Pound Farm - Whole

A superb smallholding ( about 24.5 acres in all ), available as a whole or in four lots, with enormous potential for equestrian or other uses. To be sold by Informal Tender. Bids are to be received by 12.00 pm on 25th August 2022

Pound Farm is for sale as a whole or in 4 lots.• Lot 1 comprises a detached bungalow for modernisation. The property includes a manège, a modern range of agricultural barns suited for stock rearing and a good holding of pastureland, in all about 18.34 acres.• Lot 2 comprises a range of concrete block stalls and a storage barn set in about an acre of land. These buildings have potential for Class Q residential use subject to planning permission.• Lot 3 is a good-sized paddock (nearly 3.5 acres) with a Dutch Barn (60 ft x 20 ft).• Lot 4 is a 1.75 acre parcel of native broadleaf woodland with access off the bridleway.

The gardens are neatly kept and wrap around the bungalow and offer fabulous far reaching views. There is ample space for parking adjacent to the bungalow at the end of the sweeping drive.
Agricultural Occupancy Condition
The bungalow may be subject to an AOC ( agricultural occupancy condition ) although no documents are included with the deeds and Dorset Council have no record on file

OUTBUILDINGS
The agricultural buildings are set above the bungalow and are accessible from a public byway allowing vehicular access to a concrete yard over a scalping drive. The buildings comprise:-

General purpose barn 13.69m x 6.1m (45ft x 20ft) + lean-to 4.57m x 6.1m (15ft x 20ft) Steel frame under a galvanised steel roof. Gutters and down pipes.

Covered Yard 18.29m x 9.14m (60ft x 30ft) Steel frame under a galvanised steel roof with feed troughs and enclosed by gates. Gutters and down pipes drain into the yard. Mains water and electricity. Cattle crush and collecting yard.

Dutch Barn (Lot 3) 18.29m x 6.1m (60ft x 20ft). Steel frame under an asbestos roof.

Below the bungalow and garden and adjacent to the entrance is a range of former stalls that have potential for equestrian use and storage, measuring 18.29m x 3.66m (60ft x 12ft) and constructed from block walls under a mono-pitch steel corrugated roof. There is a metal diesel tank, area of hardstanding and Workshop/Feed & Hay Store 9.14m x 6.1m plus 4.11m x 3.81m (30ft x 20ft plus 13ft 6in x 12ft 6in). Between the bungalow and the lower yard is an all-weather manège 36.58m x 18.29m (120ft x 60ft) which requires remedial works.

NOTE: A single foothpath crosses the land.

SITUATION
Madjeston is a small hamlet located on the southern edge of Gillingham. There is access to countryside walks, bridle ways and the river path directly from your doorstep. The Town itself offers services to cater for most everyday requirements including Waitrose, Asda and Lidl supermarkets, pharmacy, bank, post office, doctors’ surgery, pubs and cafes. Gillingham enjoys a mainline railway station serving London Waterloo (2 Hours) and the West Country and is located just 4 miles from the A303 giving road access to the South West and London via the M3, whilst the A350 provides access to the coast. The area provides a number of highly regarded state and independent primary and secondary schools and numerous leisure activities are on offer at the local leisure centre as well as golf, horse riding, cycling and more in the vicinity.

OUTSIDE
Predominately lawn with some flower beds and mature bushes, the gardens are neatly kept and wrap around the bungalow and offer fabulous far reaching views. There is ample space for parking adjacent to the bungalow at the end of the sweeping drive.

OUTBUILDINGS
The agricultural buildings are set above the bungalow and are accessible from a public byway allowing vehicular access to a concrete yard over a scalping drive. The buildings comprise:-
Dutch Barn 18.29m x 6.1m (60ft x 20ft) Steel frame under a galvanised steel roof. Gutters and downpipes to a pond and mains water.
Covered Yard 18.29m x 9.14m (60ft x 30ft) Steel frame under a galvanised steel roof. Enclosed by gates and feed troughs. Gutters and downpipes drain into the yard. Access to mains water.
Machinery Shed 13.72m x 6.1m (45ft x 20ft) + lean to 4.57m x 6.1m (15ft x 20ft) Steel frame under a galvanised steel roof.
Below the bungalow and garden and adjacent to the entrance is a range of former calf pens that have been adapted for equestrian use and storage measuring 18.29m x 3.66m (60ft x 12ft) and constructed from block walls under a mono-pitch steel corrugated roof. There is a metal diesel tank, area of hardstanding and Workshop/Feed & Hay Store 9.14m x 6.1m plus 4.11m x 3.81m (30ft x 20ft plus 13ft 6in x 12ft 6in). Between the bungalow and the lower yard is an all-weather manège 36.58m x 18.29m (120ft x 60ft) which requires remedial works.

COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council Tax Band F
EPC: to be confirmed

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is private. Solar panels are installed on the bungalow roof (45.4p tariff, ends 2036).

DIRECTIONS
From Gillingham, take the B3092 towards East Stour. At the second left hand bend tun right towards Kington Magna. The sign for Pound Farm is after 200m on your left.

Marketed by: Woolley & Wallis, Shaftesbury