Lot Five: Willey, Presteigne, Herefordshire, County

GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS

SITUATION

Old Hall Farm is situated in North West Herefordshire, close to the Welsh Border. The farmstead is situated in a rural and private setting which is accessed via a private drive leading from the council maintained road. The town of Presteigne is within 3 miles from Old Hall.

MAP REFERENCE

SO 335676 (1:50,000)

DIRECTIONS

From Kington take the B4355 to Presteigne for approximately 6 miles. Proceed over the roundabout, and take the third right signposted to the town centre. At the next roundabout, take the first exit, before turning right to continue along Broad Street. Proceed over the bridge, and continue along the road for approximately 2.5 miles, until you reach Old Hall farm drive on your right hand side as indicated by the McCartneys For Sale sign. Please refer to the location plan.

TENURE

We are informed that the property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

OUTGOINGS

Council Tax is payable to Herefordshire Council. Council Tax Band D for Old Hall Farmhouse.

INGOING

None.

BASIC PAYMENT ENTITLEMENTS

Basic Payment entitlements may be available by separate negotiation. No Basic Payment entitlements will transfer with the sale of this property. We are informed that all the land has been registered with the Rural Payments Agency and digitally mapped for Basic Payment purposes. The land lies in the SDA region of England.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

We have been informed that none of the land is contained within any agri environmental stewardship schemes.

SERVICES

Lot 1 – Connected to private spring, telephone and foul drainage is to a private septic tank. There is no mains electricity connected to the property.

SPORTING RIGHTS

We have been informed that the sporting rights will pass with the sale of the property (where held by the vendor).

MINERAL RIGHTS

We have been informed that the minerals rights will pass with the sale of the property (where held by the vendor).

TIMBER

All growing timber is included in the sale.

BOUNDARIES

The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries, and neither the vendors nor the vendors’ agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries of ownership thereof.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Those items mentioned in the sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures and fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

The property is offered subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient orders, public rights of way, town planning schedules, or resolutions, which may be or may come into force. The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge of these and have satisfied themselves as to the effects such matters have on the property.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

The vendors will retain an overage clause for future residential development over the traditional buildings within the farmstead and the buildings within field 5839. The vendor will retain a 30% overage clause on the uplift in value of the property for future residential development for a period of 25 years, activated on the granting of planning permission

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of any rights of way, both public and private, all wayleaves, easements and other rights, whether or not specifically referred to. A public footpath traverses part of the property. If sold in lots;

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The purchasers of Lot 1 will maintain a right to the springwater supply upon parcel 2630 within Lot 6 in perpetuity to supply Lot 1 with water. The purchasers of Lot 1 will have a right over Lot 6 to repair, maintain or upgrade the waterpipe network for this purpose. There is no guarantee for the quantity, quality or reliability of the existing water supply system.

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The purchasers of Lots 1 and 2, shall be granted a right to lay above or below ground cabling and/or pipework over Lots 1 to 7 to connect Lots 1 and 2 to mains services, if required, subject to being responsible for fully reinstating any damage caused to Lots 1 to 7 which has arisen from the works. If such cables/pipes are laid, the purchasers of Lots 1 and 2 shall maintain a right to repair, maintain or upgrade these installations in perpetuity over Lots 1 to 7.

FENCING OBLIGATIONS

If sold in lots; It will be the responsibility of the purchaser of Lot 4 to erect a stock proof fence consisting of post, pig wire netting and barbed wire between the boundary of Lot 2 and Lot 4 on the plan within 28 days from completion of the sale. Lot 4 will maintain this boundary and fence line in perpetuity.

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It will be the responsibility of the purchaser of Lot 2 to erect a stock proof fence consisting of post, pig wire netting and barbed wire between the boundary of Lot 1 and Lot 2 on the plan within 28 days from completion of the sale. Lot 2 will maintain this boundary and fence line in perpetuity.

PLANS, AREAS & SCHEDULES

These are based on ordnance survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and compiled by the vendor’s agents and the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the farm. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof. The plan is for the purposes of identification only.

AUTHORITIES

Herefordshire Council - Tel: Rural Payments Agency - Tel:

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

A detailed inspection and assessment of the materials that may contain asbestos has not been carried out by the selling agents. Although a general reference to this material may have been made, we cannot confirm whether any of the buildings are constructed of other asbestos based materials, which may be visible, inaccessible of concealed. Prospective purchasers are advised to obtain their own specialist reports in relation to this matter and other environmental issues. Asbestos is considered to be a hazardous material and should only be removed and disposed of by an approved contractor. Full details or regulations regarding asbestos and asbestos based products can be obtained from the environmental health department of the local authority.

HEALTH & SAFETY

The agents advise all prospective purchasers when viewing the property to take due care. Strictly no internal access to the dwelling or buildings without being accompanied by the agent.

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty.

NOTICE

All measurements and distances are approximate. The electrical, drainage, water and heating installations have not been tested by the Agents. The normal enquiries carried out by a purchaser’s Solicitor and the type of inspection undertaken by a purchaser’s Surveyor have not been carried out by the Selling Agents for the purpose of preparation of these particulars. Messrs. McCartneys LLP for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that: The particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; no person in the employment of McCartneys LLP has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. The vendors solicitors will confirm all aces and legal issues regarding the property.