CASTELL FARM NANT GWYNANT BEDDGELERT CAERNARFON GWYNEDD LL55 4NL
A 302.52 Acre Upland Farm including a Farmhouse and Farm Buildings
TO LET BY TENDER ON A 10 YEAR FARM BUSINESS TENANCY AGREEMENT
For further details, please contact Sion Wyn Jones MRICS Menai Bridge: (01248) 362524 e-mail: [email protected]
Particulars prepared in March 2013
INTRODUCTION
Castell Farm is an useful upland farm, which has become available to rent on the open market again after almost 20 years, due to the impending retirement of the current Tenant this September.
The holding generally comprises of a sizeable farmhouse (a section of which has been let for self-catering purposes for a number of years by the current Tenant), a range of farm buildings and 302.52 acres or thereabouts of land of mixed quality.
The farm is being offered to let under the 1995 Agricultural Tenancies Act as a Farm Business Tenancy Agreement for a fixed term of 10 years.
LOCATION
Castell Farm is located on the south side of the Glaslyn Valley with an outlook towards Snowdon. It is 3 miles or so north east of the popular tourist village of Beddgelert and is approached along a council maintained road, which comes off the A498 that runs from Beddgelert to Capel Curig.
The A55 Expressway that runs from Holyhead to Queensferry is approximately 20 miles from the holding with the city of Bangor being approximately 23 miles and the town of Porthmadog being 12 miles or thereabouts.
A Location Plan is included with these particulars.
DIRECTIONS
From The Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia in Llanberis, travel along the A4086 in the direction of Beddgelert for exactly 6 miles. At the t-junction near the Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel, turn right onto the A498. Travel for 4.60 miles or so before taking a left hand turn (please note that there is a blue sign at the aforementioned turning which says “Single Track Road”). The farm will then be identified within approximately ½ a mile.
THE FARMHOUSE
The holding has a spacious family home which sits in an idyllic position with stunning views of the Snowdonia Mountain Range. It is soundly constructed on two storeys of part pebbledashed stonework with a pitched slate roof above. The windows and doors are wooden framed with the rainwater goods being pvc. The accommodation provided is outlined overleaf.
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Ground Floor Level (of the section occupied by the current Tenant)
Utility – 3.84m x 3.64m Partly tiled floor. Wood burning stove. Electric meter and fuse board.
Kitchen – 3.75m x 3.06m Range of base and wall units. Stainless steel sink drainer unit. Partly tiled walls. Exposed wooden beams.
Living Room – 4.67m x 4.06m Log burner.
Under-Staircase Storage – No measurements taken
Staircase at the aforementioned Utility room leading to the first floor level
First Floor Level (of the section occupied by the current Tenant)
Bathroom – 4.26m x 3.94m Comprising of a bath, WC, wash hand basin and shower. Carpeted floor covering.
Bedroom 1 – 4.09m x 2.98m Carpeted floor covering.
Storage Room – 2.13m x 1.09m Carpeted floor covering.
Ground Floor Level (of the section currently let for self-catering purposes)
Porch – 1.23m x 0.98m Slate floor covering.
Kitchen – 4.28m x 3.69m Laminated floor covering. Range of base and wall units. ‘Glowarm’ gas boiler. One radiator. Stainless steel sink drainer unit. Partly tiled walls.
Hallway – 2.42m x 1.28m Carpeted floor covering. One radiator.
Lounge – 4.49m x 3.84m Carpeted floor covering. Log burner with surround. One radiator.
Staircase at the aforementioned Hallway leading to the first floor level
First Floor Level (of the section currently let for self-catering purposes)
Landing – No measurements taken Carpeted floor covering. One radiator.
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Bedroom 1 – 4.49m x 3.00m Carpeted floor covering. One radiator.
Bedroom 2 – 3.92m x 2.89m Carpeted floor covering. One radiator.
Bathroom – 2.47m x 1.67m Comprising of a bath, WC and wash hand basin. Towel radiator. Carpeted floor covering. Partly tiled walls.
Bedroom 3 – 3.66m x 2.52m Carpeted floor covering. One radiator.
Airing Cupboard – No measurements taken With hot water cylinder and immersion heater.
