Padnal Bank, Queen Adelaide

Modern Detached Home, 4 Bedrooms, Yard & Farm Buildings, 24.35 Ha (60.17 Acres), Further Land Available

A modern detached 4 bedroom bungalow with yard, farm buildings & 24.35 hectares (60.17 acres) prime arable land & further 25.607 hectares (63.28 acres) available for sale with vacant possession.

DESCRIPTION
A compact fenland farm comprising a modern detached attractive four bedroom bungalow with garden and pony paddock together with a good farmyard area and modern set of farm buildings with 57 acres of highly productive arable. The total area of the farm extends to 60.17 acres (24.354 hectares) and there is a further 63.28 acre prime fenland adjoining on the south side of the farm which may be purchased in addition if required.


THE BUNGALOW
Built in cavity brick and tile approximately thirty years ago the bungalow has excellent family accommodation and is in good order throughout.
ACCOMMODATION
(The measurements stated for the rooms are approximate)
ENTRANCE HALL
With 3 radiators and airing cupboard.
LOUNGE 7.61m(25'0'') x 3.62m(11'11'')
With 2 radiators, brick fireplace, French windows, wall light fittings and door leading to:
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P-SHAPED CONSERVATORY 6.00m(19'8'') max x 4.00m(13'1'') max
With ceramic tiled floor, 2 electric panel radiators, French windows, 2 ceiling fans, fitted blinds and air conditioning unit.
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DINING ROOM 4.75m(15'7'') x 3.60m(11'10'')
With radiator.
KITCHEN 4.07m(13'4'') x 3.22m(10'7'')
With stainless steel sink unit, range of base units, worktops and wall cupboards, ceramic tiled floor, radiator and electric cooker panel.
UTILITY ROOM / BOILER ROOM 3.65m(12'0'') x 2.71m(8'11'')
Containing oil fired central heating boiler (2 years old) and plumbing for washing machine.
BEDROOM 1 3.96m(13'0'') x 3.57m(11'9'')
With fitted wardrobes and radiator.
BEDROOM 2 2.97m(9'9'') x 2.85m(9'4'')
With fitted wardrobes and radiator.
BEDROOM 3 3.97m(13'0'') x 3.65m(12'0'')
With fitted wardrobes and radiator.
BEDROOM 4 4.19m(13'9'') x 3.43m(11'3'')
With fitted wardrobes and radiator.
BATHROOM 2.70m(8'10'') x 1.89m(6'2'')
With panelled bath, hand basin, low level w.c., radiator, fully tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor and extractor fan.
SHOWER ROOM 2.85m(9'4'') x 1.62m(5'4'')
With shower cubicle, low level w.c. suite, vanitory unit, radiator, 2 tiled walls and ceramic tiled floor.
GARDEN
The property has an attractive garden laid to lawn with flower borders and paved terrace. The property is well screened from the main road.
PADDOCK
Adoining the bungalow are 2 small pony paddocks, one on each side of the bungalow and stables.
FARM BUILDINGS
Modern barn - 50ft x 80ft having a steel portal frame construction with a concrete floor, roller shutter doors, corn retaining walls to half of the barn and externally clad with box profile steel sheeting. There are halogen light fittings within the barn together with a cloakroom containing low level w.c. and hand basin together with storeroom/office.
STORE
Five bay open fronted implemental store measuring 50ft x 20ft with a lean-to rear store added.
WORKSHOP
Approximately 60ft x 20ft with single phase electricity connected.
STABLES / TACKROOM
Modern block of stables and tackroom.
LAND
The land immediately adjoining the bungalow and farm buildings on the north side of Clayway Drove is a valuable block of good quality arable land of approximately 57 acres. The land has good roadside access as well as access from the Clayway Drove. The land is capable of growing good yields of cereal and root crops.
SINGLE FARM PAYMENT SCHEME
The vendor will be establishing entitlements under the single payment scheme and will transfer, in so far as it is able, an appropriate allocation of entitlements to the purchaser at the earliest opportunity after completion. Such entitlements may include set aside entitlements and/or ordinary entitlements and an apportionment of any FVP authorisations. The historic element of entitlement will be apportioned across the holding and will therefore be included within the sale as part of the transfer of entitlements. No warranty is given to the transfer of entitlements and will be subject to the approval of DEFRA/RPA. All payments for the 2004/2005 cropping year will be retained by the vendor.The allocation of entitlements will be based on National Grid field areas as agreed with the Rural Payments Agency as opposed to Ordnance Survey field areas as adopted in the sale particulars.
CONTRACTS
The land has the benefit of a sugar beet contract and the vendor is prepared to allocate a proportion of this contract to the purchaser on a pro-rata acreage basis, subject to the consent of British Sugar.
WATER ABSTRACTION LICENCE
The land has the benefit of a composite water abstraction licence for spray irrigation purposes. The current licence is due to expire in a years time, however, the licence is currently being renewed and will therefore be apportioned on a pro-rata basis across the total licenced area.
TENANT RIGHT
All items of tenant right are included within the sale. The purchaser(s) will not be entitled to claim for dilapidations (if any).
SPORTING RIGHTS
The sporting and timber rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned by the vendor.
WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way as existing. The vendor rents Clayway Drove from the Padnal & Waterden Internal Drainage Board for the entire length between the River Great Ouse and the River Lark. This tenancy may be assigned to the purchaser subject to the agreement of the Padnal & Waterden Internal Drainage Board. There is a public footpath running the length of Clayway Drove.
SCHEDULE
O/S No Description Hectares Acres Bungalow, yard & buildings 1.154 2.84 Bungalow, yard & buildings 0.178 0.443544 Arable 12.550 31.022811 Arable 10.440 25.78 Total 24.322 60.08
CROPPING
O/S No. 2002 2003 2004 2005 3544 Wheat Sugar Beet Wheat 25 acres Winter Beans part 5 acres Set Aside2811 Wheat Wheat part 15 acres Wheat Beans part 10 acres potatoes
OUTGOINGS
Drainage rates are payable to the Padnal and Waterden Internal Drainage Board as assessed.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected, drainage to septic tank.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the agents.
TENURE
The property is offered for sale Freehold with vacant possession upon completion. The vendor reserves the right of hold over to harvest the growing crops until the 31st October 2005. The vendor also reserves a right of hold over to store the crops in the barn until the 31st May 2006.
GUIDE PRICE
£700,000.
ADDITIONAL LAND
Additional land may be purchased by negotiation.
AGENTS NOTES
1. None of the fixtures and fittings are included in the sale unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.2. Please note that none of the appliances or the services at this property have been checked and we would recommend that these are tested by a qualified person before entering into any commitment.
COUNCIL TAX
For the council tax for the property you may call Ely Council Tax department on 0845 0726000. The property is classified as Band E and the rates payable for the 2005/2006 year are £1442.50.

These particulars are believed to be correct but their strict accuracy is not guaranteed neither do they constitute an offer or contract. Dimensions shown have been measured in imperial units and are approximate to within +/- 3' with the metric dimensions being automatic conversions from the imperial dimensions.

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