ABBOTS COURT FARM BURMARSH, ROMNEY MARSH A rarely available block of productive Grade 2 arable land on Romney Marsh.
ABBOTS COURT FARM SHEAR WAY, BURMARSH, ROMNEY MARSH TN29 0JJ Ashford ~ 11.5 miles, Tenterden~ 15.5 miles (All mileages are approximate) In all extending to about 1,016 acres, available as a whole or in 5 lots The farm comprises: Approximately 1,016 acres (411.14 hectares) of highly productive arable land Modern grain storage facilities across two farmsteads including 5,200 tonnes of grain storage A 4 bedroom farmhouse in need of modernisation A 5 bedroom farm manager s house A 3 bedroom cottage in need of refurbishment A range of redundant farm buildings with redevelopment potential (STPP) Available as a whole or in 5 lots DESCRIPTION Abbots Court Farm presents a rare opportunity to purchase a high quality commercial arable farm with excellent infrastructure. The farm is in a wonderful location and is separated into four principal closely located blocks around the village of Burmarsh at the eastern end of the ever popular Romney Marsh. The land has been farmed under an arable rotation of winter wheat, oilseed rape, spring wheat, peas and linseed. The farm has been well managed over the years and yields for winter wheat of in excess of 4.85 tonnes per acre (12 tonnes per hectare) have been achieved. The farm includes three residential properties. Abbots Court Farmhouse, a 4 bedroom detached property, is located in the heart of the farmyard at Abbots Court Farm and is in need of refurbishment but offers excellent potential. The second property is Abbots Court Farm Cottage, located on the driveway to Abbots Court, a 5 bedroom detached property. The third property is Chapel Cottage located at Chapel Farm, a 3 bedroom detached house, which is also in need of refurbishment. Extensive road frontage and a network of good internal tracks makes the land well connected and easily accessible. The land is served by a series of internal dykes and drains and is part of the Romney Marshes Area Internal Drainage System. Savills Rural Agency 37-39 Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 3BN Savills Rural Agency 23 King Hill Avenue West Malling, Kent ME19 4UA Savills National Farms & Estates 33 Margaret Street London W1G 0JD The sale of the land at Abbots Court Farm offers the chance for farmers and investors alike to purchase a block of productive arable land, in an area where such opportunities rarely come to the market. The land is offered for sale with vacant possession. cspofforth@savills.com +44 (0)1444 446066 mann@savills.com +44 (0)1732 879050 cpaton@savills.com +44 (0)207 4095916 savills.com
LOT 1 Abbots Court 312.93 acres (126.62 hectares) Lot 1 comprises the home farm and lies to the north of Burmarsh village, extending to about 312.93 acres (126.62 hectares) including Abbots Court Farmhouse, Abbots Court Farm Cottage and an extensive range of modern farm buildings including 2,500 tonnes of grain storage. Accessed off Shear Way from the centre of Burmarsh a tarmac drive leads down to Abbots Court Farm Cottage, Abbots Court Farmhouse and the farmyard. Abbots Court Farmhouse Abbots Court Farmhouse is located in a convenient location close to the farm buildings and is an attractive 4 bedroom, 3 reception room detached house in need of refurbishment. Outside, the gardens are laid mainly down to lawn. Farm Buildings There are extensive farm buildings at Abbots Court Farm, including two grain stores with the capacity for 2,500 tonnes, machinery store, former potato store and a number of other ancillary buildings currently being utilised as storage and a farm office.
LOT 2 Chapel Farm 222.5 acres (90.04 hectares) Lying to the south west of Burmarsh, Chapel Farm is a stand alone unit extending to about 222.50 acres (90.04 hectares) and a including an extensive range of modern farm buildings with 2,700 tonnes of grain storage and a 3 bedroom cottage in need of refurbishment. Chapel Cottage Chapel Cottage is an attractive 3 bedroom, 1 reception room period property in need of refurbishment throughout. It is surrounded by mature gardens and enjoys a convenient location next to the farm buildings. Farm Buildings The extensive farmstead at Chapel Farm includes two grain stores with the capacity for 2,700 tonnes, a concrete portal framed workshop, open fronted machinery store, storage buildings and a large concrete yard.
LOT 3 Shipton 293.72 acres (118.85 hectares) Shipton Farm is predominantly bare arable land to the west of Burmarsh extending to about 293.72 acres (118.85 hectares). There is a good central track through the land accessed off Church Lane and a range of farm buildings which are no longer suitable for modern arable farming purposes. It is possible that these buildings could offer scope for potential redevelopment, subject to the necessary consents. LOT 4 Herritages 185.95 acres (75.25 hectares) A central block of bare arable land to the west of Burmarsh extending to about 185.95 acres (75.25 hectares). It includes 4 large arable fields with good access off public roads. LOT 5 Abbots Court Farm Cottage Accessed off the main farm drive this five bedroom detached property has recently been the subject of a partial renovation and offers excellent accommodation. Abbots Court Farm Cottage also enjoys private gardens and an adjoining paddock amounting to 0.89 acre (0.36 hectare).
