Property description
GENERAL REMARKS Higher Cliffe Farm offers purchasers the fantastic opportunity to acquire a well located residential farm with far reaching views over the Goyt Valley towards Lyme Park and Cage Hill. Comprising a 4 bedroom stone built semi-detached farmhouse, traditional two storey stone built former farm building together with a number of other general purpose and poultry buildings the farm extends in all to approximately 45.31 acres (18.33 hectares). Offered for sale as a whole or in 3 lots, the farm provides scope for refurbishment and modernisation whilst the outbuildings provide potential for conversion (subject to planning). Suitable for mainly grazing the land generally lies within a ring fence block and is surrounded by stone walls and fences with access both to the north and south of the roadway leading between Brook Bottom and Strines.
DIRECTIONS From the A6 at Whaley Bridge continue north west towards New Mills, at Newtown turn right onto the A6015 towards the centre of New Mills itself. After approximately 1km turn left onto the B6101 Union Road. After 150 meters turn left at the roundabout onto Hague Barr Road and after less than 50 metres turn right onto St Mary's Road. After 200 metres or so turn left onto High Lea Road which in turn leads to Brook Bottom Road. After approximately 2km proceed through Brook Bottom itself before continuing on the track up the hill where Higher Cliffe Farm is located on your right hand side clearly identified by our 'For Sale' board.
LOT 1 - FARMHOUSE, TRADITIONAL FARM BUILDINGS,YARD AND LAND FARMHOUSE Commanding an elevated position above the Goyt Valley the Grade II listed farmhouse dates back in part to the 17th Century with the more historic rear part being stone construction under a flag roof which has been re-stoned in 2010, the front of the house is more modern Georgian addition, again of stone construction but under a tiled roof, refurbished in the 1980's.
Providing 4 bedroom accommodation over 2 storeys the property benefits from both a lounge and sitting room with open fire, billiard room, as well as back kitchen comprising separate larder and utility area. To the first floor there is a panelled staircase leading from the entrance hallway with galleried landing and single box room. A large main bedroom with sash window and open fireplace is complemented by a further 2 bedrooms and a bathroom together with potential dressing room. The property is an ideal renovation project providing a blank canvas for both home owners and developers alike and must be seen to appreciate its full potential.
To the exterior of the property there is a more formal front garden to the front together with stone boundary to the adjacent property and road. To the rear there is a small courtyard which backs onto the entrance driveway shared with the adjacent buildings and attached house.
FARM BUILDINGS Directly across the rear yard area is an adjacent stone built barn as well as steel and wooden framed general purpose building.
Extending to approximately 3,500 sq.ft over 2 storeys the character stone built barn retains many original features and has previously provided space for hay lofts, shippons and stores although has most recently been used for egg grading in conjunction with the former poulty business. Suitable for a variety of uses (subject to planning) the building backs onto fields included within Lot 1. Adjacent to the stone barn is a steel portal and wooden framed general storage building together with adjacent wood and steel portal building providing storage and stock housing.
Located within Lot 1 is approximately 11.91 acres (4.82 hectares) of land comprising Upland pasture suitable for the grazing of livestock together with a woodland area. Enclosed by hedges and fences the land also benefits from a former quarry which is located to the north. With access through the farm yard the land is currently used for grazing but provides suitable scope for equestrian or other purposes to suit the individual purchaser.
LOT 2 - PERMANENT GRAZING PASTURE Comprising approximately 4.24 acres (1.71 hectares) of permanent grazing pasture the land has access from the track leading from Brook Bottom and benefits from an attractive outlook over the Goyt Valley and the land leads down to Brook Bottom itself.
LOT 3 - GRAZING PASTURE AND BUILDINGS Extending to 28.83 acres (11.67 hectares) or thereabouts the land is located to the south of the track to Higher Cliffe Farm leading from Brook Bottom. Sub-divided into smaller fields by way of stone walls and fencing, the land is situated on a south westerly slope providing grazing together with a wooded bank. A collection of building is situated on the ground being mainly wooden framed buildings, poultry housing and also a garage which is adjacent to the road. We understand that a natural supply of water is available on the ground although mains water could be run here for the main holding if purchased together.
SINGLE FARM PAYMENT ENTITLEMENTS Single Farm Payment Entitlements are not included within the sale of Higher Cliffe Farm.
SERVICES The purchaser should note that both mains water and electricity are connected to Lot 1 with drainage to a septic tank.
VIEWING Viewing of the land is with details to hand on notification to the selling agents Buxton Office on 01298 23038.
TENURE AND POSSESSION The property is sold Freehold with Vacant Possession available on completion.
MODE OF SALE The property is offered for sale as a whole or in 3 lots.
LAND CLASSIFICATION AND SOIL TYPE The land is classified as being Grade IV on the Agricultural Land Classification Maps and is further characterised as being mainly freely draining slightly acid and loamy soils forming neutral and acid pasture in the Uplands.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CLAUSE The areas within Lot 1 hatched in grey will be sold subject to a development claw back clause reserving unto the vendors 25% of any increase in value attribute to the grant of planning permission for development over and above its current use within 30 years of the date of exchange of contracts for sale.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES The selling agents have not been made aware that the land is subject to any Environmental Schemes.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY The property is sold subject to and/or with the benefit of all existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way. It should be noted that a footpath crosses both Lots 1 and 2 and the access from Brook Bottom is a bridleway. The septic tank to Lot 1 is located within the northerly boundary of Lot 3.
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The property is sold notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars, subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme or Agreement Resolution or Agreement, or Notice which may be or may come to be in force, subject to any statutory powers or bye-laws without obligation on behalf of the vendors to specify the same.
PLANS The plans and schedules attached to these particulars are based on the Ordnance Survey maps and reproduced from Pro Map and are for reference and identification purposes only.
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