Greenfield Lodge Farm, Strixton, Northamptonshire
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Greenfield Lodge Farm, Strixton, Northamptonshire
Greenfield Lodge Farm Strixton, Northamptonshire NN29 7PB An exceptionally well presented arable farm of about 1,035.05 acres (418.88 ha) predominantly ring fenced to the south of Wellingborough with a well-appointed Grade II listed farmhouse and two ranges of farm buildings. Approximate mileages Wellingborough 5 miles • Northampton 13 miles Milton Keynes 20 miles • London 64 miles • Approximately 1,035.05 acres (418.88 ha) • Grade II listed 6 bedroom house • Range of traditional farm buildings • Two ranges of modern buildings • About 3,500 tonnes of grain storage National Farms and Estates Agency Office Oxford office 17-18 Old Bond Street Worton Park, Cassington, London W1S 4PT Oxon, OX29 4SU t 0207 409 9490 t 01865 733300 giles.wordsworth@smithsgore.co.uk william.banham@smithsgore.co.uk
Situation Accommodation
The farm lies approximately 5 miles south of Greenfield Lodge Farmhouse is an attractive Grade II
Wellingborough, with good access from the A509 listed stone farmhouse in excess of 5,000 square feet
between the villages of Wollaston and Bozeat. with well-proportioned accommodation. To the front of
the house is a pretty partially walled garden, whilst an
Set well back from the public road along a private
extensive courtyard of traditional outbuildings lies to
driveway, the farmhouse overlooks an attractive
the rear, providing stabling, garaging, storage and
courtyard of traditional farm buildings to the rear,
entertaining space.
and a private garden to the front.
Ground floor: Hall, kitchen/breakfast room, dining
The principal farmyard lies beyond the house, whilst a
room, sitting room, snug, utility/boot room, WC and
secondary farm yard with additional farm buildings lies
access to cellar.
at the northern end of the farm and can be accessed
separately via the village of Wollaston. First floor: Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, guest
bedroom with ensuite dressing room and bathroom,
House further bedroom and shower room and study area.
Greenfield Lodge Farmhouse Second floor: Three further bedrooms and shower room.
Main House
Gardens Cottages To the west of the house is an attractive enclosed To the South of the farmhouse is a pair of derelict semi- garden largely laid to lawn with well planted detached farm cottages. These have not been occupied herbaceous borders. To the east of the house is a during the vendor’s ownership of the farm which vegetable garden and former orchard. commenced in 1994. Traditional Outbuildings The farmhouse is located adjacent to an attractive courtyard of stone built outbuildings. These include a ‘party’ barn (with kitchen), stables, farm office with flat above, garaging and various stores.
Land The farmland comprises large arable fields bordered by hedgerows and is well served by internal farm access tracks as well as gateways onto the public road. The land is classed as a combination of grade 2 and good grade 3b land of Hanslope series soils which are described as ‘slowly permeable calcareous clayey soils’. Over the last 5 years the farm has on average yielded over 3.5 tonnes of wheat per acre and just over 1.6 tonnes of oilseed rape per acre. Cropping has been predominantly a wheat, rape rotation with some spring cropping which for 2015 harvest is approximately 53 acres of spring beans. A schedule of the last five year cropping yields and rotations is available in the data room. A substantial portion of the farm has been under-drained and further information can be obtained from the selling agents.
Buildings
There are two yards with farm buildings supporting the
farming operation:
Greenfield Lodge Farm Buildings
Greenfield Lodge Farm Buildings are to the east and
south east of the house and traditional buildings.
Building No Approximate Area Description
Steel framed machinery with galvanised
grain walling and concrete floor under and
1 18.5m x 23m
asbestos roof. Provides approximately 700
tons of grain storage.
Open fronted brick and stone cart shed
2 19.6m x 6.1m
under a slate roof.
Open fronted machinery store with
3 18.3m x 7.7m corrugated ad box corrugated walls under
an asbestos roof.
Grain Store of box corrugated elevations
4 34.8m x 20.2m under an asbestos roof. Provides
approximately 1,800 tons of grain storage.
5 24.9m x 9.8 Corrugated open sided Dutch barn.
6 14.15m x 6.4m Block built chemical store.
7 8.1m x 6.6m Corrugated lean to store.
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M.
Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED.
8 19.9m x 8.7m Corrugated and part rendered lean to store. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its
accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE.
