WALGHERTON, | SALE BY TENDER £1,200,000 - £1,500,000 AS A WHOLE

LODGE FARM, WALGHERTON, NANTWICH, , CW5 7LG Lodge Farm offers purchasers the fantastic opportunity to acquire a compact residential farm in a most notable and productive farming area. Comprising a substantial traditional red brick farmhouse, modern and traditional farm buildings together with approximately 75.27 acres (30.46 ha) of pasture and arable land, the farm is offered for sale by Informal Tender as a whole or in up to 4 Lots.

For Sale by Informal Tender – Tender Date 12 Noon Monday 21st July 2014

GENERAL REMARKS Lodge Farm offers purchasers the fantastic opportunity to acquire a compact residential farm in a most notable and productive farming area. Comprising a substantial traditional red brick farmhouse, modern and traditional farm buildings together with approximately 75.27 acres (30.46 ha) of land, the farm is offered for sale by Informal Tender as a whole or in up to 4 Lots. Providing scope for refurbishment and modernization, the farmhouse occupies an elevated position whilst the more traditional farm buildings occupy a roadside position flanked by the modern buildings forming a covered yard area behind.

Approximately 43.84 acres (17.74 ha) of pasture is located on the opposite side of Road from the farmhouse and buildings, the remaining 31.14 acres (12.60 ha) of arable ground is located adjacent to, or behind, the farmhouse and buildings with a further parcel on the opposite side of the A51 London Road.

DIRECTIONS From the historic town of Nantwich (4.5 miles) take the B5074 London Road towards the A500 and Willaston. After approximately ½ mile turn right onto Elwood Way before turning left onto the A51 London Road. Heading south for approximately 3 miles turn right onto Crewe Road at the junction with the Boars Head Inn, Lodge Farm is located on the left hand side clearly identified by our For Sale board after less than 100m. The property is 8.5 miles from Crewe and some 8 miles from J16 of the M6 via the A500.

LOT 1 – FARMHOUSE, MODERN AND TRADITIONAL FARM BUILDINGS AND 14.13 ACRES LAND Commanding an elevated position above the Crewe Road, the farmhouse (EPC rating F) is a substantial period farmhouse of red brick construction under tile roof comprising 6 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, pantry and cellar. Two of the bedrooms are set above the former dairy which is again of traditional construction containing outside toilet, storage area, boiler room and back stairs to the landing outside bedrooms 5 and 6.

To the exterior of the farmhouse there is a mature garden enclosed by hedges together with brick built outhouse and former sties again of a traditional red brick under tile construction. Set slightly apart from the farmhouse and in a lower position there is a selection of both modern and traditional farm buildings comprising:

1. Roadside L-shaped red brick barn extending to in excess of 5,000 sq.ft over two storeys. An attractive range that is currently used for storage together with former stores and dairy, the buildings have potential for a variety of uses (subject to planning) and retain many original features associated with buildings of this period and character.

2. A steel portal framed covered yard situated behind the traditional buildings mentioned above. Extending to just under 3,000 sq ft. the yard is used to house cattle and has a part concrete and part stone floor, brick half high wall with cladding above and a concrete fibre cement roof together with adjacent muck midden.

3. Concrete block built open fronted lean-to with concrete fibre cement roof. Extending to approximately 500 sq. ft this provides useful storage for both feed stuffs and/or implements.

4. Open sided steel portal framed building extending to approximately 1,500 sq. ft. With box profile roof the building has been used to house feedstuffs and benefits from an earth floor. 5. A range of former Pole Barns and tin storage buildings which extend to just under 1,500 sq.ft. Providing an existing footprint on the ground and on most online mapping systems these buildings could be adapted or updated to provide general storage.

Included within Lot 1 is approximately 14.13 acres (5.72 ha) of land comprising a small 0.29 acre (0.12 ha) grass paddock which lies behind the farmhouse and former sty together with a 13.84 acre (5.60 ha) roadside field which is currently in arable cropping, being used to grow maize. With access to the roadside across the front of the farmhouse, the land is well hedged and fenced to the majority of boundaries and provides suitable scope for equestrian or other purposes to suit the individual purchaser.

