Mock Hall Farm Leeds Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire

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Mock Hall Farm, Leeds Road, Mirfield

The sale of Mock Hall Farm offers a rare opportunity to acquire a residential smallholding in this much sought after part of Yorkshire. The property comes with a great opportunity to renovate the existing farmhouse and to develop the traditional farm buildings. The property benefits from

planning permission for 3 dwellings plus the original farmhouse. Located on the edge of Mirfield with access off Leeds Road the property is ideally located with good access to Leeds and Huddersfield and within

close proximity to Junction 25 of M62 Motorway which provides excellent links to other parts of the North of England.

To Be Offered For Sale By Public Auction On 29th April 2015 At

The Bluebell Conference Suite, Fairway Inn, Dodworth Commencing 2pm Prompt

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The Farmhouse Dating back to before 1700 the farmhouse maintains many period features including stone quoins and mullioned windows, however a full scheme of refurbishment is now required.

Ground Floor Front Entrance Hall Sitting Room 13’10” x 19’ 0” max with open fire place. Living Room 19’6” x 13’5” with chimney breast and open fire place with marble surround, with exposed supporting timber beams. An external entrance.

Kitchen 12’6” x 18’6” with a traditional Yorkshire range and fitted kitchen units, sink and draining board. A door opens to outside and a step down to Scullery 11’10” x 7’8” with built in cupboards and fitted work surfaces. A door leads to Bathroom 11’8” x 6’3” with coloured suite which includes a corner bath with overhead shower, low level w.c. and fitted wash basin with cabinet underneath.

First Floor Staircase and landing to

Rear Double Bedroom 11’3” x 14’0” max with door opening to

Front Single Bedroom/ Dressing Room 13’11” x 7’11” Front Double Bedroom 20’0” x13’10” with alcove storage cupboard. The Cottage Attached to the lower side of the farmhouse is this former farm workers cottage which has undergone a partial scheme of renovation and requires completion. The accommodation comprises. Front Entrance into Living Room 12’1” x 16’3” with open fire place and walls stripped to stonework. Kitchen 11’2” x16’5” being a single storey extension. Day Room 12’0” x 7’1” with door to Proposed Bathroom 12’0” x 4’6” A Staircase leads to Rear Bedroom/ Storage 12’6” x 8’2” with restricted height and exposed beam. Middle Bedroom L Shape 9’3” x 6’6” increasing to 9’9” with built in storage cupboard and hatch to loft. Front Bedroom 12’2” x 9’12”

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Outside To the front of the main farmhouse and cottage is a small garden enclosed by a drystone wall, below is part cultivated kitchen garden with range of stone built garden potting sheds and storage building. Two aluminium greenhouses stand adjacent to the kitchen garden. A large tarmac area provides ample parking to the front of the property. Farm Buildings The property includes an extensive range of traditional farm buildings which include:

Farm Shop 18’ x 34’ being single storey stone built under a stone slate roof. With side leanto extension. Cart Shed 31’ x 13’8” being open fronted and stone built under stone slate roof.

Piggery 28’5” x 16’6” divided internally into 3 boxes being stone built under a stone slate roof. Mistal and Overhead Chamber 20’9” x 19’6” attached to byre 28’4” x 20’9” being stone built under a stone slate roof.

Timber Pole barn clad with corrugated steel sheets. The Cruck Barn 29’6” x 59’4” with stone built extension of 13’9” and leanto constructed from concrete blocks providing additional storage with cold store. It is believed that the Cruck Barn was constructed in the early 18th century and it is grade II listed.

The Land Included in the sale are grass paddocks which lie to the north of the farmhouse but mainly to the south and west. Being grass this land is subdivided in to a number of useful paddocks and extends in total to 0.66hectares (1.62acres). The property in total extends to 1.14hectares (2.82acres). Planning

Planning permission has been obtained for the development of Mock Hall Farm (Application No. 2011/62/9278/E) Details of which can be found at the Kirklees Council.

