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3 bedroom equestrian property

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Equestrian property
3 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: F*
165,092 sq ft / 15,338 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Super-fast 52Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • 3 bed farmhouse
  • Outbuildings with potential for development (subject to planning)
  • Equestrian facilities
  • Lot 1 - 3.79 acres
  • Lot 2 - A further 4.66 acres of additional grazing land available by separate negotiation
  • EPC Rating = F
A superb development opportunity on the outskirts of Bowdon.

Description

Lot 1 will comprise of the farmhouse, outbuildings, equestrian facilities and surrounding ground and land totalling 3.79 acres. Guide price £600,000

Lot 2 and comprise of 4.66 acres of additional grazing land. Guide price £100,000 (Lot 2 to be sold in connection with purchase of Lot 1)

Pool Bank Farm was formerly part of a tenanted holding and is now offered with vacant possession. The site consists of a 3 bedroom 1519 sq ft cottage, outbuildings of over 4,500 sq ft including two large outbuildings that consist of a brick build barn and further steel barn. There are equestrian facilities of stables and a riding ménage with surrounding grounds. The property has been vacant for a couple of years and is need of renovation and has a great deal of scope for development into a single residential home or maybe up to 3 units subject to the necessary planning permissions.

Pool Bank Farm is situated a 1/3 mile down a long farm track amidst attractive Cheshire countryside and is well placed for access to Bowden, Hale, Altrincham and the motorway networks.

Location

The property is superbly placed on this private road for access to the many amenities of fashionable Hale village and the town of Altrincham with their impressive range of restaurants, bistros and bars, specialist shops and supermarkets.

The area abounds in Golf courses, leisure clubs and facilities for outdoor pursuits, the National Trust’s Dunham Massey Hall and park are literally down the road and the Bollin valley and Cheshire countryside are on the doorstep.

The railway station (City centre 36mins) and Altrincham Metro Link provide easy access to Manchester City centre. Access to the M56, M60 and M6 assure easy communication links to the North West’s principal commercial centres.
The town of Altrincham is only 1.5 miles away with all the major supermarkets, a market and an ice rink. The educational establishments available locally are considered among the best in the Manchester area, with Altrincham Grammar, Loretto, St Ambrose, as well as outstanding prep and junior schools. Many locally attend Manchester Grammar too.

Approximate mileage - Hale 1.78 miles / Altrincham Town Centre 1.88 miles / Manchester Airport 7.1 miles / Manchester City Centre 16 miles.

Square Footage: 1,519 sq ft


Acreage: 3.79 Acres

Additional Info

The farmland is currently let on a Farm Business Tenancy agreement but this is subject to a one month short resumption notice, which will be served once a sale is agreed. The property (with the exception of the farmhouse itself) is currently VAT opted.

Restrictive Covenants
With the exception of the Overage Area, the use of the property is restricted to agricultural or equestrian.
Plans of any new buildings are to be approved by the Vendor.

Overage
Use of the Overage Area for more than three residential dwellings each in single family occupation to a maximum combined floor area of TBCm2 will
attract an overage of 30% for a period of 50 years.(See area highlighted red on map).

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