A unique opportunity to acquire a Grade II listed detached 3-bedroom thatched farmhouse in need of renovation with a range of outbuildings and land, situated in a very peaceful setting to the west of Much Hadham in East Hertfordshire.

This attractive property benefits from a range of outbuildings and land. The property offers an opportunity to modernise and further develop, subject to the necessary permissions.

Approximately 4.26 hectares (10.53 acres) in total.

The property has not changed hands on the open market since 1931 and has been used historically as an agricultural smallholding.

Much Hadham is a popular and affluent village in rural East Hertfordshire.

Ware – 6 miles

Bishops Stortford – 7 miles

Good access to the national road network via the M11, A10 and A120 nearby.

Guide Price - £725,000

Method of Sale

The property is being sold by informal tender. Offers should be made by 12pm on Friday 14 July 2023 using the tender form available in the Weldon Beesly Property Portal (details below).

Description

An attractive ring-fenced property with a two story, 3-bedroom timber framed Grade II listed farmhouse requiring renovation. The house dates from the late sixteenth to early seventeenth century, with an early nineteenth century lean-to addition on the north side of the house. The gross internal area of the main house is approximately 108m² (1,162 ft²) excluding attic rooms.

There are a range of outbuildings, including stables with workshop (approximately 126m2 (1,743 ft2), pig building, tractor shed, static mobile home and a dilapidated barn.

To the south-west of the farmhouse and buildings is the land which was previously used for agricultural purposes and now includes a horse paddock, chicken pens and various pleasant mown walks through attractive natural regeneration and woodland.

Planning

The house is Grade II listed and property falls within the Rural Area Beyond the Green Belt. Buyers should seek independent advice regarding any proposed development.

It should be noted that the Vendors will not be imposing overage on the sale.

Services

The property has mains water and electricity connected. Drainage for the house and mobile home is to a private system. A propane gas tank runs the central heating boiler in the house.

Tenure and possession

The property is offered Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Exchange of contracts and completion

Contracts to be exchanged within 28 working days of the issue of a draft contract by the Vendor’s solicitor and in any event no later than 18 August 2023. A 10% deposit will be payable on exchange of contracts with completion no later than 15 September 2023.

Easements, Covenants and Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements, public or private rights of way, covenants and restrictions, whether stated in these particulars or not.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent Weldon Beesly (Ref: Sophie Bacon or Nathan Chapman).

Health and Safety

We would ask that you be as vigilant as possible when making any inspection, for your own personal safety and that of others.

Local Authority

East Hertfordshire District Council.

Property Portal

Further information about the property including legal title documents, searches, planning information and replies to enquiries can be found in the Weldon Beesly Property Portal which can be accessed using the following link: The username is Property and the password is Property123

Solicitors

Tees Law, Titan House, Cambridge CB3 0AY

Ref: Kirsten Rimmer

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Anti-Money Laundering

In accordance with the most recent Anti-Money Laundering legislation the purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and an address to the selling agent once an offer has been submitted and accepted (subject to contract) prior to solicitors being instructed.