manor farm CHIRTON . “An exceptional organic arable farm with development potential and outstanding views over the ” Introduction manor farm Manor Farm, Chirton is an attractive commercial organic arable farm situated around the village of Chirton. The village lies within the heart of Wiltshire and the farm benefits from outstanding views across the Vale of Pewsey. The farm is chirton . . wiltshire . sn10 3qs located on the edge of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A significant area of the farm is classified as Grade 2 on the Agricultural land classification maps. Devizes: 6 miles, Marlborough: 13 miles, Salisbury: 29 miles, The farm includes a Grade II listed 4 bedroom Manor House which has been Bath: 32 miles, Bristol: 44 miles, London: 89 miles recently modernised. Adjacent to the house are a variety of traditional and modern (All distances are approximate) farm buildings which may present an opportunity for redevelopment, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent. The modern farm buildings which are all situated around the main farmstead provide about 500 tonnes of grain storage, • 18th century Grade II Listed Farmhouse along with general purpose buildings, cattle sheds and machinery storage. For the equestrian enthusiasts, there is potential to develop stables and a private • Farm Buildings and land with development potential equine yard within nearby grazing paddocks and a network of bridleways providing excellent riding across the Wiltshire countryside. • Productive Grade 2 and 3 arable land The land totals about 415 acres of which there is about 195 acres of Grade 2 arable land, and 168 acres of grade 3 arable. There are about 37 acres of village • Pastureland paddocks and 12 acres of water meadows. in all about 415 acres (168 hectares) Situation For sale as a whole or in 4 lots Manor Farm is well positioned between, Salisbury, Bath, Devizes and Marlborough. Everyday amenities can be found in the nearby market towns of Devizes and Marlborough providing a more extensive selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the larger cities of Salisbury and Bath. The farm is close to the A346 which provides access up to the M4 as well as the A303 which provides access either east towards London or alternatively west heading towards the West country. About 7 miles from Chirton is Pewsey where there is a mainline station to London Paddington (from about 102 minutes). There Savills ~ Winchester Savills Country Department is an excellent selection of private and public sector schools within easy reach 1 Jewry Street 33 Margaret Street including St Francis in Pewsey, Dauntseys in West Lavington, Marlborough College, Winchester London St Marys in Calne and Stonar in Atworth. S023 8RZ W1G 0JD Within easy reach of the farm there are a number of local racecourses including Contact: George Syrett Contact: Giles Wordsworth flat racing at Salisbury and National Hunt at Newbury. The North Wessex Downs is +44 (0) 1962 834052 +44 (0) 207 016 3780 situated to the east providing some excellent hacking. [email protected] [email protected] Manor Farm is superbly located for recreational opportunities to include golf at one

These particulars are only as a guide and must not be relied on as a statement of fact. of several excellent golf courses in the area including Bowood, North Wilts and Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of text. Erlestoke Sands. 1 2 Lot 1 Manor Farmhouse, Buildings and Pasture About 15.16 acres (6.14 hectares) Manor Farmhouse is a 4 bedroom, Grade II* listed Victorian property that has been constructed with Flemish brick and mullioned windows which lie under a slate roof. The open gable stone porch is a grand external feature that shows the date at the apex when it was originally built in 1843. The property is currently let to a tenant on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. On the ground floor, the front door opens into a central hallway that leads to a double aspect drawing room, family sitting room with a wood burning stove and dining room. The kitchen/breakfast room has been fitted with neutral units, including a separate breakfast island, and the floor has been laid with terracotta tiles. Included in the sale is the electric Rangemastrer oven with hob and integrated dishwasher, both of which were installed in 2016. A separate utility area can be accessed through the kitchen or via a covered courtyard. First floor accommodation comprises of a master bedroom complete with an en suite and a further 3 good size bedrooms. There is a separate family bathroom that has been fitted with a shower and additional bath, WC and sink. The farmhouse was refurbished in 2015 with new plumbing and electrics. Gardens and Grounds To the front of the property, there is a turning circle and parking for 3 cars along with a lean to car port with parking for two cars. Adjacent to this is a storage shed and garage with access from the road. There is a large garden on three sides of the property which is mostly laid to lawn with herbaceous borders to the front of the property. The garden enjoys mature trees, fruit trees, an ornamental pond and separate greenhouse. The gardens back onto the modern farm buildings which present a development opportunity, subject to planning.