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Tenure Mock Hall Farm is offered for sale Freehold and

with vacant passion upon completion. Single Payment Scheme The land has been registered for the benefit of Entitlements under the Basic Payment Scheme. Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way The property is sold subject to all existing rights of way, Wayleaves and Easements. Vendors Solicitors Jordans Solicitors (Peter Kirrane) Neil Jordan House, Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Telephone: 01484 821300

Special Conditions of Sale The property will be sold subject to Special Conditions of Sale which will be available for inspection at the offices of the auctioneers 7 days prior to the auction. Auction Procedure The successful purchaser shall be required to pay a 10% deposit immediately after the sale to the vendors’ solicitors. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations proof of identity will be required to include one photographic form of identification, i.e. passport or driving licence. The other form should be a recent utility or Council Tax bill. Auction Venue and Date The property will be offered for sale by auction on Wednesday 29th April 2015 at 2pm prompt. The Bluebell Conference Suite, Fairway Inn, Dodworth, Barnsley S75 4LS Viewing Arrangements Viewing arrangements are strictly by prior appointment only and to be arranged through Wilbys. Guide Price: £380,000 - £400,000

Directions From M62 Motorway Junction 25 take the A644 for Huddersfield, pass through the first set of traffic lights, at the second set take the A62 for Leeds and the property is 200 metres on the left.

Services The property benefits from mains water, electric and drainage. We recommend that all perspective purchasers make their own enquiries with utility providers as to the availability and adequacy of supplies. Local Authority Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council Civic Centre 3, Market Street, Huddersfield West Yorkshire. HD1 1WG Telephone: 01484 221000 Council Tax Council Tax Band D 2015 amount £1480.75

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FIXTURES & FITTINGS Only the items specifically mentioned within these particulars are included in the sale. WEBSITE ADDRESS Details of all the properties currently on offer through Wilbys can be viewed on www.wilbys.net or by using the search feature within Rightmove.co.uk. the UK’s No. 1 property website MORTGAGE PROCEDURE If you wish to make an offer on this property before contacting a Financial Advisor or Solicitor you should make your offer to our office to avoid any delay and the possibility of a sale being agreed to other interested parties. Under the Estate Agents act 1991 you will be required to give us your financial details to enable us to qualify your ability to purchase before we can recommend your offer to our sellers. Offers may be made by visiting our Eastgate Office or by telephone on 01226 299221. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS In order to proceed with a sale we will need confirmation of Identity and Proof of address. FREE VALUATION If you have a property to sell our Residential Sales Manager, Mr Mark Farmer, or our valuer, Paul Salkeld will be pleased to arrange an appointment to give you a market valuation and advice. The advisory service is free and without obligation. IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All

statements contained in these particulars are given in good faith but are made without responsibility on the part of Wilbys or the vendors or lessors. Any intending purchaser or lessee must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these Particulars.

2. All rents and prices quoted are exclusive of VAT, unless otherwise stated 3. All measurements, areas and distances quoted are approximate only. 4. Information provided in respect of planning and rating matters has, unless

stated, been obtained by way of verbal enquiry only. Interested parties are therefore recommended to seek their own independent verification on such matters from the appropriate Local Authority.

5. Location and site plans if provided, are for identification and directional

purposes only. The area surrounding the subject property may have changed since the plan was produced.

6. Wilbys have not tested any apparatus, equipment fittings or services and so cannot

verify they are in working order. Prospective purchasers are advised to obtain verification on such matters via their surveyor or solicitor

7. The boundaries, ownership and tenure of this property have not been checked

against the Title Deeds for any discrepancies or rights of way, if any. Prospective purchasers are advised to check these matters with their solicitor prior to entering into any contracts.

8. Wilbys and their Vendors reserve the right to offer any lot in what ever order

they feel fit and to remove any lot from the auction at anytime without prior notification

Special Note: Whilst we use our best endeavours to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there are any points which are of particular interest or importance to you then please contact Thomas Parker or Tim Scourfield MRICS FAAV