Low End Farm

Apple Street

HYDE

Cheshire

SK14 3AT

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Low End Farm Apple Steet | Hyde | Stockport

Stockport 6 miles, Peak District National Park 7 miles, Manchester 11 miles

(All distances approximate)

A traditional dairy farm with large family farmhouse, traditional buildings and

194.72 acres (78.80 ha) of land split into three lots

Set in a secluded location whilst conveniently located within easy reach of major cities and within

touching distance of the Peak District National Park

• Working dairy farm

• 4 Bedroom spacious family farmhouse

• Housing for 230 cows including 136 cubicles

• Land available in three lots:

• Lot 1 Low End Farm, Buildings and 120.38 acres (48.72ha)

• Lot 2 land extending to 25.50 acres (10.32 ha)

• Lot 3 land extending to 48.84 acres (19.77 ha)

• Opportunity for a variety of purchasers

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LOT 1 - FARMHOUSE, DAIRY FARM BUILDINGS SET OVER

120.38 ACRES (48.72 HA)

FARMHOUSE

Low End Farm is a two-storey traditional farmhouse constructed of pebble

dashed brick under a tiled roof. The farmhouse and buildings are accessed off

the main farm yard direct off Apple Street. Low End Farm provides spacious

family accommodation over two floors comprising four bedrooms in total.

The internal accommodation comprises the following:

GROUND FLOOR

Hallway – 7.30m x 1.79m

Lounge with log burner – 4.89m x 4.68m

Dining room with open fire – 4.63m x 3.47m

Study – 2.18m x 4.60m

Kitchen with oil fired AGA – 4.63m x 3.64m

Utility room/boot room (this is a lean-to extension to the farmhouse)

4.63m x 3.70m

Under stairs cupboard

Cellar – 3.59m x 3.47m

Stairs leading to:

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 1 – 4.94m x 4.63m

Bedroom 2 - 2.94m x 3.65m with en-suite comprising shower, bath and

sink – 1.62m x 3.64m

Bedroom 3 – 4.68m x 3.48m Bedroom 4 with fitted wardrobes – 4.68m x 3.48m

Family bathroom with electric shower, w.c. sink and bath – 1.89m x 3.52m

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

Low End Farm achieved E rating, the full report can be provided.

OUTSIDE

To the outside, Low End farm benefits from a spacious driveway, lawned

gardens to the rear and several useful outbuildings including an outside WC

and former piggery used for storage. The rear garden is set away from the

main farm operations which are to the front of the house.

SITUATION

Low End Farm is set in a private position along Apple Street located just off

the A560. Set in a picturesque location with far reaching views of the

countryside, Low End Farm is in an area that is also within close proximity to

Manchester City Centre and major motorway networks.

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BUILDINGS

The majority of the buildings at Low End Farm are used to support the dairy enterprise ran from the holding. The buildings are shown on the plan to the right of the

page and can be summarised as follows:

Building

Number

Type Size (m) Description

1 Farmhouse

1a Former Piggery/outside W.C.

2 Storage building 12.83 x

9.31

Steel portal frame building with fibre cement roof and box profile sides currently used for general farm storage

3 Boiler House 9.89 x 5.73 Traditional stone building under a tile roof currently housing a Biomass boiler (ETA49KW wood pellet boiler and associated

equipment including thermal store and 8 tonne pellet store), this building also has a lean -to extension to the rear. Currently, the

vendors are approximately 3.5 years into the 20 year agreement, which will be available to a purchaser to continue.

4 2 x Temporary storage units

5 Milking

parlour/collecting

yard & bull pen

29.61 x

16.58

Mainly two storey constructed of a fibre cement roof (small amount of asbestos in part) under stone and brick, housing the

following:

• Dairy: including 3100lt direct expansion Dairkool bulk tank and 1900 ice bank Dairkool bulk tank, 400lt water heater

and 3 plate coolers

• Parlour with 7:14 Manos swingover parlour (installed approx. 1997) also comprising feed bins connected to loft, heat

time system, wash down pump and teat sprayers

• It it to be noted that the above items are not included as part of the sale but available through separate negotiation with

the selling agents.

To the south of this building, there is also a 10,000 litre water storage tank. There is also approximately 4,500 litres of water

storage facility in the loft of this building.

6 Steel portal frame

machinery and

livestock building

20.37 x

10.34

Steel portal frame building with fibre cement roof and box profile sides currently used to house youngstock and machinery.

7 Dutch barn (not

in use)

14.77 x

6.00

Half brick with half corrugated sheet walls, this building is currently not in use as it requires significant repair.

8 Pole barn 40.50 x

36.72

Pole barn comprising cubicle housing extending to 136 cubicles, calving pens, feed passage and water troughs. Also including:

• 4 x out of parlour feeders

• 12t mollases Tank

• 8t Collinson grain store

9 Steel Portal

Framed Livestock

building

31.02 x

14.77

Steel portal framed half block, half Yorkshire boarding steel portal frame building with fibre cement roof used for loose housing.

