Rhude Farm , , , EX23 9LG

Rhude Farm Launcells, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9LG

An adaptable and very accessible grassland farm with just over 104 acres

 Character four bedroom farmhouse  Range of modern farm buildings including the old dairy, parlour and cubicle house  Some 104 acres of gently sloping and level productive pasture land in two blocks  Not far from the spectacular north Cornish coast  Available as a whole or in two lots.

Situation Introduction Located in gently rolling north Cornish countryside, Rhude Farm is in an extremely accessible Rhude Farm comes onto the market following the owners’ decision to retire from active position just of the B3254, Red Post to Kilkhampton main road. farming and until four years ago it was run as a productive dairy unit. However the family decided to change farming policy and now run a successful beef suckler herd. The nearby village of Kilkhampton is some 2 miles away and has an excellent range of village amenities including a post office/stores, church and chapel, primary school and two pubs. It The farm extends in all to just over 104 acres and is made up of two principal blocks of land also boasts an agricultural merchant and there are veterinary practices in Bradworthy and together with a farmhouse and range of farm buildings. The farmhouse, built in 1936 offers Holsworthy The village sits on the main A39 ‘Atlantic Highway’ and this pretty scenic route comfortable four bedroom accommodation which is set just off the farm lane. The house and follows the coastline to the towns of Bideford in the north and Bude and in the still has some of its original period features together with a refitted kitchen, double glazing and south. oil fired central heating.

The rugged north Cornish coastline is only four miles away as is well known sea-side resort of The range of modern farm buildings include the former dairy, parlour and a cubicle house. In Bude which has great range of things to see and do. The market town of Holsworthy with its more recent years two modern multi-purpose buildings have been added for housing cattle and new agri-business centre, livestock market and a Waitrose supermarket is 7 miles away. machinery storage.

Exeter, an ancient cathedral city is just over an hours drive where there is a link to the M5 The land is contained within two blocks, and is available in two lots. The principal block lies to motorway as well as a regional airport, bus terminal and mainline train station. the north and south of the farmstead and extends to some 64 acres. The second block lies due west of the farmstead and is accessed across the road and extends to some 40 acres. The land is mainly level or gently sloping pasture land with good access from the road, yards and farm buildings. Floor Plans Not to scale and for identification purposes only.

Rhude Farm offers a wonderful opportunity to purchase an adaptable, accessible, sheltered pasture farm within the favoured farming parish of Launcells.

Lotting The farm is available as a whole or in two lots as follows; Lot 1: The farmhouse, farm buildings and land extending in all to some 64.10 acres Lot 2: Approximately 40.08 acres of productive pasture land in a ring fence.

Lot 1: The Farmhouse Built in 1936 Rhude Farmhouse offers comfortable four bedroom accommodation which retains some of its original fittings such as panelled doors and tiled fireplaces. The farmhouse kitchen has been refitted and it is double glazed and centrally heated. The accommodation is as follows

A gravelled drive leads to a parking area at the font of the property and the FRONT PORCH with further door leading to HALLWAY. Tiled floor and doors off to SITTING ROOM which is double aspect and has an original tiled fireplace. From the hallway, a door leads to the OFFICE/RECEPTION ROOM and further door to LIVING ROOM. Woodburner set in a brick fireplace, under stairs cupboard and doors to rear hall and KITCH- EN/BREAKFAST ROOM. Fitted with a range of floor and wall units with work surfaces over, incorporating a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer. Solid fuel ‘Essie’ range and point for electric cooker. Patio doors to garden and further door to REAR HALL with door to outside, down stairs WC and UTILITY ROOM including a panelled bath and wash hand basin.

From the front hall, stairs rise to FIRST FLOOR LANDING where there is loft access and door to airing cupboard with hot water tank and immersion heater. There are FOUR BEDROOMS, one of which has been let as a bedsit and has a small kitchen area with a cupboard and stainless steel sink.

Lot 1: The Gardens & Grounds The farmhouse is approached over a gravel driveway which gives access to a concrete block built SINGLE GARAGE and in turn the front porch and gardens. The front gardens are enclosed with hedge banks, mature shrub and trees borders. A path leads around the side of the property to a covered rear entrance porch where there is a further concrete block built SINGLE GARAGE and lawned gardens.

Lot 1: The Farm Buildings The buildings are located at the end of the farm lane and set around a concreted yard forming the lower yard. They provide ample loose housing for the beef herd and work well with the newer buildings on the higher yard

Lower Yard

Concrete block and CGI STORE SHED including the farms diesel tank.

