Orchard Hen Farm - Lot 2

Mainly automated, poultry unit and surrounding pasture land with potential (STP) for a dwelling, set in peaceful Devon countryside with fine far reaching views. 15.69 acres in all.

Situation - The property lies in unspoilt rolling countryside midway between the villages of Ashwater and Brandis Corner. The nearby market town of Holsworthy provides a comprehensive range of leisure, education, health and shopping facilities including a Waitrose store and what is recognised as one of the leading livestock markets in the South West. Further leisure and shopping amenities are available in nearby Launceston and Okehampton.

The rugged north Devon and north Cornwall coasts are within easy reach, with Dartmoor National Park and Roadford Lake offering numerous recreational opportunities nearby.

The A30 dual carriageway can be joined at Broadwoodwidger, Launceston and Okehampton which provides a dual carriageway link between the cathedral cities of Truro and Exeter. Exeter offers an international airport, mainline train services to London Paddington and access to the national motorway network.

Description - The Farm represents an attractive opportunity
Orchard Hen Farm represents an unusual and appealing opportunity to take on an established free range poultry unit with development opportunities. It currently comprises a 12,000 free-range bird poultry farm, set in 15.69 acres of attractive Devon countryside. Subject to obtaining planning permission there is potential to either convert the chicken shed (Under Class Q Permitted Development Rights) to a one off dwelling, (or up to 5 dwellings), or alternately on the back of the existing free-range laying business, it may be possible to build a new Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC) dwelling, perhaps similar to the rather fine neighbouring one.

The business is not encumbered with an existing supply contract, leaving the new owner free to choose who they sell to and on what basis. For buyers who are not currently familiar with poultry farming, The vendor explains that it is a relatively simple "recipe to follow" and they are happy to initially "hold a buyers hand" whilst they get established.

The recent increases in feed and energy prices have made the current trading situation challenging, however, as the past accounts demonstrate, the business has been very profitable.

Poultry Barn And Yard Area - A Harlow timber framed and timber clad specialist poultry building (78.3m x 20.7m) for 12,000 free range laying birds, with central laying boxes and conveyor with automated and alarmed ventilation, incorporating various storage rooms and a packing area. There is a substantial hardstanding yard area in front of the poultry barn.

The Land - The land comprises five main enclosures including the area around the poultry building. Two of the areas surrounding the building have been planted up with small trees and shrubs, offering the birds shade and shelter. The 3 productive pasture fields lie beyond. In all the property measuring 15.69 acres.

Services - Mains water and electricity connected. Mains fed water troughs service the land.. Please note the Agents have not inspected or tested these services.

Planning & Development Potential - There are no restrictions or Section 106 Agreements in relation to the property. Current planning policy allows for new dwellings with an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC) in rural areas such as these, where an established, financially viable business can prove an essential, functional need for a dwelling, providing there is no suitable alternative dwelling available. Class Q Permitted Development Rights also allow, under certain circumstances, for agricultural buildings to be converted into up to 5 dwellings and more recently once a Class Q consent has been granted for a conversion, a (new) replacement dwelling consent can be obtained. Such a consent would not have an AOC. Stags stress that purchasers must take their own independent advice on this matter.

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession available on completion.

Local Authority - Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QG. T:[use Contact Agent Button] (Planning).

Basic Payment Scheme - The land has been claimed under the Basic Payment Scheme. Entitlements can be included in the sale. The current year's payment is reserved from the sale. The purchaser will take over the vendors Cross Compliance obligations until 31 December 2022.

Ingoing Valuation - There will be no ingoing valuation.

Fixtures & Fittings - All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to in these particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale.

Wayleaves, Rights Of Way Etc - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements in respect of any electricity or telephone equipment, water or drainage pipes, etc either passing upon, over or under the land. The property is also sold subject to and with the benefit of any public or private rights. There are no public footpaths or bridleways shown affecting the land on the Ordnance Survey plan for the area and the vendor is not aware of any private rights.

Viewings - Strictly by prior appointment through the vendor's agents, Stags Launceston office.

Directions - From Launceston proceed north following signs for Holsworthy. Proceed along the A388 for approximately 8.5 miles passing through the villages of St Giles on the Heath and Chapmans Well. Approximately 2 miles after Chapmans Well on a left hand bend beside three wind turbines fork right. Proceed along this road for almost 2 miles, at the crossroads go straight over, signposted towards Halwill. Continue along this road for just over 1 mile and the entrance to the property shall be found on the left hand side. A for sale board has been erected.



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