Brockmanton Court Farm, , HR6 0QU Situation: The nearby market town of Leominster has a full range of facilities and amenities including schools, Brockmanton Court Farm lies in attractive rolling independent shops and a cottage hospital. Herefordshire countryside in the small rural Further afield is the Cathedral City of of Brockmanton. The nearby market with its bustling high street and nationally towns of Leominster, , and renowned livestock market. are all within easy reach.

Brockmanton Court Farm Pudleston Leominster HR6 0QU

Summary of features: • Grade II Listed 5 bedroomed farmhouse in need of renovation • Detached 3 bedroomed bungalow with land and subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition • Range of modern and traditional

farm buildings • Approx. 203.90 Acres (82.52 Ha) of land • For Sale by Formal Tender • Available as a whole or in seven lots • Tender Deadline Friday 15th November 2019 at 12.00noon

Ref: David Thompson / Katie Poulter

Lot 1: – The Farmhouse, Agricultural Rear Hall Externally Buildings & Land With flagstone floor leading to back door and store room off. Externally the property has a lawned garden to

Lot 1 comprises Brockmanton Court, a range of First Floor the front and rear with a concrete parking area to modern and traditional buildings and the front. Landing with stairs to attic and leading to: approximately 158.47 acres (64.13 hectares) of Bedroom 1 5.56m x 4.72m land as shown outlined red on the sale plan. Farmhouse Services: With exposed timbers, rural aspect views. Brockmanton Court is Grade II Listed and dates th Bedroom 2 3.5m x 2.89m The farmhouse benefits from mains electricity, oil back to the 16 Century with additions being fired central heating, mains water and private made in the 17th, early 19th and 20th Centuries to Bedroom 3 2.28m x 3.20m septic tank drainage. create the impressive property existing today. Bedroom 4 4.85m (max) x 4.6m (max)

The accommodation is well proportioned and Landing leading to Sewing Room and secondary many of the original period features have been landing with exposed timbers and secondary Farm Buildings Services: retained, however the property is in need of full staircase leading to the ground floor. refurbishment. The farm buildings also benefit from a metered Family Bathroom 3.92m x 2.21m mains water supply and single phase mains The accommodation in more details as follows: With panel bath with shower attachment, electricity. pedestal basin, low flush WC and airing cupboard.

Front Door: Inner Entrance Hallway leading Bedroom 5 6.68m (max) x 3.57m (max) to: With exposed timbers.

Kitchen 5.65m (max) x 6.23m (max) With exposed timberwork, range of kitchen units, quarry tiled floor to part of the kitchen. Door to:

Walk-in Pantry 5.81m x 1.93m

Utility With quarry tiled floor, sink unit.

Separate Shower Room

Rear Lobby Leading to WC and back door.

Drawing Room 6.7m x 5.43m With large open stone fireplace with oak beam over and exposed stone chimney breast. Door to:

Sewing Room With exposed timbers.

Large Hall with staircase to the first floor

Sitting Room 4.57m x 3.65m With bay and fireplace

Office 3.2m x 2.74m – With exposed beams

Door with stairs down into cellar. Playroom 5.48m x 4.57m – With exposed timbers and large open fireplace.

Farm Buildings

The farm buildings comprise a range of both modern and traditional buildings, including:- 1. Steel framed GI barn (45ftx25ft)

2. Six bay GI Dutch Barn with lean to. (90ftx45ft)

3. Two bay open sided timber and GI pole barn.(30ft max x30ft)

4. Steel portal framed six bay former cubicle shed with part concrete floor. (90ftx40ft)

5. Four bay open sided portal framed barn with adjoining side feed passage. (60ftx40 ft)

6. Two timber two bay pole barns.(30ftx30ft)

7. Timber framed barn, part stone built with granary and side stone steps, workshop, feed store and stabling.(70ftx35ft)

8. Timber and corrugated GI tractor shed.

9. Four bay steel portal framed cattle shed with front feed manger. (80ftx50ft)

10. Four bay steel portal framed cattle shed. (40ftx80ft)

11. Eight bay steel portal framed cattle shed with a side feed passage. (115ftx35ft)

12. Grade II Listed 17th and early 18th Century barn of timber frame (40ft max x70ft).

13. Open fronted stone wainhouse (50ftx20ft).

14. Grade II Listed C17 or early C18. Timber-framed three bay traditional hay barn (40ftx40ft max) LOT Parcel ID Acres Hectares LOT Parcel ID Acres Hectares The Land Pt SO5559 2151 7.19 2.91 Lot 2 Brockmanton 0.23 0.09 Bungalow The land is in a ring fence to the south of the main SO5459 9650 0.44 0.18 farmyard with good roadside access. The land SO5559 0759 5.44 2.20 SO5559 0137 3.01 1.22 extends to approximately 158.47 acres (64.13 Total 5.67 2.29 hectares) of grassland in good sized enclosures. SO5459 8735 3.43 1.39 Lot 3 Redundant barn 0.015 0.006

