For SaleFarm House in Michaelchurch Escley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2£1,200,000

A delightful smallholding nestled above Michaelchurch Escley The Michaelchurch Estate offers a unique opportunity to acquire an impressive estate in Herefordshire’s Golden Valley, with far-reaching views of the Black Mountains in the valley of the Escley Brook. The estate has potential for alternative income streams and to expand on the income already generated across the farms and residential property. About 1,021 acres (413 ha) in total | For sale as a whole or in up to 17 lots Lot 10 – New Barns Farm | About 86.88 acres (35.16 ha) New Barns Cottage is of traditional stone construction with accommodation set out over two floors with an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor and two bedrooms on the first floor. The property is currently occupied on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST). The farm buildings comprise a traditional stone barn and a 6 bay steel portal framed general purpose building. The buildings provide scope for alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions. The buildings are currently occupied under a Farm Business Tenancy which is due to expire on 10th April 2025. Further details are available from the vendors’ agents. The land at New Barns Farm forms an attractive block of productive pasture with interspersed areas of woodland. The land extends to approximately 82 acres of pasture, suitable for grazing purposes with approximately 3 acres of woodland. There are various access points to the land with the two main entrances taken from the Craswell Road and Ty Cradoc Shawls road to the west. General Method of sale: The Michaelchurch Estate is offered for sale as a whole, or in up to 17 lots by private treaty. Drainage: We understand that the private drainage across the estate may not comply with the relevant regulations. Further information is being sought. Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The property is being 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 other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not. There are a number of public rights of way over the estate. Further details including a plan are available from the vendor’s agent. Right of Access: Lot 6 (Firs View) will be granted a right of access over Grove Farm drive. A right of access will be granted to a third party to access the buildings located on the northern boundary of Lot 7. This is shown hatched on the sale plan. Further details are available from the vendor’s agent. Schemes: We understand the land is not subject to any environmental schemes. The buyer should rely on their own searches to verify any other schemes, as full searches have not been carried out prior to the sale. Designations: The Lodge and Bridge Farmhouse are Grade II listed. The buyer should rely on their own searches to verify any other designations, as full searches have not been carried out prior to the sale. Sporting, timber and mineral rights: We understand all sporting timber and mineral rights are included in the freehold sale, in so far as they are owned. Fixtures and fittings: All items usually regarded as tenant’s fixtures and fittings and equipment, including fitted carpets and curtains, together with garden ornaments and statuary, are specifically excluded from the sale. Fencing Obligation: The purchaser of the whole/Lot 13 will be obliged to erect a stock proof fence within 6 months of completion along the boundary marked A – B on the sale plan. Further details are available from the vendor’s agent. Chancel repair liabilities: There are some chancel repair liabilities, further details are available from the vendor’s agent. Local authority: Herefordshire Council (01432 260000) VAT: Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property, or any part of it, or any right attached to it, becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition. Health and safety: Given the potential hazards of a working rural estate we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around the farm buildings and machinery. Solicitors: Trowers & Hamlins LLP, The Senate, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, EX1 1UG Guide Price: For the whole £13,000,000 (Lot guide price available on request) Dataroom: An online dataroom is available. Please contact the vendor’s agent for access. Directions: From Hereford take the A465 south-west before turning right onto the B4349 heading to Clehonger. Continue until you reach Vowchurch and turn left at the T-junction towards Michaelchurch Escley. What3Words ///wrist.rate.knowledge Viewing: Strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendor’s agents, Strutt & Parker in Cirencester on 01285 300144 or London 020 7318 5166. This property has 86.88 acres of land. Situation The Michaelchurch Estate is located around the village of Michaelchurch Escley, which is home to a primary school, public house and church. Michaelchurch Escley is some 8 miles south-east of the town of Hay-on-Wye, famous for its Literary Festival, with a range of shops, eateries, and services including dental surgeries, and a medical practice. The cathedral city of Hereford lies 15 miles north-east and provides a more extensive range of amenities including supermarkets, schools and access to the wider transport network. The national motorway network is accessed from Ross-on-Wye via the M50, providing access to the West Midlands, Bristol and South Wales. The mainline train station in Hereford provides direct trains to London Paddington. Bristol, Birmingham and Cardiff airports are all within approximately 90 minutes’ drive. There are ample local recreational and sporting opportunities. The imposing Black Mountains and the surrounding area provide some beautiful walking and cycling country in the Golden Valley and Brecon Beacons National Park. The River Wye also provides good recreational activities and is easily accessed. National Hunt racing is available 16 miles east at Hereford Racecourse and Cheltenham Racecourse is further afield. There are a number of well-regarded schools in the area including Hereford Cathedral School, Haberdashers’ Monmonth School and Hereford Cathedral Junior School. Michaelchurch Escley is within the catchment for the Ofsted outstanding Fairfield High School in Peterchurch. Directions From Hereford take the A465 south-west before turning right onto the B4349 heading to Clehonger. Continue until you reach Vowchurch and turn left at the T-junction towards Michaelchurch Escley. What3Words ///wrist.rate.knowledge