Situation
M4 (J17) 1.5 miles, Chippenham 3 miles, Malmesbury 7 miles, Bath 15 miles, Swindon 17 miles. Mainline station: Chippenham to London Paddington approx. 1 hour 20 minutes. Chippenham to Bath approx. 15 minutes. International Airports: Bristol 32 miles.
Local, Sporting & Recreational
The village of Kington Langley has a thriving community with village hall, primary school, church and the ‘Hit or Miss’ public house. The nearby market town of Chippenham has a comprehensive range of business, recreational and shopping facilities as well as a train station. Slightly further afield is the historic market town of Malmesbury with its delightful high street of boutique style shops and cafes. There are plentiful walking and good out riding opportunities directly from the property. Golf can be played at Chippenham. Premiership rugby at Bath and Gloucester and racing is at Cheltenham, Bath and Newbury.
Education
There is a varied choice of schools locally. For further details for independents see from www.isc.co.uk or www.schoolsearch.co.uk. More comprehensive state school information can be obtained from the local authority at www.wiltshire.gov.uk. Further details for independents from www.isc.co.uk or www.schoolsearch.co.uk.
The Property
Set in a private position on the edge of the village this smallholding is approached down a shared driveway. The current accommodation comprises a 2 bedroom mobile home, however Planning Permission has been granted to replace the mobile home with a 3 bedroom house (approx. 2,020 sq.ft.) in a Cotswold stone finish under a tiled roof, and subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition, whereby “the occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in agriculture (as defined inSection 336(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or in any provision equivalent to that Act in any instrument revoking and re-enacting that Act with or without modification), or in forestry, or a widow or widower of such as person, and to any resident dependants.” Planning permission was granted in July 2008 (Ref: 08/01314/FUL).
Farm Buildings
Currently on site:- • General Purpose Barn: 50’ x 30’ Profiled steel sheet, concrete floor. • Polytunnel: 236’ x 20’ • Timber Pole Barn: Planning consent has been obtained for the erection of:- • General Purpose Barn: 100’ x 45’ Profile steel sheet. To replace the existing timber pole barn by the mobile home. Planning Ref: 07/02659/FUL • Polytunnel: 236’ x 20’ Planning Ref: 07/02658/FUL
Land
The land is predominately Grade 2 being deep fine loam with London clay and freely draining, due to a new series of drains. The land has previously been used for grazing and more recently for growing horticultural crops. In all the land amounts to some 17.46 acres (7.07 ha).
Agent's Notes
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 Fox Grant and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning; building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Health & Safety
Given the potential hazards of a working farm we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around farm buildings and machinery. Children must be supervised by their parents on site.
Plans, Areas & Schedules
These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and calculated by the vendor’s agents, however the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.
Town & Country Planning
The property is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient monument orders, town planning schedules and resolutions, which may or may not come into force. Purchasers will be deemed to have full knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters affecting the estate.
Rights of Way
There is a public footpath that crosses part of the land (marked as FP on the sale plan). The first section of driveway (marked orange on the sale plan) is owned by the neighbouring farm. Bowldown Farm has a right of access over it.
Single Farm Payment
The farm has 3.80 ha of normal entitlements and 3.27 ha of normal entitlements with FVP (Fruit, Vegetables amp; Potatoes) which are included within the sale.
Unitary Authority
Wiltshire Council Tel: 0300 456 010
Council Tax
Mobile Home Band ‘A’.
Services
Mains electricity and water (metered), private drainage to a septic tank.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings not mentioned in the particulars are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
Particulars
Prepared in July 2009.
Directions
From Chippenham (head north) or the M4 - Junction 17 (head south) along A350 to Kington Langley. Turn into the village and continue for about ½ mile. Turn left onto Day’s Lane, immediately after the red telephone box. Continue along this lane, passing the ‘Hit or Miss’ public house (right hand side) and after a further ¼ mile, the entrance gateway to Bowldown Farm will be seen on the right. Proceed through the gateway and along the track for about 200 meters to reach the farm entrance. Post Code SN15 5PA.
Viewings
All viewings strictly by appointment through the agents on 08707 745600. Please contact William Grant or Sara Netherway for further details or email sara@foxgrant.com.
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 Fox Grant and their clients give notice: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Fox Grant has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.