Gravel House Farm

Location

Gravel House Farm is situated on the outskirts of the village of Coates, which is located 10 miles east of Peterborough. Not only does the area have good road accessibility but the rail network is equally accessible with both Huntingdon and Peterborough being on the East Coast Mainline, providing services to London Kings Cross which takes approximately 1 hour. The town of Whittlesey is approximately 3.2 miles west of Coates and benefits from a variety of shops and services, including a train station which provides services to Birmingham and Stansted Airport.

Description

The site comprises a farmyard, three agricultural buildings and a farmhouse, in total extending to approximately 1.42 acres. The property can be accessed directly from March Road (A605).

The farmhouse comprises a modestly sized, two-storey, three-bedroom detached dwelling. The property benefits from a double garage, external office and a generously sized wrap-around garden, providing ample outdoor space and ancillary accommodation. The farmhouse benefits from its own separate access onto the A605.

In addition to the farmhouse, the property benefits from three agricultural buildings of varying size, age and construction. The two buildings immediately to the south of the farmhouse are steel portal-framed structures, enclosed on all elevations and accessed via large sliding doors. Historically, these buildings were used for potato storage and, more recently, for the storage of grain. The third and smaller building is open on its southern elevation and is currently utilised for the storage of agricultural machinery and equipment.

These two structures extend approximately 311m2 and 354m2. The smaller agricultural building is in the centre of the yard, currently used for storage, extending to approximately 70m2.

Planning

The property is located within the administrative boundaries of Fenland District Council.

The farmhouse is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC), imposed under planning consent application number 8749. A copy of the 1961 planning consent can be acquired from the selling agents. This condition restricts occupation of the dwelling to individuals who are currently, or were most recently, employed in agriculture, forestry, or a related rural enterprise within the local area, together with their dependants.

As the AOC will affect purchaser eligibility and could influence marketability, prospective purchasers are advised to seek advice from a planning consultant to confirm that they meet the relevant occupancy requirements before proceeding.

Services

It is understood that services are available on site. The prospective purchaser should make their own enquiries with the relevant service providers.

Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to any Easements, Wayleaves or Rights of Way across the property whether mentioned or not in these Particulars.

There will be a foul drainage easement for the benefit Farmhouse (Lot 1) across the buildings (Lot 2).

The Vendor will retain a right of access through the centre the property to access retained land to the west of the property.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

The farmhouse´s EPC rating is E. The EPC is valid until 2036.

Boundaries

The approximate boundaries are shown on the plan attached to these particulars. The proposed purchaser will have been deemed to have inspected the land and satisfied himself/herself as to the ownership of any boundary, hedge or tree.

Tenure and Method of Disposal

The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole or in two lots:

Lot 1 - Farmhouse
Lot 2 - Farm buildings

The Freehold interest is offered for sale with Vacant Possession to be available on completion.

Overage Agreement

The vendor reserves the right to include an Overage Agreement on the sale of the property with terms to be agreed.

Viewing

Through an appointment with the Selling Agents.

Plans and Areas

These have been prepared as carefully as possible and are based on the Ordnance Survey Map for identification purposes only. The purchaser shall have been deemed to have satisfied himself/herself as to the description of the land and any error on this statement shall not annul the sale, nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Measurements and Other Information

All measurements are approximate. While we endeavour to make our Sales Particulars accurate and reliable, if there is a point which is of particular importance, please do contact Bletsoes who will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.