties must satisfy themselves as to the correctness of the statements within them. No person in the employment of the Agents Davis Meade Property Consultants has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property and these particulars do not constitute an offer or contact. Certain boundary lines on site may not accord with those identified on the plans accompanying this brochure and some internal divisions may have been removed since the Ordnance Survey compiled the relevant Map Editions.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME ENTITLEMENTS For the avoidance of any doubt no Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements will be included with the sale of this property.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Flintshire County Council, County Hall, Mold. CH7 6NB (Tel: 01352-752121).

PUBLIC UTILITIES Electricity :- Scottish Power Plc., Rhostyllen, Wrexham LL14 4DW (Tel: 0845 2721212 / 0845 7292292). Water :- Dŵr Cymru / Welsh Water, Dŵr Cymru Depot, Developer Services, PO Box 3146,Cardiff.CF30 0EH (Tel: 0800 917 2652).

IMPORTANT 1. These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property; please ask for further information/verification.

2. Nothing in these Particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase.

3. The photograph(s) depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumption should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required.

4. Any area, measurements, aspects or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY. If such details are fundamental to a purchaser, such purchaser(s) must rely on their own enquiries.

5. Where any reference is made to Planning Permission or potential uses, such information is given by Davis Meade Property Consultants in good faith. Purchasers should, however, make their own enquiries into such matters prior to purchase.

6. Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and NOT as a statement of fact. Please make further specific enquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have of the property.

DISPUTES Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points included in General Remarks, Stipulations, Particulars or on the Plans (or the interpretation of any of them) the questions shall be referred to the arbitration of the Selling Agents, Davis Meade Property Consultants, whose decision acting as Vendor’s Agents shall be final.

VENDORS SOLICITORS Llewellyn-Jones Solicitors, Victoria House, Grosvenor Street, Mold, Flintshire CH7 1EJ. FAO:- Mr Dion ap Geraint Williams (Tel: 01352-755305).

PARTICULARS OF THE PROPERTY

TAN YR ALLT FARM - HOMESTEAD & LAND (shown for identification purposes only edged ‘red’ on the appended Site Plan ).

This rural property comprises a detached farmhouse of early extraction (constructed substantially from rendered stone, and part brick, under a slate roof) together with range of, principally, traditional outbuildings and land extending in all to 93.58 acres (37.87 ha), or thereabouts (as shown for identification purposes only edged ‘red’ on the accompanying Site Plan). NB The Holding does consist of tenant’s fixtures and no such items are detailed herein. That is only the Landlord’s property is described .Accordingly should no reference hereunder be made to specific items [e.g kitchen units and bathroom suite or outbuildings etc] then the prospective purchaser should assume that those items are Tenant’s fixtures (in the absence of written confirmation to the contrary).

The accommodation briefly comprises:-

GROUND FLOOR

Front Entrance door to:-

HALL with staircase off, under-stairs store & part tiled floor.

SITTING ROOM [13'1″ (4m) max x 11' 6″ (3.50m) max] with inset shelving.

LIVING ROOM [13' (3.97m) max x 21'4″ (3.45m) max] with tiled surround fire-place and raised hearth with inset “alcoves” on either side; picture rail.

DINING ROOM [13'6″ (4.12m) max x 10'8″ (3.25m) max] with inset shelving; tiled floor.

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KITCHEN [10'7″ (3.23m) max x 9'5″ (2.87m) max] with tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR Landing

BEDROOM 1 [11'1″ (3.38m) max x 9'4″ (2.85m) max]

BEDROOM 2 [11'2″ (3.40m) max x 9'6″ (2.90m) max]

BATHROOM [8'1″ (2.46m) max x 7'1″ (2.18m) max]

BEDROOM 3 [11'2″ (3.40m) max x 10'9″ (3.28m) max] with tiled surround feature fireplace.

BEDROOM 4 [10'11″ (3.32m) max x 10'2″ (3.09m) max] with built-in airing cupboard and wardrobe.

OUTSIDE The domestic grounds comprise enclosed gravelled area to the front. At the rear is an elevated grass garden with floral and shrub borders. Also contained is the principally stone (& part brick) former “washhouse” (with slate roof). Adjoining is the orchard and former stone built external w.c.

Within the farmstead there is a range of traditional outbuildings of chiefly stone (and part brick) comprising the shippon (with former granary above) as well as the adjoining single storey loose housing facility and former Dairy. There is also the separate stone & slate roof “Barn”; loose box (with loft above), together with adjoining monopitch loose housing stores to the side and rear, as well as the brick built former pig-sties. Further contained is the brick and corrugated roof loose housing store. Moreover there is contained a portal frame (5-bay) fodder barn with corrugated roof (& cladding to part).

LAND The agricultural land is divided into 2 blocks each with road frontage access and being encompassed chiefly by hedge/fence (and/or part stone) perimeters.

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PLANNING PERMISSION Planning Consent has been granted subject to conditions by Appeal [Ref: APP/A6835 /A/12/2181256] for the development of an equine centre & tourist (including temporary manager’s) accommodation (by means of conversion of traditional outhouses to 3 x 2 bedroom & 1 x 1 bed/sitting room units).The Planning Permission is subject to an undertaking which requires an agricultural building to be constructed on another holding before the development on this property can commence. The Tenant of this property also occupies the property where the agricultural building must first be constructed and has refused to agree to the construction of the agricultural building. This situation has the effect of rendering the Planning Permission ineffective unless consent from the Tenant can be obtained. A Copy of the Appeal Decision Notice & Plans are available for inspection at the Agent’s Colwyn Bay office during normal office hours (subject to prior appointment). Interested parties should consult with Flintshire County Council’s Planning Department should there be any specific queries or clarification required in this respect (Tel : 01352 752121).

EARLY RESUMPTION Clause 3, Section VII, of the Tenancy Agreement refers to the right being available for the Landlord to provide written notice to determine the Tenancy of the Holding or some part thereof and resume possession for any purpose not being the use of the land for agriculture whether such use is to be made by the Landlord or some other person. NB: All prospective purchasers should seek independent professional advice prior to a commitment to purchase should the foregoing provision be deemed significant to the proposed acquisition.

OVERAGE The Vendor (and Assigns) reserve the right to 25% of any increase in value in the event of there being a change of use from agriculture purposes (excluding for equestrian, business or tourism use & for the development granted by the foregoing planning consent (ref: APP/A6835 /A/12/2181256) for a period of 40 years from the completion date of sale.

SERVICES We are given to understand that mains electricity, mains water & a private drainage system serve the residence. NB The agents, Davis Meade Property Consultants, have not tested any services, appliances, apparatus or equipment appropriate to this property. Interested parties must satisfy their own requirements in all respects (including availability & capacity) prior to a commitment to purchase.

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MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1967 These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract-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 their accuracy. No person in the employment of Davis Meade Property Consultants has the authority to make or give any representations or warranty in relation to the property.

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