Open fronted four bay CATTLE & CALF SHED : 60' 0'' x 18' 0'' (18.27m x 5.48m) Steel frame with profile sheet elevations and roof.

Brick and CGI WORKSHOP/STORE with CAKE LOFT OVER: 24' 4'' x 9' 6'' (7.41m x 2.89m)

Higher Yard PARLOUR & TANK ROOM : 47' 9'' x 17' 0'' (14.54m x 5.18m)

Concrete block walls under a corrugated asbestos sheet roof. Housing a 7:14 dis-used parlour ‘Tom Hanaford’ MACHINERY STORE : 60' 0'' x 40' 0'' (18.27m x 12.18m) with cake loft over and adjoining tank room. Steel frame with space board elevations under a cement fibre roof.

Lean-to PUMP HOUSE CGI STORE SHED

Four bay CUBICLE SHED: 196' 10'' x 213' 3'' (60m x 65m) ‘Crown Steel’ LOOSE HOUSE : 90' 0'' x 29' 6'' (27.41m x 8.98m) plus 5' 0'' (1.52m)overhang. Concrete stanchions with part concrete block and timber elevations. Cubicles for 96. Steel frame with timber and dung board elevations under a cement fibre roof. Feed

barriers with concrete feed passage. Power and water connected. Further lean-to CATTLE SHED : 60' 0'' x 20' 0'' (18.27m x 6.09m)

Pole and CGI.

SILAGE CLAMP

Earth bank SLURRY STORE with irrigation system

Tenure: The farm is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Valuation: The purchaser will be required to take over all silage, hay, straw, fodder, growing and standing crops at valuation to be prepared by Kivells and there will be no counter claim for dilapidations. Such valuations to be conducted in accordance with the central association of agricultural valuers.

Farm Sale: The vendor reserves the right to hold a Farm Sale on the farm before completion.

Farm Plan: The farm plan is based on ordnance survey extracts, and the areas are not guaranteed and purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.

Easements, Wayleaves, Rights of Way: The Property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.

Boundaries: Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and The Land neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the Extending in all to some 104.18 acres (42.16 hectares), the land at Rude Farm comprises gently ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as the boundaries or any points on the particulars sloping and level productive pasture land in two main ring fenced blocks. or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendors agent whose

decision acting as experts shall be final. Lot 1: The principal block of 64.10 acres (25.94 hectares) sits with the farmhouse and farm buildings and may be accessed from the yard, main road, or the parish road which adjoins the Services: Farmhouse—Mains water, electricity with private drainage. land on its’ southern boundary. Enclosed within natural hedge banks with post and wire Farm buildings— Bore hole water supply and electricity connected. fencing, the land is gently sloping or level with a small amount of woodland on its eastern boundary. It is also within the catchment area. Photographs: 30th June 2015.

Lot 2: This block lies due west of the farmstead and is accessed across the main road and Local Authorities : , . extends to some 40.08 acres (16.22 hectares). This is again in permanent pasture with a small Council Tax Banding: E. amount of woodland on the western boundary. It is divided in two enclosures and bounded by hedge banks and post and wire fencing. This block of ground is within the River Neet catchment Energy Performance Certificate: Rating: EPC D/55. area.

Directions: From Holsworthy proceed out of the town on the A3072 heading towards Bude.

After 5 miles and at cross roads known as Red Post, turn right towards Kilkhampton. Follow Other Information Basic Payment Scheme: Basic Payment entitlements have been established over the land. this road for just over 2½miles and Rhude Farm will be found on the right hand side. Entitlements equal to the area of eligible land being sold are included in the sale and will be Viewings: transferred to the purchaser. The vendor will undertake to lodge any such documents with the Please call to make an appointment. We are open from at least 9am to 5pm Monday Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to allow the transfer of entitlements subject to RPA guidelines. to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturdays. Further details regarding these entitlements are available at the Agents office. Contact Us: Kivells Farms & Land Department Agri-Business Centre, New Market Road, Holsworthy, EX22 7FA Tel: 01409 259547 Email: [email protected] Web: www.kivells.com

Location Plan Please note this is not to scale and is for identification purposes only

Disclaimer Kivells for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: 1. The particulars are set out only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. 2. All descriptions, photographs, which may be taken with a wide angle lens or zoom, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and 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. 3. All measurements are approximate and non of the appliances have been tested. There are numerous power points throughout the property but non of them are tested. 4. No person in the employment of Kivells has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. 5. In the even that out details are used in part exchange negotiations we reserve the right to recoup our costs.