The majority of the land has either a mains or SO5559 2028 10.58 4.28 Lot 4 SO5559 3966 14.85 6.01 natural water supply and much has historically SO5559 2510 8.08 3.27 Lot 5 Pt SO5559 2151 5.43 2.19 been used for growing arable crops. SO5558 4099 18.09 7.32 Lot 6 SO5459 7017 5.51 2.23 The land is classified as Grade 2 and Grade 3 SO5558 0886 13.52 5.47 according to the former MAFF Land Classification SO5458 6889 3.53 1.43 SO5558 3378 13.74 5.56 Series. The soil type is described as a loamy clay Lot 1 SO5459 6904 4.74 1.92 soil with moderate to high fertility. SO5558 1068 8.13 3.29 Total 13.79 5.58 SO5458 8970 15.62 6.32 Countryside Stewardship Lot 7 SO5458 7989 5.68 2.30 SO5558 1551 23.03 9.32 WHOLE Total 203.90 82.52 The property has previously been entered into a SO5459 9419 17.82 7.21 stewardship scheme but is currently not within SO5558 3452 1.19 0.48 any Stewardship Schemes. All of the land is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. SO5559 0103 12.18 4.93 Farm yard 2.42 0.98

We understand that there are earthwork remains Total 158.47 64.13 of a ridge and furrow system to the south of field

SO5459 9419.

Lot 2: – Brockmanton Bungalow & land

Brockmanton Bungalow is an attractive detached three bedroomed bungalow with far reaching views and approximately 5.67 acres of land to the rear as shown outlined in green on the sale plan. The property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. The property has double glazing throughout but would benefit from modernisation works.

The accommodation in more details as follows: Entrance Hall with radiator leading to Lounge/Dining Room (6.93mx3.5m) with solid fuel burner Kitchen (3.05m x 2.43m) Bedroom One (3.5m x 3.42m) Bedroom Two (3.42m x 3.12m) Bedroom Three (3.42m x 2.43m) with radiator. Family Bathroom with wash hand basin, bath, low flush w.c. and airing cupboard.

The Land The land extends to approximately 5.67 acres (2.29 hectares) of grassland located in a paddock to the rear of Brockmanton Bungalow. The land benefits from a mains water supply from the bungalow, hedge and fence boundaries and its own roadside access.

Agricultural Occupancy Restriction: The property is sold subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition, otherwise known as an agricultural tie. This requires that the occupier is employed in or retired from agriculture, forestry and horticulture.

Services: The property benefits from a mains water supply, mains electricity, solid fuel heating and private septic tank drainage.

Lot 3: – Agricultural Barn Lot 4: – 14.85 Acres of Land Lot 7: – 5.68 Acres of Land

There is a detached redundant stone Agricultural The land is located to the north east of the main The land extends to approximately 5.68 acres Barn extending to approximately 81m² (871ft2) farmstead and extends to approximately 14.85 (2.3 hectares) of grassland in a single field as as shown outlined pink on the sale plan. acres (6 hectares) as shown outlined yellow on shown outlined light blue on the plan.

the sale plan. The building benefits from road frontage and The land is relatively flat and has a hedge and could be used for storage by Lot 1 or Lot 2 or as The land benefits from good roadside access off fence boundary. There is no water supply to this a workshop/storage unit subject to planning the Council maintained road and a metered field. permission and improvement works. No services. mains water supply. The land is relatively flat and

has a hedge and fence boundary. The land has good road frontage with two access The walls of the barn form the extent of the gateways. The land also benefits from a right of boundary except to the front which extends to The purchaser of Lot 4 will be required to way over part of Pound House driveway as shown the road. No further surrounding land available. disconnect the mains water connection to the hatched orange on the sale plan. adjoining fields in Lot 2 and Lot 5.

Lot 5: – 5.63 Acres of Land

The land extends to approximately 5.63 acres (2.28 hectares) as shown outlined orange on the sale plan.

The land has good roadside access via a hardcore track over which the adjoining property Nunnery Cottage has a right of way over as shown hatched brown on the sale plan.

The purchaser of this Lot will be required to erect a stock-proof post pigwire and barbed wire fence to a contractors standard between points A-B. The purchaser of Lot 1 will have a right of way up to the cattle grid and into the gate to the west of the cattle grid for access to field pt 2151, etc.

