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EPC rating: E*
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Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Service charge: £0 per annum
Council tax: Band TBC
Broadband: Super-fast 35Mbps *
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Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Four bedroom farmhouse with extension
- Traditional and modern farm buildings
- Productive grassland suitable for mowing and grazing
- 54kw slurry-fed Anaerobic Digester
- In all about 321.57 acres (130.13 ha)
- Available as a whole or in up to four lots
An exceptionally well presented fully equipped 321.57 acre modern dairy farm with 4 bedroom farmhouse, extensive modern and traditional buildings and a slurry-fed AD plant
Situation
Longshaw Farm is located to the east of the desirable market town of Leek, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The farm is well positioned in a rural yet accessible location with excellent transport links via the A523. The historic market town of Leek offers a substantial range of local amenities including supermarkets, a leisure centre, medical and dental facilities and a range of boutique and independent shops and eateries. Leek livestock market (3.3 miles) is within easy reach, offering weekly livestock sales, along with monthly pedigree sales. Bakewell livestock market (21.5 miles) offers further weekly livestock sales. The larger city of Stoke-on-Trent (13 miles) offers a further range of services and good transport links to both Manchester and Birmingham via the M6 Motorway.
There are a number of well regarded primary and secondary schools in Leek including Leek First School, Westwood First School and Westwood College. St Anslems in Bakewell, voted Tatler Prep School of 2021, is about 20 miles away and the well regarded Abbotsholme School and Denstone College are within a 15-mile drive.
Stoke on Trent Train Station provides mainline train services to both Manchester and Birmingham in under an hour. Manchester International Airport is within 30 miles.
Description
Longshaw Farm presents an exciting opportunity to purchase a well presented, high specification fully equipped dairy farm extending to about 321.57 acres in an accessible location. The farm further benefits from secure renewable income from FiT and future RHI payments from the Anaerobic Digestion plant. The four-bedroom farmhouse provides spacious and modern accommodation over two floors, extending to approximately 2,670 sq ft (248.05 sq m).
The farm is comprised of four land holdings with good access provisions suitable for modern farming equipment, and the land may lend itself to alternative uses subject to the relevant planning permissions.
The property is available as a whole, or alternatively in up to four lots as shown on the sale plan and further described as follows:
Lot 1 – Farmhouse, farm buildings and about 111.81 acres of permanent pasture. In all about 116.03 acres (46.95 ha) in total. Shaded purple on the sale plan.
Longshaw Farmhouse comprises a traditional stone under slate roof extending to about 2,670 sq ft (248 sqm) over two floors. The farmhouse is accessed via the main farm drive from the A523. There is an area of hardstanding to the front of the property with a double carport allowing ample parking for motor vehicles.
The ground floor comprises an entrance hall with flagstone floor. The entrance hall leads into a well-proportioned fitted kitchen with oil-fired aga and traditional pantry. Adjoining the kitchen is an oak framed extension providing a formal dining and living area with under floor heating and French doors leading to the patio area with outside WC and well-maintained garden. Across from the kitchen is a useful utility room with built in shower and boot room leading to the rear door and out into the garden area.
The property boasts a traditional study with exposed beams and log burner and bay windows over looking the garden, with a door leading through to the stairs to the first floor and sitting room with oak floor and multifuel log burner and inglenook fireplace.
The first floor comprises a large landing area, master bedroom and three further good sized and bright bedrooms and WC. There is a separate family bathroom.
The property benefits from oil-fired central heating and mains water.
The farmhouse benefits from garden areas laid mainly to lawn to the west and south elevations. The farmhouse is double glazed throughout.
EPC: E
Council Tax Band: F
Farm Buildings
The farm buildings comprise a range of principally modern steel portal frame livestock and general-purpose buildings, centred around the main farmyard. The livestock sheds are serviced by auto scrapers. The livestock buildings can house up to 420 cattle and include 376 cubicles. There is capacity for approximately 16,000 M³ of slurry storage.
Parlour
The farm is equipped with a modern 24/48 herringbone parlour with automatic feeders, automatic identification and automatic sort gate, commissioned in December 2016. The parlour is equipped with a GEA Apollo automatic dip and flush system.
There are two large silage clamps to the west and east of the farm buildings.
The farm buildings are detailed further in the table on page 9 with reference to the numbered building plan.
The grassland is suitable for grazing and mowing in the most part. The land is bordered by mature hedgerows, stone walls and stock proof fencing in part. The southernmost block has access off the public highway and a right of way for agricultural use only along the farm track as identified on the sale plan. The land is gently sloping in part. The Churnet Valley Heritage Railway line runs through part of Lot 1. The line is soley used for limited organised events, further details are available from the selling agent.
Lot 2 – 36.17 acres of permanent pasture with traditional stone and tile barn and road frontage. Shaded light green on the sale plan.
