Lower Ash Farm

PLEASE NOTE VIEWINGS ARE ON SATURDAY MORNINGS COMMENCING 13TH AUGUST BETWEEN 10.00 A.M. AND 12.00 P.M. LEADING UP TO THE AUCTION DATE



Sale Particulars Lower Farm Ash Farm, Leaches Lane, Mancot, Sandycroft, CH5 2EH





Lower Ash Farm is an imposing substantially constructed detached property situated in an attractive semi rural setting adjoining open countryside. In addition to the 4 bedroomed detached dwelling, which has been subject to a partial scheme of refurbishment and is set in grounds of 1.43 acres or thereabouts, the property also includes a substantial range of attractively constructed brick and slate barns which possess significant development potential for conversion to residential or commercial use (subject to obtaining planning consent). Additionally there is an option to acquire an adjoining pasture paddock of 1.76 acres, which in total would provide a most attractive rural equestrian/smallholding property of 3.19 acres in total.



The property is situated adjoining Leaches Lane, Mancot which in turn leads onto Sandycroft Road, all of which is within 1 mile of the A494 dual carriageway at Queensferry, which provides direct access to the A55 North Wales expressway and also the M53 and M56 motorways, giving excellent accessibility to the North Wales, the Wirral, Merseyside and the North West. The sale of Lower Ash Farm being part of the historic Hawarden Estate is a very rare opportunity to acquire an Estate property offering a residential and development opportunity, situated in a semi rural setting. The property will appeal to a wide range of prospective purchasers seeking to acquire a property of considerable scope for redevelopment.



The Dwelling House



The dwelling house is a well constructed brick and slate detached property centrally situated within the grounds, providing well proportioned accommodation which has been subject to a recent scheme of refurbishment, though requires further works for completion. The accommodation comprises



Ground Floor



Reception Hall with UPVC glazed door



Reception Room 4.23m x 4.34m

Open fireplace (no fitted fire surround) tiled floor, full height storage cupboard to side of chimney breast, attractive shutters to window.



Reception Room 4.21m x 4.21m

Attractive original slate/marble open fireplace shutters to window.



Off Hallway

Door through to



Kitchen 4.23m x 4.26m

A range of new fitted units (partially installed to be completed prior to legal completion).



Breakfast Room/Morning Room 6.3m x 4.2m

Quarry tiled floor, open fireplace and brick surround with brick and Yorkshire stone hearth. External door with canopy to provide access to external utility. Access to cellar.





First Floor



Landing

With airing cupboard



Bedroom 4.2m x 4.3m

Built in storage cupboard



En-Suite Shower Room 2.4m x 3.5m (max)

Fitted shower, wash hand basin and WC.



Bedroom - 4.81m x 4.04m



Bedroom - 4.12m x 4.14m



Bedroom - L shaped measuring max 4.25m x 4.31m



Bathroom - 3.2m x 2.45m

With fitted low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, bath with shower over.



Domestic Outbuildings



Linked by a covered canopy from the dwelling is a single storey range of brick and slate outbuildings which include:-



Utility Room/Store 3.28m x 3.8m

With external door to garden



Store - 3.9m x 3.25m



Further Store - 1.5m x 3.9m



OUTSIDE



To the front of the property are large gardens/grounds which are a particular feature of Lower Ash Farm which includes established mature fruit trees and bushes. To the rear is a large stoned yard providing car parking for a number of vehicles which adjoins:



Traditional Outbuildings



Substantial 2 storey range of traditional rustic brick and slate outbuildings which have been well maintained. The buildings comprise various shippons, loose boxes, stores with loft over retaining a number of original features. Overall external measurement approximately x 34.5m x 6.8m It is suggested that the barns would be capable of conversion to a number of residential units or commercial office development or similar subject to obtaining planning consent.



The property is not subject to any overage, clawback or restrictive covenants preventing the change of use of the outbuildings.



GENERALS REMARKS & STRIPULATIONS



Tenure



The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.



