Property description
An adaptable and very accessible grassland farm with just over 104 acres with a character four bedroom farmhouse, range of modern farm buildings including the old dairy, parlour and cubicle house. Some 104 acres of gently sloping and level productive pasture land in two blocks. Not far from the spectacular north Cornish coast. Available as a whole or in two lots.
Situation
Located in gently rolling north Cornish countryside, Rhude Farm is in an extremely accessible position just of the B3254, Red Post to Kilkhampton main road.
The nearby village of Kilkhampton is some 2 miles away and has an excellent range of village amenities including a post office/stores, church and chapel, primary school and two pubs. It also boasts an agricultural merchant and there are veterinary practices in Bradworthy and Holsworthy The village sits on the main A39 ‘Atlantic Highway’ and this pretty scenic route follows the coastline to the towns of Bideford in the north and Bude and Camelford in the south.
The rugged north Cornish coastline is only four miles away as is well known sea-side resort of Bude which has great range of things to see and do. The market town of Holsworthy with its new agri-business centre, livestock market and a Waitrose supermarket is 7 miles away.
Exeter, an ancient cathedral city is just over an hours drive where there is a link to the M5 motorway as well as a regional airport, bus terminal and mainline train station.
Introduction
Rhude Farm comes onto the market following the owners’ decision to retire from active farming and until four years ago it was run as a productive dairy unit. However the family decided to change farming policy and now run a successful beef suckler herd.
The farm extends in all to just over 104 acres and is made up of two principal blocks of land together with a farmhouse and range of farm buildings. The farmhouse, built in 1936 offers comfortable four bedroom accommodation which is set just off the farm lane. The house and still has some of its original period features together with a refitted kitchen, double glazing and oil fired central heating.
The range of modern farm buildings include the former dairy, parlour and a cubicle house. In more recent years two modern multi-purpose buildings have been added for housing cattle and machinery storage.
The land is contained within two blocks, and is available in two lots. The principal block lies to the north and south of the farmstead and extends to some 64 acres. The second block lies due west of the farmstead and is accessed across the road and extends to some 40 acres. The land is mainly level or gently sloping pasture land with good access from the road, yards and farm buildings.
Rhude Farm offers a wonderful opportunity to purchase an adaptable, accessible, sheltered pasture farm within the favoured farming parish of Launcells.
Lotting
The farm is available as a whole or in two lots as follows;
Lot 1: The farmhouse, farm buildings and land extending in all to some 64.10 acres
Lot 2: Approximately 40.08 acres of productive pasture land in a ring fence.
Lot 1: The Farmhouse
Built in 1936 Rhude Farmhouse offers comfortable four bedroom accommodation which retains some of its original fittings such as panelled doors and tiled fireplaces. The farmhouse kitchen has been refitted and it is double glazed and centrally heated. The accommodation is as follows
A gravelled drive leads to a parking area at the font of the property and the FRONT PORCH with further door leading to HALLWAY. Tiled floor and doors
off to SITTING ROOM which is double aspect and has an original tiled fireplace. From the hallway, a door leads to the OFFICE/RECEPTION ROOM and further door to LIVING ROOM. Woodburner set in a brick fireplace, under stairs cupboard and doors to rear hall and KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM. Fitted with a range of floor and wall units with work surfaces over, incorporating a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer. Solid fuel ‘Essie’ range and point for electric cooker. Patio doors to garden and further door to REAR HALL with door to outside, down stairs WC and UTILITY ROOM including a panelled bath and wash hand basin.
From the front hall, stairs rise to FIRST FLOOR LANDING where there is loft access and door to airing cupboard with hot water tank and immersion heater. There are FOUR BEDROOMS, one of which has been let as a bedsit and has a small kitchen area with a cupboard and stainless steel sink.
Lot 1: The Gardens & Grounds
The farmhouse is approached over a gravel driveway which gives access to a concrete block built SINGLE GARAGE and in turn the front porch and gardens. The front gardens are enclosed with hedge banks, mature shrub and trees borders. A path leads around the side of the property to a covered rear entrance porch where there is a further concrete block built SINGLE GARAGE and lawned gardens.
