Penhow Farm, Rudry, Caerphilly, CF83

DESCRIPTION

Situated in the picturesque landscape above the sought-after village of Rudry, Penhow Farm presents an attractive rural holding including a traditional Welsh Longhouse offering fourbedroom accommodation together with a practical selection of outbuildings centred around approximately 98.95 acres (38.83 ha) of pastureland within a single ring-fence boundary. The property benefits from an elevated position, with exceptional views across the Rhymney Valley and Bristol Channel, enjoying a peaceful setting in the heart of the idyllic countryside and surrounding the Llwyn Hir Forestry. The unique location of the property creates excellent opportunities for agricultural, equestrian, recreational, amenity and sporting uses (subject to planning).

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation available at Penhow Farm briefly comprises the following: Ground Floor Entrance Porch Entrance Hallway Utility – a convenient room utilised as a boot room and pantry WC – with WC, wash hand basin and fitted shower Kitchen – traditional country kitchen with Rayburn and fitted base and wall units overlooking the garden and pastureland Lounge – with traditional wood burning stove First Floor Landing Double Bedroom – with fitted cupboards Double Bedroom – with fitted cupboard Double Bedroom – with fitted cupboard Single Bedroom – with exposed beams Bathroom – with WC, wash hand basin and fitted bath

OUTSIDE

The farmhouse benefits from a generous, well maintained garden extending to approximately 0.22 acres, which overlooks the wider land holding. The garden is principally laid to lawn with a small patio area, vegetable patch and mature trees, and is bound by a combination of hedgerows and stock fencing. The entrance to the property is via a private driveway with gated access between the buildings leading to a hardcore yard, providing adequate parking for a number of vehicles.

FARM BUILDINGS

OUTBUILDINGS A number of practical, general-purpose outbuildings are conveniently centred around the hardstanding farmyard, just north of the farmhouse. They include: Machinery Store 1 – 17.70m x 7.52m Machinery Store 2 – 17.70m x 8.76m Workshop – 15.67m x 8.95m Hay Barn – 9.07m 5.94m Storage Shed – 9.07m x 4.32m Nissen Hut – 9.45m x 5.18m The buildings comprise predominantly of steel portal frame construction with a combination of blockwork walls, corrugated sheeting and timber cladding. The buildings are easily accessible from the farmyard and generally benefit from concrete flooring throughout.

Land

The land included with Penhow Farm extends to approximately 95.98 acres (38.84 ha) and surrounds the farmhouse, yard and buildings. The land forms a single ring-fenced unit, separated into 12 well-proportioned parcels with internal access between allowing for ease of management. The land is bound by a combination of stock fencing and mature hedgerows, with the surrounding Llwyn Hir Forestry also providing a beneficial shelterbelt. The position of the farmstead lying central to the holding enables convenient access to the land parcels. There is a secondary gated access from the adjoining highway known as Cwmnofydd Lane to the most northerly field parcel. The land is in good heart, having been well maintained, and its setting provides an attractive opportunity for agricultural purchasers as well as equestrian and amenity with extensive hacking routes available directly from the farm and in the surrounding areas. FIELD SCHEDULE (Please see diagram in images)

ENTITLEMENTS

The land is registered with the Welsh Government on the Rural Land Register for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and entitlements are available by separate negotiation. The holding is not entered into any Agri/environmental schemes.

BOUNDARIES

The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendor nor the Agent should be required to produce evidence as to the ownership of the boundaries.

LOTTING & RESERVE

Available as a whole – Offers in Region of £1,350,000 It is anticipated that the property will be offered as shown but the Vendor reserves the right to withdraw, alter or amend the extent of the property being offered.

TENURE

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

SERVICES

The farmhouse benefits from mains electricity connections with a private water supply in the form of a borehole and private drainage to a septic tank. The dwelling is heated by way of a multi-fuel Rayburn. The internet is supplied by a 4G-based system that delivers a strong signal. The outbuildings have water and electricity connections. The land parcels have water connections, being served by individual tanks. There are natural watercourses crossing parts of the land including a pond in the northern parcel.

COUNCIL TAX BAND

Band F

EPC

Penhow Farm has an EPC Energy Rating as Band G which is valid until March 2034.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Caerphilly Borough Council:

DIRECTIONS

From Rudry, heading east and passing the Parish Hall on your left, continue to the ‘T’ junction at the end of the road. Turn left and then immediately left just after the Maenllwyd Inn. Continue along the single-track road for approximately 0.7 miles passing Dan-y-Graig Farm on your left-hand side, which will lead you to the gated entrance to Penhow Farm. What Three Words:///herb.sugars.until.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment David James Magor: Tel

FARM MACHINERY

A selection of farm machinery is available by separate negotiation. Please contact the Agents for a Machinery Schedule.

GUIDE PRICE

Available as a Whole – Offers in the Region of £1,280,000.