A superb country property residing in the Forest of Bowland. potter hill farm arkmire house, arkmere lane, scorton, preston, lancashire

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1 A superb country property residing in the Forest of Bowland potter hill farm arkmire house, arkmere lane, scorton, preston, lancashire

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3 A superb country property residing in the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This 5 bedroom detached house benefits from 78.5 acres of land, numerous agricultural buildings, 9 stables and an indoor arena. potter hill farm arkmire house, arkmere lane, scorton, preston, lancashire Situation Potter Hill Farm is set in a beautiful private rural location surrounded by open countryside, yet is only minutes from the popular village of Scorton, familiar with walkers, day visitors and cyclists with the village having cafés, restaurants a public house and a garden centre to enjoy. Potter Hill Farm is well positioned for those requiring easy access to local business conurbations with the M6 motorway being 2 miles away and approximately 18 miles from Preston Train Station, which has a direct service into London Euston. Description Potter Hill Farm is currently being used as an equestrian property and the facilities are adaptable to cater for much more. The farmhouse provides well proportioned family accommodation and has been finished to a high standard, positioned away from the range of numerous large modern agricultural buildings and the traditional stone barn, all surrounded by a large central concrete yard. The property is accessed via a long private tarmacadam driveway with the land predominantly being to the northeast and northwest of the property.

4 Total gross internal area: sq ft, sq m Savills Clitheroe 5 Church St Clitheroe BB7 2DD clitheroesales@savills.com Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, savills.co.uk equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

5 Farmhouse The farmhouse has been extended by the current owners and offers a high level of fit and finish with features such as exposed oak beams, oak flooring and underfloor heating. The property benefits from an external boot room with a covered porch area, so ideal for kicking off the wet weather gear. Upon entering the house, there is an immediate feel of the quality. The reception hall has full height floor to ceiling glass windows, which take in the magnificent views across open countryside to the sea views of Fleetwood and Cockerham Sands. Off the reception hall is an office, ideal for anyone looking to run a business from home. Beyond here, is a large dining room with double doors that open up onto a large lounge so this whole area is ideal for entertaining. Through the dining room there is the dining kitchen with centre island, a full range of wall and base units and of course that all important Aga. Leading off from the kitchen is the rear hall which provides access to a wc and utility room which also has a separate access to outside. The original reception hall divides the dining kitchen from the sitting room and this room has a large feature fireplace with inset log burner, along with double doors opening up onto a sun room, another great place in which to take in the stunning views. To the first floor, there are three double bedrooms, a house bathroom and en suite shower room to the master bedroom. On the landing there are a number of fitted storage units and a further staircase leading to the second floor where there are a further two double bedrooms, perfect for family or guest accommodation. Externally Externally, there are patio areas and gardens with the majority of the gardens to the front of the property as well as a separate gravelled driveway with a turning circle, leading to the main house. Outbuildings This stone barn is currently being used as a joiners shop and has power and three phase electric installed however with the correct planning permission granted, this would make an ideal holiday let or groomsman accommodation as it is located on the edge of the main yard, next to the main house. Sheep Handling Shed 33.20m x 11.47m / 108'11 x 37'7 A modern building built and designed for lambing and currently used for machinery storage. Workshop 13.42m x 6.15m / 44'11 x 20'2 A useful steel framed modern building with double sliding doors to the front and mains power as well as three phase electric and mains water installed. Cattle Shed 13.49m x 8.86m / 44'11 x 20'2 A modern steel framed building previously used as a cattle shed and currently being used as a wood shed. There is also power and water installed.

6 Covered Horse Walker 13.58m x 11.84m / 44'6 x 38'10 A modern steel framed building once used as a cattle building and now houses a horse walker, for the superb exercising of horses in all weathers. This building also has power installed. Machinery Shed 27.41m x 15.39m / 89'11 x 350'5 The most recent building to be erected and is a steel framed building, built to store agricultural machinery. Power installed. Indoor Arena 36.44m x 22.49m / 119'6 x 73'9 A substantial building once design as a silo store, this building has been altered and adapted to now offer a fantastic indoor arena with full lighting and a viewing area. Also with power and water installed. Covered Muck Midden 13.42m x 9.26m / 44'0 x 30'4 A steel frame midden with a roof and concrete base. Bull Pen 4.47m x 3.12m / 14'7 x 10'2 A concrete block bull pen with complete handling yard. Beef Shed 15.41m x 8.29m / 50'6 x 27'2 A steel framed building built for housing beef cattle however this could be converted into extra stables if required. Power and water installed. Rearing Barn 18.03m x 9.30m / 50'6 x 27'2 A steel framed building built for housing young livestock but could be converted into extra stables if required. Power and water installed. Stable Block 18.41m x 12.55m / 60'4 x 41'2 A large barn housing 9 large stables, all with power and water installed. Feed Shed and Covered Wash Off Area & Internal Tack Room 18.19m x 10.30m / 59'8 x 33'9 A building storing round bales and horse feed as well as having a designated horse wash off area and separate lockable tack room. All with power and water installed. Land The land is all permanent grassland in good heart, with well-maintained boundaries. The majority of the farmland is good level and suitable for grazing or mowing and surrounds the farmstead and gently varying in height from 60 metres to 115 metres above sea level. The land is classified as Grade 3 under the MAFF Provisional Agricultural Land Classification. The soils are from the Brickfield 3 series, described as a slowly permeable fine loamy soil over clayey soil, suitable for grassland. Rights of Way, Easements and Wayleaves The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public and private whether specifically mentioned or not. A public footpath also crosses the property.

7 Subsidies and Grants The farmland is registered with the Rural Land Registry and is sold with the benefit of Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements. The vendor will endeavour to transfer these entitlements to the purchaser(s) for the forthcoming Basic Payment Scheme in There will be a charge of VAT for the transfer of the BPS and ELS to the successful purchaser. Sporting Rights All sporting rights will be sold with the property. Designations The property lies within the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Tenure Freehold with vacant possession upon legal completion. Services Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage and oil fired central heating. 3 phase electric is installed to some of the outbuildings. Guide Price 1,450,000 Method of Sale The property is to be sold by private treaty and sold as a whole. Post Code PR3 1DW Viewings Strictly by appointment only with the sole selling agent Savills, Clitheroe.

8 NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Crown copyright licence number Savills (L&P) Limited.