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NEWLAND COURT, WORCESTER ROAD, NEWLAND, MALVERN, WR13 5BA

Newland Court provides a rare opportunity to purchase a practical working farm in a well located area with far

reaching views to the Malvern Hills. The property provides huge potential either viewed as a whole or in separate lots.

Lot 1 – Farmhouse, farm buildings and approximately 81 acres of farmland

Lot 2 – Approximately 76 acres arable land

Lot 3 – Cottage semi-detached two bedroom

Lot 4 – Cottage semi-detached two bedroom

Lot 1

SITUATION Newland Court is located within the village of Newland on the outskirts of the picturesque Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property is located in a lovely rural setting and is well connected with excellent transport links. Junction 7 of the M5 is approximately 6 miles to the north east of the Lot 4 property and provides access to the wider motorway network. Both Malvern and Worcester contain railway stations with Birmingham Airport around 40 miles away.

Lot 2 Located within the village of Newland is a public house, The Swan Inn, as well as a Lot 3 cricket club. All other amenities including doctors and supermarkets as well as shopping and leisure facilities are available within the town of Great Malvern.

The property is situated within the catchment area for the Leigh and Bransford Primary School as well as the highly regarded Chase School and Dyson Perrins Academy high schools. Malvern College is also a short drive away. For younger children the award winning Madresfield Early Years Centre is located just a short distance away. For those looking for higher education the University of Worcester can easily be accessed by public transport.

LOT 1 (pink on plan) First Floor Farmhouse, farm buildings and 80 acres of farmland Bedroom 1 (16’3” x 15’7”/4.95 m x 4.75 m) - Double bedroom with feature In all about 84.49 acres fireplace and original floorboards.

The farmhouse is a unique and unspoilt find providing the perfect renovation Family Bathroom (12’0” x 9’2”/3.66 m x 2.79 m) - Tiled floor with bath, toilet and opportunity. Newland Court farmhouse is a substantial white painted brick dwelling sink. dating back to the early 1800’s. It has previously been extended to the rear. The farmhouse enjoys a separate access to that of the adjacent farm buildings with a Bedroom 2 (15’0” x 13’1”/4.58 m x 3.98 m) - Double bedroom. private driveway that sweeps around the front lawn.

Bedroom 3 (18’3” x 15’10”/5.57 m x 4.83 m) - Double bedroom with feature There are 10 bedrooms accommodated over three storeys with ample living space fireplace and original floorboards. and plenty of scope to create a delightful family home. The property boasts a range of character features including open fireplaces as well as enjoying pleasant views to Bedroom 4 (15’10” x 10’10”/4.82 m x 3.31 m) - Double bedroom with feature the front lawn and driveway. fireplace and original floorboards.

Ground Floor Bedroom 5 (17’0” x 14’9”/5.17 m x 4.50 m) - Double bedroom with en-suite Entrance Hallway (20’5” x 14’0”/6.22 m x 4.26 m) – Front door leading into large (shower and toilet). entrance hallway with original floorboards. Located off the landing between Bedrooms 4 and 5 is a W.C. Drawing Room (18’3” x 15’9”/5.56 m x 4.81 m) – Original floorboards with feature fireplace and window facing out to front garden. Bedroom 6 (14’9” x 10’1”/4.50 m x 3.08 m) - Double bedroom

Snug (15’10” x 10’11”/4.82 m x 3.33 m) - Views to garden, original floorboards and Second Floor feature fireplace. Bedroom 7 (14’1” x 13’1”/4.30 m x 3.99 m) - Double bedroom with feature fireplace. Pantry (22’6” x 14’8”/6.85 m x 4.48 m) - Original pantry with flag stone floor. Bedroom 8 (9’9” x 8’10”/2.98 m x 2.69 m) - Single/small double with original Office/Kitchen (14’6” x 13’0”/4.43 m x 3.95 m) floorboards.

Kitchen (11’11” x 11’2”/3.64 m x 3.40 m) - Brick floor and AGA. Bedroom 9 (11’8” x 9’0”/3.55 m x 2.74 m) - Single/small double with original floorboards. Lobby (11’2” x 7’10”/3.40 m x 2.40 m) Bedroom 10 (15’9” x 11’0”/4.81 m x 3.36 m) - Double bedroom with feature Dining Room (25’3” x 15’4”/7.69 m x 4.67 m) - Original floorboards and feature fireplace. fireplace.

Approx. Gross Internal Area 355 m2 (3,871 sq. ft.)

Ground Floor approx. 173 m2 (1,871 sq. ft.) First Floor approx. 131 m2 (1,419 sq. ft.)

Second Floor approx. 51 m2 (581 sq. ft.)

Ground Floor approx. 173 m2 (1,871 sq. ft.)

The farmhouse is offered together with a range of traditional and modern farm buildings. These provide immense opportunity either for use within an agricultural enterprise or for development into a range of other uses including residential conversion (subject to the necessary planning consents).

The farm building complex is substantial with around 25,000 sq. ft. of modern steel portal framed buildings and 10,000 sq. ft. of traditional buildings. The traditional buildings comprise a range of period brick barns varying from single to two storey. At the centre of the traditional buildings is a derelict walled garden that has potential to be restored to its former splendour.

The farm buildings have their own access separate to that of the farmhouse directly off Worcester Road.

