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Hatch Farm, Mill Lane, Sindlesham Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 5DD Hatch Farm | Mill Lane Hatch Farm, Mill Lane, Sindlesham Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 5DD Hatch Farm | Mill Lane Sindlesham | Wokingham | Berkshire | RG41 5DD A substantial investment portfolio comprising of 11 dwellings with a wide range of Equestrian and Agricultural Buildings In total about 109 acres (44.13 ha) of mostly pastureland FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY AS A WHOLE OR AS 11 LOTS Offers in excess of £5,000,000 Situation Hatch Farm is situated 3.8 miles west of Wokingham and 7.5 miles south east of Reading. Junction 10 of the M4 lies to the east. Directions From the M4. Take exit 10 and the A329(M) traveling north for 2 miles and taking the exit at Winnersh Triangle. Follow the signs to Lower Earley going over the first 2 roundabouts and then at the Moat House Hotel roundabout take the first exit onto Mill Lane. After passing over a couple of bridges and under the M4 Motorway the entrance to the farm buildings at Hatch Farm will be on the right. Description The property is available to purchase as a whole or in 11 lots. There are 11 residential properties, four having regulated tenants and 7 being assured shorthold tenancies. There are 100 acres of pastureland and various farm buildings utilised for equestrian and agricultural uses. Also included are two telecommunication masts. Lot 1 - Residential Portfolio of 7 properties Larkrise 3 bedroom semi detached house with garage and parking. Subject to an agricultural occupancy condition and occupied by the farm manager and his wife. The farm manager and his wife have a 10 year guaranteed rent free period. EPC Rating D Council Tax Band E - £1379.47 Firdale 3 bedroom semi detached house. with garage and parking, Assured Shorthold Tenancy in place. EPC Rating D Council Tax Band E - £1379.47 Lot 1 - Residential Portfolio of 7 properties 1 Hatch Farm Cottages 2 bedroom semi detached character cottage with parking and garden. Regulated tenants in occupancy. EPC Rating F Council Tax Band D - £1551.90 2 Hatch Farm Cottages 2 bedroom semi detached character cottage with parking and garden. Assured Shorthold Tenancy in Place. EPC Rating E Council Tax Band D - £1551.90 Lot 1 - Residential Portfolio of 7 properties 3 Hatch Farm Cottages - Semi detached character cottage occupying large plot with garage, parking and outbuildings. Assured Shorthold Tenancy in place. EPC Rating D Council Tax Band D - £1551.90 4 Hatch Farm Cottages - Semi detached cottage occupying good size plot with parking and outbuildings. Assured Shorthold Tenancy in place. EPC Rating E Council Tax Band D - £1551.90 Lot 1 - Residential Portfolio of 7 properties Avenue Bungalow Detached 3 bedroom bungalow. This property requires some internal and external modernising. Regulated Tenants in occupancy. EPC Rating E Council Tax Band E - £1379.47 Lot 2 - Land at rear of Farm Cottages 4.06 acres of paddocks with a couple of pole barns. Various access points onto Mill Lane and could have some development potential subject to planning. Lot 3 - Hatch Farm House Hatch Farmhouse Upper Flat This 2 bedroom upper flat forms part of Hatch Farm Farmhouse and has parking and garden. Assured Shorthold Tenancy in place. EPC Rating E Council Tax Band C - £1397.47 Hatch Farmhouse Lower Flat This 3 bedroom ground floor flat forms part of Hatch Farm farmhouse with garage, outbuildings and garden. Assured Shorthold Tenancy in place. EPC Rating E Council Tax Band C - £1397.47 Lot 4 - Hatch Farm 3 Bedroom Bungalow Regulated Tenants in Place. EPC Rating F Council Tax Band B - £1207.03 0.22 of an acre Lot 5 - Old Farmyard 2.58 acres Machinery Shed 1 27.5m x 9m 6 bay steel portal frame with part box profile cladding and part timber cladding. Machinery Shed 2 15m x 9m 4 bay (1 secure storage) steel portal frame with box profile cladding. Machinery Shed 3 7.3m x 7.3m 2 bay steel portal frame, clad on three sides. North Yard Comprising 2 traditional timber frame barns, one is 12m x 13.5m with slate roof and lean to and one is 18.3m x 12m timber clad with a slate roof and lean to. Plus 15 stables and loose boxes. Potential for redevelopment. Lot 6 - Avenue House Detached period property 5 bedrooms, 4 receptions with extensive grounds down to the River Loddon, views over the river to Sindlesham Mill, various outbuildings. Assured Shorthold Tenancy in place. EPC Rating F Council Tax Band G - £2586.50 3.66 acres Lot 7 - Four Acre Watermeadow 3.87 acres of permanent pasture meadow adjacent to the River Loddon with fishing rights. Lot 8 - Equestrian Unit 8.97 acres Main Barn 36.8m x 32m Concrete portal frame barn divided in areas:- Area 1 - concrete floor containing 16 stables. Area 2 - concrete floor feed storage area. Area 3 - concrete / chalk floor yard. External farm office and 2 tack rooms. Range of Wooden Stables (12’ x 12’) 7 timber stables and 5 wooden storage sheds. Riding Arena 20m x 50m Post and rail fencing with sand and rubber surface and lighting. Lot 9 - Land West of Hatch Farm 57.41 acre block of permanent pasture split into paddocks. Water available .Access onto Gypsy Lane. Lot 10 - Land North of the M4 A permanent pasture water meadow totalling 25.80 acres including fishing rights. Lot 11 - Telecommunication Masts Site 0.09 of an acre Two masts producing approximately £17,000 p.a. FURTHER INFORMATION Tenure Local Authority The property is offered for sale subject to the residential tenancies as Wokingham Borough Council outlined above. Civic Offices Shute End Wokingham Services RG40 1BN Mains water and electricity. Residential drainage to a number of Tel: 0118 9746000 shared bio-disc treatment units. Viewings Restrictions, Rights of Way & Easements All residential properties are occupied by tenants so initially A public footpath runs adjacent to the M4 in Lot 8 and across Lot 9. If viewings will be external only. the farm is sold in lots then various Rights of Way will be reserved. Strictly by appointment with Agricultural / Equestrian Occupation Condition Simmons & Sons Larkrise in Lot 1 has a planning condition that the occupation of the 12 Wote Street dwelling shall be limited to persons employed or last employed in Basingstoke agriculture, equestrian or in forestry. Hampshire RG21 7NW Basic Payment Scheme Email: [email protected] Tel: 01256 327711 The land is registered for Basic Payment Scheme purposes and Entitlements are available for transfer upon completion. Simmons & Sons Surveyors LLP for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of the property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract or offer; (ii) All descrip- The 2016 Basic Payment Scheme Claim has been submitted and will tions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and any other details are given in good faith and be retained by the Vendors. are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) No person in the employment of Simmons & Sons Surveyors LLP has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Hatch Farm, Mill Lane, Sindlesham - Plan and Location Plan FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY M4 .
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