Lot 2 comprises a useful block of grassland with multiple access points along the A523 and off Porters Lane to the eastern boundary. The land is suitable for mowing and grazing with good sized field parcels suitable for modern farming equipment. There is a traditional stone and tile agricultural building on the land which may be suitable for alternative uses (STP). Mains water is connected.
Lot 3 – 90.71 acres acres of permanent pasture within a ring fence. Shaded red on the sale plan.
Lot 3 comprises a ring-fenced block of grassland with small sections of woodland and rough grazing extending to about 90.71 acres in total. The land is generally levelbut is sloping in part. Lot 3 benefits from multiple access points from Porters Lane to the west and Douse Lane to the north. The land is suitable for mowing and grazing in the most part.
The land benefits from a natural spring water supply. We understand there is a mains connection available from the adjoining highway, however purchasers must rely upon their own enquiries.
Lot 4 – 78.66 acres of permanent pasture within a ring fence. Shaded blue on the sale plan.
Lot 4 comprises a ring-fenced block of permanent pasture with road frontage and access from Douse Lane. The land is well served by internal tracks and is suitable for mowing and grazing. The land is bordered by mature hedgerows and post and wire fencing. There is a small section of footpath running across the northern boundary. The land benefits from a natural spring water supply. We understand there is a mains connection available from the adjoining highway, however purchasers must rely upon their own enquiries. The western access from Douse Lane is via a right of way.
Note: All areas, floor areas and dimensions stated are approximate and should not be relied upon. Potential purchasers are welcome to instruct an independent survey to verify these.
Land Type
The land is classified as principally Grade 4, with some areas of Grade 5 according to the Natural England Land Classification maps.
The land does vary in description but is generally described as slowly permeable loamy and clayey soils capable of grass production for dairying or beef.
The land has been well managed and is presented in good heart.
Fixtures and Fittings
The carpets and curtains are included. All other fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments, stone troughs and statuary are excluded. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
The inclusion or exclusion of any agricultural fixtures and fittings is to be discussed.
Services
Lot 1
The farmhouse benefits from mains electricity, and electricity supplied by the AD plant. Mains water is connected. Heating is via an oil-fired system with secondary solid fuel heating. Broadband internet is connected. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 35 Mbps (data taken from hecker.ofcom.org.uk on 16/08/2023).
Drainage is to a private system and a new septic tank was installed in 2015.
The farm buildings benefit from both three-phase electricity and energy supplied by the AD plant. The farm buildings benefit from mains water supply and a private supply from a bore hole.
Lot 2
Mains Water is connected.
If the farm is sold in lots, then cross-rights and reservations will need to be reserved where required, for services.
None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
Tenure and possession
The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion (subject to any holdover requirements).
Local Authority
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.
Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves, and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure. A number of public footpaths cross the farm as identified on the sale plan. We understand the railway bridge within lot one is maintained by Churnet Valley Heritage Railway Line.
If the farm is sold in lots, then cross-rights and reservations may need to be reserved where required, for example for services and maintenance.
Sporting, Timber, and Mineral Rights
The sporting, timber and mineral rights, so far as they are owned, are included within the freehold sale.
Basic Payment Scheme and Environmental Schemes
The vendors have made a claim under the Basic Payment Scheme for the 2023 claim year. As a result of the delinking of BPS payments from land use, the entitlements will not be transferred to the incoming purchaser/s. The purchaser/s will indemnify the vendors against any breaches of cross compliance for the 2023 scheme year.
It is understood that part of the land is subject to a Higher-Level Countryside Stewardship Agreement which is due to conclude in September 2023. Further details are available from the sole selling agents.
Ingoing Crop Valuation/Holdover
An ingoing crop valuation will not be required. A period of holdover may be required over the farm buildings within Lot 1 depending on sale timing.
Please note that the vendors reserve the right to undertake a dispersal sale on the property post completion if required.
Overage
The property is offered for sale without any overage provisions.
VAT
We understand the property has not been opted to tax and therefore VAT will not be chargeable in addition to the purchase price.
In the event that a sale of the property or any part thereof or any right to it becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the sale price.
Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and third-party data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct, but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.
Directions
Nearest Postcode (Lot 1): ST13 7NJ
what3words:
Lot 1 drive entrance - ///wheels.incurring.maximum
Lot 2 gateway – ///proclaims.media.almost
Lot 3 gateway - ///cashew.lighten.microchip
Lot 4 gateway - ///crazy.impresses.conjured
From Leek town centre (Market Place) head east along the A523 through the town centre onto the main Ashbourne Road. After approximately 2.8 the entrance the property via the farm track can be found on the right-hand side. Lot 2, 3 & 4 will be identifiable by the Fisher German ‘For Sale’ board.
