LYDBURY NORTH • SHROPSHIRE

THE DOWN

Lydbury North 2 miles | Bishops Castle 3 miles | Clun 5 miles | Shrewsbury 25 miles Ludlow 17 miles | Welshpool 17 miles. (Distances and times are approximate).

AN OUTSTANDING COMMERCIAL ARABLE AND STOCK FARM.

The Down Farmhouse – an attractive period farmhouse dating from 1790, set within most attractive gardens.

Extensive range of commercial beef and sheep buildings including large sheep shed capable of housing 400 ewes and cattle housing for 200–250 head, together with grain storage of 300 tonnes.

Straw and hay barns.

Good quality arable and grassland farm.

About 409 acres.

Viewing by appointment only.

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.

LOWER DOWN • LYDBURY NORTH • SHROPSHIRE • SY7 8BB

THE DOWNSavillsHall CourtTelford TF3 4NF+44 (0) 1952 239 500

Contact: Tony Morris-EytonTMEyton@savills.com

Contact: Rhydian Scurlock-Jonesrsjones@savills.com

www.savills.co.uk

Halls Holdings LtdBowmen Way, Battlefield Shrewsbury SY4 3DRTel: +44 (0) 1743 450 700

Contact: Peter Willcockpeterw@hallsgb.com

Contact: Stuart Richardsstuartr@hallsgb.com

www.hallsgb.com

INTRODUCTIONThe Down has been farmed by the current family since 1951. It is an exceptional high quality arable and stock farm situated in beautiful unspoilt south Shropshire countryside. It is close to Offa’s Dyke and approximately 5.5 miles from the Welsh Border. There are approximately 242 acres of arable, 139 acres of permanent pasture and about 21 acres of woodland. The Vendors have always had the reputation for producing top quality Texel cross and Suffolk cross Lambs with a small Pedigree flock of Blue Faced Leicester Sheep, together with Limousin and Charolais cross store and fat cattle. This has been due to a combination of their expertise and the quality, productivity and habitat of The Down.

SITUATIONThe farm is situated in beautiful south Shropshire countryside with easy access to livestock auctions in Bishops Castle, Ludlow, Shrewsbury, Knighton and Welshpool.Bishops Castle, 3 miles away, is an historic market town with a lively livestock market. There is a good mix of independent shops, cafes, pubs and two microbreweries. Communications in the area are also good with the A49 and the A458 leading to Shrewsbury and the North. The Down is situated in wonderful riding country over some of England’s prettiest countryside. The farm also has its own all weather manège Within the farm is an ancient Norman fortification called Motte Castle, one of only 100-150 examples in Britain, and it is adjacent to “Bury Ditches” a well known beauty spot in South Shropshire, with its Bronze Age Camp and an extensive network of bridleways and footpaths through the Forestry Commission Woodland.

THE DOWN FARMHOUSEThe Down Farmhouse is a most attractive and appealing period farmhouse believed to date from about 1790 with later additions. At present the house is divided into separate portions, with the Vendors living in the main portion. A separate annexe has been created for family accommodation.On the ground floor is a large farmhouse kitchen, dining room, sitting room, with potentially 6 bedrooms on the first floor (if the whole house is incorporated into one).

Bedroom4.44 x 2.9914'7 x 9'10Bedroom

3.69 x 2.9212'1 x 9'7

Kitchen /Dining Room5.39 x 3.0317'8 x 9'11Sitting Room

5.41 x 2.9617'9 x 9'9

Bedroom4.28 x 3.7514'1 x 12'4

Bedroom4.37 x 3.7714'4 x 12'4

Bedroom4.18 x 4.0913'9 x 13'5

4.17 x 3.2113'8 x 10'6

Bedroom3.87 x 3.4612'8 x 11'4

Kitchen /Breakfast Room

5.92 x 5.1819'5 x 17'0

Boot Room4.33 x 2.5714'2 x 8'5

Dining Room6.05 x 5.7819'10 x 19'0

Sitting Room4.22 x 3.8213'10 x 12'6

Living Room5.47 x 4.81

17'11 x 15'9

Kitchen4.72 x 2.6015'6 x 8'6

Cellar6.55 x 4.8621'6 x 15'11

2.41 x 2.107'11 x 6'11

Ground Floor

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area:House - 379.4 sq m / 4,084 sq ftCellar - 38.9 sq m / 419 sq ftFor identification only, not to scale.