3 Manor Farm, 17 The Street, Chirton, Devizes, SN10 3QS Gross Internal Area (approx) = 251.4 sq m / 2706 sq ft (Excluding Covered Courtyard) Stores = 13.4 sq m / 144 sq ft Total = 264.8 sq m / 2850 sq ft For identification only. Not to scale. N © Floorplanz Ltd

Ground Floor Manor Farm, 17 The Street, Chirton, Devizes, SN10 3QS Gross Internal Area (approx) = 251.4 sq m / 2706 Storsqe ft (Excluding CoveredStore Courtyard) Stores = 13.4 sq m / 144 sq ft 3.94 x 1.85 3.62 x 1.86 12'11 x 6'1 11'11 x 6'1 Total = 264.8 sq m / 2850 sq ft Sitting Room For identification only. Not to scale. Bedroom 1 N 5.45 x 4.60 Manor Farm 5.44 x 4.58 © Floorplanz17'11 x Lt15'1d Gross internal area (approx.) = 251.4 sq m / 2706 sq ft (Excluding Covered Courtyard) Utility 17'10 x 15'0 Stores = 13.4 sq m / 144 sq ft Covered Courtyard 4.01 x 2.26 T 6.20 x 7.20 13'2 x 7'5 Total = 264.8 sq m / 2850 sq ft 20'4 x 23'7

Up Kitchen Bedroom 2 Drawing Room 4.62 x 4.35 15'2 x 14'3 5.43 x 4.58 5.39 x 4.60 Store Store 17'10 x 15'0 17'8 x 15'1 Dining Room Bedroom 3 3.94 x 1.85 3.62 x 1.86 Dn 3.85 x 3.2212'11 x 6'1 11'11 x 6'1 3.86 x 3.22 Bedroom 4 12'8 x 10'7 12'8 x 10'7 5.19 x 2.23 Sitting Room Bedroom 1 17'0 x 7'4 5.45 x 4.60 5.44 x 4.58 17'11 x 15'1 IN Utility 17'10 x 15'0 Covered Courtyard 4.01 x 2.26 T 6.20 x 7.20 13'2 x 7'5 20'4 x 23'7

Up Not to Scale For Identification Purposes Only. Kitchen Bedroom 2 Drawing Room 4.62 x 4.35 5.43 x 4.58 5.39 x 4.60 15'2 x 14'3 17'10 x 15'0 17'8 x 15'1 Dining Room Bedroom 3 Dn 3.85 x 3.22 3.86 x 3.22 Bedroom 4 12'8 x 10'7 12'8 x 10'7 5.19 x 2.23 17'0 x 7'4

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4 Farm Buildings The farm buildings are made up of a mixture of modern and traditional structures providing significant agricultural storage and cattle buildings. Alternatively they could be developed into equestrian use, subject to planning to create a private equestrian unit with paddocks to the rear. A significant amount of work has been undertaken on drawing up proposals for the re-development of the farm yard into 12 new build residential units. No planning permission has been granted. There is an overage in place from a previous seller of the farm. Further details including drawings and plans can be see on the agents data room, please contact the agents for access. Please see the block plan for a decription of the barns: 1. Grade 2 listed timber framed, former tithe barn constructed of red brick and recent cladding. 2. Open fronted, steel framed storage barn with a corrugated roof. 3. Steel framed cattle shed with a and corrugated roof. 2 x stable lean-to coming off the West side.

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4 Manor Farm 4 15 been well fenced. Access to the paddocks is provided through the main farmyard. From the south to the north along the eastern boundary is a footpath which links through to a gate allowing access to 11 the village hall and further public rights of way. © Crown Copyright Licence Number Savills (UK) Ltd 100024244 D 4 AR H C 5 Lot 2 Productive Arable Land About 258.40 acres (104.57 hectares) Lot 2 is made up of a large block of productive organic arable land (of which a significant area is grade 2 on the agricultural land classification maps) situated to the south of the property with fantastic views across the Pewsey Vale. The land is served by a central track and in recent years a small copse has been planted in parcel 2487.

