By Direction of Mr and Mrs P Price

PEMBROKESHIRE 10 miles. 9 miles.

FOPSTON FARM HAVERFORDWEST SA62 3AW

IN A NOTED AND FAVOURED FARMING AREA

A HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE ARABLE AND MIXED FARM

A SUBSTANTIAL 6 BEDROOM MODERNISED PERIOD RESIDENCE A BEAUTIFUL BARN CONVERSION AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF MODERN AND TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS

PLANNING PERMISSION EXISTS FOR CONVERSION TO SOME 5 HOLIDAY UNITS

and 232 ACRES HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE ARABLE AND PASTURE LAND IN A RING FENCE

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS (which where applicable shall be deemed part of the Conditions of Sale)

AUCTIONEERS NOTE The sale of Fopston Farm offers a first class opportunity to acquire an excellent arable and mixed farm situate in the noted coastal area in the well known Dale Penninsula.

Fopston Farm is only on the market due to Mr and Mrs Philip Price deciding to retire from farming. The farm has an excellent, fully modernised, spacious, detached residence enjoying good distant views, a magnificent 3 bed barn conversion, a substantial set of farm buildings (both traditional and modern) suitable for modern day farming requirements. The land is in large open fields, extremely well farmed, in good heart, well fenced, gates and watered, and easy to manage. Virtually all of the land is ploughable.

This farm can be sold in 3 lots:

Lot 1 : Farmhouse Lot 2 : Buildings including barn conversion. Lot 3 : The Land or any variation as thought appropriate.

SITUATION Fopston Farm is situated near the village of St Brides and also Marloes, and is about 10 miles west of the county and market town of Haverfordwest. Livestock markets are at Haverfordwest (10 miles), Cardigan (35 miles), Whitland (30 miles) and Carmarthen (40 miles).

DIRECTIONS From Haverfordwest take the B4327 signposted Dale and follow this road for approximately 8 miles until arriving at the crossroads for St Brides. Proceed straight ahead onto the byroad for some 500 yards and then take the immediate left hand turning and proceed for approximately 1¾ miles until reaching Pearson Cross. Proceed straight ahead past council houses (Kensington Place) and follow this road until Fopston Farm is reached.

GRID REFERENCE NUMBER The Ordnance Survey Grid Reference is SM 794 698.

TENURE The property is freehold and offered with vacant possession upon completion.

SERVICES Mains electricity supply. Mains water is connected to the farmhouse, farmbuildings and tanks in virtually every enclosure on the farm. Drainage is to a private disposal system. Telephone is connected to the property.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included with the sale of the freehold. Any others are expressly excluded.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Pembrokeshire County Council, Cumbria House, Haverforedwest, Pembrokeshire. FA61 1TP. Tel: 01437 764551.

OUTGOINGS The only outgoing payable is Council Tax. The residence is in Band F.

SINGLE PAYMENT SCHEME This is included with the freehold.

SPORTING Sporting Rights: The sporting rights are in hand and included in the sale at no extra charge. Golf: There is an excellent golf course at Haverfordwest (10 miles).

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, ETC The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves, access, water, light, drainage and other easements, quasi-easements, covenants, restrictions, orders etc, as may exist over the same or for the benefit of the same, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

There is a public right of way through the farm to Winterton Farm, Marloes. This is a bridleway and farm access only.

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, Resolution or Notice which may or may not come to be in force and also subject to any statutory permission or byelaws without any obligation on the part of the Vendor to specify them.

IMPORTANT NOTICE These particulars are set out as a guideline only. They are intended to give a fair description of the property, but may not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Photographs (and any artists impression) show only certain parts of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements, or distances are approximate only and should not be relied on as a statement of fact. Any reference to alterations to or use of any part of the property, is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. Descriptions of a property are inevitably subjective and those contained herein are made in good faith as an opinion and not by way of a statement of fact.

VENDORS SOLICITORS Messrs Hains and Lewis, Penffynnon, Hawthorn Rise Haverfordwest, Dyfed, SA61 2BQ. Tel: 0845 408 0125

VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment with the Agents, RG and RB Williams. Tel: 01989 567233.

PARTICULARS OF SALE

FOPSTON FARM ST BRIDES HAVERFORDWEST

A HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE ARABLE AND STOCK FARM

THE PERIOD RESIDENCE The period residence is substantially constructed of rendered stone elevations under a slate roof. It occupies an elevated position commanding outstanding views over the surrounding countryside.

The property has been the subject of an extensive modernisation scheme, including a new roof, complete rewiring and also the installation of central heating and double glazed windows.

The accommodation is of a superior standard and the accommodation comprises

ON THE GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hall: with patterned quarry tiled floor; panelled radiator and stairs off (with cupboard under).

