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FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION By Kind Direction of J F Longman Farms Ltd

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A superior equestrian/agricultural property comprising a detached three bedroomed house, comprehensive ranges of traditional and modern buildings with 13 state of the art Monarch Stables, Monarch Solarium & Stocks and Monarch Five Horse Walker, Manege, Exercise Paddock and sound and productive pasture and arable land all contained within a ringed fence and extending to approximately 108.72 acres (44.00 hectares).

AUCTION: - Wednesday 29th June 2011 at 7.30 pm within The Chimney House Hotel, Congleton Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 4ST SOLICITORS: - Mitre Consultancy, Stone Heath, Hilderstone, Stoke-on-Trent, ST15 8SH F.A.O Mr. O. Bull Tel: 01889 505678 Fax: 01889 505679 Email: thebulls@globalnet.co.uk

Lot 1 House, Buildings and 22.07 Acres (8.93 hectares)

Lot 2 16.98 Acres (6.87 hectares)

Lot 3 69.67 Acres (28.20 hectares)

AUCTION WEDNESDAY 29TH JUNE 2011 AT 7:30 PM

SOLARIA FARM BACK LANE BRERETON SANDBACH CHESHIRE CW11 1RP

A. GENERAL PARTICULARS SITUATION AND DIRECTIONS Solaria Farm is situated off the main A50 Holmes Chapel to Stoke-on-Trent road on Back Lane, Brereton Green, in a prime sought after rural location approximately 2 miles to the south of Holmes Chapel and 2.5 miles to the north of Sandbach, Junction 17 of the M6 being 1.75 miles to the south and Junction 18 being 3 miles to the north, with excellent road and rail links to Manchester, Birmingham, the Potteries and Manchester Airport. Travelling south from Holmes Chapel along the A50, from the traffic lights at the junction of the A50 and the A54 Congleton to Holmes Chapel road, follow the A50 south, Brereton Green being approximately 1.75 miles from this junction. Back Lane is the first right turn in Brereton Green opposite the Bears Head Inn and Solaria Farm can be found approximately 150 metres from the junction of Back Lane and the A50 on the left hand side and will be identified by the Agent’s For Sale sign. The Ordnance Survey Reference Number is SJ773643.

B. DESCRIPTION The sale of Solaria Farm, Brereton Green, presents a wonderful opportunity which seldom arises in this area to people with equestrian interests, farmers and those seeking to acquire a superior residence with buildings and land and also those parties who see other uses for the buildings (subject of course to obtaining the appropriate planning consents).

Solaria Farm, which in total extends to 108.72 acres (44.00 hectares) is being offered in three lots. In Lot 1, the house, which has been updated in recent years is well sited in relation to the buildings, providing three bedroomed accommodation and is a delightful family home, which could also be extended subject to planning consent being obtained, one particular feature of this property being the large secluded garden to the rear. In recent years, the buildings which are all in excellent repair, have been adapted for equestrian purposes to a very high standard, the modern steel framed buildings to the rear of the 5 bay barn, now housing 11 Monarch Stables, tack room and Monarch Horse Solarium and Stocks with two further Monarch Stables in the traditional barn in the farmyard. Together with the Monarch Horse Walker, Manege, Exercise Paddock and post and four railed Paddocks to the west of the yard and OS 4318 pt, extending to some 11.22 acres, providing further grazing/mowing land, this is an opportunity not to be missed for those wishing to establish an equestrian enterprise in this noted equestrian area.

Lot 2, extending to some 16.98 acres (6.87 hectares) which is currently down to a crop of turf, is versatile land and capable of arable cropping enjoying good access from the A50 and would also complement Lot 1 for those wishing to establish a large equestrian enterprise, whilst Lot 3, extending to 69.67 acres (28.20 hectares) which is accessed from Back Lane, Brereton, and which is all in winter wheat apart from pt 1044 extending to 3.31 acres (1.34 hectares) will be attractive to local farmers looking to acquire productive land to augment their own holdings.

TENURE We understand the property is held freehold and that vacant possession will be granted upon completion.

COMPLETION Completion in respect of all the Lots will be on 1st November 2011.

RIGHTS OF WAY Public footpaths cross Lots, 1, 2 and 3 and in respect of Lot 1, the footpath crosses the south eastern corner of pt OS 4318.

WAYLEAVES Various overhead electric pole lines affect each Lot.

EASEMENTS, QUASI EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY The property is sold subject to any of these rights which may exist and which are in addition to those specifically mentioned in the particulars.

ELEVATION The property lies approximately 230 feet (70 metres) above sea level.

LAND CLASSIFICATION The land is classed as Grade 3 on DEFRA’s Land Classification Map.

SINGLE PAYMENT SCHEME All the land is registered on the Rural Payments Agency’s Rural Land Register. The Single Payment Entitlements will be transferred to the purchaser of each lot upon completion if the purchaser wishes to take to them at no extra charge.