LOT 2 – PRODUCTIVE ARABLE LAND 7.9 acres (3.20 ha) of productive arable ground currently used for the growing of maize. With separate access off the A51 London Road, the land is hedged and fenced to the majority of boundaries and lies in an elevated position behind Lodge Farm itself.

LOT 3 – PRODUCTIVE ARABLE LAND 9.40 acres (3.80 ha) of productive arable ground lying slightly away from the main holding and currently used for the growing of maize. With access off the B5071 Road the land is hedged or fenced to the majority of boundaries.

LOT 4 – PERMANENT PASTURE 43.84 acres (17.74 ha) of productive permanent pasture located on the opposite side of the Crewe Road from Lodge Farm. Sub-divided into a number of parcels there is direct access to the Crewe Road opposite the farm and the land benefits from a separate metered water supply serving a drinking trough to the roadside.

SINGLE FARM PAYMENT ENTITLEMENTS Included within the sale are Non SDA Single Farm Payment Entitlements for the current claimable area.

TENURE AND POSSESSION The property is believed Freehold with Vacant Possession available on completion.

SERVICES The purchaser should note that both mains water and electricity are connected to Lot 1 with a separate mains water supply serving Lot 4. Lot 1 benefits from mains drainage.

MODE OF SALE The property is offered for sale as a whole or up to 4 Lots by Informal Tender.

Written offers are invited on the Tender Form enclosed with these particulars and are to be received at the Agents Office marked "Lodge Farm Tender" no later than 12 noon on 21st July 2014. Prospective purchasers will be expected to demonstrate their ability, if successful to exchange contracts within 4 four weeks of being notified that their offer is accepted and draft contracts being received. Completion dates will be by negotiation but expected within 2 months of exchange of contracts.

VIEWING Viewing of the land only is with details to hand on prior notification to the selling Agents Chelford Office on 01625 86 11 22.

Open viewings are available on Lot 1 on Saturdays and Thursdays between 2pm and 4pm between the 14th June and the 17th July.

LAND CLASSIFICATION AND SOIL TYPE The majority of the land is classified as being Grade II on the Agricultural Land Classification Maps with some Grade III to the west. Further characterised as being mainly freely draining and slightly acid sandy soils, the land is deemed suitable for its current purposes both for pasture and arable cropping.

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CLAUSE The areas within Lots 1 and 3 hatched in grey will be sold subject to a development clause reserving unto the vendors 25% of any increase in value attributable to the grant of planning permission for development over and above its existing use within 30 years of the date of exchange of contracts for sale.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES The selling agents have not been made aware that the land is subject to any Environmental Schemes.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The property is sold notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars, subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme or Agreement Resolution or Agreement, or Notice which may be or may come to be in force, subject to any statutory powers or bye-laws without obligation on behalf of the vendors to specify the same.

PLANS The plans and schedules attached to these particulars are based on the Ordnance Survey and RLR maps reproduced from Pro Map and are for reference and identification only.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY The property is sold subject to and/or with the benefit of all existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way.

House and Immediate Outbuildings

Farm Buildings

PLEASE NOTE: Wright Marshall for themselves and for the vendors of this property whose Agents they are give notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. 2. Subjective comments in these Sale Particulars reflect the opinion of the selling Agents at the time the Sales Particulars were prepared during October 2013. 3 All intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of the statements contained in these particulars. 4. The vendor does not make or give, nor Wright Marshall or any people in their employment have any authority, to make or give any representations of warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. 5. Before placing any reliance whatsoever upon any oral representations or warranty affecting or concerning the property or any part thereof by whomsoever given, all intending purchasers should obtain written confirmation thereof from Wright Marshall. 6 The agents have not checked the legal documents to verify the freehold status of the property. Prospective buyers are advised to obtain verification of this from their solicitors or surveyors. 7. Those intending to view the property have a duty to in all cases take care for their own safety and they inspect entirely at their own risk. Neither the vendor nor their Agents accept any responsibility for loss or injury.

Chelford Agricultural Centre, Dixon www.wrightmarshall.co.uk Agents Note: Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. Drive, Chelford, , [email protected] All measurements are approximate are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to Cheshire, SK11 9AX 01625 861122 ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements