Butlers Marston, Warwickshire

Tradtional farmhouse with range of traditional barns and outbuildings, pasture and arable land. In all about 110 acres. Subject to Lifetime Tenancy. (Westmeads and Lobbington Lot 4)



A rarely available complete country estate with period principal dwelling, secondary accommodation, traditional buildings, productive farmland, planning opportunities and investment farm.

Lot 4
Lobbington Hall Farm subject to lifetime tenancy
Detached farmhouse
Range of traditional and modern farm buildings
Arable and pastureland
In all about 110.04 acres (44.53 hectares)

Situation
Butlers Marston is a charming small South Warwickshire village set amidst delightful rolling countryside. The nearest larger village is Kineton, which has an excellent community with a number of thriving clubs and societies for social and leisure activities.
Within the village there is a good range of shops including a mini supermarket, post office, butchers, florist, public houses, doctors and veterinary surgeries, chemist and restaurant. A wider range of shopping facilities can be found in Stratford upon Avon, Wellesbourne, Warwick, Leamington Spa and Banbury.

The area is well served by state, private and grammar schools including primary and secondary schools in Kineton, The Croft Prep School near Stratford upon Avon, Warwick Prep and Public School and Kings High School for Girls in Warwick; Kingsley School for Girls and Arnold Lodge School in Leamington Spa; Tudor Hall and Bloxham Schools.
Horseracing is available locally at Stratford upon Avon, and the property sits in the heart of Warwickshire Hunt Country.
The property is well positioned with easy access to the M40 (J12) providing routes to Birmingham to the north and Oxford and London to the south.

Lot 4 – Lobbington Hall Farm
A Grade II Listed farmhouse dating back to the 17th Century with later 19th and 20th Century extensions. The property is approached via a long private driveway and sitting in a delightful rural setting.
On the ground floor there is a dining room, sitting room and kitchen with adjacent store. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom.
The gardens surround the property.
There are a good range of adjoining traditional barns and outbuildings, situated around a courtyard, which offer great potential (subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions).
The land surrounds the property and combines arable and pastureland in usable enclosures.
In all Lot 4 extends to about 110.04 acres.
The whole of Lot 4 is being offered subject to a lifetime Farm Business Tenancy for the benefit of the current occupier. Further details are available upon request.

Tenure and Possession
Lots 1, 2, 3 and 5 of Westmeads will be offered with vacant possession on completion.
Lot 4 - Lobbington Hall Farm will be sold subject to a lifetime Farm Business Tenancy. Further details are available upon request.

Sporting timber and mineral rights
The sporting, timber and mineral rights are owned so far as we are aware. The property has been operated as a successful small family shoot, with frontage and fishing on the River Dene, and further sporting potential.

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property will be sold subject to all relevant public and private rights of way that affect the property. A public bridleway and footpath cross the land.

Rural, environmental and woodland schemes
Lots 1, 2, 3 and 5 are not subject to any ongoing rural, environmental or woodland schemes so far as we are aware.

Holdover and ingoing valuation
If required provision may need to be made for holdover and an ingoing valuation of the growing crops.

VAT
The property is not subject to VAT on the purchase so far as we are aware but reserve the right to do so should further information come to light.

Services
Westmeads, Farmyard cottage, Grooms Cottage, 2 Westmeads cottage: Mains water, electricity and drainage are all connected. Heating is via oil.
Lobbington Hall Farm: Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is via a private system.

Council Tax
Stratford upon Avon Council

Lobbington Hall Farm – D

Solicitors and Data Room
Michelmores solicitors LLP, Exeter. FAO Ellie Wonnacott
A suitable data room has been established with access provided via the solicitors on request.
Please note the property is subject to a first registration of Title at the Land Registry.

Directions and viewing
Postcode for Westmeads House – CV35 0NG
Postcode for Lobbington Hall Farm – CV35 0NJ

Viewings of all lots strictly by appointment through the selling agents Fisher German LLP