Tewes Farm Brochure

TEWES farm

LITTLE SAMPFORD ° SAFFRON WALDEN

TEWES farm

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A RARe oppoRtunity to AcquiRe A lARge, commeRciAl, highly AttRActive ResidentiAl ARAble fARm

locAted in the desiRAble villAge of little sAmpfoRd in essex.

• e xcellent quality, very attractive and high yielding arable farmland.

• A well-managed, fully let, residential portfolio including an attractive g rade ii l isted four-bedroom farmhouse along with three cottages.

• e xtensive and well-maintained farm buildings including a modern 3,000 tonne grainstore with drying floor and automatic stirrers.

• o utstanding amenity, sporting and ecological attributes including an established c ountryside s tewardship s cheme.

• the land has identified potential for renewable energy development.

• A superb opportunity for investors.

i n A ll 911.66 Ac R es (368.95 hectAR es)

fo R s A le As A W hole

James Wood

james.wood@bidwells.co.uk

+44 (0) 7880 200717

Rebecca Westerhuis rebecca.westerhuis@bidwells.co.uk

+44 (0) 7971 588127

These particulars are only a guide and must not be relied on as a statement of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important N otice on the last page of text.

i nt R oduction

Tewes Farm has been owned for generations by the vendor family. Throughout this time, it has been professionally farmed and managed with exemplary care and attention to detail. The core holding, including the residential property, was originally acquired as a ring-fenced dairy farm before being changed and expanded.

Land has been acquired in recent decades forming the area to what is known as Tewes Farm today.

Strategic investment has been made in all aspects of the holding not least land drainage and very recently grain handling and storage infrastructure.

The holding comprises a very attractive commercial block of farmland in a desirable part of North Essex. The farm includes a portfolio of well-managed cottages and other ancillary property.

This sale provides a truly excellent opportunity for investors seeking an agricultural investment alongside residential property that combines outstanding amenity, sporting and ecological attribut es.

s ituAtion & Access

The property is situated between the villages of Little Sampford and Great Sampford. The historic town of Thaxted is located approximately five miles to the southwest and the desirable town of Saffron Walden is located approximately eight miles to the northwest.

Great Sampford is a picturesque village offering a primary school, cricket club, public house and two churches. Further amenities can be found in both Thaxted and Saffron Walden.

Stansted Airport is situated approximately 15 miles to the south offering national and international flights.

Tewes Farmhouse (including Barnfield and the farm office), farmyard and the pair of farm cottages have good access direct onto Sampford Hall Lane which is located a short distance from the B0151 connecting the property to the surrounding villages and the wider road network

t he pR ope R ty

The property is being offered as a whole and is set out below.

t he lAnd

Tewes Farm comprises 890.10 acres (360.22 hectares) of arable land, 17.28 acres (6.99 hectares) of woodland and 3.03 acres (1.23 hectares) of yard, tracks, and residential gardens. The land comprises three enclosures, Tewes Farm, Bush Farm and Parsonage Farm.

The land is classified as predominantly Grade 2. There are two small areas of Grade 3. The first is located directly to the west of Great Sampford and the second is a sliver of Grade 3 land between Park Pale Farm and Millfield Plantation.

The soils are predominantly of the Hanslope series described as slowly permeable clayey soils well-suited to winter cereal crops. In the centre of the farm, and straddling the course of the River Pant, is a belt of soils described as the Ludford series, being a deep well drained fine loam and sandy soil suitable for cereals, roots as well as some horticultural crops.

The typical cropping has included a rotation of first and second wheats, winter and spring barley, oil seed rape and beans. A summary of the cropping history is shown below.

W. Barley W.Barley S. Barley S.Barley W.Barley W.Barley S.Barley

W. Beans W.Beans W.Barley W.Barley W.Wheat W.Beans W.Barley

W.Wheat OSR OSR W.Wheat W.Beans W.Wheat W.Beans - W.Wheat W.Beans OSR OSR - W.Wheat - - W.Wheat W.Beans - - -

The majority of the land benefits from land drainage, the location of which is shown by the plan in the Data Room.

fAR ming

The land has, for many decades, been farmed in-hand by the vendor’s farming company and overseen by a farm manager.

The current farm manager will be leaving his current role upon sale of the farm. However, he may be available for re-engagement either on an employed, self employed or contracting basis. Further information available from the Agents.

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e nvi R onmentA l schemes

Tewes Farm is entered into a Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme which commenced on 01/01/2021 for a term of five years. The total value for the duration of the agreement is £55,920.93.

The scheme has been developed to utilise some of the more marginal, shaded and irregular areas of the holding for the benefit of wildlife and biodiversity. This scheme includes a combination of both fixed and rotational options which will be transferred to a buyer as part of the sale.

These areas mainly comprise supplementary winter feeding for farmland birds, flower rich margins and plots, winter bird food mixes and extended buffer strips. Further details are available from the vendor’s agent.

s po R ting Rights

The shooting and stalking rights are let to a third party on a fixed term licence which was granted on 1st April 2024 and expires on 31st March 2025. The licence fee is £3,250 per annum. The licence can be terminated at any time on giving at least 14 days’ prior notice.

Rene WAble e ne R gy p otenti A l

The land has identified potential for renewable energy development. Further details available from the selling agent.

t e W es fAR m b uildings

Building 1 ~ n ew g rainstore

The grainstore was constructed in 2011. The store is a steel portal frame structure incorporating precast concrete grain walling with box profile cladding above under a fibre cement roof. The store benefits from an underfloor drying system and automatic grain stirrers. The drying system utilises ambient and heated air depending on requirements. The store has a 3,000-tonne capacity. The building extends to 11,890 sq ft.

Planning consent for the barn was granted in 2010 reference UTT0869/10/FUL.

Building 2 ~ Machinery s tore

The machinery store is a lean-to building situated between the new Grainstore and the sprayer shed. The building has a concrete floor and is of steel portal frame construction with a roller shutter door. The building is used for machinery and general storage. The building extends to 2,497 sq ft.

tewes far M B uildings & c ottages

Building 3 ~ s prayer s tore, workshop and s taff facilities

The sprayer store is a dutch barn of steel portal frame construction; the building benefits from a roller shutter door and is used for machinery and fertiliser storage.

Adjacent is an open sided lean-to building which is sub divided into a workshop and a covered area used for a temporary staff welfare unit.

The workshop is of concrete block wall construction. There is a brick extension to the building which is used for secure chemical storage. The dutch barn and leanto extends to 4,468 sq ft.

Building 4 ~ g rainstore

The grainstore is of steel portal frame construction under a fibre cement sheet roof, with a concrete floor and a roller shutter door. The barn is subdivided by concrete grain walling and is used for grain and machinery storage. The store extends to 3,469 sq ft. and provides a further 600 tonnes of grain storage.

s ervices

A free-standing gas supply runs the drying system in the new grainstore, the tanks are situated in the yard. The farm has a threephase electricity supply and mains water. A private drainage system serves the staff welfare facilities.

t e W es fAR mhouse

Tewes Farmhouse is an attractive Grade II

Listed four-bedroom hall house. The property sits in an elevated position with unspoilt views across Tewes Farm and of the surrounding countryside.

Dating back to the 15th century, the building is of timber framed construction with floors and fireplaces installed in the 16th and 17th centuries. The property benefits from character features throughout including exposed timbers and ornate fireplaces.

The property has a kitchen with a gas-fired AGA range cooker, large pantry and laundry room, a dining room with retractable doors into the large sitting room creating a large open space suited to modern day living. The entrance hall leads to a cloakroom and the stairs to the second floor.

The second floor comprises four double bedrooms, a shower room, a family bathroom with a separate WC and ample built in storage.

The property benefits from a double garage and a large open garden that adjoins the surrounding farmland. The garden is regularly maintained.

The layout is shown by the floorplan below:

The property is currently let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement which commenced on the 1st of March 2023 for a term of 24 months generating an income of £25,200 per annum.

The landlord has the right to terminate the agreement after the first 12 months by giving the tenant not less than two months’ notice in writing.

Tewes Farmhouse has an EPC rating of E which expires on 11/06/2030.

c ouncil tax

Tewes Farmhouse is Council Tax Band F. The Council Tax payable for the year 2024/2025 is £2,986.76.

Tewes

Tewes Farmhous

bAR nfield c ottAge

Barnfield Cottage is timber framed and timber clad under a tile roof.The cottage was formerly an annexe to Tewes Farmhouse. The property comprises a kitchen, living area and bathroom on the ground floor with two bedrooms on the second floor. The layout of the property is shown by the floorplan below. The cottage has a small garden and several parking spaces located at the front of the property.

The cottage is let on an assured shorthold tenancy agreement generating £6,900.00 per annum. Further details are set out in the table below.

Barnfield Cottage is Council Tax Band A. The Council Tax payable for the year 2024/2025 is £1,378.51.

Barnfield Cottage has an EPC rating of F (which expires on 13/04/2031). The vendor is aware of the EPC rating. A compliance certificate will be provided ahead of completion.

t e W es fAR m o ffice

The farm office is of a timber framed construction under a clay tile roof with large windows creating a workspace filled with natural light. The property benefits from fantastic views of the open countryside. The office comprises an entrance hall, WC, office space and a meeting room.

The farm office is currently occupied by the vendor.

Tewes Farm Office has an EPC rating of E which expires on 30 April 2034.

