Grange Farm - Whole

Summary of Features

* Impressive 3 storey Grade II Listed, well presented farmhouse (2,990 ft²)
* 4 double bedrooms with 2 bathrooms over 2 floors
* 3 receptions with fine period features, modern wood burning stoves
* Fitted kitchen with modern Rayburn range cooker, utility room, 2 good cellars
* Substantial range of traditional barns with planning consent (c. 3,400 ft²)
* Good range of modern portal framed agricultural buildings (c. 15,000 ft²)
* Great development / income potential
* Pastureland, woodland and stream

Mileages

* Mileages: Monmouth 7 miles, Abergavenny 11 miles, Ross-on-Wye 17 miles, Hereford & Chepstow 22 miles, Cardiff 38 miles, Bristol 40 miles, Birmingham 79 miles.
Road: A40/A449 7 miles, M50 (Jct 4) 18 miles, M4 (Jct 24) 21 miles
* Railway: Abergavenny, Hereford, Newport (24 miles)
* Airports: Cardiff (54 miles), Bristol (50 miles), Birmingham (85 miles)

Acreage

About 81 Acres; available as a whole or in 3 Lots

Situation

Grange Farm occupies a stunning and unique rural position, tucked away in beautiful Monmouthshire countryside with no near neighbours. The farm is secluded within a renowned farming region with the area offering a sought-after rural quality of life; fabulous peace and quiet, yet with modern conveniences nearby. Monmouth, the A449/A40, Abergavenny and Hereford (A465) are all within sensible driving distances. The A40 gives excellent access to the M50/M4/M48 motorway network and the commercial centres of South Wales, Bristol, and Birmingham.

Overview

Grange Farm should appeal to a broad spectrum of buyers; from those looking for a residential or lifestyle farm with an attractive & well-presented house to equestrian buyers, commercial farmers and income seekers. This highly versatile farm is complemented by a range of traditional barns with extant planning consent, together with a good range of portal framed agricultural buildings. Positioned at the end of a 1½ mile no through, public road, with a private drive thereafter and separate access to the farm buildings and land, the whole property extends to some 81 acres of pastureland within a ring fenced block.

LOT 1

Lot 1 - Farmhouse & range of traditional barns in 6.40 Acres
* Grange Farmhouse is an impressive Grade II Listed house, described as a late Renaissance property dating from the early 18th century, with 19th century re workings; predominately of stone construction the house benefits from a pretty, classic façade adorned with sash windows. Adjacent to the house is a significant range of traditional farm buildings with planning consent for residential conversion, offering great potential for a variety of uses. The house and barns enjoy a uniquely private position, accessed via a private drive, and complemented by some attractive pasture land.
* The house was sympathetically renovated in 2016, major works including: re-roofing, replacement plumbing and electrics, restoration of windows, new boiler with zoned heating system, new bathrooms, fitted kitchen with new Rayburn range, a new entrance drive, a new water supply and a new drainage system.

LOT 1 Ctd.

* The accommodation extends to 2,990 ft², arranged over three floors and comprises four large double bedrooms, two bathrooms, three reception rooms. A very useful cellar is accessed via an internal staircase and from the rear courtyard. This provides two rooms with excellent storage and a good utility space.
* Throughout the house there are many architectural details, enhanced by high ceilings. Period features include large sash windows with shutters, flagstone flooring in the kitchen, vaulted ceilings to second floor, exposed beams and period fireplaces.

The Traditional Barns (c. 3,366 ft²)

A substantial range of traditional stone outbuildings lie west of and adjacent to the farmhouse. These buildings were granted planning and listed building consent for residential conversion in 2006. The ground works (installation of the drainage system) have been carried out, sufficient to be deemed to have started the development, planning has therefore been crystallised.

Barns - Planning Consent

The consented plans create two, spacious, three bedroomed semi-detached dwellings, The Corn Barn (1,595 sq ft) and The Stables (1,093 sq ft). A third dwelling is created from The Cow House (678 sq ft), which will provide a two bedroom, single storey property, adjoining the farmhouse. These proposed dwellings have great scope for ancillary accommodation, or to provide income potential via rental or holiday homes. With planning already crystallised and unrestricted, development can be managed over a suitable timescale.