Ref. Description Approx. Dimensions (m)

a Steel portal framed building 24.93 x 22.18 b Steel portal framed building 24.93 x 12.08 c Steel portal framed building 24.93 x 14.85 d Steel portal framed building 24.93 x 24.08 e Tin clad mono-pitch cattle building 15.79 x 5.61 f Former piggeries in dilapidated state of repair 32.18 x 4.02 g Single storey traditional brick/timber building 14.76 x 5.14 h Brick workshop with barrelled roof 28.41 x 10.47 i Walled garden 15.70 x 30.51 j Stable block 10.37 x 4.97 k Two storey traditional building 4.49 x 10.76 l Single storey traditional building 10.86 x 4.60 m Single storey traditional building 9.25 x 17.89 n Array of two storey traditional buildings 14.77 x 15.30 o Steel portal frame lean-to 7.56 x 14.03 p Two storey traditional building 9.78 x 5.26 q Dutch barn 8.63 x 19.38 r Single storey traditional building 5.03 x 11.79

The agricultural land extends to approximately 81 acres of Grade 3 productive LOT 2 (orange on plan) pasture that has previously been in an arable rotation. The land includes a small orchard that is adjacent to the farmhouse. Arable land

The land has been used for livestock grazing and silaging. Water is available from the In all about 76.34 acres brook. The land has good access through the farm buildings as well as roadside access from Stocks Lane. A productive block of arable land split across two enclosures including a small The mainline railway to Malvern separates one field from the remainder of the spinney. There is good roadside access from Worcester Road. grassland although it remains accessible via a private tunnel.

Field Area Area No. (Ha) (Acres) Field Area Area No. (Ha) (Acres) 5706 3.42 8.45 7095 6.30 15.56 1141 16.02 39.58

8112 3.05 7.53 4771 14.56 35.97

9397 2.88 7.11 5257 0.32 0.79 9812 3.70 9.14 TOTAL 30.90 76.34 7975 1.66 4.10 8982 1.39 3.43 7958 2.10 5.19 STANDING CROP/HOLDOVER

9367 3.21 7.93 The vendor reserves the right to harvest or cut any standing crops prior to the sale

or to exercise holdover of the same after the sale if so required. 9577 0.22 0.54 9781 0.58 1.43 0680 0.35 0.86 BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME 1291 3.28 8.10 We understand that all of the eligible land within Lots 1 and 2 is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme and that entitlements will be included within the sale. 1680 0.88 2.17

TOTAL 33.02 81.54

LOT’s 3 & 4 (blue and green on plan)

Pair of semi-detached cottages. Available for sale together or separately.

A pair of traditional brick semi-detached cottages known as 214 Worcester Road (Lot 3 blue edge) and 215 Worcester Road (Lot 4 green edge). The cottages are approached over a shared drive off Worcester Road. Each cottage provides two bedrooms with almost identical layouts.

In terms of outside space, Lot 3 has a useful parking area and small lawn to the front. Lot 4 has a larger lawned garden with there being potential to extend this subject to negotiation. Please contact the selling agents for further details.

Each cottage provides an opportunity to create a charming home or can be viewed as an attractive investment opportunity either as a pair or individually. Please note Lot 4 both 214 and 215 Worcester Road are currently subject to tenancy as follows:

Lot 3  214 Worcester Road let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy expiring 06/05/18  215 Worcester Road let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy expiring 26/06/17

Further details of the tenancies are available from the selling agent on request.

Both cottages are within Council Tax Band B.

Lot 4 Lot 3

214 Worcester Road (Lot 3) 215 Worcester Road (Lot 4)

SERVICES LOCAL AUTHORITY The farmhouse benefits from mains water, mains electricity, telephone line, Malvern Hills District Council – 01684 862151. broadband, private septic tank and multi-fuel burner fired central heating. DEVELOPMENT UPLIFT CLAUSE The cottages benefit from mains water, electricity, telephone and a shared septic The property will be sold subject to a development uplift clause entitling the tank. vendor’s to a 30% share of any increase in value as a result of any new non-

agricultural development at the property for a period of 30 years following Most of the buildings have mains water connected. completion of the sale.

Water to the land is supplied by the brook. [Please note any conversions of existing buildings will fall outside of this clause].

TENURE The farmhouse, farm buildings and agricultural land will be offered for sale freehold RIGHTS OF WAY, WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS with vacant possession upon completion. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity and other The cottages are sold subject to the current Assured Shorthold Tenancies. rights and obligations, easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves or masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas or other pipes, whether referred to in the general remarks and stipulations or SALE PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES particulars of sale or not and to the provision of any planning scheme of County or These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been Local Authority. carefully checked and calculated by the vendor’s agents, however the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. (1) There are footpaths crossing field no.’s 5706 and 7958 Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to (2) The land is crossed by electricity poles compensation. (3) The orchard (1680) contains a telephone mast which receives annual payments (further details available from the selling agent) FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Any fixtures or fittings not mentioned in these particulars are excluded from the HEALTH AND SAFETY sale. Please be aware of the potential hazards of the working farm, state of repair of the buildings and the Worcester Road separating the property. Please take extra care when making your inspection and ensure that children are supervised at all times.

NEWLAND COURT WORCESTER ROAD NEWLAND MALVERN WORCESTERSHIRE WR13 5BA

Carver Knowles Strensham Business Park Strensham Worcester WR8 9JZ 01684 853400 [email protected]

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment only through the sole agents Carver Knowles 01684 853400.

Please note although we will make our best efforts to accommodate viewings Lots 3 and 4 are subject to tenancy and as such viewings of these lots may be limited.

DIRECTIONS: From J7 of the M5: Exit the motorway and take the exit onto Whittington Road (1st exit from south, 2nd exit from north). Then at the roundabout take the first exit onto A4440 and continue for 1 mile. At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit to continue on the A4440. Take the second exit at the next roundabout to continue on the A4440. Continue for approximately 1 mile then take the 1st exit at the roundabout onto Malvern Road towards Powick. Continue for approximately 3 miles. The property is location on the right hand side as indicated by the agents ‘For Sale’ board.

PLEASE NOTE Neither Carver Knowles their clients nor any joint agents have tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in these firms’ employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.

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