Packthorne Farm WHITMINSTER,

Packthorne Farm WHITMINSTER, GLOUCESTER

Gloucester – 8.5 miles Cheltenham – 18 miles – 30 miles M5 Junction 13 – 2 miles (distances are approximate) Impressive Grade II Listed farmhouse with a collection of traditional barns, pair of cottages and about 16 acres of farmland.

For sale by public tender, closing date Thursday 3 November 2016, unless previously sold or withdrawn. An opportunity to acquire a significant character property, outbuildings and land, located in a peaceful yet highly accessible location.

LOT 1 Farmhouse South east facing farmhouse – Breakfast room Dining room Drawing room Study Utility Kitchen 4 bedrooms 2 large attic rooms Significant range of adjoining outbuildings including cellar, boiler room and barns. In all the Gross Internal Area (GIA) 347sqm or 3,737 sqft. Traditional buildings Dutch Barns, modern steel portal framed buildings. In all the Gross Internal Area (GIA) 1,578 sqm or 16,986 sqft. The Land Predominantly south east facing level pastureland surrounding the farmhouse and buildings, extending in all to approximately 16 acres. Sale as a whole or in 2 lots. In all approximately 18.80 acres LOT 2 Cottages A pair of semi-detached cottages, both offering two reception rooms, kitchen, and 3 bedrooms. In all the Gross Internal Area (GIA) 167 sqm or 1,798 sqft. In all 0.32 acres

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Situation Packthorne Farm is situated to the west of the village of Whitminster, north of the popular village of Frampton on Severn. The property has excellent access to the A38 and M5 junction 13, providing swift access to Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bristol and Birmingham. The Cottages are at the entrance to farm set back from the private drive. The Farmhouse is situated at the end of the long tree lined drive. The drive opens up to enclosed pasture and mature orchards. Parking is to the rear of the property which is surrounded by extensive former formal gardens and grounds with a number of mature fruit trees and shrubs. The location is notably quiet considering its accessibility, with fantastic views back to the Cotswolds. A number of a number of church spires including Whitminster tower can be seen from the farmhouse and gardens. The Farmhouse The village of Frampton on Severn provides local services including village shop, post office and primary schools. All major services can be found in S Gloucester and Cheltenham. Shopping and social life including theatre, sports clubs and National Hunt Racing at Cheltenham. Schooling is available with private schools E in Gloucester, Cheltenham and Bristol. Access to the M5 junction 13 provides a M direct route to the West , South West and Birmingham International Airport (approximately 1hr travel time). Trains from Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Stonehouse. The Farmhouse Packthorne Farmhouse is Grade II Listed dating to the late part of the 16th Century with 17th and early 18th Century additions. It is constructed from brick on chamfered brick plinth, with slate roof. The accommodation is set over 3 floors, and extends to approximately 2,735 sqft. The property has not been on the market since the early 1900’s and retains many of its original features. The house offers excellent size rooms and ceiling heights. The house is brimming with character including high ceiling heights, inglenook fireplaces and cellar. The house is in need of complete modernisation.

Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2016. All rights reserved. Licence number 100021721. NOT TO SCALE. Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Outbuildings Packthorne F`rmhouse: 347 sq.m (3,735 sq.ft) 2 Packthorne Cottages 2 Packthorne Cottages Cottages: 167 sq.m (1,798 sq.ft) Ground Floor First Floor Outbuildings: 1,578 sq.m (16,986 sq.ft) Total: 2,092 sq.m (22,519 sq.ft)

Cottages

Reception Bedroom Bathroom

Kitchen/Utility 1 Packthorne Cottages 1 Packthorne Cottages Storage Ground Floor First Floor Not shown in actual location/orientation)

Packthorne Farmhouse Packthorne Farmhouse Packthorne Farmhouse Cellar First Floor Second Floor Packthorne Farmhouse Ground Floor

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Cottages Cottages

Tradional Barn, no 7 on plan The Granary, no 4 on plan Barn, no 3 on plan

Traditional buildings and Modern Buildings A range of traditional buildings which are Grade II Listed including large barn, stables, granary and former dairy, surrounded by a range of modern portal frame buildings and Dutch barns. Situated around the farmhouse and marked on the plan:

Traditional buildings Building 1 Former scullery and store adjoining farmhouse. Single storey barn of red brick under tile construction. Building 2 Former calf pens. Single storey of red brick under tile construction with timber doors and facades, timber and block work internal partitions. Building 3 Traditional barn of red brick under tile roof construction with double height timber doors. Barn currently houses a timber grain silo and store. Adjoining is the former milking parlour, bulk room and store, now disused. Of concrete under sheet roof construction. Building 4 Former granary and stable block of brick under tile roof construction with brick Barn, no 3 on plan under tile roof lean to. Part single part double storey.

Portal frame barns – modern buildings Building 5 Steel portal frame with block walls under sheet roof construction workshop and store. Building 6 Atcost portal frame barn, 3 bays, currently housing 2 timber grain silos. Building 7 Single storey calf pens of brick/ steel portal frame under tile roof construction. Large concrete yard with feed trays and pens. Building 8 Atcost portal frame block walls under sheet roof open sided general purpose building. Building 9 Open fronted cattle shed onto blocked walled yard, steel portal frame under sheet roof construction. Building 10 Steel portal frame Dutch Barn with open sides. Building 11 Steel portal frame Dutch Barn with portal frame lean to. SITE PLAN

Not shown in actual location/orientation) The Land Services Rights of Way The land is level and most is south east facing. The land is The farmhouse and the cottages have the following There is a footpath which crosses the rear of the farmyard, in permanent pasture surrounded by mature hedges. The services: this is marked on the location plan. land is classed as Grade III according to the Agricultural • Mains water Classification Land Series. Local Authority • Mains electricity The Local Authority is District Council and • Oil fired central heating (farmhouse only) General remarks and stipulations Gloucestershire County Council. • Septic tank (cottages, farmhouse no services) Listing Council tax – Band D Cottages – Band C The farmhouse and traditional farm buildings are Grade II Fixtures and fittings Listed. The cottages are not Listed. A copy of the Listed The property is offered on a sold as seen basis with the Building description is available from the Vendors agents. exception of personal effects and furniture. All items will be left on site and acquired by the purchaser. Directions From M5 junction 13, follow the A38 signposted to Whitminster. At Whitminster, turn left onto School Road; follow the lane over the mini roundabout. On passing the speed de-restriction sign follow the road for approximately 0.8 miles and the property can be found on the right hand side of the road. Viewings Viewings are strictly by the sole agents Knight Frank (reference CHO150133)

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Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names. Photographs: 2016 Particulars: 2016 Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2016. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. NOT TO SCALE. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.