Trench Lane, Oddingley, Droitwich, WR9
Guide price £880,000 | 40.0 acres

Worcester - 6 miles Droitwich - 3 miles M5 Motorway Junctions 5 & 6 - 4 miles

A unique opportunity to accquire a traditional agricultural holding, set within the picturesque Worcestershire countryside yet within easy reach of the Midlands Motorway network.

The holding lends itself to lifestyle farming activities or to augment more commercial enterprises.

GUIDE PRICES:LOT 1 - £880,000LOT 2 - £130,000LOT 3 - £190,000LOT 4 - £280,000Worcester - 6 miles Droitwich - 3 miles M5 Motorway Junctions 5 & 6 - 4 milesA unique opportunity to accquire a traditional agricultural holding, set within the picturesque Worcestershire countryside yet within easy reach of the Midlands Motorway network.The holding lends itself to lifestyle farming activities or to augment more commercial enterprises.FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDERTENDERS CLOSE: FRIDAY 10TH MAY 2024 AT NOONLot 1 Farmhouse, Traditional Buildings and 40.20 acresLot 2 10.65 acres of Pasture LandLot 3 15.91 acres of Arable / Pasture LandLot 4 24.14 acres of Arable / Pasture LandSole AgentsMcCartneys LLP The Heath Meadow Nunnery Way WorcesterWR4 0SQTel: 01905 769770Email: worcester@mccartneys.co.uk Ref: CCROutside Office Hours: Clive RoadsTel: 07702 722910Solicitors:Thursfields9-10 The Tything WorcesterWR1 1HDTel: 01905 730450Email: tgibb@thursfields.co.uk Ref: Tony GibbTel: 07712 675120LOT 1Wessex House Farm House, Farm Buildings and 40.20 AcresTHE FARMHOUSEConstructed of brick under a tile and part felted roof. The accommodation comprises.CAR PORTof PVCCONSERVATORYpart brick and glazedUTILITY ROOMwith Belfast sinkWC OFFICEwith radiator , door to front porchKITCHENwith oil fired Rayburn, fitted units, wall cupboardsFRONT HALLWAYwith radiator, Staircase, Understairs cupboardDINING ROOMwith tile surround open Baxi Fireplace, bay window, hatch to kitchenLOUNGEwith radiator, brick surround open fireplace, double doors to Dining Room, Patio doors to outside.FRONT PORCHpart brick and glazedSTAIRCASEfrom Front Hallway to first floorDOUBLE BEDROOMwith wash basin and radiatorDOUBLE BEDROOMwith wash basinDOUBLE BEDROOMwith radiator WCBATHROOMwith wash basin, bath (shower above) airing cupboard and heated towel railAccess to insulated loft space. The property is partially double glazed and partially heated by oil and solid fuel. The property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy RestrictionOUTSIDELawns, shrubs, Bramley apple tree and borders surround the property with a tarmac and concrete service area. Also Aluminium Greenhouse.FARM BUILDINGSThe farm buildings comprise of two separate constructions one adjacent to the farmhouse and a second away from the main steading. They are both of semi - modern timber construction.NUMBER 1has good access off the highway onto a tarmac and stone service area. Mains water and electricity are connected.NUMBER 2is accessed across the field. Mains water is adjacent but not connected.The buildings comprise NUMBER 14 Bay 15.2M x 12.1M Covered Yard of timber, poles partially clad corrugated tin side under a corrugated tin roof and partially concrete base with 12.1M x4.56M Lean - to of timber, poles, asbestos sheeting under a corrugated tin roof with stone base.This building may have potential for conversion subject to planning.NUMBER 24 Bay 15.2M x 7.6M Fodder Store of timber, overlap board under a corrugated tin roof with 15.2M x 7.6M Lean-to of timbers under a box profile roof with earth base.All measurements are approximate. THE LANDThe land extends to 40.20 acres or thereabouts within a ring fence and is easily accessible from the main steading or off the highway.The land is either permanent pasture or arable and of a medium to heavy loam.The boundary and internal hedges have been well maintained and a mains water supply is connected.Sheet No. NG. No. HectaresSO 9160 3452 P.P. 3.50SO 9160 4146 0.17SO 9160 1656 8.10SO 9160 3033 P.P. 4.50 16.27Hectares or thereabouts (40.20 Acres or thereabouts)LOT 210.65 Acres of Permanent PastureAn attractive parcel of permanent pasture, predominantly level and easily accessible off a single track lane near the highway, with well maintained hedges and fences and a mains water supply, subject to a separate meter after completion and agreement with the purchaser of Lot 1 Suitable for livestock grazing, equine or conservation / environmental use. LOT 315.91 Acres of Arable LandA desirable gently sloping block of arable land with good access off the highway. A soil type of medium to heavy loam ideal for the production of combinable crops. The boundary hedges and fences are well kept and mains water is connected.Sheet No. NG. No. HectaresSO 9160 4419 6.44(15.91 acres or thereabouts) LOT 424.14 Acres of Arable LandAn excellent block of arable land within a ring fence and lending itself to a variety of cropping options on a larger scale than the previous lots. Very good access off the highway and a soil type of medium to heavy loam, and lies approximately 1 mile from the main steading. No Water, but a natural supply is available from the stream on the western boundary and a pond within the field. GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONSSITUATIONWessex House Farm lies on a minor connecting road approximately 3 miles south of the B4090 Droitwich to Feckenham road and 5 miles north of the A422 Worcester to Inkberrow road. 3 miles south east of Droitwich, 6 miles north east of Worcester and lies adjacent to the M5 Motorway