ENTRY LEVEL STEWARDSHIP (ELS) All the land has been entered into an ELS renewal scheme in 2011. The purchaser of each lot will have the option of the ELS Agreement being transferred to them. A copy of the ELS Agreement will be available for inspection at the Agent’s office.

FENCING COVENANTS The purchaser of Lot 1 shall within six months of the date of completion at his own expense erect and thereafter maintain a stockproof fence to Lot 2 between the points A to B to C as marked

on the attached plan and will also be responsible for maintaining the boundaries to Lot 1 marked with inverted T marks on the attached plan.

The purchaser of Lot 2 will be responsible for the maintenance of the boundary to the south with Lot 3, between points C to D as marked with an inward T mark on the attached plan.

PLANNING We are advised that there is full Planning Consent for the equestrian user relating to Lot 1. However, a condition of the Planning Consent was to block up the second access gate to Lot 1 to the rear drive and resite this access approximately 25 metres north west along Back Lane which is to be the access for equestrian user. This work has not been carried out and will be the responsibility of the purchaser.

RESEEDING Field pt 4318 extending to 11.22 acres (4.54 hectares) in Lot 1 and Lot 2 extending to 16.98 acres (6.87 hectares) are in turf, which will be harvested late summer/early autumn. If required by the purchaser, the vendor can arrange for these fields to be reseeded to a permanent grass sward at a cost of £125 per acre, but would have to be notified by 1st September 2011.

WATER SUPPLY TO LOTS 2 AND 3 The mains water supply to Lots 2 & 3 comes from Lot 1. Prior to the completion date these supplies will be disconnected, but the vendor will allow the purchaser’s access to Lots 2 & 3 to install new separate mains connections between exchange of contracts and completion.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS These are included in the sale of the property and the sporting rights are in hand.

TENANT RIGHT AND INGOING There will be no tenant right or ingoing payable in respect of any of the lots.

VIEWINGS There will be block viewings of the property attended by the Agent’s Viewing Representative every Wednesday and Saturday between 1-3 pm, commencing on Saturday 21st May2011.

SALE PROCEDURE The property will be offered in Lots in lot order and as Agents on behalf of the vendors, we reserve the right to alter the order of the sale of the Lots, amalgamate Lots or merge Lots and as Agents we also reserve the right to bid up to the reserve price placed on each Lot.

PARTICULARS OF SALE

LOT 1 – 22.07 ACRES (8.93 HECTARES) - RED Double automatic electrically controlled gates to front entrance leading to the house and front concreted yard:

THE HOUSE The house which is set apart from the buildings on the eastern side of the main yard is of brick wall construction with rendered elevations under a pitched and hipped tiled roof with a single storey extension comprising the kitchen and is fully double glazed providing comfortable spacious family accommodation having been improved and well maintained by the present owner and comprises:

GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE HALL Wood flooring, radiator, stairs to first floor. SHOWER ROOM Shower cubicle, low level wc, wash hand basin, tiled walls wooden flooring, opaque double glazed window, heated towel rail. LOUNGE 8.15m x 4.26m (26’9 x 13’11)

Two radiators, two double glazed windows, solid fuel log burner inset in a feature brick fire surround, exposed timber beams, TV point. DINING ROOM 4.18m x 3.74m (13’8 x 12’3) Telephone point, double glazed windw, French doors into the garden, exposed beams, radiator. PANTRY Tiled flooring, shelving, opaque double glazed window, plumbing for washing machine. DINING KITCHEN 4.76m x 4.44m (15’7 x 14’7)

Fitted with a range of wall and base mounted units with work surface over, Belfast sink, cooker point, plumbing for dishwasher, under floor heating, terracotta tiled flooring, four double glazed windows, radiator, log burner stove, space for table and chairs, door to outside. UTILITY ROOM Fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surface over, double glazed window, terracotta flooring with under floor heating. CLOAKROOM Low level wc, opaque double glazed window.

FIRST FLOOR Double glazed window, radiator, loft access.

BEDROOM ONE 3.82m x 3.71m (12’6 x 12’2)

Radiator, double glazed window, fitted oak wardrobes.

BEDROOM TWO 4.27m x 4.22m (14’ x 13’10) Radiator, double glazed window. BEDROOM THREE 4.27m x 3.65m (14’ x 11’11) Radiator, double glazed window.

BATHROOM 4.82m x 1.72m (15’9 x 5’7)

Free standing bath with shower attachment over, low level wc, vanity wash hand basin, tiled splash back, tiled flooring, two double glazed windows, airing cupboard, heated towel rail, under floor heating.

COUNCIL TAX BAND The property is within Band F

LOCAL AUTHORITY Cheshire East Council.

