Smallholding for sale

Location
Butts Farm, in the heart of the Peak District National Park, is situated in the rural village of Wardlow, surrounded by picturesque moorland, hills and dales. Whilst its setting is rural, the property is in easy reach of nearby towns and cities which have good transport links. The village of Tideswell (2.8 miles) and home to the magnificent Cathedral of the Peak, offers a range of amenities, whilst Bakewell (4.5 miles) provides extensive facilities including public houses, restaurants, supermarkets, high street shops, library, recreational facilities and a farmers market. The former spa town of Buxton (7.5 miles), together with the cities of Sheffield (13 miles) and Manchester (25 miles) are within easy reach due to excellent road and rail links. Butts Farm is within the catchment area for top class primary and secondary schools, including Lady Manners Secondary School and St Anselm’s Independent School.

Directions
From the centre of Tideswell village, head northeast on the B6049. At the crossroads turn right onto the A623, signposted for Chesterfield. Follow that road for approximately 1.3 miles and then turn right onto the B6465, signposted for Wardlow. Continue along that road for about 900 yards and the property can be found on you right hand side, indicated by our For Sale board.

Background
Butts Farm previously formed part of the Chatsworth Estate and is believed to date back to the 17th century. In 1940 it was rented to the family then subsequently sold to the family as tenants in 1957, of which the current owners are now the second generation. This is the first time the property has reached the public market.

Description
The sale of Butts Farm offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire a rural smallholding with good road connections and a manageable plot of land. The property is set in approx. 6.11 acres which lies to the rear of the farmhouse, together with modern agricultural buildings, a two storey stone barn and a stone built garage. The three bedroom farmhouse offers traditional accommodation for a family, enjoying views over the open countryside and space to expand, subject to the necessary planning consents. The land is all down to grassland, suitable for both mowing and grazing, and can all be accessed from the farmyard and a lane off the road.

Accommodation
The property has the benefit of double and secondary glazing, together with a natural gas central heating system and comprises the following, leading from an entrance door.

Entrance Porch (3' 8'' x 3' 4'' (1.13m x 1.02m))
With tiled flooring, window to the side and a door into Entrance Hall with stairs rising to the first floor.

Living Room (21' 4'' x 10' 4'' (6.49m x 3.16m))
A traditional, spacious room having triple aspect windows to the front, rear and side overlooking the land beyond, a feature fireplace housing a Clearview wood burning stove, exposed ceiling beams, radiators and fitted shelving.

Dining Kitchen (22' 7'' x 12' 1'' (6.88m x 3.68m))
A spacious room with stunning views of the surrounding countryside provided by windows to the front and rear of the kitchen. There are wooden kitchen units with a sink and drainer, electric oven, grill and hob with an extractor over, fridge, built in microwave, a gas Rayburn and multiple radiators. There is a large dining space and a separate pantry with shelving. There are doors leading into the Utility Room, Snug and Entrance Hall.

Snug (11' 11'' x 11' 8'' (3.64m x 3.56m))
Leading on from the kitchen, this room offers a cosy living space with an electric stove and hearth, radiator, exposed beams, window to the rear overlooking the land and an external door leading to the front yard.

Utility room (6' 5'' x 5' 7'' (1.96m x 1.70m))
Leading on from the kitchen, the utility has an external entrance door, plumbing for a washing machine and a door into the storage under the stairs which offers further space.

Master Bedroom (13' 5'' x 12' 1'' (4.08m x 3.68m))
A spacious bedroom with a large window overlooking the front and a radiator under, with a walk-in wardrobe and a large store room, with a window to the side and radiator under the eaves.

Bedroom Two (13' 5'' x 10' 4'' (4.08m x 3.16m))
A double bedroom with a large window overlooking the front, together with a radiator and a large store room under the eaves.

Bedroom Three (12' 3'' x 12' 1'' (3.74m x 3.68m))
A double bedroom with a window overlooking the rear of the property with far reaching views across the land, a double radiator and an external door leading to stone steps onto the farmyard. This room is accessed via a door from bedroom two, but a wall could easily be installed within bedroom two to create a corridor.

Family Bathroom (10' 4'' x 6' 11'' (3.15m x 2.12m))
With a four-piece suite, a shower cubicle with an electric shower, WC, wash hand basin, bath, storage cupboards, radiator and window, along with an airing cupboard containing the hot water tank and immersion heater.

Externally
Lawned cottage gardens bordering the farmhouse are planted with broad, well stocked borders, displaying an excellent selection of herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees, providing colour from early spring to late autumn. The lawned area leads to a small, raised orchard containing fruit trees. Adjoining the farmhouse to the rear, an old piggery currently lends itself to a coal store.

Entrance Yard
The yard for the property is accessed directly off the road and provides private parking for numerous vehicles and access to the outbuildings and land.

Stone Built Garage (20' 5'' x 10' 2'' (6.23m x 3.11m))
A detached stone-built garage under a blue slate tiled roof is situated within the yard, with an up and over door and having electric. There is also a small tool store accessed from the side.

General Purpose Building (19' 5'' x 37' 4'' (5.91m x 11.38m))
A two bay concrete framed shed with concrete block walls and sheeting over and double doors onto the entrance yard, with mains water and electric are connected.

Stone Barn (24' 7'' x 14' 8'' (7.49m x 4.46m))
A small two storey stone barn containing cow stalls and a loft area, with mains water and electric connected. The building offers potential for conversion into holiday accommodation or annex to the main house, subject to the necessary planning consents.

General Purpose Building Two (43' 2'' x 14' 8'' (13.16m x 4.46m))
A three bay steel portal framed shed with a three bay steel portal framed lean-to adjoining, internally open and constructed with both concrete block and stone walls. Suitable for livestock and has doors to the front opening onto the yard and to the rear opening onto the land. Mains electric is connected.

Livestock Building (30' 7'' x 44' 0'' (9.33m x 13.40m))
A three bay steel portal framed building with concrete block walls and sheeting/Yorkshire boarding above, concrete flooring, vehicle doors to the front and rear together with mains water and electric are connected. The shed currently contains 15 youngstock cubicles, 12 calf cubicles, loose housing and a central feed passage, however offers the ability to create internal stables or loose boxes.

Redundant Buildings
Positioned in the field closest to the farmhouse, is a small range of redundant brick buildings which could be reinstated subject to the necessary consents.

Land
The land extends to 5.59 acres (2.26 ha) and can all be accessed from the yard and from a track from the road and is included with the sale of the property. The land is separated into four main fields and a small paddock to the rear of the house, which is all down to grass and suitable for both mowing and grazing of all livestock and horses, with the parcel furthest away from the house bordering Cressbrook Dale. Bounded by stockproof dry stone walling and has mains water access, along with a dew pond providing water for livestock.

Services
Mains electric, water and gas are connected with a gas fired Rayburn powering the central heating and hot water. The property has private drainage.

Sporting Rights
We understand these to be included in the sale as far as they exist.

Mineral Rights
Are excluded from the sale and are owned by the Chatsworth Estate.

Basic Payment Scheme and Environmental Stewardship
The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency. There are no entitlements available. The land is not currently entered into an Environmental Stewardship scheme.

Tenure & Possession
The property will be sold freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all other rights of way, wayleaves and easements that may exist whether or not they are defined in these particulars. The neighbouring landowners possess a right of way over the lane situated to the south of the property, leading to the parcels of land. Two neighbouring properties have the right over the property to empty their septic tanks (the tanks are not positioned on Butts Farm).

Fixtures and Fittings
Only those referred to in these particulars are included in the sale.

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales District Council, Town Hall, Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3NN

Planning Authority
Peak District National Park, Aldern House, Baslow Rd, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1AE

Council Tax Band
Band D

EPC Rating
E

Viewing
Strictly by appointment only through the selling agents Bagshaws at the Bakewell Office 01629 812777.

Vendors Solicitor
Taylor & Emmet Solicitors, Bridge Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire

Method of Sale
This property is to be sold by Auction on the Monday 18th July 2022 at 3 pm. The Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AH, unless sold prior.

Deposits and Completion
The successful purchaser will be required to pay a deposit of 10% of the sale price upon the fall of the hammer. Please note that proof of identification must also be provided to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. The signing of the Contract of Sale and 10% deposit is legally binding on both parties and completion will occur within 56 days thereafter, unless stated otherwise at the auction. The sale of each lot is subject to a buyer's fee of £400 + VAT (£480 inc. VAT) payable on the fall of the hammer. Please contact the auctioneers for further details.

Conditions of Sale
The Conditions of Sale will be deposited at the office of the Auctioneers seven days prior to the sale and will not be read at the sale. The Auctioneers and Solicitors will be in the sale room fifteen minutes prior to the commencement of the auction to deal with any matter arising from either the conditions of Sale, the Sales Particulars or relating to the auction generally. At the appointed time the sale will commence and thereafter no further queries will be dealt with and the purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of the Conditions of Sale and to have satisfied himself fully upon all matters contained or referred to therein, whether or not the purchaser has read them.

Conditions of Sale Cont'd
The Guide Price is issued as an indication of the auctioneer’s opinion of the likely selling price of the property. Each property offered is subject to a Reserve Price which is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer just prior to the auction and which would ordinarily be within 10% (+/-) of the Guide Price. Both the Guide Price and the Reserve Price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

Money Laundering Regulations
Due to recent changes in legislation, all buyers must provide relevant documentation in order to provide proof of their identity and place of residence. The documentation collected will not be disclosed to any other party.