A Superb Development Opportunity Comprising a Five Bedroom Farmhouse In Need of Refurbishment, Together With a Range of Outbuildings, Being Set in Approximately 2.96 Acres Of Land. A Potential Redevelopment Site, Subject to The Grant of Appropriate Planning Consent.

Description

Manor Farm presents a real opportunity for a variety of buyers in the marketplace to acquire a redevelopment set within c2.96 acres.

The property has a significant range of traditional farm buildings, together with a 5 bedroom house, which is in need of significant improvement.

The land is laid to pasture and has previously been used for the grazing of livestock. It would be suitable for the grazing of horses. The residential property comprises a single detached house with five bedrooms. It is in a severely dilapidated condition and will require significant improvements prior to occupation.

The residential accommodation has approximately 296.5 sqm (3192 sqft) of living space.

The farm buildings are located in the yard to the South West of the residential accommodation. The farm was formerly a dairy unit. The buildings can be described as follows;
• Modern steel framed general purpose agricultural building. Measuring 17.32m x 7.43m. Total area 128.69sqm (1385 sqft).
• Traditional brick and mortar buildings under a clay tile roof, set within a courtyard area 455.22 sqm ( 4900 sqft).
• Monopitch storage shed. Measures 4.16m x 5.55m. Total area 23.09 sqm (248 sqft)

LAND

The land extends in total to approximately 2.96 acres (of which 2 acres is grass) This area includes all of the property as shown on the plan.

The land can be accessed from the main farm-yard area and off the Teddersley Road via a gateway leading to the field.

The land is entirely level. It is suitable for grazing of livestock or for amenity purposes. The septic tank for the house is located on the land.
The purchaser will be responsible for erecting a fence of post and rail (4 rails on treated posts at 2.5m spacing) along the northern boundary line within 10 weeks of the purchase.

SERVICES

Mains Electricity, Mains Gas and Mains Water are connected.

Drainage from the house is to a septic tank located on the property. Meters for Electricity, Water and Gas are located on the subject property. The residential property is not centrally heated. None of the services have been tested. Atchams can therefore provide no guarantees as to their availability or quality.

There are a number of electricity and telecom poles which cross the land.

TENURE AND POSSESSION

The property is offered for sale Freehold with Vacant Possession on all parts upon completion.

VIEWINGS – 3 OPEN DAYS

The following viewing dates are available:

Wednesday 15th March 2023 at 9.30am to 12pm
Thursday 30th March 2023 at 9.30am to 12pm
Thursday 20th April 2023 at 3pm to 6pm

Potential purchasers are advised to contact the agent in advance of viewings in case the property has been withdrawn from the market.
Potential purchasers undertaking inspections must take all precautions when inspecting the property and must not enter into the first floor of the barns. There are aspects of the buildings that may be unsafe.

All other viewings outside of the viewing days are to be made by appointment with the sole agent Atchams, Holly Farm, Wolverley, Shrewsbury, SY4 5NQ. Contact Laura Parry-Jones Tel: 07359 108 992 or Gareth Lay Tel: 07399 184 807.

VAT

VAT is not applicable on the sale price.

BASIC PAYMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES

There are no Entitlements included in the sale. As far as the Vendor is aware, the holding is not within any Environmental Stewardship Schemes.

PLANNING

As far as the vendors are aware there is no recent planning history associated with the property. Any purchasers will be responsible for carrying out their own planning searches.
The Local Authority is Stafford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford. ST16 3AQ

The house is not listed and the property is not within a conservation area. The house is identified as being of ‘historical interest’ by the local authority.

UPLIFT CLAUSE

The agricultural land will be sold subject to an uplift clause where if the purchaser gains planning or develops the property for a non-agricultural/equestrian use, the vendors reserve the right to claim 25% of the uplift (owing to the planning application) for the next 25 years. Full details of the uplift can be obtained from the vendors’ agent.

For the avoidance of doubt, this does not apply to the house or buildings.

LOCATION
Manor Farm is located close to Brocton crossroads, between the Teddesley Road and the A34 Cannock Road in the County of Staffordshire.

It is approximately 4.3 miles to the North East of Penkridge, with Stafford being 4.4 miles to the North West. The subject property is located within an area close to residential properties to the North. The majority of the property adjoins open farmland.

Access to the land is taken directly off a council owned and maintained highway, Teddesley Road, with further access to the rear of the farm buildings off Cannock Road (A34).

Bullets

● 5 bedroom house (3192 sqft of living space)
● PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION ON 27th APRIL 2023
● In need of significant improvements
● EPC Band G
● 4900 sqft of traditional buildings suitable for redevelopment (Subject to planning)
● 2.96 acres of property in total

Tenure

Freehold

Buyers Premium

* Plus 2% Buyers Premium plus VAT

Pre Auction Offers Are Considered

The seller of this property may consider a pre-auction offer prior to the auction date.  All auction conditions will remain the same for pre-auction offers which include but are not limited to, the special auction conditions which can be viewed within the legal pack, the Buyer’s Premium, and the deposit.  To make a pre-auction offer we will require two forms of ID, proof of your ability to purchase the property and complete our auction registration processes online.  To find out more information or to make a pre-auction offer please contact us.

Special Conditions

Any additional costs will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion. The legal pack is available to download free of charge under the ‘LEGAL DOCUMENTS’.  Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations.