3 bed farmhouse for sale

Blackmore End, Braintree CM7

Owls Hall Farmhouse is a 3 bedroom property constructed in 1966 with later additions set in 0.78 acres the garden of which lies on all 4 sides and is mainly laid to lawn, with established shrub borders and a number of mature trees.

Owls Hall Farmhouse is a 3 bedroom property constructed in 1966 with later additions set in 0.78 acres the garden of which lies on all 4 sides and is mainly laid to lawn, with established shrub borders and a number of mature trees.

This property is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition (Please refer to this section in the details for further information).

For sale by private treaty Freehold with vacant possession on completion

guide price: £550,000

(Ref: C399)

introduction This introduction and particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of the intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items.

Please note the property is subject to probate and that the sale is contingent upon the grant of probate.

Situation/location Owls Hall Farmhouse is located in North Essex, within Braintree District and the Parish of Wethersfield. The property lies approximately 6.4 miles north of Braintree, and 21.5 miles west of Colchester.

The wider area is considered to be a rural location, with the surrounding land uses being predominantly agricultural in nature.

Description Owls Hall Farmhouse was constructed in 1966, with later additions including a more recent terrace area. The main house is of brick construction with part rendered elevations, under a predominantly concrete tiled roof. To the north elevation there is a single storey extension of brick construction under a slate roof. The property benefits from double glazing throughout.

Accommodation

Ground Floor Entrance Hall – With PVC front door, stairs to first floor and cupboards underneath.

Sitting Room (7.4m x 3.6m) – A large, dual aspect, room with open fireplace and French doors opening on to the rear garden.

Dining Room (5.5m x 2.9m).

Cloakroom Kitchen (4.35m x 3.30m) – With a range of wall and floor units, a range cooker and plumbing for white goods.

Breakfast Room (7.65m x 3.43m) – With breakfast and living area with bay windowed sun room looking over the rear garden which is east facing.

Utility (5.23m x 3.8m) – Range of fitted wall and floor units, stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing for white goods and tiled floor.

First Floor Landing – With airing cupboard containing hot water tank and immersion heater.

Bedroom 1 (4.2m x 3.55m) – With fitted cupboards.

Bedroom 2 (3.7m x 3.5m) – With fitted cupboards. Bedroom 3 (6.83m x 3.12m) – Including a number of fitted cupboards and ensuite shower room.

Family Bathroom – Including bath, wash handbasin and W.C. Together with a fully tiled shower.

Outside The property sits within a plot extending to 0.78 acres and is bordered by well managed hedges. Within this the grounds are predominantly laid to lawn, with established shrub borders and a number of mature trees.

Easements, wayleaves and rights of way The property is accessed via a private roadway which also serves the adjacent farmyard, commercial buildings, farmland and other residential properties. A resin bonded driveway which is part of the subject property leads through a set of electric gates and continues down to the house.

Agricultural occupancy restrictive covenant The wording of the agricultural occupancy condition 2 (planning permission M/brd/235/65) states:-

The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to persons employed locally in agriculture, as defined in Section 221(1) the Town and Country Planning Act 1962 and the dependants of such persons

uplift clause The property will be sold subject to an uplift clause entitling the vendors to a share of any increase in value following any future removal of the agricultural occupancy restrictive covenant.

Services (not tested) The property is provided with mains water and electricity, however, it is noted that these are shared supplies which also serve the farmyard and buildings. Drainage is to a private septic tank.

Oil fired central heating

energy performance RdSAP Rating: This property's current energy rating is D.

Other land An adjacent paddock of 0.8 hectares (2 acres) is available by separate negotiation and there is further land but this is not adjacent to the dwelling.

Local authority

Braintree District Council

Council Tax Band D

legal costs Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs.

Viewing Strictly by appointment with the selling agent Acorus.