Bank Farm, Michaelchurch Escley, Hereford

Bank Farm | About 195.63 acres (79.15 ha)

Bank Farm is a substantial stock farm located on the east side of Escley Brook, with a bungalow and set of buildings positioned centrally within its land. Bank Farm Bungalow comprises; kitchen, sitting room, bathroom and three double bedrooms. A single garage adjoins the bungalow. The property is currently occupied on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST).

The buildings at Bank Farm are situated to the south-west of the Bungalow and comprise a range of farm buildings including: 5 bay open fronted steel portal framed livestock building, 7 bay open fronted steel framed building with adjoining stores and a 5 bay double span steel portal framed building. The farm buildings have been utilised mainly for agricultural purposes and are currently occupied under a Farm Business Tenancy which is due to expire on 10th April 2025. Further details are available from the vendors’ agents.

Located on the eastern edge of The Michaelchurch Estate, the land at Bank Farm extends to a block of approximately 159 acres of undulating and productive pasture land. The land is classified as Grade 3 and 4 on the Agricultural Land Classification and the boundaries are fenced and hedged with internal
field gates. Field parcel 3241 is offlying to the east of the main block with direct road access.

There are two blocks of ancient woodland situated at Bank Farm; Cae-Teilo Wood and Wern Ifor Wood, with additional mixed areas of woodland interspersed. Parcel 3620 lies east of the road comprising a small parcel of woodland. In total the woodland extends to approximately 30 acres.

General

Method of sale: The Michaelchurch Estate is offered for sale as a whole, or in up to 17 lots by private treaty.

Drainage: We understand that the private drainage across the estate may not comply with the relevant regulations. Further information is being sought.

Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including; rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.

There are a number of public rights of way over the estate. Further details including a plan are available from the vendor’s agent.

Right of Access: Lot 6 (Firs View) will be granted a right of access over Grove Farm drive. A right of access will be granted to a third party to access the buildings located on the northern boundary of Lot 7. This is shown hatched on the sale plan. Further details are available from the vendor’s agent.

Schemes: We understand that the land is subject to a HLS agreement. The buyer should rely on their own searches to verify any other schemes, as full searches have not been carried out prior to the sale.

Designations: The Lodge and Bridge Farmhouse are Grade II listed. The buyer should rely on their own searches to verify any other designations, as full searches have not been carried out prior to the sale.

Sporting, timber and mineral rights: We understand all sporting timber and mineral rights are included in the freehold sale, in so far as they are owned.

Fixtures and fittings: All items usually regarded as tenant’s fixtures and fittings and equipment, including fitted carpets and curtains, together with garden ornaments and statuary, are specifically excluded from the sale.

Fencing Obligation: The purchaser of the whole/Lot 13 will be obliged to erect a stock proof fence within 6 months of completion along the boundary marked A – B on the sale plan. Further details are available from the vendor’s agent.

Chancel repair liabilities: There are some chancel repair liabilities, further details are available from the vendor’s agent.

Local authority: Herefordshire Council (01432 260000)

VAT: Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property, or any part of it, or any right attached to it, becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition.

Health and safety: Given the potential hazards of a working rural estate we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around the farm buildings and machinery.

Solicitors: Trowers & Hamlins LLP, The Senate, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, EX1 1UG

Guide Price: For the whole £13,000,000 (Lot guide price available on request)

Dataroom: An online dataroom is available. Please contact the vendor’s agent for access.

Directions: From Hereford take the A465 south-west before turning right onto the B4349 heading to Clehonger. Continue until you reach Vowchurch and turn left at the T-junction towards Michaelchurch Escley.

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Viewing: Strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendor’s agents, Strutt & Parker in Cirencester on [hidden information] or London [hidden information].