Situation
Longshaw Farm is located to the east of the desirable market town of Leek, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The farm is well positioned in a rural yet accessible location with excellent transport links via the A523. The historic market town of Leek offers a substantial range of local amenities including supermarkets, a leisure centre, medical and dental facilities and a range of boutique and independent shops and eateries. Leek livestock market (3.3 miles) is within easy reach, offering weekly livestock sales, along with monthly pedigree sales. Bakewell livestock market (21.5 miles) offers further weekly livestock sales. The larger city of Stoke-on-Trent (13 miles) offers a further range of services and good transport links to both Manchester and Birmingham via the M6 Motorway.
There are a number of well regarded primary and secondary schools in Leek including Leek First School, Westwood First School and Westwood College. St Anslems in Bakewell, voted Tatler Prep School of 2021, is about 20 miles away and the well regarded Abbotsholme School and Denstone College are within a 15-mile drive.
Stoke on Trent Train Station provides mainline train services to both Manchester and Birmingham in under an hour. Manchester International Airport is within 30 miles.
Description
Longshaw Farm presents an exciting opportunity to purchase a well presented, high specification fully equipped dairy farm extending to about 321.57 acres in an accessible location. The farm further benefits from secure renewable income from FiT and future RHI payments from the Anaerobic Digestion plant. The four-bedroom farmhouse provides spacious and modern accommodation over two floors, extending to approximately 2,670 sq ft (248.05 sq m).
The farm is comprised of four land holdings with good access provisions suitable for modern farming equipment, and the land may lend itself to alternative uses subject to the relevant planning permissions.
The property is available as a whole, or alternatively in up to four lots as shown on the sale plan and further described as follows:
Lot 1 – Farmhouse, farm buildings and about 111.81 acres of permanent pasture. In all about 116.03 acres (46.95 ha) in total. Shaded purple on the sale plan.
Longshaw Farmhouse comprises a traditional stone under slate roof extending to about 2,670 sq ft (248 sqm) over two floors. The farmhouse is accessed via the main farm drive from the A523. There is an area of hardstanding to the front of the property with a double carport allowing ample parking for motor vehicles.
The ground floor comprises an entrance hall with flagstone floor. The entrance hall leads into a well-proportioned fitted kitchen with oil-fired aga and traditional pantry. Adjoining the kitchen is an oak framed extension providing a formal dining and living area with under floor heating and French doors leading to the patio area with outside WC and well-maintained garden. Across from the kitchen is a useful utility room with built in shower and boot room leading to the rear door and out into the garden area.
The property boasts a traditional study with exposed beams and log burner and bay windows over looking the garden, with a door leading through to the stairs to the first floor and sitting room with oak floor and multifuel log burner and inglenook fireplace.
The first floor comprises a large landing area, master bedroom and three further good sized and bright bedrooms and WC. There is a separate family bathroom.
The property benefits from oil-fired central heating and mains water.
The farmhouse benefits from garden areas laid mainly to lawn to the west and south elevations. The farmhouse is double glazed throughout.
EPC: E
Council Tax Band: F
Farm Buildings
The farm buildings comprise a range of principally modern steel portal frame livestock and general-purpose buildings, centred around the main farmyard. The livestock sheds are serviced by auto scrapers. The livestock buildings can house up to 420 cattle and include 376 cubicles. There is capacity for approximately 16,000 M³ of slurry storage.
Parlour
The farm is equipped with a modern 24/48 herringbone parlour with automatic feeders, automatic identification and automatic sort gate, commissioned in December 2016. The parlour is equipped with a GEA Apollo automatic dip and flush system.
There are two large silage clamps to the west and east of the farm buildings.
The farm buildings are detailed further in the table on page 9 with reference to the numbered building plan.
The grassland is suitable for grazing and mowing in the most part. The land is bordered by mature hedgerows, stone walls and stock proof fencing in part. The southernmost block has access off the public highway and a right of way for agricultural use only along the farm track as identified on the sale plan. The land is gently sloping in part. The Churnet Valley Heritage Railway line runs through part of Lot 1. The line is soley used for limited organised events, further details are available from the selling agent.
Lot 2 – 36.17 acres of permanent pasture with traditional stone and tile barn and road frontage. Shaded light green on the sale plan.
Lot 2 comprises a useful block of grassland with multiple access points along the A523 and off Porters Lane to the eastern boundary. The land is suitable for mowing and grazing with good sized field parcels suitable for modern farming equipment. There is a traditional stone and tile agricultural building on the land which may be suitable for alternative uses (STP). Mains water is connected.
Lot 3 – 90.71 acres acres of permanent pasture within a ring fence. Shaded red on the sale plan.
