Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 OLJ

PREECEMORE FARM, LONGHOPE, GLOUCESTER, GL17 0LJ

SITUATION
Preecemore Farm occupies a peaceful private rural location close to the village of Longhope in West Gloucestershire. Longhope provides a useful range of local amenities. More extensive shopping, educational and recreational facilities are available in the Cathedral City of Gloucester (11 miles) and the market town of Ross-on-Wye (7 miles).

The farm is well located within 6 miles of access to the national motorway network (M50 - Junction 3). It lies within one mile of the A40 trunk road.

POST CODE
GL17 0LJ.

GRID REFERENCE
SO 675 220.

THE FARMHOUSE
The period farmhouse occupies an elevated location commanding excellent views over the farm and surrounding countryside. The property is principally constructed of rendered stone elevations under a tiled roof. If affords potential for further modernisation and extension (subject to planning).

The residence has the benefit of Insulated Double Glazing and was also rewired in 2021.

The accommodation includes 4 bedrooms.

The gross internal area of the farmhouse is 2,048 sq ft (190 sq metres).

THE FARMBUILDINGS
The farmbuildings are of modern and traditional construction and conveniently situated to the farmhouse. They include a specialised Equestrian Enterprise including an established D.I.Y. Livery Yard with 28 stables.

The buildings comprise:

Portal frame, steel, concrete panel, galvanised iron and fibrous cement 5 bay Covered Yard (approx. 90' x 75').

Stone Traditional Barn with drive way.

Stone and slate Traditional Barn with driving way and adjacent loose box with loft over.

3 bay stone and slate open sided Implement Store.

Stone and slate former Dairy with Granary over.

Stone and corrugated iron Implement Store.

4 bay steel, concrete block, Yorkshire board and fibrous cement Covered Yard (55' x 30').

4 bay double span steel and corrugated iron Dutch Barn (approx. 60' x 50').

4 bay steel, Yorkshire board and fibrous cement Covered Yard (60' x 40').

Part of the yard area contains a secure Caravan Storage Area (20 Caravans) and a car storage area.

THE LAND
The land is contained within a ring fence surrounding the homestead. It is divided into well shaped enclosures and is all in temporary or permanent pasture. The land is level and gently undulating with ample shade and shelter for livestock.

The soil is part of the Bromyard Soil Association and is a fine silt over slate and siltstone. The land is generally in good heart and has been farmed to a good standard.

The whole extends to some 174 Acres.

PLANNING CONSENTS

Planning consents are in place for:

i) The Bunkhouse (Holiday Let)
ii) Conversion of Barn into Holiday Let (Development Commenced)
iii) Storage for 20 Caravans
iv) Car Storage.

Details of these consents are available from the Agents. All of the above operations provide a valuable source of diversified income for the farm.

TENURE
The property is freehold and offered with vacant possession upon completion.

SERVICES
Electricity: Mains electricity is connected to both dwellings. The house has the benefit of a Solar Array on the roof.

Water: Mains water is connected to both dwellings, farmbuildings and tanks in certain enclosures.

Drainage: Private drainage system to Biodisc (installed in 2021).

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Forest of Dean District Council
High Street, Coleford, Glos, GL16 8HG.

COUNCIL TAX
Farmhouse Band D.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Only fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are include with the sale of the freehold. Any others are expressly excluded.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
The Sporting and Mineral Rights are included in the sale.

RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves, access, water, light, drainage and other easements, quasi-easements, covenants, restrictions, orders etc, as may exist over the same or for the benefit of the same, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES
These are based on the most recent Ordnance Survey Promap Series. The purchasers shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as the boundaries and the area of the land. Any error or mis statement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation whatsoever.

VENDORS SOLICITORS
Loxley Solicitors Ltd.,
Langford Mill Charfield Road, Wotton-Under-Edge GL12 8RL
Attn: Andrew Baskerville.

VIEWING
Viewing is by appointment with the agents - RG and RB Williams.