Farm Office

to Scale. Produced by The Plan Portal 2024

For Illustrative Purposes Only

For Illustrative Purposes Only.

1 t e W es fAR m c ottAges

1 and 2 Tewes Farm Cottages are a pair of semi-detached dwellings situated adjacent to the farmyard. The properties are of brick construction under a clay tile roof with uPVC double glazed windows.

1 Tewes Farm is a three-bedroom cottage. The property has a living room with an open fireplace, and a kitchen/dining area. There is a private garden located to the north and two parking spaces to the front of the property.

The property benefits from gas central heating, mains water and private drainage.

This cottage is occupied on an assured shorthold tenancy agreement generating £9,540.00 per annum. Further details are shown in the table below.

Tewes Farm Cottages

The layout of the property is shown by the floorplan below.

1 Tewes Farm Cottage is Council Tax Band B. The Council Tax payable for the year 2024/2025 is £1,608.25.

1 Tewes Farm Cottage has an EPC rating of E which expires on 13/04/2031.

2 t e W es fAR m c ottAges

The larger of the two cottages, number 2 Tewes Farm Cottage is a four-bedroom cottage. The property was extended in 1995 which included the addition of a study, shower room, utility room and an additional bedroom.

The layout of the property is shown by the floorplan below. The sun room opens out onto a fenced garden with attractive views of the surrounding farmland and there are two parking spaces to the front of the property.

2 Tewes Farm Cottage is occupied by the current farm manager whom has been granted a fixed term tenancy agreement for a duration of 40 years. Further details are available from the selling agent.

This cottage has oil-fired central heating, mains water and private drainage (shared with number 1).

2 Tewes Farm Cottage is Council Tax Band B. The Council Tax payable for the year 2024/2025 is £1,608.25.

2 Tewes Farm Cottage has an EPC rating of D which expires on 13/04/2031.

2 Tewes Farm COTTages

Approximate gross internal Area

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s ervices

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Method of s ale

The property is to be sold by private treaty.

The freehold of the farm is owned in a corporate structure. The share capital or freehold interest are offered for sale. Further details are available from the selling agent.

t enure & p ossession

The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession at completion with the exception of the occupations set out in the table below:

r egistered t itle

The property is registered under title numbers EX418096, EX423078, EX433301, EX579709, EX579710, EX579711, EX579712, EX580594, EX635149, EX675288, EX683779, EX684553, EX734154, EX811976 and EX825558

Basic pay M ent s che M e

Please note that, as a result of the delinking of BPS payments it will not be possible for a purchaser(s) to make a claim for a payment under this scheme on this land between 2024 and 2027. We advise any prospective purchaser(s) to consider the availability of DEFRA funding from alternative land-based schemes.

p lanning history

UTT/0920/12/OHL

UTT/0621/12/OHL

Land Near Flea Hall Little Sampford - Installation of new stay wires, underground cable, and removal of 9 existing spans of 11KV overhead line

Land At Great Sampford Great Sampford - Installation of new stay wires, new underground cable and the removal of existing overhead line

UTT/0869/10/FUL Tewes Farm - Erection of replacement grain store

P/A/2/14/79 Tewes Farm - Grain store

Decided - No Objections 03/05/2012

Decided - No Objections 27/03/2012

Approve with Conditions 13/05/2010

Decided - No Objections 13/01/1997

UTT/1259/94/FUL 2 Tewes - Farm Cottages erection of two storey extension Approve with Conditions 16/01/1995

UTT/0780/92 Tewes Farm - Detailed application for erection of farm office

SWR/0257/67

Great Sampford Parish - Construction of underground pipeline balancing tanks access road aqueduct and outfall works for water supply

SWR/0384/64 Tewes Farm - Addition of Farm Office

Approve with Conditions 08/07/1992

Approve with Conditions 11/04/1968

Unconditional Approval 17/12/1964

DUN/0011/61 Thaxted - Overhead transmission line South Suffolk to Sundon 400 KV line Unconditional Approval 31/12/1962

SWR/0002/61

Saffron Walden Rural District - Erection of o/h electric lines running from R.D. boundary at Little Sampford to R.D. boundary at Berden Approve with Conditions 31/12/1962

DUN/0288/57 Boyton End Thaxted - Overhead power line Unconditional Approval 04/02/1958

SWR/0202/57 Little Sampford - Erection of o/h electric line Unconditional Approval 04/02/1958

SWR/0110/56 Plot 44 - Erection of implement store

SWR/0065/54 Sudbury Ley - Erection of o/h electric line

Unconditional Approval 31/08/1956

Unconditional Approval 29/06/1954

SWR/0033/50 Little Sampford - Erection of overhead electric power lines Unconditional Approval 28/03/1950

SWR/0066/49

Great & Little Sampford - Erection of overhead electric power lines

Unconditional Approval 07/07/1949

e nviron M ental d esignations

The northwest parcel of land is adjacent to the River Pant and part of the land is within the Flood Zone 2 and 3.

