* Freehold
* Edge of the Cotswolds 184 acre / 71. 84ha Farm
* Traditional 6 - Bedroom Cotswold Farm House (4, 492ft2)
* Range of traditional Barns and Outbuildings (approx. 16, 500ft2 / 1532m2).
* Tranquil but Accessible Location
* For Sale as a Whole or in 4 Lots
* Adjoining 122 Acre 'Haw Park Farm' Also Available adjoining 122 acre ‘haw park farm’ also available
For the first time in nearly 100 years, an attractive edge of the Cotswolds
184 acre / 71. 84ha Farm. Comprising a traditional 6 bedroom Cotswold Farm
House (4, 492ft2) and a range of traditional Barns and Outbuildings extending
to approximately (16, 500ft2 / 1532m2). Available as a whole or in 4 Lots.
Best and Final Offers to be received on or before Wednesday 5th July at 12pm.
**Lot 1 - Guide Price: £2, 000, 000**
Farmhouse, Traditional Stone Buildings Modern Agricultural Buildings and Land
of approx. 74. 19 acres (27. 55ha) (edged red)
**Lot 2 - Guide Price: £500, 000**
Pasture land of approx. 45. 06 acres (18. 23ha) (edged blue)
**Lot 3 - Guide Price: £175, 000**
Pasture land of approx. 16. 78 acres (6. 78ha) (edged green)
**Lot 4 - Guide Price: £500, 000**
Pasture and arable land of approx. 47. 60 acres (19. 26ha) (edged light blue)
**The Farmhouse**
The extensive and characterful family accommodation has recently been reroofed
with new windows installed and inside been partially modernised whilst
sympathetically retaining period features including beams, fireplaces and
distinctive window shutters. The property could be conveniently subdivided to
provide annexe accommodation.
To the Ground Floor there is the Entrance Hall, with the main Staircase, a
Sitting Room by the front door with a view of the approaching driveway, with
an open fire. The Hallway has both a small Cloakroom and Toilet. The Living
Room has a wood burner and the large family Kitchen has a Rayburn, with a
Boiler Room and traditional Pantry. To the rear are two Shower Rooms, a large
Living Room, and a family Kitchen with Stairs to Bedrooms.
To the First Floor are six double Bedrooms and a family Bathroom off a
spacious Landing leading to a large Attic (5. 13m x 11. 21m), containing the
original oak shelving for cheeses and apples.
**Outside**
The property is approached by an attractive 170m tree lined Driveway leading
to the stone wall enclosed Front Lawn with flagstone path. The gardens are
divided into several sections with herbaceous borders. To the rear of the
house is a flagstone Courtyard with stone and brick domestic Out Buildings.
There is additionally a reinstated Vegetable Garden.
**Situation**
Leys Farm spans the parishes of Kingswood and Wotton under Edge, in
Gloucestershire. Wotton - under - Edge offers a supermarket and a selection of
unique independent food and drink premises, boutiques, craft, and art shops.
Amenities include the Under the Edge Arts Centre, Wotton Pool, and Electric
Picture House Cinema. There is Convenient access to M5 Junction 14 and M4
Junction 18 giving access to the Midlands, the South West, Wales, and London.
Local railway stations to the national rail network are Yate, Kemble, Cam and
Dursley and Stroud.
**Education**
In the town and village are Blue Coat, British and Kingswood Primary schools,
and highly regarded Secondary Katharine Lady Berkeley school. Buses from the
town serve Stroud, Cirencester, Hartbury, Gloucester and Bristol Colleges.
Private education is available at Westonbirt, Stroud, Gloucester, Bristol and
Bath.
**Sport**
Situated on the edge of the Cotswolds, adjoining the Cotswold Way, the
property is well located for sports and outdoor pursuits. Within walking
distance of Wotton Sports Centre and Football, Rugby and Hockey pitches, skate
park and Wotton Swimming Pool. Golf is available at Cotswold Edge, Stinchcombe
and Chipping Sodbury Clubs. The area is well located for equestrian interest.
The prestigious Badminton Horse Trials and Beaufort Polo Club at Tetbury are
within 8 miles. Horse racing is at Cheltenham, Bath and Chepstow, The Beaufort
and Berkeley Hunts are close by. Motorsport is at Castle Combe.
**Farm Buildings & Yard**
The farm has historically been used for beef and dairy production, with a
mixed range of buildings which extend in all to approximately 16, 500ft2
(356m2), with associated yards.
The traditional stone buildings have significant potential for conversion to
residential, hospitality or commercial use (subject to planning).
There is a tarmac access drive leading to the farmstead, and various access
gateways to the farmland, from Nind Lane, a council maintained adopted
highway. Further information can be found on the sales particulars.
**Services**
The Farmhouse is connected to mains water and electricity. There is recently
installed oil central heating, and drainage is to a private septic tank.
The land is connected to mains water with several water troughs. If Lots are
purchased separately, purchasers of Lots 2, 3 and 4 will be required to make
new independent connections.
**Land**
The total land extends to approximately 183. 63 acres / 71. 84 ha) and is
generally level or gently sloping allowing free drainage. Approximately 37. 22
acres / 15. 06 ha is within an arable rotation, the remainder pasture land and
an Orchard. The fields have well maintained boundary and internal fencing
alongside mature hedgerows. There is internal access between parcels of land
and various independent field access gates along Nind Lane. If Lots 2, 3 and 4
are purchased separately purchasers will require to organise independent
metered connections. There are several rights of way across the land for which
Depositions are in place.
**Planning**
The land is outside the settlement boundary and is therefore designated as
open countryside, partially situated within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty.
**EPC & Council Tax**
EPC Rating F & Council Tax Band G
**Overage Clause (Land Only)**
The sale contract will include an overage provision to the effect that if
planning consent is granted for anything other than agricultural or private
equestrian use within 25 years of the sale date, 35% of any increase in value
will be repayable to the owners or their successors in title.
**Rural Payments**
The land is registered on the Rural Land Register and not subject to any
existing Stewardship agreements. The Purchaser will be obliged to maintain all
land in good agricultural production until 31st December 2023 to comply with
the Vendors 2023 Basic Payment application.
**Rights Of Way, Easements & Covenants**
The site is sold with any rights, easements or incidents of tenure which may
affect it. There are public rights of way which cross the property.
**Sporting Rights & Mineral Rights**
We understand that both are in hand and will be included within the sale of
the property.
**Video Tour**
Please ask the agent for a link to drone footage of the holding.
**Viewing**
Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James
**Agents Notes - Haw Park Farm**
The adjacent holding known as ‘Haw Park Farm’ is offered For Sale by Private
Treaty and briefly comprises as follows. Please see separate sales particulars
for details, available from the agent.
**Lot 1A & 1B - Haw Park Farm**
Guide Price: £1, 750, 000
Farmhouse, Buildings and Land of approx. 52. 03 acres (20. 94 ha)
**Lot 2 - Haw Park Farm**
Guide Price: £400, 000
Pasture land of approx. 34. 76 acres (14. 07ha)
**Lot 3 - Haw Park Farm**
Guide Price: £200, 000
Pasture land of approx. 17. 97 acres (7. 27ha)
**Lot 4 - Haw Park Farm**
Guide Price: £175, 000
Pasture and arable land of approx. 17. 11 acres (6. 92ha)

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