equal distance between junctions 5 and 6.TENURE - FreeholdPOSSESSION - Vacant possession upon completionINGOING - No ingoingOVERAGE / UPLIFT CLAUSEThe vendors will retain an overage clause for future development residential or commercial on any part of Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3 or Lot 4 for a period of 30 years at 25%. Triggered either by a) disposal with the benefit of planning permission or b) on implementation of planning permission.FIXTURES & FITTINGSOnly fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included within the sale of the freehold. Any others are expressly excluded. Included are freestanding electric cooker, all carpets, curtains and light fittings.SPORTING RIGHTSThe Sporting Rights are included in the sale of all lots.TIMBERAll growing timber is included in the sale.COUNCIL TAXWessex House Farm is in Band EBROADBAND / MOBILE TELEPHONESPotential purchasers should contact "Ofcom Checker" if they require the Broadband provider and mobile phone signal.EPCRating FFLOODINGThe property is not on a flood plain and no flooding has been experienced.BASIC PAYMENT SCHEMEThe vendors will use their best endeavours to transfer subject to RPA rules, the relevant units of Entitlements for each lot as used in 2023. SERVICESLot 1: Mains Electricity, Mains Water Supply and Mains DrainageLot 2: Mains Water Supply subject to mutual arrangement with the purchaser of Lot 1Lot 3: Mains Water SupplyLOCAL AUTHORITIESWychavon District Council Tel: 01386 565000PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULESThese are based on the Ordnance Survey and Rural Land Register or Promap and are for reference only. They have been checked and computed by the agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied him or herself as to the description of the property and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale, nor entitle either party to compensation. The plan is for purposes of identification only and is based on the Ordnance Survey Sheets.PLANNINGThe land is sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, town planning schedule, resolution or Notice which may be or become to be in force, and subject to any road widening or improvement schemes, land charges and statu-tory provisions or by-laws without any obligation on the vendors who specify them.BOUNDARIESThe purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendors agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries of ownership thereof.WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAYThe property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all easements and quasi-easements and rights of way, declared and undeclared.MISREPRESENTATION ACTa) The property is sold with all faults and defects (if any) whether in good condition or otherwise and neither the vendors nor McCartneys, the agents for the vendors, shall be in any way responsible for such faults and defects, or for any statements contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agents.b) The purchaser shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered in to this contract in reliance on any of the said statements by inspection or otherwise, and that no warranty or representation has been made by the vendors or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.c) Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor give either party any cause for action .d) All measurements and distances are approximate. The electrical, drainage, water and heating installations have not been tested by the Agents (The normal enquiries carried out by a purchaser's Solicitor and the type of inspection undertaken by a purchaser's Surveyor have not been carried out by the Selling Agents for the purpose of preparation of these particulars). Interested prospective purchasers are recommended to obtain an independent survey report on this property.Photographs taken September 2023.ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUESA detailed inspection and assessment of materials that may contain asbestos has not been carried out by the selling agents. Although a general reference to this material may have been made, we cannot confirm whether any of the buildings are constructed of other asbestos based materials, which may be visible, inaccessible or concealed. Prospective purchasers are advised to obtain their own specialist report in relation to this matter and other environmental issues. Asbestos is considered to be a hazardous material and should only be removed and disposed of by an approved contractor. Full details of regulations regarding asbestos and asbestos products can be obtained from the Environmental Health Department of the Local Authority.HEALTH AND SAFETYThe Agents advise all prospective purchasers when viewing the property to take due care. Please take particular care when inspecting the house and farm buildings.METHOD OF SALEThe farm is offered for sale as a Whole or in 4 Lots by Informal Tender. Tenders are to be received in writing at the Agents offices, Worcester on the prepared documentation no later than midday on Friday 10th May 2024 Envelopes to be marked "Private and Confidential" The Vendors reserve the right not to accept the highest or indeed any offers.VIEWINGTo assist potential purchasers there will be two viewing days enabling access to the house / buildings, viz.Friday 5th April 2024 10 am - 4 pm Friday 12th April 2024 10 am - 4pmThe land itself can be viewed during any day light hours and must be accompanied by the sale particulars.