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Malthouse Farm, Swainsthorpe, Norfolk NR14 8PU

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Malthouse Farm, Swainsthorpe Norfolk NR14 8PU

For Sale by Private Treaty267 Acres

Substantial Victorian Farmhouse

Modern 12,000 Bird Free Range Egg Production Unit & Solar Array

Extensive Range of Livestock and Traditional Farm Buildings

TW Gaze 33 Market StreetWymondhamNorfolkNR18 0AJ

01953 [email protected] www.twgaze.co.uk

TW Gaze 10 Market Hill

DissNorfolk

IP22 4WJ

01379 [email protected]


Malthouse Farm Swainsthorpe, Norfolk NR14 8PU

A rare opportunity to purchase a compact and mostattractive mixed farm just 5 miles south of Norwich

As a whole or in up to 7 lots:

• Substantial detached Victorian farmhouse

• Extensive range of livestock and traditional farm buildings

• Modern fully automated free range egg production unit and

50kW solar array

• 69 Ha (171 Acres) arable land

• 36 Ha (89 Acres) permanent pasture

Introduction

Malthouse Farm is being sold for the first time in over 50 years, having beenpurchased by the current owner’s family in 1960. It is believed once to havebeen part of the Dunston Hall Estate, the Hall being visible from the farm.

Situation & Location

Malthouse Farm is situated in the parish of Swainsthorpe in south Norfolk,just 2 miles south of the A47 Norwich southern bypass and adjacent to theA140.

From the village there is easy access to a wider range of facilities with Norwichjust 5 miles away, Mulbarton 2 miles, Wymondham 8 miles, Loddon 12 milesand with the recent improvements to the A11, Cambridge is now within easyreach.

London is just 90 minutes from Diss by train and 120 minutes from Norwichby train.


LOT 1 - MALTHOUSE FARMHOUSE AND FARM BUILDINGS WITHIN 3.19 HA (7.88 ACRES)

The Farmhouse

A fine example of a Victorian gentleman’s residence extending to over 5,700 sq ft.

The property was believed to have been built for the bailiff of the Dunston Estate. To the rear the originalcottage still stands providing an opportunity for renovation.

The property has generous proportions and boasts a range of original period features including pammentfloors, servant’s bells and fireplaces but would benefit from a scheme of sympathetic modernisation.

Ground floor accommodation comprises a dining room, drawing room, central reception hall with oakstaircase, rear hallway, further reception room, kitchen and bathroom. Rear hallway provides stairs to acellar.

The first floor provides 5 spacious bedrooms and a family bathroom together with a further smallerstorage room.

On the second floor is an impressive open plan attic.

Attached to the rear of the main farmhouse by a passageway is an old cottage used for storage.

The property has mains electricity and drainage with oil fired central heating. Water is via a private boresupply shared with the farm buildings.

Council tax band F. EPC G.

Farm Buildings

Within the farmyard is an extensive range of traditional red brick and more modern livestock buildings.

There are 3 principal ranges of traditional buildings of red brick and pantile roof construction.

Since the 1970’s the farmyard has undergone regular improvement and extension, originally toaccommodate a dairy herd but latterly a beef suckler herd.

Subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents all of these buildings provide an opportunity forconversion into alternative use.


LOT 2 – 52.73 HA (130.31 ACRES)

ARABLE LAND

A block of predominantly grade 3 arable land, Burlingham 3 and Isleham 2,accessed from Mill Lane. The land has supported a typical arable rotation forthe area including crops of wheat, barley, sugar beet and triticale and has alsobenefitted from a rotational application of farmyard manure. Some of the landalso benefits from under-drainage.

Lot 2 will include a license to extract 23,100 cubic metres of water per yearfrom the River Tas granted under licence number 7/34/14*/0102. The licencewas renewed in 2003 but has not been used for around 10 years.

All sporting rights are in-hand and the farm retains a healthy stock of wild gamebirds. The vendors have enjoyed a family shoot on the farm which theStewardship agreement compliments.


A fully automated free range egg productionunit constructed in 2005 housing 12,000 birds andbuilt to Lion Code and Freedom Food standards.

