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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: [email protected]
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:
Stephenson & Son
York Auction Centre
Murton
York
YO19 5GF
Tel: 01904 489730
Email: [email protected]