North Farm - Lot 1

East Guldeford, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7PB

Guide Price

£675,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Jul 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • 17.89 acres
  • 3 beds

Residential Tags: Farmhouse

Property Tags: N/A

Land Tags: Farm Business Tenancy, Pasture Land

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  • First Marketed: Jul 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • Residential Tags: Farmhouse
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  • Land Tags: Farm Business Tenancy, Pasture Land
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Informal Tender has now closed.

Lot 1 of 2.

A pasture farm situated in a rural marsh location near Rye and offered for sale either as a whole or in 2 Lots. The property comprises a detached 3-bedroom farmhouse with scope for extension or possible replacement within a spacious garden plot with the benefit of outbuildings. The adjoining pastureland is available in two lots of 17.89 acres.

About 17.89 acres

Guide Price £675,000 - £725,000

All offers are to be submitted on the tender form provided which is attached to the rear of this brochure.




Situation

The property is situated on the A259 on Romney Marsh, approximately 1.2 miles from the village of East Guldeford and approximately 2.5 miles from the historic Cinque Port town of Rye. The fast-growing town of Ashford is situated approximately 18 miles to the north and offers an improving range of amenities as well as the International Station which provides the HS1 service to London St. Pancras as well as multiple connections to the M20. The pretty town of Tenterden with its tree lined high street is located approximately 14 miles away. Camber, with its popular stretch of sandy beach is about 5 miles away.

Method of Sale

Both Lots are offered for sale either as a whole or as individual Lots by Informal Tender closing at 12 noon on Friday 2nd September 2022, subject to the terms and conditions as set out on the tender form attached to the rear of this brochure.

Your offer or offers must represent your “best and final offer” for each lot as there will NOT be another opportunity to make another offer. Only offers submitted on a fully completed tender form and accompanied by ALL the information requested will be considered.

Special Note

Interested parties should note that this is an Executor sale and although grant of probate has been recently applied for, it has not yet been granted. Exchange of contracts cannot take place until the grant of probate has been received.

Lotting

Lot 1 – North Farmhouse and Adjoining Land (red on plan)

North Farmhouse is a detached, 3-bedroom farmhouse of mostly brick elevations with pebbledash to the outer elevations and replacement UPVC windows and doors throughout. The house is set in a spacious plot with lawned gardens and a former vegetable patch to the south. There is off road parking to the rear of the property in addition to a double garage, workshop and potting shed. The property offers three double bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, sitting room, dining room, utility room, WC & a store room. There are pleasant views across the Romney Marsh and adjoining farmland to all aspects. There is scope for extension or even replacement.

The land adjoining North Farmhouse is accessed off the A259 over part of the main driveway and extends to approximately 17.89 acres of Grade II pastureland divided into four fields. The land to the south west of the house is subject to a private right of way in favour of the agricultural land to the south. This right of way is marked brown on the plan and is for all purposes and at all times. Please note that the route varies slightly from the route shown in the original conveyance.

Lot 2 – Land at North Farm (blue on plan)

A parcel of Grade I & II pastureland extending to approximately 19.74 acres. The land is split into two fields and has separate access directly off the A259, close to the level crossing. The land is mostly enclosed by wet ditches with some internal post and wire fencing. The land is level & in good condition with stockproof boundary fences and has been used for grazing and forage production.

Wayleaves

We understand there is a wayleave in place in connection with the overhead low voltage power lines which cross over the farmland in Lots 1 & 2.

Soil Type

The soil is classified as Series 21 being ‘loamy and clayey soils of coastal flats with naturally high groundwater’.

Planning

All planning enquiries relating to any Lot must be directed Rother District Council (rother.gov.uk).

Services

North Farmhouse (Lot 1): Mains water (via a private supply pipe from an adjoining property) & mains electricity, private drainage which is believed to be a cesspool, oil fired boiler for hot water & central heating.

Land (Lot 2): Connected to mains water, which is also via a private supply pipe.

Tenure

The whole farm is freehold whilst the grazing land in Lots 1 & 2 is currently let to a local farmer under the terms of a Farm Business Tenancy Agreement (FBT).

A Notice to Quit has been served to deliver. Please contact us if you require a copy of the tenancy agreement and notice.

Council Tax

North Farmhouse is rated as Council Tax Band D.

Drainage Rates

We understand that annual local land drainage rates are payable to the Romney Marsh Internal Drainage Board ( this is usually for a relatively nominal sum per acre.

Viewing

Viewing of both lots including the land are strictly by appointment only through our Ashford office on or our Tenterden office on .

Health and Safety

Prospective purchasers must have regard for their own safety during viewings. Neither the sellers or Hobbs Parker Estate Agents accept any responsibility for any accident or injury as a result of viewing the property. All viewings must strictly follow Hobbs Parker’s Covid-19 viewing policy. Guidance will be provided to viewers in advance.

Boundaries, Plans and Areas

The boundaries shown on the plans in these particulars have been prepared by reference to digital OS data and the Rural Land Registry. The plans are published for illustrative purposes only and although they are believed to be correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and any error or mistake shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation thereof. The specified acreages are for guidance only and are given without responsibility. Prospective purchasers should not rely upon the stated acreages as a statement or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Anti-Money Laundering

In accordance with the most recent Anti Money Laundering legislation the purchaser/s will be required to provide proof of identity and home address to Hobbs Parker Estate Agents when an offer has been submitted and accepted, subject to contract, prior to solicitors being instructed.



Our Ref: AEA220040

Marketed by: Hobbs Parker, Ashford

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