6 7 Lot 3 Grade II Arable Land with Water Meadows About 117.03 acres (47.36 hectares) Accessed via the public highway and byway leading from Patley Road is lot 3 compromising of approximately 117 acres of organic arable land (classified as grade 2 on the agricultural land classification maps) and water meadows. The water meadows benefit from undulating topography down to the river. Most of the land is well stock fenced. 8 9 Lot 4 Pasture Land in the Village of Chirton About 24.73 acres (10 hectares) A parcel of grazing land on the edge of the village currently divided into three good size fields, about half of which is classified as Grade 2. The land has been cut for hay over the past few years but we understand much of this could be ploughed and reverted to arable production. The land is mostly well fenced and can be accessed from the village road.

10 11 GENERAL REMARKS Viewing Strictly by appointment through Savills. Directions From London: Exit the M4 at junction 14 and take the A338 exit to Hungerford/Wantage. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and continue on the A4 for about 5 miles. Take a left signposted towards Great Bedwyn/Wilton and follow the road heading towards Burbage. Once arrived in Burbage, at the roundabout, take the third exit onto the B3087 which will merge onto Pewsey high street. From here, take a right onto the A345 and follow until the roundabout at the Woodbridge Inn. Take the second exit and follow the road for about 1 mile. At the cross roads, turn right onto the A342. After 3 miles, take a left towards All Cannings and Manor Farm (17 The Street) can be found on the left after 0.3 miles. Basic Payment Scheme On completion of the sale 163.05 entitlements will be transferred to the buyer. If the Farm is sold in lots the BPS will be apportioned as to the agricultural area registered in each lot. Land based schemes - The land is not currently included within any environmental schemes, however, the land was formerly part of an Organic Entry Level Scheme which expired in May 2017. Designations • The whole of the property and land for sale is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. • The property falls within an AONB. c Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Ltd NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Method of Sale, Tenure and Possession The property is to be sold with vacant possession on

12 completion subject to the following agreements:- Services Data Room A data room has been set up which provides additional Property Occupancy Rent Lot Water Electricity information on the farm. If you wish to access the data room Lot 1 Mains Mains (3 Phase) Farm House Assured Shorthold Tenancy £2,200 pcm please contact the selling agent for the link and password. Lot 2 Mains None There are license agreements in place with local graziers Important Notice which may be terminated prior to completion or left in place Lot 3 Mains None Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: depending on how a buyer would like to proceed. Lot 4 Mains None They are not authorised to make or give any representations or Present Farming System warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, All land is currently classified as organic and has been Local Authority either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. approved by the Soil Association. The farm is run in hand They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be with contractors undertaking field work on an operation by Council Tax Band made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements operation basis. The Council Tax Band on the Manor House is Band G. or representations of fact. Health and Safety Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The Given the potential hazards of a working farm we would All carpets, curtains, ornamental lights, garden ornaments, text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your stone troughs and items usually considered as tenants necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around fixtures are specifically excluded from the sale. property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other the farm buildings. Electric rangemaster oven & hob, dishwasher and consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or Overage Agreement woodburning stove are to be included in the sale. facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. There is an overage agreement in place on part of the farm. Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way The overage lasts for 25 years from December 2011 and is The reference to any mechanical or electrical equipment or other The property is sold subject to and with benefit of all existing based on 25% of the net development uplift to the land on facilities at the property shall not constitute a representation rights of way whether public or private, including rights Lot 1. Further information can be seen on the agents data (unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition or that of way, supply, drainage, water, electricity supplies and room. it is capable of fulfilling its intended function and prospective other rights, covenants, restrictions and obligations and all purchasers/tenants should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of wayleaves whether referred to or not. If the property sells Sporting Rights such equipment for their requirements. Sporting rights on the farm are included in the freehold sale. in lots, certain easements for services, rights of way, and We have not made any investigation into the existence or access, maintenance and boundary responsibilities will need otherwise of any issues concerning pollution of land, air or water Minerals to be specified. The mineral rights are included in the freehold sale so far as contamination and the purchaser is responsible for making his There are a number of public rights of way across the farm, they are owned. own enquiries in this regard. further details of which can be obtained from the Vendors’ Particulars and photographs were prepared in Sept 2017. Drainage and Heating agents. The Manor House is on mains drainage and benefits from Oil Employees Fired Central Heating. There are no employees currently employed on the property.

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