To Let Craig-Y-Borion Farm, Amroth Rd, Llanteg, Narberth, Pembrokeshire, SA67 8QL TO LET BY INFORMAL TENDER VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Exciting opportunity on the Colby Estate A recently refurbished, four-bedroom detached farmhouse Approximately 33.21ha (82.06ac) of permanent pasture and arable land Range of farm buildings VIEWING DAY: 4th April 2017 from 10am to 3pm (by appointment only) TENDER CLOSING DATE: 24th April 2017 at 12 noon For more information or to arrange an appointment please contact: President: HRH The Prince of Wales Chairman: Tim Parker Deputy Chairman: Orna NiChionna www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tenants Director-General: Dame Helen Ghosh DCB www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rightmove Registered office: Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 2NA Registered charity number 205846 Efa Jones 01834 832003 (landline), 07483 927303 (mobile) or [email protected] THE LOCATION Located in Pembrokeshire, Craig-Y-Borion Farm is situated on the National Trust’s Colby Estate approximately 1.7 miles North of Colby Woodland Garden. DIRECTIONS The property is located within 1.7 miles of the village of Llanteg and 8 miles from the Town of Narberth. It is easily accessible from the A477, continue for approximately 1.7 miles west of Llanteg and the driveway to the property is located on the left. THE NATIONAL TRUST The National Trust is Europe’s leading conservation charity, and is committed to preserving special places for ever, for everyone. The Trust depends on the income it generates from its rental properties, and could not deliver its core objectives without the support of its thousands of tenants and volunteers. NATIONAL TRUST VISION FOR CRAIG-Y-BORION Craig-Y-Borion will demonstrate that farming with high conservation standards can be achieved in a sustainable way, benefiting wildlife, landscape, the local community and visitors, whilst producing quality local produce. What kind of tenant the Trust is seeking for Craig-Y-Borion The National Trust views this tenancy as a long-term partnership and it is therefore essential that any applicant is committed to the Trust’s aims of delivering conservation and providing public access, involvement and enjoyment. The applicant must demonstrate that he or she: Has the necessary training, knowledge and experience to manage the farm; Can demonstrate that there is a sound financial base to provide the necessary working capital; Has the ability and interest to work closely with the National Trust to deliver its aims and objectives. It is intended that this will be a ‘part time holding’ and the preferred applicant will also need to have a source of off-farm income from the commencement of the tenancy. We would also consider someone with a diversification idea to add value to the existing holding. Craig-Y-Borion Farm comes with its own set of opportunities and challenges. The Trust has set some criteria for the type of farmer we are seeking: Someone who wants to be part of the community and can demonstrate active community involvement; Someone with an aspiration to run an extensive, based system that will aid the further recovery of the hay meadows, pasture and woodland for wildlife. The tenant must have demonstrable experience of sustainable pasture management; Someone who sees opportunities for diversification at the farm that make the most of the footfall in the area and that will complement and not compete with existing businesses; Someone who has an enthusiasm and sound understanding for wildlife and conservation; Someone who shares the Trust’s objectives and wants to work in partnership with the local staff and community; The tenant should be receptive and keen to be involved in ideas/initiatives regarding the development of the Colby Estate for nature conservation and access; Someone with a robust, realistic business plan; sound business experience and sufficient off-farm income or capital to support their plans; Someone who is a good communicator and can be an ambassador for the National Trust and the local community locally, regionally and nationally. What kind of farming we are seeking at Craig-Y-Borion Farm The National Trust is seeking a tenant who is prepared to manage the land extensively, in accordance with our vision for the holding which arises from the National Trust’s current Land, Outdoors and Nature strategy. A range of field plans are attached with these letting particulars, illustrating fields suitable for arable, low and no input permanent pasture. A full field schedule with specific conservation and farm management requirements will be available on the viewing day. The holding should be farmed in an environmentally sensitive way which enhances its existing nature conservation, visitor access and environmental status. The holding is not considered to be suitable as either a dairy, intensive beef or equine unit. THE PROPERTY - FARMHOUSE The accommodation