Oakford, Nr Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA47

Attractive small coastal farm of about 45 acres. Possible option to purchase with less land by negotiation.

Description

PRELIMINARY DETAILS

• Attractive coastal small farm of about 45 acres - Lot 1
• Character farmhouse offering generous accommodation space
• Three reception rooms. Six/seven bedrooms. Two bathrooms and a shower room
• Separate wing for use as an annexe if required. Attached studio.
• Impressive courtyard of stone barns with conversion potential (stp)
• Range of modern outbuildings currently used for storage
• Set in a block of about 45 acres of productive farmland
• Idyllic rural location enjoying distant sea views
• Excellent diversification/ tourism potential to work in tandem with an agricultural enterprise
• Convenient to local towns and further afield
• Lot 2: Separate farmyard across the road with range of modern outbuildings
• Set in a block of productive farmland of about 177 acres
• Lot 1: House, stone and modern barns in about 45 acres - Guide Price £1m. Possible option to purchase with less land by negotiation.
• Lot 2: Main farmyard with modern barns in about 177 acres – Guide Price £2m. Possible option to purchase with less land by negotiation.

General Remarks and Stipulations

Method of Sale
Offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or possibly in two Lots as shown on the sale plan.

The vendors wish to retain a field, small woods and bungalow in Lot 2 (marked with a blue boundary on the plan).

Tenure & Possession
The tenure of the property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Services, Council Tax Bands and EPC Ratings.
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil central heating. Council Tax Bands F. EPC Rating E.

Overage
The farmland will be subject to a reservation by the vendor of an agreed percentage of any uplift in value in the event that planning consent is granted for non-agricultural use of the land within an agreed time period following completion. This will be triggered on the earlier of implementation of planning or a sale with the benefit of planning.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)
The land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme and the Entitlements are included in the sale. The Vendor will make reasonable endeavours to transfer the relevant Entitlements to the Purchaser(s) after completion of the sale. Further details are available from the selling agents. Whenever completion of the sale takes place, the payment for that year will be retained by the vendors.

Agri-Environment Schemes
The Farm is not entered into any Schemes.

Sporting, mineral and timber rights
In so far as they are owned by the Vendors, rights of sporting, minerals and timber are included in the sale. All such rights are believed to be owned by the Vendors.

Ingoing Valuation
If applicable, in addition to the purchase price the Purchaser(s) will take over and pay for all growing crops, cultivations and stocks and stores (e.g., feeding stuffs, hay, straw, fuels, oils etc) at valuation. Payment is to be made upon completion at the figure assessed by the Vendors’ value based upon CAAV rates or contractors’ rates where applicable and invoiced costs of stocks, stores, seed, fertiliser and sprays applied.

Employees/TUPE Regulations
Where applicable, the purchaser will be responsible for complying with the statutory provisions of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations and the taking on of any existing and eligible employees.

Value Added Tax (VAT)
Should the sale of the property or any right attached to it be deemed a chargeable supply for VAT purposes, such tax will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the sale price.

Machinery, Fittings and Contents
Unless specifically described in these particulars, all machinery, fittings and contents are excluded from the sale though some may be available by separate negotiation. Further information is available from the Vendor’s agents.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water, and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the Conditions of Sale or not. Please check with the Highways Department at the local County Council for the exact location of public footpaths/bridleways.

Plans, Areas and Schedules
Plans are for identification and reference purposes only. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

Health & Safety
Given the potential hazards of a farm, viewers should take care and precaution with regard to their personal safety when viewing the property, particularly around any livestock, farm machinery, buildings, land and water.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills or joint selling agents JJ Morris.

Location

• Idyllic rural location in west Wales, about 3.5 miles from the coast at the Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron and about six miles from the coast at the seaside resort of New Quay.
• Good transport connections in the locality by road and rail is available at the University town of Aberystwyth (about 19 miles).
• Carmarthen and the A48 M4 link road is about 31 miles providing quick access to South Wales, Bristol and beyond.

Square Footage: 2,553 sq ft


Acreage: 45 Acres