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FARM BUILDINGSThere is an extensive range of farm buildings, including a bespoke sheep shed capable of housing 400 ewes with central feed passage. In addition are an extensive range of largely general purpose portal frame buildings with potential cattle and youngstock housing for 200–250 head of varying ages.See adjacent table for reference.

NUMBER BUILDING DESCRIPTION

1 Farmhouse

2 Granary / Cart shed

Principally of stone construction under slate roof, 6 open fronted bays on ground floor with loft storage above - option to purchase mill & auger separately.

3 Grain store Steel Portal Framed building under fibre cement roof, four bay, sliding doors. Can store 150 tonnes of grain.

4 Silage / Grain Storage Shed

Steel Portal Framed building under fibre cement roof, four bay, sliding doors on both ends, three bays are block walled to 5 feet, sheeted above. Main part used as grain and silage storage with garaging at the rear.

5 Little Piggeries Barn of stone construction under fibre cement roof, comprising three pigsties and store.

6 Stables Barn of stone construction under iron corrugated roof, comprising two stables and log store.

7 Top Cow House Barn of stone construction under iron corrugated roof around stone walled courtyard. CCTV.

8 Rick Yard Steel Portal Framed building with open front, corrugated side and back walls, providing loose housing for 15 suckler cows.

9 Workshop Stone and block lower walls with sheeted sides under fibre cement roof.

10 Piggeries Barn of stone construction under slate roof consisting of pig pens housing sheep and lambs.

11 Stable Field Shed

Lean to (from 12) of 6 bays with block walling, with space boarding above and under fibre cement roof - housing 40 young stock.

12 Stack Yard Steel Portal Framed building under fibre cement roof of six bays storing straw.

13 Machine Shed Timber pole barn of four bays under corrugated tin roof.

14 Old Bays Timber framed building under pitched slate roof (listed).

15 New Cattle Shed

Steel Portal Framed building of 6 bays with block walls to 6 ft, space board above under fibre cement roof. Loose housing for 35 cattle and feed passage.

16 Big Cattle Shed Cattle shed of Dutch barn roof construction providing loose housing for 35 cattle with lean-to housing 22 cattle. CCTV.

17 Sheep Shed Steel Portal Framed building of 12 bays with block walls to 4 ft with space boarding above under fibre cement roof. CCTV. Sheep handling facilities to side.

18 Kennels Kennels range of stone construction under corrugated tin roof with individual pens.

Bin Collinsons 8 tonne bin.

5 bay Dutch barn in field

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NOT TO SCALEThe Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PBTel: (01202) 856800

NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with thepermission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.© Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Limited

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NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only andalthough believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed.

FARMLANDThe Down lies within a ring fence served by a small public road which runs from the hamlet of Brockton to Clunton. The farm is universal in nature, well suited to a mixed arable and livestock enterprise. The soils are all of a good quality, classified as Grade 3. The lower land is of the Conway series, being a clay over a well bodied loam, the balance being a reasonably heavy loam over shale.

FARMING SYSTEMThe farm has been largely run as an arable farm, with sheep and beef. The arable activities extend to about 241 acres, with approximately 138 acres in permanent pasture.The arable cropping is based around winter wheat, winter barley, spring barley and winter oats, with some stubble turnips.A cropping schedule for the last 5 years will be available on request.

DRAINAGEThe farm is understood to be well drained throughout.

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONSDIRECTIONSThe postcode for The Down is SY7 8BB.

INFORMATION PACKAvailable on request from the joint selling agents.

VIEWINGSBy appointment with the vendors joint agents. Prior to making any appointment to view, we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of either Savills or Halls staff who have seen the property, in order that you do not make a wasted journey.

TENURE AND METHOD OF SALEAt present the farmhouse is informally divided. The Vendor lives in the main portion with his mother in the annexe, which will be offered with vacant possession on completion.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEMEThe current entitlements are held by the owners and are available for the vendor to transfer to the purchaser. At present there are 155.29 entitlements.

LISTINGOn the Local Authority listing, The Down is not listed, but the adjacent farm, Lower Down Farm, is listed. Furthermore, the pin entry on the plan distinctly relates to Lower Down Farm. However, the narrative within the listing would appear to relate to The Down. Purchasers should therefore assume that The Down is listed, but may wish to make their own enquiries.

