Drinkstone, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30

A unique opportunity to purchase a four bedroom detached farmhouse set within 3.80 acres of land.

In light of the level of offers and interest for the land at Moat Farm, Drinkstone we have been instructed to invite ‘best offers’ by Wednesday 22nd July at 1pm.

We therefore ask if you wish to make an offer (or revise your offer) for the land that the form is submitted in writing by post or email to Graham Ford.

Introduction
Moat Farmhouse is a four bedroom detached farmhouse of brick construction under a timber and pantile roof, with a moat to the on the North and South boundary. The property is serviced by mains water and electricity, oil fired central heating and domestic drainage to a septic tank installation.
The property benefits from UPVC double glazed windows throughout. Externally Moat Farmhouse lies within mature gardens, mainly laid to lawn, with a pedestrian bridge across the moat to the front of the property.
The property is accessed by a driveway off of Park Road which provides access to the property. There is also two garages which are located to the south of the property.

Tenure and Possession
The property is freehold and offered with vacant possession.

Services
Mains electricity, Mains Water (single phase) and private drainage via a septic tank which requires updating to comply with Environment Agency’s General Biding Rules (Contact Agent for further information).

Energy Performance Certificates
Moat Farm House EPC Rating E

VAT
Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property or any part thereof or any right attached to it becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such VAT will be payable in addition.

Local Authorities/Statutory Bodies

Anglian Water Services Ltd: PO Box 46, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1DB. Tel:

Environment Agency: Cobham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1JE. Tel:

Mid Suffolk District Council: 131 High Street, Needham Market Ipswich IP6 8DL Tel:

Suffolk County Council: Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX. Tel:

Overage Clause
An overage clause will be implemented on the house and land for 21 years. In the event that planning permission is achieved for any non-agricultural development on the property, then 30% of the uplift in value will be payable to the Vendor upon grant of the planning permission. This excludes any extension or replacement for the existing farmhouse.

Anti-Money laundering
Should you wish to proceed with an offer on this property, we are obligated by HMRC to conduct mandatory Anti-Money Laundering Checks. We outsource these checks to our compliance partners at Coadjute and they charge a fee for this service. We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those selling or buying a property as prescribed by the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Coadjute who will contact you once you have agreed to instruct us in your sale or had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £33.00 (incl. VAT), which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance of us publishing your property (in the case of a vendor) or issuing a memorandum of sale (in the case of a buyer), directly to Coadjute, and is non-refundable. Lacy Scott & Knight do not receive any commission for this payment/service.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment only, for further details regarding the property please contact:-
Graham Ford MRICS or Gerard Smith MRICS FAAV.