GENERAL REMARKS Directions: Heading west on the B2067, Aldington Road continue onto Knoll Hill and at the end of the road turn left, onto Gigger s Green Road. Continue on Gigger s Green Road for about 2.2 miles before turning left onto Church Road, continue for about 1.2 miles and Shear Way leading to Abbots Court will be found on your left. Log store Store room Abbots Court Farmhouse Gross internal area (approx.) House - 179.7 sq m (1,934 sq ft) Garage - 31.7 sq m (342 sq ft) For identification only - Not to scale Trueplan (UK) Limited Conservatory Store room 2.77 x 1.85 9'1'' x 6'1'' Garage 5.52 x 2.83 18'1'' x 9'3'' Garage 5.52 x 2.83 18'1'' x 9'3'' Abbots Court Farm Cottage Gross internal area (approx.) House - 178.3 sq m (1,919 sq ft) Garage - 44.9 sq m (483 sq ft) For identification only - Not to scale Trueplan (UK) Limited Garage 7.11 x 6.06 23'4'' x 19'10'' Log store 3.79 x 2.48 12'5'' x 8'1'' Chapel Cottage Gross internal area (approx.) House - 92.0 sq m (990 sq ft) For identification only - Not to scale Trueplan (UK) Limited Method of Sale: Abbots Court Farm is to be sold by private treaty, as a whole or in 5 separate lots. TENURE AND POSSESSION Tenure Abbots Court Farmhouse - Vacant Chapel Cottage - Vacant Abbots Court Farm Cottage - Vacant Services Abbots Court Farmhouse - Mains electric, OFCH, Private drainage Chapel Cottage - Mains electric, Private drainage Abbots Court Farm Cottage - Mains electric, OFCH, Private drainage Sitting room 4.55 x 3.88 14'11'' x 12'9'' Kitchen 5.63 x 2.75 18'5'' x 9'0'' 7.60 x 2.77 24'11'' x 9'1'' Utility room 3.63 x 2.75 11'11'' x 9'0'' Dining room 4.23 x 3.63 13'10'' x 11'11'' Bedroom 4 3.65 x 2.34 11'11'' x 7'8'' Ground floor First floor Bedroom 2 3.86 x 3.65 12'8'' x 11'11'' Bedroom 3 3.65 x 2.71 11'11'' x 8'10'' Bedroom 1 3.86 x 3.65 12'8'' x 11'11'' Sitting room 6.27 x 3.46 20'7'' x 11'4'' Playroom Utility room Boot room Dining room 4.09 x 3.47 13'5'' x 11'4'' Kitchen 3.91 x 2.92 12'9'' x 9'7'' Bedroom 5 2.84 x 2.62 9'3'' x 8'7'' Master bedroom 7.11 x 3.79 23'4'' x 12'5'' Bedroom 2 3.74 x 2.69 12'3'' x 8'10'' Bedroom 3 2.78 x 2.51 9'1'' x 8'3'' Bedroom 4 2.68 x 2.59 8'9'' x 8'6'' Bedroom 1 3.99 x 3.96 13'1'' x 12'11'' First floor Bedroom 2 3.67 x 2.74 12'0'' x 9'0'' Bedroom 3 2.75 x 2.60 9'0'' x 8'6'' Log store EPC Rating Abbots Court Farmhouse - E Chapel Cottage - G Abbots Court Farm Cottage - F Council Tax Band Abbots Court Farmhouse - E Chapel Cottage - E Abbots Court Farm Cottage - C Local Authorities: Shepway District Council (01303 853000) and Kent County Council (0300 333 5540). Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property is being sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether public or private, specifically mentioned herein or not. There are a number of public rights of way cross the Estate, further details of which can be obtained from the Vendors agents. Basic Payment Scheme: The tenant will make the Basic Payment Scheme entitlements available to the purchaser on completion to purchase at market value. Environmental Schemes: The land has previously been entered into an ELS agreement but this has now expired. Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights: The sporting, timber and mineral rights, in so far as they are owned, are included in the sale. Farm Dispersal Sale: The current tenant reserves the right to hold a Farm Sale of machinery & Tools on 8th October 2016. Health and Safety: Given the potential hazards of a working farm we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around the farm buildings. Viewing Strictly by appointment through the selling agents If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property. 3.43 x 3.20 11'3'' x 10'6'' Abbots Court Farmhouse Ground floor First floor Abbots Court Farm Cottage Chapel Cottage Sitting room 4.13 x 3.97 13'6'' x 13'0'' Ground floor Kitchen 5.03 x 2.12 16'6'' x 6'11''
Savills Rural Agency 37-39 Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 3BN cspofforth@savills.com +44 (0)1444 446066 Savills Rural Agency 23 King Hill Avenue West Malling, Kent ME19 4UA mann@savills.com +44 (0)1732 879050 savills.com Savills National Farms & Estates 33 Margaret Street London W1G 0JD cpaton@savills.com +44 (0)207 4095916 Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 3. The reference to any mechanical or electrical equipment or other facilities at the property shall not constitute a representation ( unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function and prospective purchasers / tenants should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such equipment for their requirements. Particulars prepared September 2016 Photographs taken August 2016 HR/319020