BLEAK FARM, SCOTTON, Northorpe Road, DN21

General Remarks and Stipulations

Location
Bleak Farm is situated to the west of Northorpe Road, on the southern outskirts of the village of Scotton, in the West Lindsey District of Lincolnshire. It sits approximately 1.5 miles to the south of the village of Scotter and approximately 9 miles to the north-east of the town of Gainsborough.

Introduction
The Property offers the rare opportunity to purchase a three bedroom detached bungalow, with 4.00 acres of land and outbuildings, offering equestrian and other potential purposes. The bungalow consists of three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious living room and a kitchen/diner, with a total floor area of 150.6 square metres, or thereabouts.

The property provides the following accommodation:-
Conservatory/Porch/Sun Room
Utility Room - with a range of floor and wall units, sink unit and plumbing for a washing machine.
Kitchen/Diner - dual aspect with a range of floor and wall units, stainless steel sink, built-in electric, split-level oven and hob.
Lounge - dual aspect with a tiled open fireplace.
Three double bedrooms - two with built-in wardrobes.
Bathroom - fully tiled, with a low flush w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, panel bath and one radiator.
Shower Room - fully tiled, with a low flush w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, walk-in shower cubicle.

Outside
There is a useful detached double garage, a steel portal framed general-purpose shed, measuring approximately 55m x 12m and an automatic roller shutter door and electricity supply with a former wooden poultry unit.

The Land
The sale of Bleak Farm Bungalow offers a fantastic opportunity to purchase 4.00 acres of Grade 3 land. The Soil Survey of England and Wales identifies the soils as being from the "Wigton Moor" association with their characteristics described as "permeable, fine and coarse loamy soils" and as suitable for "cereals, sugar beet and potatoes; some grassland". A perfect lifestyle property, whereby adjoining the house has 4.00 acres that could be laid to grass, ideal for those with equestrian interests.

Additional Land
A further 20.00 acres is available by separate negotiation.

Services
The bungalow benefits from oil-fired central heating, mains water and electric. Drainage is to a septic tank.

Local Authority
West Lindsey District Council.

Planning
The general purpose shed received consent to convert from agricultural use to residential use via Class Q on 28 October 2022, under Application Number 145495.

There is also an Agricultural Occupancy Condition on the bungalow which states "the occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working in the locality in agriculture or forestry, or a widow or widower of such a person and any resident dependants".

Energy Performance Certificate
The EPC rating is 'D'.

Council Tax
West Lindsey District Council
Council Tax Band 'B' Council Tax Payable 2024/2025 - £1,693.59

Plans Areas and Schedules
Plans attached to these particulars are based on the Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only. Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have satisfied themselves of the boundaries of the land.

Value Added Tax (VAT)
The sale price is agreed on a VAT exclusive basis and the Purchaser(s) shall indemnify the Vendor for any VAT which may subsequently be payable.

Viewing
The property may be viewed by prior appointment with the Selling Agents on .

Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty (private negotiation). Interested parties are invited to speak to Cecilie Lister of the Selling Agents on or to discuss their interest.