STEWARDSHIP SYSTEMThe farm is within an Entry Level plus Higher Level Stewardship Scheme which commenced on 1st November 2010. The understanding is that a purchaser will continue with these two schemes until they cease in 2020.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTSWe understand that the sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale.

SALE PARTICULARSThe sales particulars have been prepared for the convenience of prospective purchasers, and whilst every care has been taken in their preparations, their accuracy is not guaranteed, nor in any circumstances will they give grounds for an action in law. The standard important notice clause covers this.

INGOING VALUATION/TENANT RIGHT• The Tenant Right shall be paid over

immediately the valuation is agreed between the two valuers acting for the Vendor and the Purchaser(s) respectively, with interest at 3% above the Lloyds Bank base rate, payable on the day of completion to the date of payment. Should the valuation not be agreed within 10 working days by agreement or in the event of dispute, it should be settled by the President of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

• The Purchaser(s) shall not be entitled to make any claim or set off whatsoever in respect of any dilapidations, if any, to the buildings, hedges, ditches, fences and any other items.

The purchaser(s) shall in addition to the purchase price be required to take over and pay by valuation, to be made at completion, all the usual items of tenant right including the following:

• All stores including fertilisers, seeds, sprays feeding stuffs, fuels and oils at cost.

• Growing crops and all other tillages, post harvest sprays and other acts of husbandry in accordance with CAAV costings and SB109 1978 and any other statutory instrument thereof. Any livestock and machinery (if agreed to be purchased).

• UMVs and RMVs to be paid at an additional rate of £15 per workable acre.

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LIVE AND DEAD FARMING STOCKThe Vendor reserves the right to hold an auction sale at the premises for the live and dead farming stock prior to completion date.A detailed schedule of livestock will be available from the Vendor’s agents.

SERVICESElectricity: Mains electricity is connected, with single phase to the buildings. There is however a 3-phase transformer on the edge of the garden. Water: There is both a mains supply together with a private estate system. Further details on request.Drainage: Private disposal system.CCTV: There is an integral CCTV system connected to the farmhouse linking the main sheep handling shed and the principal cattle yard.

BOUNDARIES, AREAS, SCHEDULES AND DISPUTESThe boundaries are based on Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and any error or mistake shall not annul the sale or entitle any party for compensation in respect thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points arise on the general remarks and stipulations, particulars, schedules, plans or the interpretation of any of them, such questions shall be referred by the selling agents whose position acting as experts shall be final.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGSAll fixtures and fittings unless specifically referred to in the details are excluded from the sale.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNINGThe property is offered subject to any development plans, Tree Preservation Orders, Town Planning schedules or resolutions which may or may not come into force. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge and satisfy themselves as to the provisions of any such matters affecting the property.

VATAny guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event that the sale of the property or part thereof or any right to becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition.

HEALTH AND SAFETYGiven the potential hazards of a working farm, we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when visiting the farm for your own personal safety, in particular around the farm buildings.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAYThe farm is sold subject to all electricity easements, public footpaths and existing rights of way and all other easements, whether referred to or otherwise. There is BOAT down a farm lane, but not near the farmhouse or buildings.

LOCAL AUTHORITYShropshire Council. Tel: 0345 678 9000.

COUNCIL TAXFarmhouse: G

SOLICITORSMFG Solicitors - 9 Corve Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1DE.Tel: 01584 873156 - Attn: Susan Morrissy Email: susan.morrissy@mfgsolicitors.com

IMPORTANT NOTICESavills, their clients and Halls Holdings give notice that:They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property, either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their clients or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statements that are made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representation of facts.Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and neither Savills nor Halls Holdings have tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.Brochure prepared: June 2019.Photographs taken: May 2019.

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Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1PB. Tel: (01202) 856800

NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of theController of H.M. Stationery Office.

© Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Ltd.

Tel: +44 (0) 1952 239500 Fax: +44 (0) 1952 239501SHROPSHIRE TF3 4NF

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THE DOWN, LOWER DOWN

The rights of way shown on this plan are for indicative purposesonly. For legal purposes refer to the definitive rights of way map.

NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to becorrect, its accuracy is not guaranteed.