Low End Farm Apple Street HYDE Cheshire SK14 3AT

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1 Low End Farm Apple Street HYDE Cheshire SK14 3AT

2 Low End Farm Apple Steet Hyde Stockport Stockport 6 miles, Peak District National Park 7 miles, Manchester 11 miles (All distances approximate) A traditional dairy farm with large family farmhouse, traditional buildings and acres (78.80 ha) of land split into three lots Set in a secluded location whilst conveniently located within easy reach of major cities and within touching distance of the Peak District National Park Working dairy farm 4 Bedroom spacious family farmhouse Housing for 230 cows including 136 cubicles Land available in three lots: Lot 1 Low End Farm, Buildings and acres (48.72ha) Lot 2 land extending to acres (10.32 ha) Lot 3 land extending to acres (19.77 ha) Opportunity for a variety of purchasers 2

3 LOT 1 - FARMHOUSE, DAIRY FARM BUILDINGS SET OVER ACRES (48.72 HA) FARMHOUSE Low End Farm is a two-storey traditional farmhouse constructed of pebble dashed brick under a tiled roof. The farmhouse and buildings are accessed off the main farm yard direct off Apple Street. Low End Farm provides spacious family accommodation over two floors comprising four bedrooms in total. The internal accommodation comprises the following: GROUND FLOOR Hallway 7.30m x 1.79m Lounge with log burner 4.89m x 4.68m Dining room with open fire 4.63m x 3.47m Study 2.18m x 4.60m Kitchen with oil fired AGA 4.63m x 3.64m Utility room/boot room (this is a lean-to extension to the farmhouse) 4.63m x 3.70m Under stairs cupboard Cellar 3.59m x 3.47m Stairs leading to: FIRST FLOOR Bedroom m x 4.63m Bedroom m x 3.65m with en-suite comprising shower, bath and sink 1.62m x 3.64m Bedroom m x 3.48m Bedroom 4 with fitted wardrobes 4.68m x 3.48m Family bathroom with electric shower, w.c. sink and bath 1.89m x 3.52m ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE Low End Farm achieved E rating, the full report can be provided. OUTSIDE To the outside, Low End farm benefits from a spacious driveway, lawned gardens to the rear and several useful outbuildings including an outside WC and former piggery used for storage. The rear garden is set away from the main farm operations which are to the front of the house. 4 SITUATION Low End Farm is set in a private position along Apple Street located just off the A560. Set in a picturesque location with far reaching views of the countryside, Low End Farm is in an area that is also within close proximity to Manchester City Centre and major motorway networks.

4 BUILDINGS The majority of the buildings at Low End Farm are used to support the dairy enterprise ran from the holding. The buildings are shown on the plan to the right of the page and can be summarised as follows: Building Type Size (m) Description Number 1 Farmhouse 1a Former Piggery/outside W.C. 2 Storage building x Steel portal frame building with fibre cement roof and box profile sides currently used for general farm storage Boiler House 9.89 x 5.73 Traditional stone building under a tile roof currently housing a Biomass boiler (ETA49KW wood pellet boiler and associated equipment including thermal store and 8 tonne pellet store), this building also has a lean -to extension to the rear. Currently, the vendors are approximately 3.5 years into the 20 year agreement, which will be available to a purchaser to continue. 4 2 x Temporary storage units 5 Milking parlour/collecting x Mainly two storey constructed of a fibre cement roof (small amount of asbestos in part) under stone and brick, housing the following: yard & bull pen Dairy: including 3100lt direct expansion Dairkool bulk tank and 1900 ice bank Dairkool bulk tank, 400lt water heater and 3 plate coolers Parlour with 7:14 Manos swingover parlour (installed approx. 1997) also comprising feed bins connected to loft, heat time system, wash down pump and teat sprayers It it to be noted that the above items are not included as part of the sale but available through separate negotiation with the selling agents. To the south of this building, there is also a 10,000 litre water storage tank. There is also approximately 4,500 litres of water 4 6 Steel portal frame machinery and livestock building 7 Dutch barn (not x x in use) Pole barn x Steel Portal Framed Livestock building x Slurry lagoon x x , 12 &13 Hardstanding 14 Silage clamp x Hardstanding storage facility in the loft of this building. Steel portal frame building with fibre cement roof and box profile sides currently used to house youngstock and machinery. Half brick with half corrugated sheet walls, this building is currently not in use as it requires significant repair. Pole barn comprising cubicle housing extending to 136 cubicles, calving pens, feed passage and water troughs. Also including: 4 x out of parlour feeders 12t mollases Tank 8t Collinson grain store Steel portal framed half block, half Yorkshire boarding steel portal frame building with fibre cement roof used for loose housing. Slurry storage with concrete walls with approximately 272,000 gallon capacity Constructed of RSJ s and sleeper walls with approximately 1000t capacity

