3 bedroom house

LOCATION

Middle Moss Farm is situated to the east of Lowes Lane and within the popular locality of Gawsworth. The town centre of Macclesfield is approximately 2 miles to the north and the market town of Congleton is approximately 5 miles to the south west.
The village of Gawsworth is approximately 700 metres to the west and Gawsworth Hall is approximately 0.60 mile to the South West.
Gawsworth has a primary school and a local pub and it is a popular village that provides semi rural living whilst also being well connected for commuting to the towns of Macclesfield, Congleton and the wider region. The town of Macclesfield offers a range of amenities, shops and schools and also has the benefit of a main line railway station on the Stafford to Manchester branch of the West Coast Mainline and provides a regular service between Manchester and London.

DIRECTIONS

Leaving Macclesfield along Park Lane, turn left at the traffic lights (the Flower Pot Pub) on the Congleton Road (A536). Continue for approximately 1.5 miles, (passing the Rising Sun Public House) and after a short distance turn left on to Lowes Lane. Continue along Lowes Lane, go round the left hand bend and continue straight ahead and then take the sharp right hand bend and Middle Moss Farm can be found on the left hand side of the road as indicated by the Whittaker and Biggs “For Sale” sign.

VIEWINGS

Strictly by Appointment Only on Wednesdays 10am – 12pm and Saturdays 9am - 11am, up to the Tender closing date. All viewings will be accompanied by a representative of Whittaker & Biggs. Please contact our Macclesfield office on to book a time slot. In light of Coronavirus, when viewing the farmhouse or other enclosed buildings social distancing is to be observed and face masks are to be worn in line with current government guidance.

MIDDLE MOSS FARMHOUSE

An attractive three storey farmhouse of rendered brick wall construction under a pitched slate roof together with a small lean-to extension to the rear.

Hallway

Original wood door and glazed window to the front elevation, exposed beams, feature arch, staircase to the first floor.

Snug

Wood sash window to the front elevation, open fireplace set on tiled hearth, surround and cast iron mantle.

Living Room

Wood glazed sash window to the front elevation, wood glazed window to the rear elevation, open fireplace on tiled hearth and surround. Two exposed beams, built in storage cupboard.

Dining Room

Two wood glazed windows to the rear elevation, two wood glazed windows to the side elevation.

Kitchen

Wood glazed windows to the side elevation, wood door to the rear elevation, storage heater, units to the base and eye level, four ring electric hob, electric oven, integral microwave, stainless steel sink unit with drainer and chrome mixer tap, integral dishwasher, tiled splashbacks.

Utility

Wood glazed window to the front elevation, units to the base, plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer.

First Floor

None

Landing

Wood glazed window to the side elevation, staircase to the attic.

Bedroom One

Wood glazed sash window to the rear elevation, exposed beams.

Bedroom Two

Wood sash window to the front elevation, exposed beams.

Bedroom Three

Wood glazed window to the side elevation.

Bathroom

Wood glazed window to the side elevation, built in boiler cupboard with electric emersion heater, panelled bath, lower level WC, vanity wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle with electric shower fitment.

Attic

Half landing – Wood glazed window to the side elevation.

Attic Room One

Wood window to the side elevation, Velux style window, exposed wood beams, fully boarded.

Attic Room Two

Wood window to the side elevation, Velux style window, exposed wood beams, fully boarded.

Externally

To the front of the property a path leads to a pedestrian gate out onto Lowes Lane and the garden is chiefly laid to lawn with mature trees and borders. The garden wraps around the property to the side of the house. To the rear of the house there is a part flagged and part concreted yard area.

Outbuildings

To the rear of the house there is a brick outbuilding measuring 2.57 metres x 3.15 metres used for residential storage.
There is also a further larger brick outbuilding measuring 6.48 metres x 5.50 metres which is split into two sections including a w.c., two loose boxes currently used for storage, but could easily be converted for the stabling of horses and an additional open fronted log/coal store.