The holding is situated in a Nitrate and Safeguard Zone (drinking water).

t hird- party t enancy agree M ent

The vendor currently rents a 30 acre area (split into two parcels) from an adjoining landowner. Further details available from the selling agent.

t ransfer of u ndertakings

( p rotection and eM ploy M ent) r egulations 2006 ( tupe )

The current farm manager has agreed to leave his role prior to sale completion if required by the buyer. Further details available from the selling agent.

wayleave, e ase M ents & r ights of way

The property is sold subject to, or with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, quasi-easements, rights of way, covenants and restrictions whether mentioned in these particulars or not. The property is subject to several public rights of way, a plan is available in the Data Room.

The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge and will have satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters affecting the property.

i ngoing valuation

It is the wish of the vendor to complete the

sale t ransaction after harvest 2024 and leave the land to stubble or otherwise uncultivated. However, the vendor reserves the right to charge the purchaser(s) in addition to the purchase price and for the purchaser(s) to be required to takeover and pay for growing crops and other tillages, post-harvest sprays and other acts of husbandry to include costs of all cultivations and operations in accordance with contractor costs. Hay and straw at market value. All purchased stores including fertilisers, seeds, sprays, feeding stuffs, fuel and oils etc. to be charged at cost.

Tenant right shall be paid for immediately once the valuation is agreed with interest at 4% over Barclays Bank plc base rate at the date of valuation from exchange of contracts on to date of payment. Should the valuation not be agreed within four weeks of exchange of contracts, the matter will be referred to the decision of a single Arbitrator to be appointed by agreement or in the event of a dispute by the President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

overage

The sale will be subject to an overage provision for 20% of any uplift in value of the property as a consequence of any planning permission/implementation of permitted development rights for development for a period of 35 years. The overage will exclude the erection of agricultural barns. The payment will be triggered on implementation of planning permission/ permitted development rights or (if earlier) disposal with the benefit of planning permission.

far M Machinery & e quip M ent

All farm machinery will be made available to the purchaser(s) in addition to the purchase price. Further details are available from the selling agents.

f ixtures & f ittings

The purchaser should assume that all the fixtures and fittings, light fittings and electrical appliances in all residential properties are specifically excluded from the sale.

s porting, Minerals and t i MB er

All such rights are believed to be owned by the vendor. The sporting rights are let under licence (see page 6 for details).

s hooting & s talking

An informal shoot and deer stalking is carried out by a neighbour to Tewes Farm. A licence which expires on 1st February 2025 is included in the Data Room. The annual charge is £3,250.

l ocal authorities

Uttlesford District Council Council Offices, London Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4ER

Boundaries

The vendor and the vendor’s agent will do their best to specify the ownership of the boundary hedges, fences and ditches but will not be bound to determine these. The

purchaser(s) will have to satisfy themselves as to the ownership of any boundaries.

s olicitors

Mishcon de Reya LLP

Cambridge

Ref: Rupert Melville-Ross v iewings

Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with the selling agent.

data roo M

Additional information on Tewes Farm is held in the Data Room. Please ask the vendor’s agent for access.

p ostcode

CB10 2QG ///officers.bake.insulated

a nti-Money l aundering

To comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, once an offer is accepted the purchaser(s) will be required to provide any information requested in order to undertake the relevant due diligence. This is a legal requirement.

p lans, a reas & s chedules

Plans attached to the particulars are based upon the Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only. The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have satisfied themselves of the property as scheduled.

v ideo l ink

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h ealth & s afety

We ask any prospective parties to be as vigilant as possible for your own safety when undertaking inspections.

p hotographs, f ixtures & f ittings

The photographs used in these particulars were taken in May 2024 with some taken in 2019. Only those fixtures and fittings described in the sale particulars are included in the sale.

date

These details were produced in May 2024.

iM portant n otice

Bidwells LLP act for themselves and for the vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that:

Nothing contained in these particulars or their contents or actions, both verbally or in writing, by Bidwells LLP form any offer or contract, liability or implied obligation to any applicants, viewing parties or prospective

purchaser(s) of the property to the fullest extent permitted by law and should not be relied upon as statements or representative of fact. No person in the employment of Bidwells LLP or any joint agents has authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only, may not be to scale and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP has not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchaser(s) must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. All rentals and prices are quoted exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. Prospective purchaser(s) may be asked to produce identification of the intended purchaser(s) and other documentation in order to support any conditional offers submitted to the vendors. Bidwells LLP accepts no liability of any type arising from your delay or other lack of co-operation. We may hold your name on our database unless you instruct us otherwise.

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