Key features include; 2 x 16t capacity feed bins, timeclocks, chain and flight feed track, vencomatic nestboxes, Sparkcup drinkers (2014), Alis LED lightingwith dawn/dusk ramping (2015), automatic popholes(2014), temperature controlled and timed airmovement fans, internal litter gates, Staalkat eggpacker, emergency auto-start generator (2015), auto

dial alarm for power supply failure, 9 strand electricfence around range perimeter, veranda area andconcrete cleanout pads at each end.

In addition there is a substantial red brick barncurrently used for storage. The barn has an elevatedposition enjoying views down into the Tas valley andhas the potential for other uses subject to gainingthe necessary planning consent.

The site also has 47.6kW ground mounted solar PV

panels which were erected in March 2013. The FIT

is 13.03p/kW. This generates around £9,000pa in

feed-in tariff and exported electricity and is

estimated to save around £2,000pa in electricity

costs in running the egg production unit.

The site is accessed from the A140 Ipswich Road and

has mains electricity and water connected together

with private drainage for on site welfare facilities.

LOT 3 –10.61 HA (26.22 ACRES) EGG PRODUCTION UNIT


LOT 4 – 18.13 HA (44.79 ACRES)

RIVER MEADOWSAn attractive and productive block of grazing meadows running alongside the River Tas with an excellent grass sward.

LOT 5 – 2.25 HA (5.57 ACRES)MEADOWS Three enclosures of grass accessed directly fromthe A140.

LOT 6 – 15.05 HA (37.18 ACRES)ARABLE LAND Two enclosures of grade 3 arable land accessedfrom the A140 and Church Road.

LOT 7 – 6.23 HA (15.39 ACRES)ARABLE LAND A single enclosure of grade 3 arable land accessedfrom Church Road.


General Conditions of Sale

Method of Sale The land is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in upto 7 lots. Tenure and Possession The property is for sale freehold with vacantpossession upon completion. Basic Payment Scheme The sale includes theappropriate number of Entitlements which will be transferred to the purchaser(s) inreadiness for the 2017 claim. ELS/HLS The whole farm is within an ELS/HLSstewardship agreement which runs until 30 April 2021. The stewardship agreementwill be apportioned between any buyers and each must take on responsibility for theterms from completion. Sugar Beet Quota A total of 569 tonnes of CTE isavailable to be transferred to the purchaser(s). Holdover The right of holdover isreserved to harvest the growing sugar beet crop until 30 November 2016. EarlyEntry The purchaser may be granted the right of early entry onto the land (aslicensee) upon the payment of an additional 10% deposit following exchange ofcontracts. Designations Some of the land is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone(NVZ). OutgoingsThe purchaser will be responsible for all charges from exchangeof contracts. VAT Should any sale of the land and buildings or any right attached toit become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax shall be payable bythe purchaser in addition to any other sums. VAT will be charged on the value ascribedto the Entitlements. Sporting, Mineral and Timber RightsAll sporting, timberand mineral rights are included within the sale of the freehold insofar as they areowned. Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of WayThe property is offeredsubject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, allwayleaves, easements and other rights whether specifically referred to herein or not.A public footpaths crosses through Lot 7. Some overhead electric lines also crossthe land. EmploymentThere will be no transfer of employees with the sale. LocalAuthority South Norfolk District Council. Health & Safety Given the potentialhazards of a working farm, we would ask you to take all reasonable precautions as ispossible when making an inspection for your own safety, particularly around the farmbuildings. In all cases an inspection must be made by prior appointment through theagent’s office. Information Pack Is available from TW Gaze. Viewings Byappointment with TW Gaze.

DirectionsFrom the A47 south of Norwich exit south onto the A140 Ipswich Road. Continue south past Dunston Hall for around 3 miles and into the village ofSwainsthorpe. Lot 6 is on the right side with access directly from the A140 andLot 7 can be found by turning right onto Church Road. The main farm is just400m further south on the A140 on the left hand side.

Important Notice TW Gaze for themselves and for their Client give notice that:- 1. The particulars have been prepared to give a fair description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract.Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, distances, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faithbut should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. 3. No person in the employment of TW Gaze has any authority to make orgive any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property on behalf of TW Gaze, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers ininspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact this office and we will be pleasedto check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.


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