THE FARM BUILDINGS
The holding benefits from a number of farm buildings, which are generally described overleaf.
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Farm Buildings near the Farmhouse
Log Store 1 – No measurements taken Attached to the farmhouse and constructed of stone walls under a sheeted roof.
Disused WC Compartment – No measurements taken Constructed of stone walls under a slate roof.
Log Store 2 – No measurements taken Constructed of stone walls under a sheeted roof.
Former Cowshed with Granary Store above – No measurements taken Currently used for the storage of small machinery and the housing of working dogs. Constructed of stone walls under a slate roof.
Farm Buildings away from the Farmhouse
There are further farm buildings away from the farmhouse, as follows.
Looseboxes – No measurements taken Constructed of stone walls under an asbestos sheeted roof.
Lean-to off the Looseboxes – No measurements taken Constructed of stone walls under a sheeted roof.
General Purpose Farm Building – No measurements taken A two-bay steel framed farm building with an asbestos sheeted roof.
Stone Barn – No measurements taken Constructed of stone pillars with one gable end under a pitched slate roof. Currently used for cutting and storing logs. Please note that this farm building will not be included in the Farm Business Tenancy Agreement and will be used by the Landlord as and when required.
Open Fronted Building - No measurements taken Constructed of stone walls under a single pitched roof.
Former Cowhouse – No measurements taken Constructed of stone walls under a pitched asbestos covered roof.
Lean-to off the Former Cowhouse – No measurements taken Constructed of stone walls but with no roof covering.
Store - No measurements taken Constructed of stone elevations under a pitched slate roof. One chimney head. Please note that this farm building will not be included in the Farm Business Tenancy Agreement and will be used by the Landlord as and when required.
Dilapidated Timber Shed – No measurements taken
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THE LAND
According to an acknowledgement letter which the current Tenant received from the Welsh Government in May 2012 in respect of his 2012 Single Application Form (SAF), Castell Farm extends to 302.52 acres.
The majority of the land is Grade 4 and 5 on the Agricultural Land Classification Map for England and Wales. A reasonable proportion of the land is down to permanent pasture, mainly situated around the farmstead and to the north with the remainder divided into two blocks of hill / mountain land, which lie on both sides of the council maintained road.
The land is currently grazed with sheep and the Tenant has claimed Single Farm Payment Scheme and Tir Gofal Scheme payments on an annual basis in recent years.
A Farm Plan is included with these particulars as well as a detailed Schedule.
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SERVICES
The Farmhouse Mains electricity, septic tank drainage and a private water supply from a well situated in a nearby field (which forms part of Castell Farm).
The Farm Buildings Mains electricity to some of the farm buildings.
The Land Natural water.
SINGLE FARM PAYMENT SCHEME
All of the land is registered with the Welsh Government.
For the avoidance of doubt, there are no Single Farm Payment Scheme Entitlements included with the Farm Business Tenancy Agreement and the successful Applicant will have to bring his own Single Farm Payment Scheme Entitlements to qualify for an annual payment from the Welsh Government.
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GOOD HUSBANDRY / ENVIRONMENT / NVZ’s
The Tenant will be required to farm in accordance with the rules of good husbandry and will be encouraged to participate in agri-environment schemes such as Glastir.
Castell Farm is not believed to be within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone, nor is it known to lie within or be affected by any environmentally protected areas.
INGOING
The Tenant will not be required to pay any Ingoing.
RIGHTS OF WAY AND WAYLEAVES
There are public footpaths and overhead electricity lines over parts of the holding.
OUTGOINGS
We have been informed by Gwynedd Council that the farmhouse is included in Council Tax Band ‘E’ and have accepted this information to be correct.
PLANNING PERMISSION / DIVERSIFICATION
The Landlord may be willing to consider alternative uses / diversification schemes on the farm subject to prior written consent and approval of proposed plans.
PROPOSED FARM BUSINESS TENANCY AGREEMENT - HEADS OF TERMS
It is proposed that the farm will be let on a 10 year Farm Business Tenancy Agreement. Basic terms proposed are as follows.
Term Length 10 years.
Commencement 13th September 2013.