Lot 6: – 14.12 Acres of Land

The land to the south west of Brockmanton Court outlined dark blue on the sale plan extends to approximately 14.12 acres (5.71 hectares) of grassland. The land is in a ring fence and is currently split into three fields. The land benefits from good roadside access and a natural water supply. Basic Payment & Stewardship: Method of Sale: Vendors Solicitor:

The land is registered with the Rural Payments The sale is upon the kind instructions from G T Tender forms and Legal packs will be made available from: Agency (RPA) on the Rural Land Register. The Sayce & Son. Brockmanton Court is being offered vendor has claimed and will retain the 2019 Basic for sale as a whole or in seven separate Lots by Tom Hyde Payment and the purchasers must indemnify the Formal Tender. A copy of the sale contracts and Michelmores Solicitors purchaser for any breaches of Cross Compliance legal documentation is available from the Broad Quay House, Broad Quay, or BPS rules for the remainder of the scheme Vendors’ solicitors. Tel: 0117 906 9306 / 9302 year. E: [email protected] Prospective purchasers should carry out their own

The purchasers of Lots 1, 4 and 6 will be required enquiries with and other Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of to purchase the associated entitlements at £120 Authorities before making an offer for the Way: plus VAT per entitlement. property. The Tender is legally binding. No further negotiations will be entered into after the Tender The property is sold subject to and with the The purchasers of Lots 2, 5 and 7 may purchase closing date. benefit of all Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of the associated entitlements at £120 plus VAT per Way both declared and undeclared. entitlement by separate negotiation if required. The Vendors reserve the right to not accept the highest, or indeed any offer. The Vendors reserve Plans, Areas & Schedules: Tenure: the right to accept an offer prior to the tender The property is offered as Freehold and Vacant date. The land measurements are largely based on Possession will be available upon completion. All those used by the Rural Payments Agency but are of the land is currently being temporarily grazed The Tender acceptance document should be to be used only as a guide. The purchaser shall up until the date of completion. If the purchasers signed by the proposed Purchaser(s) stating the be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the wish to continue these agreements after proposed purchase price and should include a description, land measurement, extent and completion the graziers may be pleased to do so. deposit cheque of 10% of the purchase price and boundaries of the property. It is for prospective completed Land Registry Identify Form (ID1). purchasers to check and satisfy themselves to the Overage: These are to be received at the office of exact measurements of the land. Sunderlands, Offa House, St Peter’s Square, Lots 1 and Lot 3 are sold subject to an overage Hereford, HR1 2PQ by Friday 15th November Any error or mis-statement or incorrect on future non-agricultural development. The 2019 at 12 noon. Envelopes must be marked measurement shall not annul the sale or entitle overage will not apply to any planning ‘Brockmanton Court Tender’. any party to compensation in respect thereof. permissions granted development or use in connection with agriculture, equestrian and The deposit cheque should be made payable to Asbestos & Contaminants: forestry activities. ‘Michelmores LLP’. The Vendors and their Agents accept no liability for any asbestos or other contaminants on the property. This overage will be effective for 10 years from The Vendors will then confirm which (if any) the date of completion of the sale and will be proposed offer to purchase is acceptable to them Viewing: payable on the implementation of planning and the Solicitors will then immediately effect an Viewing days for Lots 1 & 2 have been tentatively permission (or disposal with planning permission) exchange of contracts with a completion date of arranged for Wednesday 18th September, for such uses (excluding agriculture, forestry or Friday 13 December 2019 (or earlier by mutual Thursday 26th September, Tuesday 1st October equine use). The amount payable will be 20% of agreement). and Thursday 10th October 2019, other dates by the net increase in value resulting from each All unsuccessful bidders will have their deposit arrangement. Lots 3-7 are by appointment only. consent. cheque returned and unsuccessful contracts To view any of the Lots please make specific and documentation will be destroyed. Minerals, Sporting & Timber Rights: appointments with the Agents Sunderlands on 01432 356161 (Ref David Thompson or Katie As far as we are aware these are owned by the Poulter). Vendor and included in the sale.

None of these statements contained in these particulars are to be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. These particulars are not an offer or contract or part of one. Floor plans are provided for guidance as to the layout of the property only. Room sizes and measurements are approximate only. Please note we have not tested the equipment, appliances and services in the property and interested parties are advised to commission appropriate investigation before formulating their offer for purchase. Sunderlands are a member of the ‘Ombudsman for Estate Agents Scheme’ OEA and therefore adhere to their Code of Practice. A copy of the Code of Practice is available on request. Photographs taken August 2019. Directions:

From Leominster, take the A44 north east towards the A49 at the roundabout take the third exit signposted Hereford/Worcester continue along the A49 at the roundabout take the first exist signposted Bromyard. After approximately 2.3 miles take a left signposted Hatfield/ Pudleston continue along the road for approximately 1 mile then take a right signposted Brockmanton. Continue straight along this road then bear right around the bend where you will see Brockmanton Court Farm on the right hand side.s: Important Notice: These particulars are set out as a guide only. They are intended to give a fair description of the property but may not be relied upon as a statement or representation of facts. These particulars are produced in good faith but are inevitably subjective and do not form part of any contract. No persons within Sunderlands have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property.

Inconsistency:

In the event that there is any variance between these Sales Particulars and the Contract of Sale then the latter shall apply.

Sunderlands Hereford Branch Offa House, St Peters Square, Hereford HR1 2PQ Tel: 01432 356 161 Email: [email protected] / [email protected]