Cheriton, Nr Stackpole, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, SA71

Attractive old farm with a substantial character house and traditional old farmyard with numerous stone barns. All set in about 65 acres near the coast.

Description

Marledge Farm is situated in an idyllic rural position, close to the sea, in the stunning Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The house, although in need of renovation and refurbishment, has substantial character and historical features. It was first mentioned in the History and Genealogy of the Stackpole Family by Everett Stackpole as having been given in 1268 by Philip de Stackpole as a carucate of land to Robert de Crespjoig. The Flemish bread ovens were discovered during an earlier renovation and lend a unique touch to the lower dining room and living area.

Summary

• Substantial character property offering generous accommodation space
• In need of sympathetic renovation and refurbishment
• Four reception rooms including dining room with old bread ovens and Flemish chimney
Five/six bedrooms. One en suite.
• Attached wing with potential to have an annexe (stp – subject to planning)
• Pretty grounds and gardens
• Good range of traditional stone barns
• Modern open-span building
• Good block of farmland in a ring fence
• In all, set in about 65 acres (stms – subject to measured survey)
• Peaceful rural position and yet close to the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline
• Convenient to local towns and further afield


General Remarks and Stipulations

Method of Sale
Offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.

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

Services and Council Tax Bands
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil central heating. Council Tax Band F.

Restrictive Covenants
The Title Register for the property makes reference to a number of restrictive covenants from The National Trust and other bodies. Please contact the selling agent for further details.

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 (e.g. residential development or renewable energy) 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. This payment will apply for each planning consent if there are more than one during the period.

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.

Fixtures & Fittings
Unless specifically described in these particulars, all other fittings and contents are excluded from the sale though 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 an old farm, viewers should take care and precaution with regard to their personal safety when viewing the property, particularly around livestock on the land and the old buildings.

Do not enter any first-floor areas in the old stone barns in case the floors are unsafe.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills.

Location

Marledge Farm is located in an idyllic rural position in the famous Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The popular villages of Stackpole (about 1.5 miles), Trewent (about 2.7 miles) and Freshwater East (about 3.5 miles) are all close at hand together with the miles of breath-taking coastal walks and sandy beaches that the Park has to offer.

The property is convenient to local attractions and amenities such as:

• Stackpole Quay and Barafundle Bay
• National award-winning Stackpole Inn
• Bosherston Lily Ponds, pub/restaurant
• Pembroke Castle, birthplace of Henry VII.
• Within easy reach of the popular, walled seaside town of Tenby
• the small market town and cultural hub of Narberth
• and St David’s, Britain’s smallest city.

Good road connections provide quick access to the larger nearby towns of Pembroke (about 3 miles) and Tenby (about 13 miles). Carmarthen and the A48 M4 link road is also convenient (about 33 miles) connecting south Wales (Swansea about 61 miles, Cardiff about 103 miles) the Severn Bridge and into England (about 123 miles).

Square Footage: 3,563 sq ft


Acreage: 65 Acres