KNOLLS HILL FARM stapleford abbotts, , rm4 1lu FARMHOUSE (SUBJECT TO AN AGRICULTURAL OCCUPANCY RESTRICTION) OFFERING A UNIQUE REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY (SUBJECT TO PLANNING) IN APPROXIMATELY 43 ACRES OF GRASSLAND knolls hill farm, stapleford abbotts, essex, rm4 1lu For sale by private treaty as a whole

Chigwell 4.5 miles (Central Line tube); 5.5 miles ( Liverpool Street from 17 minutes); Epping 6.5 miles (Central Line tube); Brentwood 8 miles (London Liverpool Street from 36 minutes) (All mileages and times are approximate)

Description A brick and tile farmhouse constructed in the early 1960’s with 2 reception rooms, kitchen and cloakroom downstairs and 4 bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. The property has had subsidence problems in the past. Further details are available from the vendors agents.

The property was constructed subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Restriction which remains in place.

The 43.82 acres of grassland are divided into 4 main enclosures all of permanent grass with far reaching views towards London and the Thames Estuary.

Access to the property and the fields is from Bournebridge Lane with three separate gateways directly off this road. The fields are divided by mature hedgerows and water troughs are provided in all fields.

The soils are classified by the Ministry of Agriculture as Grade 2 and 3, a clay loam of the Windsor and Oak 2 soil series.

The Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are not held by the vendor and will not transfer with the sale.

The land is currently subject to an annual Grazing Licence with a local farmer which expires the end of November 2018 or earlier by agreement. N 40

General Remarks and Stipulations Sporting Tenure In so far as they are owned by the vendor, rights of sporting, mineral The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession and timber are included in the sale. All such rights are believed to be upon completion. The house is currently unoccupied and the land is owned by the vendor. subject to an annual Grazing Licence to a local farmer. A copy of this agreement is available from the vendor’s agents. Energy Performance Certificate The house is rated Band G. Designations The land is within a surface water Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ). Council Tax NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the The property is rated Band F. permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Limited Town and Country Planning NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Environmental Stewardship LOCATION PLAN MCL: 24592/LOCATION250K Date: 16/05/2018 The house at Knolls Hill Farm is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy The Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PB NOT TO SCALE Tel: (01202) 856800 Restriction. A copy of the planning permission for the property can be As far as we are aware the land is not included in any environmental schemes. 48 obtained upon request from the vendor’s agent. The wording of the occupancy restriction is as follows “The dwelling should be occupied by persons whose employment or latest employment is or was in agriculture Basic Payment Scheme as defined by the Section 119 (1) of the Town and County Planning Act There are no entitlements transferring with the land. 1947, or in an industry mainly dependent upon agriculture, and includes the dependents of such persons as aforesaid”. Plans, areas and schedules The boundaries are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for The property is offered subject to any current or past development, reference only. The purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge designations, any policies, tree preservation orders, town planning of the boundaries and any error or mistake shall not annul the sale or schedules, applications, submissions and resolutions which may be entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof. or may come into force. The purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any Should any dispute arise as to boundaries or any points on the such matters affecting the property. general remarks and stipulations, particulars, schedules, plans or the interpretation of any of them, such questions shall be referred to the Local Authority selling agent whose decision acting as expert shall be final. District Council, Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4BZ. Telephone 01992 564000. Barn The Old N Meadow BO Cottage U

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NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Limited NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. MCL: 24570/KNOLLS HILL FARM Date: 16/05/2018 The Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PB NOT TO SCALE Tel: (01202) 856800

Wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way VAT be briefed on possible hazards. Visitors must carry a hard copy of The property is sold subject to, or with the benefit of, all existing The sale of the property is not a chargeable supply for the purposes of these particulars for identification for sale purposes. wayleaves, easements, quasi easements, rights of way, covenants and VAT and therefore no such tax shall be payable by the purchasers in restrictions whether mentioned in these particulars or not. There are no addition to the sale price. Directions public footpaths or bridleways we are aware of. From the north and east heading towards and Exchange and completion Stapleford Abbotts. Once in the centre of Stapleford Abbotts continue Subsidence Exchange of contracts to take place with a 10% deposit within on the B175 for approximately 1 mile and turn right into Bournebridge The property suffered subsidence from 2000 until 2010 and 28 working days from receipt of the draft contract from the vendors Lane. The property lies on the left hand side after approximately 1 stabilization works was carried out a number of trees were removed solicitor with completion shortly thereafter on a date to be agreed. mile. From the south and west follow signs to Stapleford Abbotts on around the house. Further details can be provided by the vendors the Road. Continue on Manor Road to Lambourne End agents, however perspective purchasers needs to make their own Viewing and after approximately 1 mile this will merge into Bournebridge Lane enquiries with regard to the property’s current structural status. Strictly by appointment with the vendors agent. Before travelling to and the land is on the right hand side. view the property please discuss with the vendor’s agent any point Services which is of particular importance to you. Interested parties must pre- Particulars and photographs taken April 2018 The property benefits from mains water and electricity and private register with Savills to arrange a viewing time and given the potential drainage. hazards of working farmland visitors must before entering the property floorplans

Gross internal area (approx): Main House: 1,652 sq ft / 153 sq m Garage: 178 sq ft / 16 sq m Total: 1,830 sq ft / 170 sq m

Boiler Bedroom 4 Room Kitchen 2.87 x 2.70 9'5" x 8'10" Bedroom 2 3.79 x 2.73 Dining Room 4.22 x 3.55 12'5" x 8'11" 4.22 x 4.18 13'10" x 11'8" 13'10" x 13'9"

Garage Bedroom 3 5.61 x 2.94 4.33 x 2.87 18'5" x 9'8" Reception 14'2" x 9'5" Bedroom 1 4.22 x 4.18 4.22 x 4.21 13'10" x 13'9" 13'10" x 13'10"

Hall First Floor 5.05 x 2.40 Ground Floor 16'7" x 7'10"

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