Comprehensive planning documentation and information is available on the local authorities website, visit:-

LOT 2

Lot 2 – The Modern Agricultural Barns (c. 15,000 ft²) – 10.10 Acres
A good range of four modern, portal framed buildings are offered with three adjacent paddocks and separate access. The buildings are of steel frame construction with fibre cement roofing, with good access and an ample yard area. These agricultural barns are now used for general storage with the top barn having historically had equestrian use as an indoor arena (53’ x 89’, 4,725 sq ft).

LOT 3

Lot 3 – Farmland – 64.20 Acres
Gently sloping, south facing pastureland divided into several paddocks and offering good seasonal grazing, with a natural water source. All stock fenced with good vehicular access.

Services

Mains electricity, private borehole water (pressurised/filtered system), private drainage (bio digester), oil fired central heating (zoned system), oil fired Rayburn, wood burning stoves.

Local Authority

Monmouthshire County Council: .

Council Tax

Grange Farmhouse – Band: G - £2,988 (2022/23).

Listing

Grange Farm is Grade II Listed & the traditional barns are curtilage Listed.

EPC

Exempt due to Listed status.

Planning Consent

Ref MM12055/12069/12070, granted on 20/6/2006 for conversion of 3 redundant barns for residential use.

Listed Building Consent

Ref MM11650/11785/11791.

Access

All lots have independent access.

Public Footpath

A public footpath crosses the property in several places, please refer to the sale plan.

Boundaries

If sold in Lots, all “Lot” owners will be responsible for the maintenance of their own boundaries, or jointly where shared with a neighbour.

Grass Keep

The ground is currently let for grass keep until September 2022.

Basic Payment Scheme

The land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme but the Entitlements are not included within the sale. The Vendors will claim the 2022 payment.

Easements

Access arrangements can be offered to enable an independent water supply and/or electricity supply to be installed to the Lotted land (at the buyer’s expense), if purchased separately to the whole.

Fixtures

All fixtures and fittings (whether mentioned in these particulars or not) are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

Solicitor

Gabb & Co Solicitors, Abergavenny.

Schools

* Primary: Llangattock, Cross Ash, Over Monnow, Monmouth. Further information at: Secondary: Monmouth, Abergavenny. Further information at: Independent: Monmouth (Haberdashers) & Hereford. Further Information available at:

Local

The rural village of Llanfihangel Ystern Llewern situated on the River Trothy comprises mainly traditional cottages and farms. Offa's Dyke long distance footpath passes through the village and the region is renowned for its excellent walking. The nearby local town of Monmouth offers a wealth of amenities to meet most day-to-day requirements including a quality supermarket (Waitrose) and an M&S food hall, with a wide selection of independent shops & restaurants, banks and a day hospital. More extensive retail & cultural therapy is available in Abergavenny, Hereford, Bristol and Cardiff.

Recreational

A broad range of sporting and recreational activities within the Monnow Valley, Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons National Park and Wye Valley, all easily accessible. Culturally, the area is host to a number of festivals, Abergavenny has a Food Festival and a Michelin starred restaurant the “The Walnut Tree”; Hay-on-Wye hosts the renowned Literature Festival. Racing is at Chepstow and Cheltenham, with golf available at Monmouth (Rolls of Monmouth), Ross and Hereford.

Postcode

NP25 5HW.

Directions

From Monmouth (A40): Exit the A40 at Over Monnow and head north on the B4293 (passing Waitrose) for 1/3rd of a mile, where you merge with the B4233 Rockfield Road. Continue north for 1¾ miles to Rockfield, pass through the village and stay on the B4233 towards Abergavenny for 3½ miles, you will pass The Hendre and The Rolls of Monmouth golf course. On reaching Onen crossroads, take the 2nd right turning which is marked as a “no through road” – continue on this single track road for 1½ miles. Sat Nav will deliver you to Upper House Farm after 1 mile, you need to continue a further ½ mile to the top of the road to reach Grange Farm, the entrance drive marked to Grange Farm is on your right side.

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1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. 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 necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. The Agents has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Fixtures & Fittings All fixtures & fittings are excluded from the sale.