FLOOR PLAN Ground Floor

First Floor

OUTSIDE

Mature formal gardens with large lawn areas, borders, trees and shrubs, patio areas. A well stocked fruit tree orchard.

BOILER ROOM Boiler and oil tank, high level wc.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

THE TRADITIONAL FARM BUILDINGS

L-shaped range to the west of the house and abutting Back Lane of traditional brick wall construction, the single storey section having a pitched cement fibre roof and measuring 14.33m x 6.30m (47’ x 20’8”), the adjoining barn having a pitched tiled roof and measuring 24.18m x 9.75m (79’4” x 32’) comprising (described from the entrance gate):

SINGLE STOREY SECTION Open fronted garage measuring 5.79m x 4.57m (19’ x 15’), concrete floor, electricity meters and fuse boxes, double power point. Former shippon accessed from workshop measuring 15.34m x 5.79m (50’4” x 19’), concrete floor, part lofted, sliding door to end elevation, electric lights. MAIN BARN Double doors to workshop, 9.22m x 3.73m (30’3” x 12’3”), lofted, concrete floor, two double power points, worktops, shelving, fluorescent strip lights, staircase to loft. Loft divided into three separate rooms with fluorescent strip lights.

Feed and general storage area, lofted, fluorescent strip lights, 5.94m x 5.79m (19’6” x 19’).

Two Monarch Stables, 3.86m x 3.79m (12’8” x 12’5”) and 5.31m x 3.81m (17’5” x 12’6”), concrete passage to rear door and rear section measuring 7.42m x 6.12m (24’4” x 20’1”), concrete floor, fluorescent strip lights.

Double wooden doors to storage area/tack room with coded door, 5.79m x 3.05m (19’ x 10’).

Monarch doors to stable to rear elevation and door to passage.

Second entrance to rear concreted yard with double sheeted galvanised gates, brick pillars and wall to Back Lane.

Five bar galvanised railings and gate to main yard.

THE MODERN FARM BUILDINGS

GENERAL PURPOSE BUILDING

Five bay portal steel framed building under a pitched corrugated cement fibre roof with block walls to rear and side elevations to 2.29m (7’6”) and cement fibre side sheeting above, concrete floor, two bulk head floodlights, electric 3 phase supply control box, sheeted galvanised gates to all five bays, tack storage racks and rear door accessing: STABLE BLOCK

Of steel framed construction under a monopitched cement fibre roof with block walls, 22.86 x 13.72m (75’ x 45’), galvanised sheeted gate to the west entrance, Mira Sport shower, cold water tap, Monarch Horse Solarium and Stocks in passage to main barn. On the left hand side are 5 Monarch Stables, 4 measuring 4.67m x 3.66m (15’4” x 12’) and the end stable measuring 4.57m x 4.27m (15’ x 14’). On the right hand side are 6 Monarch Stables, 5 measuring 3.66m x3.35m (12’ x 11’) and the end stable measuring 4.42m x 3.66m (14’6” x 12’). All the stables have automatic water bowls and rubber matting and are in excellent repair. Monarch door to Tack Room. Floodlights to side and rear elevations. Concrete pad to side and rear elevation. SHOWER/REST ROOM

Of timber framed construction under a monopitched cement fibre roof with stud partition walls, 7.24m x 2.74m (23’9” x 9’), comprising:

Kitchen/Diner, 2.97m x 2.51m (9’9” x 8’3”), stainless steel sink unit and drainer with cupboard below, worktops, double power point, Triton hot water geyser, Cicsio towel roll holder, aluminium window, two fluorescent strip lights, vinyl floor.

Central section with access door, 2.51m x 2.29m (8’3” x 7’6”), vinyl floor, immersion heater.

WC and Shower Room, 2.51m x 1.68m (8’3” x 5’6”), low level pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with Mira electric shower and tiled surround.

Timber framed dog kennel and run, 3.20m x 1.50m (10’6” x 4’11”) with galvanised rails to run and gate.

MONARCH FIVE HORSE WALKER with rubber matting.

SLEEPERED WALL MIDDENSTEAD – 13.72m x 6.10m (45’ x 20’) Hardcored and stoned area to rear and side with manhole cover to septic tank for rest room.

ALL WEATHER MANEGE

54.86m x 36.58m (180’ x 120’) with post and three rail fencing and baseboard and three removable floodlights.

EXERCISE PADDOCK – 45.72m x 27.43m (150’ x 90’) Adjoining the ménage with post and three rail fencing and base board.

THE LAND Lot 1 extends to approximately 22.07 acres (8.93 hectares) the house, buildings, yard and gardens extending to some 3.34 acres (1.35 hectares) whilst OS Numbers 2543, 1642 and 1044 pt extending to approximately 7.51 acres (3.04 hectares) are divided into five paddocks which are all fenced with post and four rail fencing, served with mains water troughs and accessed from a continuous track extending from the rear yard as well as the grass track which runs parallel with the road from the rear entrance. All the paddocks are in excellent heart, level, sound and extremely well maintained.