Rent Half yearly in advance.
Rent Reviews Every third anniversary.
Repairs Tenant: Full repairing and insuring. Please note that the Landlord will let and the Tenant will take the holding in its state at that time and that any improvements from its condition at that time will be at the Tenant’s own cost.
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Insurance Landlord will insure the farmhouse and farm buildings for all the usual perils. Tenant will be required to insure all livestock, deadstock, fixtures and fittings, and for public liability, with an approved insurance company.
Boundaries and Fencing Tenant responsible for upkeep, repair and replacement.
Assignment Permitted, subject to Landlord’s prior written consent.
Outgoings Tenant will be responsible for all outgoings (council tax etc).
Cross-Compliance The Tenant will take over the cross-compliance obligations from the current Tenant and will indemnify him as a result of any non-compliance that is identified by the Welsh Government between 13th September 2013 and 31st December 2013.
Minerals and Timber Reserved to the Landlord.
Compensation In the event of improvements or additions to the farmhouse and farm buildings the Tenant will be entitled to compensation at the end of the Farm Business Tenancy Agreement, on items which have received prior written approval from the Landlord and subject to ‘write down’ provisions.
QUESTIONNAIRE AND VIEWING DAYS
A basic Questionnaire is included with these particulars. If the farm is of interest to you, then please complete and return the Questionnaire to Jones Peckover, c/o Sion Wyn Jones MRICS, Britannia House, Pentraeth Road, Four Crosses, Menai Bridge, Anglesey LL59 5RW by NO LATER THAN 12TH APRIL 2013 (5:00PM).
The Landlord will assess all Questionnaires received before drawing a shortlist of names who will be invited to view the farm on 27th April 2013 or 4th May 2013. The shortlisted Applicants will receive a Tender Pack from us alongside the invitation letter.
IMPORTANT NOTE
All statements contained in these particulars as to the farm are made without responsibility on the part of the Landlord or its Agents, and all shortlisted Applicants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each statement.
These particulars do not form part of the proposed Farm Business Tenancy Agreement.
Particulars prepared in March 2013
Particulars prepared in March 2013
Particulars prepared in March 2013
CASTELL FARM SCHEDULE OS Number Field Number Area (ha) SH6248 8774 13.21 SH6250 8038 6.52 SH6250 9250 0.39 SH6349 0694 0.41 SH6349 2396 0.13 SH6349 2623 15.48 SH6349 2989 0.88 SH6349 3082 0.08 SH6349 3172 0.71 SH6349 3363 9.33 SH6349 3385 0.03 SH6349 3397 0.80 SH6349 3788 0.63 SH6349 3980 1.61 SH6349 4099 0.62 SH6349 4491 0.96 SH6349 4671 0.73 SH6349 4799 0.18 SH6349 5226 10.33 SH6349 5495 3.52 SH6349 5572 0.63 SH6349 5764 1.17 SH6349 6470 0.04 SH6349 7799 14.85 SH6350 0337 2.39 SH6350 0343 0.20 SH6350 0813 0.09 SH6350 1203 2.94 SH6350 1222 1.46 SH6350 2805 2.03 SH6350 3826 1.11 SH6350 3911 0.97 SH6350 4402 0.56 SH6350 6021 1.84 SH6350 6820 6.42 SH6449 1097 3.08 SH6449 2592 3.30 SH6450 1115 4.86 SH6450 2536 0.22 SH6450 3122 7.72 122.43 The above information has been copied off an acknowledgement letter which the current Tenant received from the Welsh Government in May 2012
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QUESTIONNAIRE
In relation to
CASTELL FARM NANT GWYNANT BEDDGELERT CAERNARFON GWYNEDD LL55 4NL
Name ......
Address ......
Age ......
For how many years have you been farming? ......
Addresses of farms previously occupied with dates? ......
Are you farming on your own account? ......
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If farming for someone else, in what capacity? ......
What is the acreage of your present farm? ...... Acreage down to Arable...... Acreage down to Pasture...... Acreage down to Rough sheep grazing......
Have you studied at an Agricultural College or Farm Institute? If so, where and for how long? ......
Signed ......
Dated ......
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