Poplars Farm Buildings
Poplars Farm Buildings are situated to the north of the farm with a separate access.
Building No Approximate Area Description
Twin span Dutch barn under a
9 6.4m x 23.25m corrugated metal roof with part galvanised
grain walling.
10 13.8m x 5.9m Additional lean to.
Cart shed of brick and stone elevations
11 22m x 6.6m
with two enclosed bays under a slate roof.
Steel framed grain store with central
tunnel and galvanised grain walling.
12 27.6m x 20m Provides approximately 1,000 tons of
grain storage. New drive-on drying
store installed.
A traditional barn of stone construction
13 44.22m x 6.62m with first floor loft over one end subdivided
into 3 stores.
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 ©
CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be
guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE.
Local information Minerals
Local shopping and amenities are provided at Wellingborough approximately 5 miles Mineral rights are included except on the southern half of the farm where they are
to the north, whilst more extensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found at excluded from the sale.
Northampton and Milton Keynes.
Further information is available from the selling agents
Services Solicitors
Mains water, electricity and telephone. Private drainage system. Three phase electricity
J Garrard & Allen Solicitors 4 High Street, Olney, MK46 4BB
connection to the main farm buildings.
Title Deeds
Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves
The land is registered title under title number NN198637.
A single footpath runs past Poplars Farm to the north through the farm and branches
into two above the southern boundary. A restricted byway runs through the land to
the north east of Poplars Farm. There is an electricity wayleave crossing the land.
Sales Conditions
Further details are available in the data room. The vendors intend to remain in the farmhouse for a period of six months from the date of
completion under an Assured Shorthold tenancy agreement to include the farmhouse,
Planning adjacent courtyard of buildings and paddock.
The property lies within Wellingborough Borough Council. The North The purchaser will acquire the growing crops by separate negotiation. To discuss this in
Northamptonshire Core Spatial Strategy was adopted in 2008 for the period up to more detail please contact the vendor’s agents.
2021. Following the implementation of the NPPF, The North Northamptonshire Joint
Planning Unit began preparing a new plan for the period to 2031 called the North Tenure
Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy. This is expected to be adopted in late 2015. Freehold with vacant possession.
Greenfield Lodge Farmhouse is Grade II listed under the Listing NGR SP9104460758.
Council Tax
Local Authority Greenfield Lodge Farmhouse is in council tax band G. The amount payable for
Borough Council of Wellingborough, Swanspool House, Doddington Road, 2015/16 is £2,327.27.
Wellingborough, NN8 1BP
t 01933 229777 VAT
e generalenquiries@wellingborough.gov.uk The property is not opted to tax so no VAT will be charged except on any elements of
w www.wellingborough.gov.uk tenant right valuation where VAT applies.
Subsidies & Grants Method of sale
The Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements will be sold with the farm. Further details of For sale by private treaty.
the eligible area, RLR plans and claim information are available in the data room.
The farm is within an Entry Level Stewardship scheme expiring in August 2015. Lotting
The property is for sale as a whole.
Sporting Rights
Sporting rights are included in the sale. Post Code
NN29 7PB
Timber
All timber rights are included in the sale.Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE.
Directions Viewing
From Wellingborough proceed south on the A509 Strictly by appointment with the agents Smiths Gore.
London Road towards Wollaston. After approximately 4
miles, proceed straight over the roundabout at Date of Information
Wollaston and continue for a further 1.3 miles. Particulars prepared – April 2015
The entrance to Greenfield Lodge Farm will be found Photographs taken – April 2015
on the left hand side marked by two mature trees.
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M.
Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED.
The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its
accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE.
Important Notice
Any photographs and information are for illustration and guidance purposes only and should not be relied upon as an illustration of the state of the property or otherwise. Items shown in photographs should be considered as not being part of the sale of the
property unless specifically stated otherwise, or negotiated direct with the seller. The measurements provided are for guidance purposes only; measurements should be verified by a prospective buyer before proceeding with any purchase, or incurring any
costs. Services and appliances have not, and will not, be tested by us. A prospective buyer should obtain independent legal and other professional advice concerning the property and all and every issue relating to the transfer of the legal title in the property
to him or her. We will not be responsible for any verbal statement made by any member of staff or any losses that result from such a statement. If you require an opinion regarding an issue relating to the property, please contact us and we will provide this
where possible.National Farms and Estates Agency Office
t 0207 4099490 or 01865 733317
oxford@smithsgore.co.uk
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