Parcel pt OS 4318, extending to 11.22 acres (4.54 hectares) is a level and regular shaped field which is currently in turf production which will be harvested prior to completion of the sale and the land is capable of arable cropping as well as being put back to grass. LOT 1 – SCHEDULE OF LAND

Parcel No.

Description Hectares Acres

3039 House, Garden, Buildings,

Menage and Yard

1.21 2.99

3337 Orchard/Garden 0.14 0.35

2543 Paddock 0.43 1.06

1642 Paddocks 1.12 2.77

1044 pt Paddocks 1.49 3.68

4318 pt Temporary Grass

4.54 11.22

TOTAL

8.93

22.07

LOT 2 – 16.98 ACRES (6.87 HECTARES) - PINK

This parcel of land, which lies to the east of Lot 1, enjoys access from the main A50 Holmes Chapel to Stoke road and extends to approximately 16.98 acres (6.87 hectares). The land is currently in turf production and the turf will be harvested prior to completion. The field is level, sound and in good heart and is capable of arable cropping as well as being sown to grass. The boundaries to the land are a mixture of hawthorn hedging to the main road, tall mixed hedging to part of its east boundary and post and wire fencing to its boundary with Lot 3. LOT 2 – SCHEDULE OF LAND

Parcel No.

Description Hectares Acres

4318 pt.

Temporary Grass

6.87 16.98

TOTAL

6.87

16.98

LOT 3 – 69.67 ACRES (28.20 HECTARES) - GREEN

This, the largest enclosure, enjoys access from Back Lane, Brereton, into OS pt 1044 and extends to approximately 69.67 acres (28.20 hectares) with 3.31 acres (1.34 hectares) in permanent grass with the remainder of the land in arable cropping except for parcel 9501, extending to 1.33 acres (0.54 hectares) which comprise an area of ponds and woodland. The area of land which extends to 65.03 acres (26.34 hectares) comprises five fields which are now farmed as four enclosures and they are all currently in winter wheat. All the land is in good heart and sound with the fields being regular in shape and of good workable sizes. The soil type ranges from medium to heavy in OS Numbers 9332 and 7622, to light to medium loam in OS 0995. All the fields have good interconnecting access and the land both internally and externally is fenced with wooden post and sheep netting fencing. The land is well served with a hardcored access road from Back Lane through OS pt 1044, this field being in permanent grass and having a mains water trough on its south western boundary.

LOT 3 – SCHEDULE OF LAND

Parcel No.

Description Hectares Acres

1044 pt Permanent Grass 1.34 3.31

9332 Arable 3.59 8.87

7622 Arable 2.68 6.62

0114 Arable 4.99 12.33

9501 Ponds/Woodland 0.54 1.33

8585 Arable 7.82 19.32

0995 Arable 7.24 17.89

TOTAL

28.20

69.67

AUCTION STIPULATIONS 1. Sales brochures and plans – these sales brochures and any

accompanying plans are produced in good faith as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a Contract and no person in the employment of Whitaker & Biggs has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. The photographs used on these sale brochures and in window displays, may be taken with a non-standard lens. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these brochures.

2. Equipment, fittings and services – the Agent has not tested any equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose.

3. Rights, outgoings, easements and wayleaves – the property will

be sold and conveyed subject to all rights, outgoings, easements and wayleaves (whether public or private).

4. Boundaries, etc – the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have

knowledge of fences, water supplies, and rights affecting the same and of the boundaries thereof.

5. Town and Country Planning – the property is sold subject to any

development plan, tree preservation order, SSSI, or other notices which may be or may come into force. It is also sold subject to any statutory provisions or bylaws without any obligation on the part of the vendor to specify the same.

6. Order of Sale – the vendors reserve the right to sell the property

as a whole, or in lots and to sell any lot or part of any lot before the auction; to alter the order of sale, to amalgamate lots or to withdraw the whole or any lot or any part thereof.

7. Conditions of Sale –The property will, unless previously sold or

withdrawn, be offered for sale subject to the Special and General Conditions of Sale and Contract, which have been settled by the vendors solicitors. These conditions, together with any plan of the property, may be inspected at the offices of the auctioneers or the solicitors, prior to the auction and will also be available before the auction but will not be read out at the auction. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have notice of such conditions and of all the terms thereof, and shall be deemed to bid on these terms whether they shall have inspected the conditions or not. The property may be sold subject to a reserve price(s).

8. Deposit and Contract – immediately at the fall of the hammer,

the purchaser(s) will be required to sign the contract and pay a 10% deposit.

9. Money Laundering – intending purchasers need to be aware that

two items of proof of identity will be required at the signing of a Contract, in accordance with current money laundering regulations.

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