Lot 3 comprises a ring-fenced block of grassland with small sections of woodland and rough grazing extending to about 90.71 acres in total. The land is generally levelbut is sloping in part. Lot 3 benefits from multiple access points from Porters Lane to the west and Douse Lane to the north. The land is suitable for mowing and grazing in the most part.
The land benefits from a natural spring water supply. We understand there is a mains connection available from the adjoining highway, however purchasers must rely upon their own enquiries.
Lot 4 – 78.66 acres of permanent pasture within a ring fence. Shaded blue on the sale plan.
Lot 4 comprises a ring-fenced block of permanent pasture with road frontage and access from Douse Lane. The land is well served by internal tracks and is suitable for mowing and grazing. The land is bordered by mature hedgerows and post and wire fencing. There is a small section of footpath running across the northern boundary. The land benefits from a natural spring water supply. We understand there is a mains connection available from the adjoining highway, however purchasers must rely upon their own enquiries. The western access from Douse Lane is via a right of way.
Note: All areas, floor areas and dimensions stated are approximate and should not be relied upon. Potential purchasers are welcome to instruct an independent survey to verify these.
Land Type
The land is classified as principally Grade 4, with some areas of Grade 5 according to the Natural England Land Classification maps.
The land does vary in description but is generally described as slowly permeable loamy and clayey soils capable of grass production for dairying or beef.
The land has been well managed and is presented in good heart.
Fixtures and Fittings
The carpets and curtains are included. All other fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments, stone troughs and statuary are excluded. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
The inclusion or exclusion of any agricultural fixtures and fittings is to be discussed.
Services
Lot 1
The farmhouse benefits from mains electricity, and electricity supplied by the AD plant. Mains water is connected. Heating is via an oil-fired system with secondary solid fuel heating. Broadband internet is connected. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 35 Mbps (data taken from hecker.ofcom.org.uk on 16/08/2023).
Drainage is to a private system and a new septic tank was installed in 2015.
The farm buildings benefit from both three-phase electricity and energy supplied by the AD plant. The farm buildings benefit from mains water supply and a private supply from a bore hole.
Lot 2
Mains Water is connected.
If the farm is sold in lots, then cross-rights and reservations will need to be reserved where required, for services.
None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
Tenure and possession
The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion (subject to any holdover requirements).
Local Authority
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.
Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves, and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure. A number of public footpaths cross the farm as identified on the sale plan. We understand the railway bridge within lot one is maintained by Churnet Valley Heritage Railway Line.
If the farm is sold in lots, then cross-rights and reservations may need to be reserved where required, for example for services and maintenance.
Sporting, Timber, and Mineral Rights
The sporting, timber and mineral rights, so far as they are owned, are included within the freehold sale.
Basic Payment Scheme and Environmental Schemes
The vendors have made a claim under the Basic Payment Scheme for the 2023 claim year. As a result of the delinking of BPS payments from land use, the entitlements will not be transferred to the incoming purchaser/s. The purchaser/s will indemnify the vendors against any breaches of cross compliance for the 2023 scheme year.
It is understood that part of the land is subject to a Higher-Level Countryside Stewardship Agreement which is due to conclude in September 2023. Further details are available from the sole selling agents.
Ingoing Crop Valuation/Holdover
An ingoing crop valuation will not be required. A period of holdover may be required over the farm buildings within Lot 1 depending on sale timing.
Please note that the vendors reserve the right to undertake a dispersal sale on the property post completion if required.
Overage
The property is offered for sale without any overage provisions.
VAT
We understand the property has not been opted to tax and therefore VAT will not be chargeable in addition to the purchase price.
In the event that a sale of the property or any part thereof or any right to it becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the sale price.
Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and third-party data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct, but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.
Directions
Nearest Postcode (Lot 1): ST13 7NJ
what3words:
Lot 1 drive entrance - ///wheels.incurring.maximum
Lot 2 gateway – ///proclaims.media.almost
Lot 3 gateway - ///cashew.lighten.microchip
Lot 4 gateway - ///crazy.impresses.conjured
From Leek town centre (Market Place) head east along the A523 through the town centre onto the main Ashbourne Road. After approximately 2.8 the entrance the property via the farm track can be found on the right-hand side. Lot 2, 3 & 4 will be identifiable by the Fisher German ‘For Sale’ board.
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Fisher German is a nationally recognised firm of estate agents and property consultants operating throughout the UK. With 15 regional offices, Fisher German’s agency teams specialise in the sale, purchase and letting of rural, village and town properties from period cottages to substantial country houses and estates. Fisher German operate in most areas of England, Scotland and Wales, with offices in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Banbury, Bromsgrove, Canterbury, Chester, Hungerford, Knutsford, Market Harborough, Newark, Retford, Stafford, St. Helens, Thame and Worcester.
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