Land

To the east of the house there is a grass paddock extending to approximately 0.64 of an acre which is regular in shaped and generally level and well suited to the grazing of horses and livestock.

LOT 2 – 3.19 ACRES

A useful regular shaped and level grassland paddock adjoining the farm steading of Middle Moss Farm.
The paddock has frontage onto Lowes Lane, but currently there is no entrance gateway and this will need to be installed by the purchaser following completion to suit their requirements.
The paddock is considered ideal for the grazing of both horses and livestock.

GENERAL INFORMATION

None

FENCING COVENENT

In respect of the farmhouse, following completion the purchaser is to be responsible for erecting a fence between points 'A' to 'B' to 'C' as marked on the plan and is thereafter to be responsible for the future maintenance of the boundary as indicated by the inward 'T' marks as shown on the plan.
In respect of Lot 2, following completion and obtaining vacant possession, the purchaser is to be responsible for erecting a fence between points 'D' to 'E' as marked on the plan and thereafter to be responsible for the future maintenance as indicated by the inward 'T' marks.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY ETC.

The purchaser of the farmhouse is to be granted a Pedestrian Right of Way along the route shaded yellow on the plan for the purposes of maintaining and repairing the northern boundary of the house and adjoining outbuildings.
The curtilage of the house fronts onto Lowes Lane and the purchaser will be responsible for making their own arrangements to create a new vehicular access point into the front garden area following completion, should they elect to do so.
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights including Rights of Way whether public or private, light, drainage, water, electricity supplies, and all other rights, obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves or covenants whether disclosed or not.

SERVICES

The farmhouse is connected to mains electricity and water. Foul water drainage is to a septic tank.
Heating within the house is provided via solid fuel fireplaces.
Hot water is provided by an electric emersion boiler situated in a cupboard in the bathroom.
In respect of Lot 2, no mains water or electricity supplies are connected but it is understood that mains water supplies may be available within Lowes Lane, however the vendors have not at this stage applied to the relevant utility company to verify this.

TENURE AND POSSESSION

Both the farmhouse and Lot 2 are sold freehold.
Lot 2 is sold subject to a Farm Business Tenancy Agreement with a local farmer and which expires on the 24th March 2022 with notice having been served on the tenant and vacant possession would be granted following the expiry of the notice period.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

In respect of the paddock to the rear of the house and Lot 2, the land is eligible for the Basic Payment Scheme, however no entitlements are included with the sale of the land but may be available to purchase by way of separate negotiation following completion.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES

Both lots are not subject to any current environmental schemes.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Cheshire East, c/o Municipal Buildings, Earles Street, Crewe, CW1 2BJ
Tel:

COUNCIL TAX

The property is in Band 'F'.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

EPC rating 'G' (1)

SALE PLANS

The sale plans have been provided by the agents for the convenience of prospective purchasers and are for identification purposes only and they are not to scale. They are deemed to be correct by any error, omission, or miss statement shall not affect the sale. The purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

Prospective purchasers will be required to provide photographic identification and a utility bill providing residency to enable us to comply with the Anti Money Laundering Regulations prior to the acceptance of any offer made for the property.

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender.
The closing date for offers to be received by is 12 noon on Wednesday 18th August 2021.
A Tender Form is attached to these particulars and only offers submitted using the Tender Form will be considered.
All Tender Forms should be addressed to “Mr P Kirton-Darling, Whittaker and Biggs, 45-49 Derby Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HU and marked “MIDDLE MOSS FARM– PKD”
The vendor reserves the right to not accept the highest or any offer and all offers submitted are Subject to Contract.

DEPOSITS AND COMPLETION

The successful purchaser will be required to pay a deposit of 10% of the sale price upon exchange of contracts. It is expected that exchange will take place within 28 days of an offer being accepted and that completion will take place as soon as possible thereafter.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT

Whittaker and Biggs
2-4 Church Street
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 6LB
Tel: 01625-430044
Email:

PARTICULARS

Particulars written June 2021
Photographs taken June 2021