Local Authority

Flintshire County Council

Shire Hall

Mold

Flintshire





Solicitors



Richard Williams

Excello Law

One City Place

123-127 Queens Road

Chester CH1 3BQ

Tel:

Email:



Hafren Dyfrdwy

Packsaddle

Wrexham Road

Wrexham

LL14 4EH





Auctioneers

J. Bradburne Price & Co

14/16 Chester Street

Mold

Flintshire CH7 1EG

Tel: Ref: PDL





Scottish Power

Packsaddle

Pentre Bychan

Wrexham LL14 4DU





Easements, Wayleaves, Public & Private Rights of Way



The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all public private rights of way, light, drainage, cable, pylons or other easements, restrictions or obligations, whether or not the same are described in these particulars or contact of sale.



Town & Country Planning



The property notwithstanding any description contained within these particulars is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme or Agreement, Resolution of Notice, which may come to be in force and also subject to any statutory provisions or by law, without obligation on the part of the vendor to specify them.



Viewing



The property may be viewed between the hours of 10.00 and 12.00 p.m. on Saturday mornings as from 13th August 2022.



Services



It is understood that the property has mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.



Council Tax



Flintshire County Council - Band G - £120,001 to £240,000



Sale Date & Venue



The property will be offered for sale on Wednesday 14th September 2022 at 7.00 p.m. at The Old Padeswood Golf Club, Station Lane, Padeswood, Mold, CH7 4JD





Option To Purchase Paddock



Immediately upon the fall of the hammer the purchaser will have the opportunity to acquire the adjoining pasture paddock as shown green on the enclosed plan at a fixed price of £40,000. In the event that the purchaser does not elect to exercise the option the paddock will not be offered on the Open Market.



Please note that part of the pasture paddock has been subject to an infestation of Japanese Knotweed though this is in the process of being eradicated by a Eradication Management Plan undertaken by The Knotweed Doctor Ltd Ref: KD0458 further details will be made available to prospective purchasers upon request.



Overage To Paddock



The sale of the pasture paddock will be subject to an overage whereby 50% of any increase in value arising from the grant of planning consent will be reserved to the vendors and their Successors in Title for a period of 25 years as from the date of completion. The overage will specifically exclude any Planning Consents granted for equestrian, agriculture, horticulture, recreational or sporting uses or buildings. The Contract of Sale will include further details of this provision.



Please note that this overage only relates to the option paddock and not to the dwelling house, outbuildings and grounds.





BUYING AT AUCTION



Buyers are required to make their own investigations to satisfy themselves as to the condition of their purchase. Buyers intending to bid at auction are strongly advised to consult a legal advisor for independent advice on legal documentation to make any pre-contract enquiries prior to bidding. Successful buyers are advised that the contract is binding on the falls of the gavel.



DEPOSIT



A 10% deposit is to be paid on the fall of the hammer to either the attending solicitor or to J. Bradburne Price & Co. Payment to be made either by cheque or bank transfer. No debit or credit cards or cash will be accepted.



REGISTRATION & LEGAL PACK



The legal pack will be available by email only 14 days prior to the auction. The Contract of Sale and sale conditions will not be read out at the auction. Prospective purchasers will be deemed to have read them and to buy in full knowledge of their contents. A copy of the Registration Form will be available to download with the legal pack.



On the evening of the sale please bring the completed Registration Form along with the necessary proof of identity (see below). Once this is received a bidding number will be given to you.



PROOF OF IDENTITY



To comply with Money Laundering Regulations all successful bidders are required to provide photographic identification and proof of address upon signing the Memorandum of Sale.





Acceptable Photographic Identification

Current passport, UK driving licence.



Acceptable Proof of Address

Utility Bill , Building Society or Bank Statement, Credit Card Statement or any other form issued within the last 3 months that provides evidence of residency at the correspondents address.



RESERVE PRICE



The property will be sold subject to a reserve which is a minimum acceptable price at auction below which it cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and include the day of the auction.



DIRECTIONS



Postcode CH5 2EH

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From the B5129 Chester Road in Sandycroft turn left into Leaches Lane/Hawarden Way and carry on bearing left into Leaches Lane where the property will be found on the left hand side.

Marketed by: J Bradburne Price & Co, Mold