Noahs Ark Farm Thorney Lanes, Newborough DE13 8RX
For Sale
£725,000
near Burton upon Trent.
Noahs Ark Farm is ideal for smallholders, those with equestrian interests or anyone looking for an attractive and private property in a pleasant rural area. Viewing is highly recommended.
Location
The property is conveniently located close to the villages of Newborough and Hoar Cross, off Thorney Lanes, nestled within a highly desirable area of the Staffordshire countryside. The nearest town of Uttoxeter is just 6.5 miles away and the property’s close proximity to the historical Cathedral City of Lichfield 13.7 miles offers excellent further amenities, schooling options and good connectivity to major arterial roads such as the A515, A51 and A38.
Directions
From Lichfield, take the A51 north towards Rugeley for approximately 3 miles. At the roundabout take the second exit onto the A515 towards Ashbourne. Continue on the A515 for approximately 10 miles through the villages of Kings Bromley and Yoxall and at the cross roads with the B5234 turn left towards Abbots Bromley. Continue on the B5234 through the village of Newborough for approximately 1.5 miles and turn left onto Thorney Lanes. Noahs Ark Farm is located approximately 200 metres along on the right hand side identified by our ‘For Sale’ board. What3words: /// decisions.zealous.chin
Farmhouse
The farmhouse offers scope to be enhanced into a modern family living space. The ground floor presently comprises a veranda to the rear, which leads to the renovated kitchen with tiled floor, wall and floor units, electric hob point with extractor fan, single stainless steel sink and plumbing for a washing machine.
The living room benefits from an open fire with a tiled hearth. The dining room is a good sized space also with a fire place. From the front door there is a central staircase leading to the first floor.
On the first floor, there is a good sized recently renovated bathroom with basin, W.C, shower enclosure, bath and airing cupboard. There are two double bedrooms and a third single bedroom all of which have beautiful views of the adjoining countryside. All of the windows have been recently replaced and are now UPVC double glazed.
Gardens and Grounds
To the front of the property, you will be greeted by a hardcore drive and useful yard area, offering an abundance of parking spaces, making it convenient for both residents and guests. The yard continues around to serve the buildings to the north of the farmhouse.
The farmhouse has a secluded lawned garden to the rear with easily accessible patio area and a small vegetable patch for the discerning gardener to enhance at their leisure. Parking is currently on the driveway.
Services
There are mains water and electricity connections to the property, with private drainage by way of a septic tank. An oil-fired boiler provides the heating and hot water for the farmhouse. Several of the buildings benefit from electric supplies. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the availability and suitability of any services.
Owing to the property's location, mobile network coverage may be limited. Prospective purchasers are advised to consult the website of Ofcom (https://www.ofcom.org.uk) to obtain an estimate of the signal strength for this area.
It is understood that the property benefits from a satisfactory broadband service; however, due to the property's location, connection speeds may fluctuate. We recommend that prospective purchasers consult https://www.ofcom.org.uk to obtain an estimated broadband speed for the area.
Building 1
Workshop – a brick under tile barn which adjoins the farmhouse to the north, with concrete floor, stable door, benefitting from electricity connection and houses the oil fired boiler.
Building 2
Small Stable Block – A brick under asbestos roof building adjoining Building 1, with concrete floor and stable door, houses the oil tank.
Building 3
Former Cow Shed – A brick under asbestos roof building adjoining building 2, with concrete floor, stalls in situ, wooden rafters and doors to the front and side.
Building 4
Main Buildings – A steel portal framed four bay shed (60ft by 30ft), two bays with concrete floor, two bays with hardcore floor, concrete panel walls to rear and sides with corrugated metal panels and concrete fibre cement roof with skylights above, open fronted, electricity connection.
Building 5
Stable Block – Brick under tile barn with concrete floor, two stable doors.
Building 6
Timber Car Port – Concrete floor, asbestos roof.
Building 7
Pig Shed – Timber framed former pig shed, asbestos roof, concrete floor, dwarf breeze block wall pens, to the rear of the farmhouse in poor order.
Building 8
Shed – To the rear of building 2/3 and adjoining building 7, breeze block under tin roof, concrete floor, electricity and water connection , previously used for pig housing.
Externally
Land
Adjoining the farmhouse to the rear is a well maintained grass paddock which extends in total to 3.43 acres (1.388 hectares). The land includes a small wooded pond area and is bounded in the main by mature hedgerows. The land is connected to mains water. To the north of the farmhouse is a small yard extending to 0.34 acres (0.137 hectares) which is currently overgrown.
Water Supply
The prospective purchasers will have to put in a new water meter which will need to separate the main house and buildings from other fields not included within the sale.
General Information
EPC
F
Council Tax
E
Fixtures and Fittings
Only those fixtures and fittings referred to in the sale particulars are included in the purchase price. Bagshaws have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and no guarantee is given that they are in good working order.
Tenure and Possession
The property is being 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 rights of way, easements and wayleaves whether or not defined in these particulars.
Method of Sale
The property is for sale by Informal Tender, with the closing date for all tender forms to be submitted being the 19th December 2024. All tenders must be received by Bagshaws Ashbourne Office, Vine House, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AE by 19th December 2024 at 12 Noon.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through the Ashbourne Office of Bagshaws.
Local Authority
East Staffordshire Borough Council
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 is for this purpose only and will not be disclosed to any other party. This documentation must be provided at the time the offer is submitted.
