Brex Farm - Whole

Well equipped upland farm conveniently located within 1.5 hours from Leeds and Liverpool and 1 hour from central Manchester. This property provide useful opportunities for alternative uses, such as tree planting or other natural capital schemes.

PROPERTY
The property consists of a modern family farmhouse, set in an extensive farmstead with various different agricultural buildings fit for many enterprises, all built within the last 50 years. The house and buildings are set in the heart of 66 acres (26.71 ha) of grazing/mowing land. A further 55 acres (22.26 ha) of grazing/mowing land can be found across to the west of the property.

LOCATION
The main farmstead (Lots 1 and 2) is situated 2.3 miles north east of Waterfoot and 4.3 miles west of Bacup.
Lots 3 and 4 are located 2 miles to the west of the main farmstead, west of the village of Scout.

FARMHOUSE
The farmhouse extends to c.2,800 sq ft (260.13 m2). and comprises entrance porch, hallway, shower room, large farmhouse kitchen diner, study/office and sitting room on the ground floor. There are five double bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor. The property is of modern construction, having been built in the 1980s and is surrounded by lawned gardens with a fenced off patio area to the rear.

BUILDINGS
The farm buildings extend to c. 32,500 sq ft (3019.3 m2) and comprise a very useful wide range of steel portal framed buildings consisting of:
• Large lambing shed
• Lean-to lambing shed
• 2x cubicle buildings
• Old pig barn
• 2x cattle housing
• Open slurry store
• Silage clamp
• Additional storage shed
• Small container/storage shed

LAND
The property is offered as a whole or in four separate lots:

Lot 1: Farmstead surrounded by 66 acres (26.7 ha) of ringfenced upland grazing and mowing land. The soil is classed as slowly permeable wet acid upland soil with a peaty surface suitable for grazing and potentially forestry.

Lot 2: A single parcel of grazing/mowing land extending to 10.5 acres (4.25 ha), this can be accessed directly from Coal Pit lane. Also classed as slowly permeable wet acid upland soil with a peaty surface, suitable for grazing and potential forestry.

Lot 3: Comprising a single enclosure extending to approximately 9.00 acres (3.64 ha) of relatively level grazing and mowing land accessed via a steep concrete road and then by a fairly deeply rutted track. The land sits c.309m above sea level and is described under Soilscape 19 as having a peaty texture. The land is classed as severely disadvantaged.
The field is bounded by stock proof fencing with two access gateways (to the northeastern and northwestern corners of the property).

Lot 4: Comprises 29.60 acres (11.98 ha) of grazing only land and 8.25 acres (3.34 ha) moorland. This is accessed via a steep, very uneven and narrow partially surfaced lane. The majority of the land is used for grazing only with the exception of the moorland. Lot 4 may be well suited for environmental purposes and provide a range of natural capital/biodiversity opportunities.

TENURE & POSSESSION
Freehold with vacant possession
on completion.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The land is eligible to receive the Basic
Payment and the following entitlements are
currently held on the land:
Lot 1: 25.51 ha
Lot 2: 4.24 ha
Lot 3: 3.77 ha
Lot 4: 14.94ha
(6.16 ha of which are SDA Moorland)
The claim for the current scheme year has
been made and the monies received will
be apportioned according to the date of
completion.
The buyer(s) will give an undertaking not to
breach the scheme rules from the date of
completion to the end of the scheme year and
indemnify the claimant if any breaches occur.
The entitlements will be transferred to the
successful purchaser(s) on completion
provided they are able to claim them.
The Vendor’s reasonable agent’s fees for
facilitating the transfer(s) will be met by the
purchaser(s).
Further details can be provided upon request.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The land is currently under a 5-year mid-tier
Countryside Stewardship Scheme expiring 31
December 2022.
The buyer will be required to comply with
the regulations of the scheme until 31
December 2022.
Further details available upon request.

DRAINAGE
The Farmhouse drainage is to a private
system. A condition report can be provided
upon request.

SERVICES
There is a new spring fed water supply to the
property, with a shared natural spring supply
available if required.
There is mains electricity to the farmhouse
and farmstead. The house benefits from oil
central heating and the additional use of the
back boiler off the stove in the living room.

WAYLEAVES EASEMENTS
& RIGHTS OF WAY
Lots 1 & 2 - There are multiple public
footpaths and rights of way over the
property.
Two neighbouring farms have rights of access
over the land via a farm track in order to
access their properties at all times, paying a
fair and reasonable proportion for upkeep of
that access.

Lot 3 - A public footpath runs along the
southern boundary of the property towards a
pedestrian stile.

Lot 4 - Two public footpaths cross the
property north to south.

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

HEALTH & SAFETY
Viewers should bear in mind the risk
associated with a working farm, as well as
the livestock and machinery which may be
present at time of viewing.
Land at Scout:
• The access routes are steep, rutted and
uneven.
• The land can be wet in places, therefore
care must be taken when walking it, with
suitable footwear worn.

SPORTING TIMBER
& MINERAL RIGHTS
Included in the sale so far as they are owned.

EPC RATINGS
Band D

LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Lancashire County Council

Rossendale Borough Council

Council Tax Band C - £1,883.39 for 2022/23

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment only via Carter
Jonas, Kendal.

For Sale by Informal Tender
Closing date 26 August 2022

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