Barkestone Lane, Redmile, Melton Mowbray

BEST AND FINAL OFFER to reach Shouler & Son by 12 noon, on Friday 1st March 2024 either in a sealed envelope or via email attachment to h.baines@shoulers.co.uk

Farmhouse, Farm Buildings and Land - in all about 3 Acres
UP TO 30 ACRES OF ADDITIONAL LAND AVAILABLE.
THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO AN AGRICULTURAL OCCUPANCY RESTRICTION.
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

Shellfield Farmhouse
A four bedroom three bathroom house built in 2019/2020 of brick under a tile roof to a high standard incorporating renewable energy technology and eco-friendly aspects giving a high EPC rating. It offers spacious accommodation over two floors totalling about 179m2 (1926 sq ft).
It enjoys far reaching views across the Vale of Belvoir, with Belvoir castle dominating the view to the south.

Shellfield Farmbuildings/Solar PV
A range of buildings originally built as two free range egg laying units, with the third being the packing shed. They are now utilised for pig "B&B" providing 4000 pig spaces. The two larger buildings total about 21,6000 sq ft plus the former packing shed - 1800 sq ft. There is an automated feeding system from a total of six bins holding about 80 tonnes, mains water and power from a 20 kilowatt solar PV array on the roof.
The solar energy is used mostly by the buildings and house, a sale contract for surplus energy to the grid is in progress.

TENURE
Vacant possession will be provided on completion subject to any agreements regarding any arrangements regarding the farm buildings used to house pigs currently.

ACCESS
Vehicular access is directly off the public highway.

RIGHTS OF WAY
None.

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity (single and 3 phase), private drainage system, ground source heat pump, solar PV.

EASEMENTS, COVENANTS & WAYLEAVES
We are not aware of any easements, covenants, or wayleaves, (other than overhead electricity cables on wooden poles) and the land is sold subject to any that may exist.

SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS
All mineral, timber and sporting rights are believed to belong and if so, are included in the sale.

OVERAGE & COVENANTS
There are currently no known restrictive covenants, and none are to be imposed by the vendors.

VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment with the selling agents.

PLANS
The plans are Crown Copyright and for identification purposes only.

VAT
VAT is not payable on the purchase price.

TITLE NUMBER
LT490409

EPC RATING
B

SPECIAL CONDITION OF SALE
Agricultural Occupancy Restriction
The house is subject to a restriction on the occupier type as detailed in the planning consent conditions and is reproduced below.

"The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to the person with day to day responsibility for the management of the agricultural use (and his/her dependants or the widow/widower of such a person) and shall not be sold, leased or disposed of separately".

ADDITIONAL LAND/FARM CREATION:
Up to 30 acres of adjoining farmland (currently sown with a grass ley) is available as a whole or part. This land is being marketed by Shouler & Son for a connected vendor. The availability of both at the same time gives a rare opportunity to buy a small residential farm in the Vale of Belvoir with diversification potential.

LOCATION
The property is situated between the villages of Barkestone and Redmile in the Vale of Belvoir. There are good transport links a few miles away - the A52 and the A46.

COUNCIL TAX
To be assessed.