Drawing Room: (approx 14’7” x 12’6”) with open fireplace with tiled inset and cast iron grate and two panelled radiators.

Sitting Room: (approx 19’6” x 14’8” max) with Morse wood burning stove; two panelled radiators and tiled floor.

Dining Room: (approx 14’7” x 11’10”) with panelled radiator; dado boarding and tiled floor.

Kitchen: (approx 14’6” x 12’8”) with oil fired Stanley; extensive range of oak fitted kitchen units including Kenwood grill, oven and hob; extractor hood; single drainer sink unit; built in cupboard. Conservatory off.

Rear Hall:

Pantry: (approx 16’7” x 10’2”) with tiled floor.

Office: (approx 12’8” x 11’9” max) with filed floor.

Cloakroom:

Scullery: (approx 12’6” x 11’9”) with Belfast sink and tiled fireplace.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

Landing:

Bedroom No. 1: (approx 14’7” x 12’10”) with panelled radiator.

Bedroom No. 2: (approx 14’9” x 9’3” max) with panelled radiator and airing cupboard off.

Bedroom No. 3: (approx 11’11” x 10’7”) with pedestal wash hand basin and panelled radiator.

Bedroom No. 4: (approx 11’2” x 11’0”) with wash hand basin and panelled radiator.

Bedroom No. 5: (approx 14’9” x 12’3”) with built in cupboard, pedestal wash hand basin.

Bedroom No. 6: (approx 12’9” x 7’7”) with panelled radiator. Ensuite Bathroom.

Bathroom: with panelled bath (with power shower attachment); pedestal wash hand basin; low level W.C.; panelled radiator.

Shower Room: (approx 16’7” x 10’6”) with Riding shower unit; pedestal wash hand basin; low level W.C. and panelled radiator.

THE BARN CONVERSION

Opposite the house a barn has recently been converted to form a very fine residence with excellent spacious rooms, which are all well planned and easy to maintain. The conversion work has been done to the highest standard.

The accommodation comprises:

ON THE GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hall: Office/Additional Bedroom: Cloakroom/Utility Room: Bedroom No. 1: with ensuite Bathroom with Bath (shower), pedestal basin, w.c. Bedroom No. 2: Bedroom No. 3:

Approached by a staircase is the

FIRST FLOOR

Kitchen/Dining Room: large room with electric Range, dishwasher, fridge and fitted oak kitchen units. Lounge: with glass doors with views across . Wood Burning stove.

Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity and water. Private Drainage.

PLANNING PERMISSION

Planning permission for 5 Holiday Units.

Foundations for new agricultural dwelling house in situ called Stable Park.

THE FARMBUILDINGS

The buildings are of modern and traditional construction and are conveniently situated to the residence. They are extensive and are considered more than adequate for a farm of this size. The traditional structures afford scope for alternative use, subject to planning.

The buildings comprise:

Crendon Covered Yard (approx 60’ x 40’) constructed of concrete frame, corrugated asbestos and concrete block, with concrete floor and central feed manger.

Portal frame, steel and corrugated asbestos Covered Yard (approx 65’ x 18’).

Traditional covered Cattle Yard (approx 88’ x 16’) constructed of stone and corrugated asbestos.

Traditional Range (approx 6,660 sq ft) constructed of stone and slate, subdivided into Loose Cattle Housing, Loose Boxes (the majority of which are furnished with mangers, wall racks, water troughs), Stores, Barn and Workshop.

Crendon Grain Store (approx 60’ square) constructed of precast concrete portal frame and corrugated asbestos roof with 2 x 65 tonne Grain Bins.

Dutch Barn (approx 60’ x 48’) constructed of steel and corrugated asbestos.

Simplex 100 tonne Grain Silo.

Open Silage Clamp.

THE LAND

The land is contained within a ring fence surrounding the homestead. It is mainly level with virtually all of the farmable land being capable of ploughing. The soil type is Red Sandstone and thus ensures free draining. As such, the land is capable of a wide variety of arable enterprises including potatoes and root crops.

The fields are all of a large convenient size, being easily worked and readily accessible from the homestead.

The farm has been run to a very high standard with all fences, hedges and gates being in good order. The property also has the benefit of an irrigation lake which could be further developed to assist an early potato enterprise.

The whole extends to some 232.70 acres as detailed in the following schedule:

NGR No Area

7872 15.94 7045 14.32 6821 14.60 8036 2.28 8814 7.67 9602 0.32 0004 12.49 3800 13.92 6200 14.12 7291 1.09 7800 17.72 5800 15.56 0029 19.88 0046 9.49 0056 1.50 0555 0.32 0058 0.65 0070 15.53 1973 2.38 5638 0.50 5743 24.83 2344 14.09 4832 13.50 ______

232.70 Acres