Lot 1: The Farm Buildings
The buildings are located at the end of the farm lane and set around a concreted yard forming the lower yard. They provide ample loose housing for the beef herd and work well with the newer buildings on the higher yard
Lower Yard
Concrete block and CGI STORE SHED including the farms diesel tank.
Open fronted four bay CATTLE & CALF SHED : 60' 0'' x 18' 0'' (18.27m x 5.48m) Steel frame with profile sheet elevations and roof.
Brick and CGI WORKSHOP/STORE with CAKE LOFT OVER: 24' 4'' x 9' 6'' (7.41m x 2.89m)
PARLOUR & TANK ROOM: 47' 9'' x 17' 0'' (14.54m x 5.18m) Concrete block walls under a corrugated asbestos sheet roof. Housing a 7:14 dis-used parlour with cake loft over and adjoining tank room.
Lean-to PUMP HOUSE
Four bay CUBICLE SHED: 196' 10'' x 213' 3'' (60m x 65m) Concrete stanchions with part concrete block and timber elevations. Cubicles for 96.
Further lean-to CATTLE SHED : 60' 0'' x 20' 0'' (18.27m x 6.09m) Pole and CGI.
SILAGE CLAMP
Earth bank SLURRY STORE with irrigation system
Higher Yard
‘Tom Hanaford’ MACHINERY STORE : 60' 0'' x 40' 0'' (18.27m x 12.18m) Steel frame with space board elevations under a cement fibre roof.
CGI STORE SHED
‘Crown Steel’ LOOSE HOUSE : 90' 0'' x 29' 6'' (27.41m x 8.98m) plus 5' 0'' (1.52m)overhang. Steel frame with timber and dung board elevations under a cement fibre roof. Feed barriers with concrete feed passage. Power and water connected.
The Land
Extending in all to some 104.18 acres (42.16 hectares), the land at Rude Farm comprises gently sloping and level productive pasture land in two main ring fenced blocks.
Lot 1: The principal block of 64.10 acres (25.94 hectares) sits with the farmhouse and farm buildings and may be accessed from the yard, main road, or the parish road which adjoins the land on its’ southern boundary. Enclosed within natural hedge banks with post and wire fencing, the land is gently sloping or level with a small amount of woodland on its eastern boundary. It is also within the River Tamar catchment area.
Lot 2: This block lies due west of the farmstead and is accessed across the main road and extends to some 40.08 acres (16.22 hectares). This is again in permanent pasture with a small amount of woodland on the western boundary. It is divided in two enclosures and bounded by hedge banks and post and wire fencing. This block of ground is within the River Neet catchment area.
Other Information
Basic Payment Scheme: The farm (both lots) is being sold with the benefit of Basic Payment Entitlements Entitlements equal to the area of eligible land being sold will be transferred to the purchaser. The vendor will undertake to lodge any such documents with the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to allow the transfer of entitlements subject to RPA guidelines. Further details regarding these entitlements are available at the Agents office.
Tenure: The farm is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Valuation: The purchaser will be required to take over all silage, hay, straw, fodder, growing and standing crops at valuation to be prepared by Kivells and there will be no counter claim for dilapidations. Such valuations to be conducted in accordance with the central association of agricultural valuers.
Farm Sale: The vendor reserves the right to hold a Farm Sale on the farm before completion.
Farm Plan: The farm plan is based on ordnance survey extracts, and the areas are not guaranteed and purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
Easements, Wayleaves, Rights of Way: The Property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.
Boundaries: Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendors agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.
Services: Farmhouse — Mains water, electricity with private drainage.
Farm buildings — Bore hole water supply and electricity connected.
Photographs: 30th June 2015
Local Authorities : Cornwall Cornwall, Truro
Council Tax Banding: E
Energy Performance Certificate: Rating: EPC D/55
Viewings: Please call to make an appointment. We are open from at least 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturdays.
Contact Us:
Kivells Farms & Land Department, Agri-Business Centre, New Market Road, Holsworthy, EX22 7FA
Tel: 01409 259547
Email: farms@kivells.com
Web: www.kivells.com