at Craig-Y-Borion Farm comprises a recently refurbished four bedroom farmhouse arranged over three stories. Ground Floor Entrance Hall Tiled hallway with radiator and cupboard under the stairs. Living Room 5.51m x 4.95m (max) - Dual aspect, ‘L’ shaped room with exposed beams and Morso Wood burning stove. No.4 secondary glazing windows and radiator. Study 3.05m x 1.74m - Dual aspect with a secondary glazing window, No.1 radiator and access to loft. Kitchen 4.92m x 3.49m - Tiled floor, range of base and wall mounted units with worktops above, tiled splashbacks, single drainer sink unit with hot and cold taps, wood burning stove, plumbing for washing machine and radiator. WC Tiled floor with WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Hallway Tiled floor, light and power unit, No.1 radiator with access to loft and back door. First Floor Landing Carpeted stairs and landing, No.1 radiator. Bathroom New white bathroom suite comprising, WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bath with shower attachment, glass screen and tiled surround. 1no. radiator, 1no. electric shaving socket and built in airing cupboard. Bedroom 1 2.94m x 2.38m – Window overlooking front of property, No.1 radiator. Bedroom 2 3.34m x 4.97m – Carpeted, dual aspect bedroom with built in cupboard comprising hot water cylinder and water tanks. No.1 radiator. Second Floor Landing Carpeted stairs and landing. Bedroom 3 5.02m x 3.17m – Dual aspect bedroom, carpeted and No.1 night storage heater. Bedroom 4 5.0m x 3.8m (5.19m max) – ‘L’ shaped, carpeted, dual aspect bedroom with No.3 windows and No.1 night storage heater. Outside Lawned garden area to the front and side of the property with parking available to the front. Additionally there is a traditional stone building and green house located to the side of the house. Services Mains electricity and water supply and private drainage. There is a log fired-central heating system that supplies hot water and radiators throughout the property. Additionally, Economy 7 electricity is supplied via storage heaters on the second floor. All windows are timber framed, single glazed sash windows with the exception of secondary glazing within the living room and study. Outgoings and The tenant is to pay Council Tax, and all other outgoings relating to Council Tax the property. The property is in Band E for Council Tax and the annual charge for 2016/2017 is £1284.69 payable to Pembrokeshire County Council. Energy An Energy Performance Certificate is available for this property in Performance accordance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations Certificate Craig-Y-Borion Farm benefits from External Wall Insulation which was completed in 2016. FARM BUILDINGS The farm buildings at Craig-Borion are fairly limited comprising the following: Building 1 – 27.32m x 18.33m – Timber framed pole barn with metal corrugated roof and sides over a part-concreted floor with openings to front and rear (4.48m wide). The building measures approximately 5.07m to ridge and 3.07m to eaves and is connected to mains electricity and water. Building 2 –12.20m x 40.67m - Open fronted, metal framed dutch barn with lean-to constructed of metal corrugated roof and sides with partly concreted floor. The building measures approximately 6.26m to ridge and 3.76m to eaves (min eaves). Water and electricity are not connected. Building 3 – 1.28m x 3.26m – Open fronted, timber framed building with concrete floor and metal corrugated roof and sides. The building is separated into three enclosures with timber boards and has electricity connected. Building 4 – 8.18m x 4.41m – Traditional stone barn with a pitched slate roof, concrete/stone floor with two stable doors and two windows. Electricity is connected to the building. The attached plan shows the layout of the farm buildings. There are no livestock handling facilities, FYM or slurry storage facilities on the farm. THE LAND The land extends to 33.21ha (82.06ac) of both permanent pasture and arable land nestled in-between Craig-Y-Borion woodland and Little Craig-Y-Borion woodland. A plan showing the tenancy boundary along with the land use requirements are attached. This plan shows areas which are suitable for arable and areas that are no/low input permanent pasture. At present there are very few water troughs connected to the fields. National Trust have kept an area of approximately 25.23ha (62.34 acres) of land located to the south of tenancy boundary in-hand as can be seen on the attached land use requirements plan. This land has been kept in hand for conservation and visitor experience purposes and we would expect the incoming tenant to work closely with the National Trust to deliver its objectives. Hedgerows and other boundaries – The responsibility for maintaining the field boundaries lies with the tenant. The land is to be taken over ‘as seen’ with the tenant responsible for full repairs in accordance with the terms of the tenancy agreement.