10 Slurry lagoon 29.87 x

19.81 x

2.13

Slurry storage with concrete walls with approximately 272,000 gallon capacity

11, 12 &13 Hardstanding

14 Silage clamp 19.23 x

13.85

Constructed of RSJ’s and sleeper walls with approximately 1000t capacity

15 Hardstanding

Buildings at

Low End Farm

THE LAND

The land at Low End Farm is split into three lots, detailed in

the field schedule below. There is adequate supply of water

troughs. Currently, all of the land is down to grass however,

the majority has been previously cropped with wholecrop

cereals.

Lot 1 - Red 120.38 (acres) 48.72 (ha)

7370 10.35 4.19

7653 5.86 2.37

6243 4.97 2.01

7641 2.69 1.09

5330 6.28 2.54

7025 9.81 3.97

4515 3.39 1.37

4906 5.29 2.14

5809 2.74 1.11

7012 3.57 1.45

7104 5.11 2.07

Back Wood 10.56 4.27

6589 10.85 4.39

8191 4.32 1.75

579 9.34 3.78

1867 4.52 1.83

1060 8.44 3.42

2867 5.77 2.34

Ineligible Areas 3.90 1.58

House Buildings &

Yards 2.60 1.05

Lot 2 - Green 25.5 (acres) 10.32 (ha)

3754 / 2854 9.91 4.01

2075 9.28 3.76

2190 6.31 2.55

Lot 3 - Blue 48.84 (acres) 19.77 (ha)

1338 3.88 1.57

2238 9.81 3.97

3441 4.00 1.62

3755 10.50 4.25

5569 14.90 6.03

3832 4.00 1.62

Tracks 1.75 0.71

Land at

Low End Farm

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

The land at Low End Farm is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme in England.

The Basic Payment Entitlements are available through separate negotiation with

the Selling Agent.

HIGHER LEVEL STEWARDSHIP (HLS) AGREEMENT

The land is sold subject to a HLS Agreement which expires in 2022. Full details of

the management options on the land can be supplied however, it is a requirement

for the purchaser of the land to continue this Agreement until the expiry date in

February 2022.

SOIL TYPE AND LAND GRADE

The land is record as grade 4 on the Land Classification Map for England & Wales.

The soil at Low End Farm is recorded as Brickfield 3 being Slowly permeable

seasonally waterlogged fine loamy, suited to stock rearing and some dairying on

permanent grass land.

SPORTING RIGHTS

All sporting rights across the land are included in the sale.

DIRECTIONS

From the M67 take the A560 south towards Geecross also known as Stockport

Road. Approximately a mile and a half from this roundabout, there is a left hand

turning titled Apple Street. Take this turning which will then proceed up hill

towards Low End Farm. The farm is then situated approximately 650m on the

left.

Rostons and Stephenson & Son and for the Vendors or Lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that:.

1) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. 2) no person in the employment of Rostons nor Stephenson and Son has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

DEVELOPMENT RESERVATION

The farm buildings are sold subject to a Development Reservation of 50% over 25

years for any use other than agricultural or equine.

MONEY LAUNDERING LEGILSATION

Rostons Ltd must comply with Anti Money Laundering legislation. As part of the

requirements, Rostons must obtain evidence of the identity and proof of address

of potential buyers. Prior to an offer being accepted, all parties who are

purchasing must provide the necessary evidence.

SERVICES

The property benefits from mains central heating, which is powered by the

Biomass boiler, with a back up oil-fired system. Low End farm also benefits from

mains water, mains electric, BT line, private septic tank and a single phase electric

supply.The farm buildings benefit from three phase electric, mains water and also

a private water supply through a spring. The Agents have not tested apparatus

equipment fittings etc. or the services to the property so they cannot confirm that

they are in working order or fit for purpose. A perspective purchaser is

recommended to obtain confirmation with their Surveyor or Solicitor.

SALE PLAN AND PARTICULARS

The sale plan is based on the Ordnance Survey sheet. Prospective purchasers

should check the contract documents. The purchasers shall raise no objection or

query in respect of any variation between the physical boundaries on the site and

the Ordnance Survey sheet plan. The plans are strictly for identification purposes

only.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY

The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all public and private rights of

way, lights, drainage, cable, pylons or other easements, restrictions or obligations

whether or not the same are described in these particulars of sale.

COUNCIL TAX BAND Low End Farm is within Council Tax Band D.

VIEWINGS

We ask that all viewings of the property are made with prior appointment with

the principal selling agents Rostons, by calling the office 01829773000.

JOINT SELLING AGENTS

Rostons Limited

Whitchurch Road

Hatton Heath

Chester

Cheshire

CH3 9AU

Tel: 01829 773000

Email: info@rostons.co.uk

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Tameside Council

PO Box 304

Ashton-under-Lyne

Tameside

OL6 0GA

Tel: 0161 3428355

Website:

https://www.tameside.gov.uk

VENDORS SOLICITORS

Ms Louise Harvey

Cowling, Swift & Kitchin Solicitors

8 Blake Street

YORK

YO1 8XJ

Tel: 01904 625678

Email:

louise.harvey@csksolicitors.co.uk

Stephenson & Son

York Auction Centre

Murton

York

YO19 5GF

Tel: 01904 489730

Email: jfs@stephensson.co.uk