Poppyfields Farmhouse
A modern chalet style residence set in semi-rural location with approximately 47.07 acres (19.49 hectares) of amenity grassland. For sale by private treaty.
Cheffins
25 Market Place
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 4NP
01353 654900
Available
Offers Invited
- Detached Chalet Residence
- 3-5 Bedrooms With Annexe
- Approx 65 Acres (26 Ha)
- Semi-rural Location
- Sale By Private Treaty
Location
Manea is a fenland village situated approximately 7 miles from March and Chatteris, 20 miles from Ely and 25 miles from Peterborough and Huntingdon. The village has the benefit of a primary school, Church, local shops and sports and social facilities.
Poppyfields Accommodation
(The measurements stated for the rooms are approximate)
Entrance Porch
With door to:
Entrance Hall
3.35m(11'0'') x 2.74m(9'0'')
With oak laminate flooring, radiator.
Dining Room
4.22m(13'10'') x 4.24m(13'11'')
With radiator.
Lounge
6.17m(20'3'') x 4.34m(14'3'') plus bay
With Inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove, 3 radiators.
Sitting Room/Bedroom 3
3.96m(13'0'') x 3.00m(9'10'')
With oak laminate flooring, radiator.
Cloakroom/Shower Room
2.41m(7'11'') x 1.93m(6'4'')
With suite comprising low level w.c., shower cubicle with fitted shower unit, hand basin, half height tiling to walls, radiator. (This forms a ground floor bedroom and an en-suite shower room).
Kitchen
5.69m(18'8'') x 3.48m(11'5'')
With double bowl sink unit, fitted with a range of base units, worktops and wall cupboards, Rangemaster 6 hob range cooker, extractor hood, built-in dishwasher, built-in refrigerator, ceramic tiling to floor, larder cupboard.
Conservatory
2.69m(8'10'') x 3.66m(12'0'')
With French windows to outside, quarry tiled flooring, radiator.
Utility Room
2.64m(8'8'') x 3.02m(9'11'')
With door to rear aspect, plumbing for washing machine, water softener and oil fired central heating boiler.
Rear Hall
With cloaks cupboard, radiator, leading to:
Study
2.79m(9'2'') x 2.34m(7'8'')
With radiator.
Office (L-shaped)
3.96m(13'0'') x 3.58m(11'9'') plus 8' x 8'2"
With 2 radiators. (Note: The study and office can easily be converted into two additional bedrooms and bathroom at minimal cost if required).
First Floor
Galleried landing with airing cupboard, doors to:
Master Bedroom
4.22m(13'10'') x 4.67m(15'4'') into bay
With laminate flooring, radiator.
Dressing Room
With built-in shelving and wardrobes, radiator.
Bathroom
3.12m(10'3'') x 2.36m(7'9'')
With suite comprising corner bath, shower cubicle with fitted shower unit, hand basin, low level w.c., half height tiling to walls, radiator.
Guest Bedroom Suite
4.19m(13'9'') x 4.37m(14'4'') into bay
With radiator.
Dressing Area
With built-in shelving and wardrobes.
Bathroom
2.64m(8'8'') x 2.39m(7'10'')
With 3 piece suite comprising low level w.c., hand basin, panelled bath, half height tiling to walls, extractor fan, radiator.
Outside
A tarmacadam driveway leads to the vehicular parking and turning area and then to the double garage measuring 23'2" x 20'7" and having an electrically operated door. A brick storage shed measuring 4'7" x 7'10" adjoins and houses a generator. There are a number of further outbuildings comprising timber and felt summerhouse, garden shed, box profile poultry shed. The large gardens are a feature of the property and are laid mainly to lawn being suitable for tennis courts or croquet lawn. There is an orchard, further fenced and railed garden, brick terrace area and ornamental ponds. The gardens benefit from 3 pergolas external lighting, 600 gallon oil tank and a water standpipe.
Poplars Farm
Poplars Farm comprises a single block of amenity grassland. The farm is situated adjoining the village of Manea. The owner has carried out an extensive tile drainage scheme to the land with gravel backfill. The farm is registered for the Single Farm Payment and this will be transferred to the purchaser as part of the sale.
Drainage Rates
Drainage rates are payable to the Welney & Manea Internal Drainage Board amounting to £1,377.60 for the year ending 31st March 2009.
Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, and rights-of-way, public and private whether mentioned or not. There is a public footpath running North to South across the farm and there is also an electricity easement in favour of EDF.
Single Farm Payment
The Single Farm Payment Entitlements will be transferred to the purchaser as follows:- Normal 25.9.Unit Value 256.21 Euros (£178.53) Use by Date 2010 £4,623.93 Set Aside 2.26. Unit Value 95.13 Euros (£66.29) Use by Date 2010 £149.82 _________ £4,773.75 Taken from the vendor's Entitlements Statement dated 21st December 2007. The Single Farm Payment for 2008 will be retained by the vendor. Upon completion of the sale the Entitlements will be transferred to the purchaser at no additional cost. The purchaser will be responsible for maintaining the land in line with good agricultural and environmental condition to maintain the vendor's claim for the 2008 application.
Sporting & Mineral Rights
These are included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the vendor.
Tenant Right
There will be no claim for tenant-right and no claim for dilapidations (if any) will be allowed by the purchaser.
Local Authority
Fenland District Council County Road March PE15 8NQ Tel. (01354)654321 www.fenland.gov.uk.
Vendors Solicitors
Messrs. Bowser, Ollard & Bentley, Market Place, March, Cambs. PE15 9JQ. Tel. (01354) 656104 F.A.O. Mr. J.H. Orbell
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Development Rights
At present the farm is subject to an Option agreement, which expires in 2012. In the event of the developer exercising the Option the vendor will compensate the purchaser for any land acquired by the developer at the rate of £10,000 per acre. If the Option lapses then the vendor reserves 50% of any net increase in the value of the land if sold for residential or commercial development until 31st December 2035.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the agents.
Information
For further information and enquiries please contact Philip Ambrose on (01353) 654910 e-mail philip.ambrose@cheffins.co.uk or Jennifer Fairhall on (01353) 662405 e-mail jennifer.fairhall@cheffins.co.uk.
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