5 Buildings at Low End Farm

6 Land at Low End Farm THE LAND The land at Low End Farm is split into three lots, detailed in the field schedule below. There is adequate supply of water troughs. Currently, all of the land is down to grass however, the majority has been previously cropped with wholecrop cereals. Lot 1 - Red (acres) (ha) Back Wood Ineligible Areas House Buildings & Yards Lot 2 - Green 25.5 (acres) (ha) 3754 / Lot 3 - Blue (acres) (ha) Tracks

7 BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME The land at Low End Farm is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme in England. The Basic Payment Entitlements are available through separate negotiation with the Selling Agent. HIGHER LEVEL STEWARDSHIP (HLS) AGREEMENT The land is sold subject to a HLS Agreement which expires in Full details of the management options on the land can be supplied however, it is a requirement for the purchaser of the land to continue this Agreement until the expiry date in February SOIL TYPE AND LAND GRADE The land is record as grade 4 on the Land Classification Map for England & Wales. The soil at Low End Farm is recorded as Brickfield 3 being Slowly permeable seasonally waterlogged fine loamy, suited to stock rearing and some dairying on permanent grass land. SPORTING RIGHTS All sporting rights across the land are included in the sale. DIRECTIONS From the M67 take the A560 south towards Geecross also known as Stockport Road. Approximately a mile and a half from this roundabout, there is a left hand turning titled Apple Street. Take this turning which will then proceed up hill towards Low End Farm. The farm is then situated approximately 650m on the left.

8 DEVELOPMENT RESERVATION The farm buildings are sold subject to a Development Reservation of 50% over 25 years for any use other than agricultural or equine. MONEY LAUNDERING LEGILSATION Rostons Ltd must comply with Anti Money Laundering legislation. As part of the requirements, Rostons must obtain evidence of the identity and proof of address of potential buyers. Prior to an offer being accepted, all parties who are purchasing must provide the necessary evidence. SERVICES The property benefits from mains central heating, which is powered by the Biomass boiler, with a back up oil-fired system. Low End farm also benefits from mains water, mains electric, BT line, private septic tank and a single phase electric supply.the farm buildings benefit from three phase electric, mains water and also a private water supply through a spring. The Agents have not tested apparatus equipment fittings etc. or the services to the property so they cannot confirm that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A perspective purchaser is recommended to obtain confirmation with their Surveyor or Solicitor. SALE PLAN AND PARTICULARS The sale plan is based on the Ordnance Survey sheet. Prospective purchasers should check the contract documents. The purchasers shall raise no objection or query in respect of any variation between the physical boundaries on the site and the Ordnance Survey sheet plan. The plans are strictly for identification purposes only. EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all public and private rights of way, lights, drainage, cable, pylons or other easements, restrictions or obligations whether or not the same are described in these particulars of sale. COUNCIL TAX BAND Low End Farm is within Council Tax Band D. VIEWINGS We ask that all viewings of the property are made with prior appointment with the principal selling agents Rostons, by calling the office LOCAL AUTHORITY Tameside Council PO Box 304 Ashton-under-Lyne Tameside OL6 0GA Tel: Website: JOINT SELLING AGENTS Rostons Limited Whitchurch Road Hatton Heath Chester Cheshire CH3 9AU Tel: info@rostons.co.uk Rostons and Stephenson & Son and for the Vendors or Lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that:. 1) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. 2) no person in the employment of Rostons nor Stephenson and Son has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. VENDORS SOLICITORS Ms Louise Harvey Cowling, Swift & Kitchin Solicitors 8 Blake Street YORK YO1 8XJ Tel: louise.harvey@csksolicitors.co.uk Stephenson & Son York Auction Centre Murton York YO19 5GF Tel: jfs@stephensson.co.uk