(Horncastle 9 miles, Lincoln 18 miles) or thereabouts. DDM Agriculture Eastfield, Albert Street, BRIGG, DN20 8HS

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1 GRANGE FARM, STIXWOULD near Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 5HN (Horncastle 9 miles, Lincoln 18 miles) ACRES ( HECTARES) or thereabouts FURTHER 474 ACRES (or thereabouts) AVAILABLE TO RENT UNDER FARM BUSINESS TENANCY (by separate negotiation) FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER AS A WHOLE OR IN UP TO 3 LOTS CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON FRIDAY 29 JULY 2016 FREEHOLD WITH VACANT POSSESSION (except farmhouse) DDM Agriculture Eastfield, Albert Street, BRIGG, DN20 8HS Tel: Fax: DX: BRIGG giles.johnston@ddmagriculture.co.uk

2 Situation Grange Farm is situated in open countryside approximately 1 mile south west of the small Lincolnshire village of Stixwould. The market town of Horncastle lies approximately 9 miles to the north east and the city of Lincoln lies approximately 18 miles to the west. Description The sale of Grange Farm offers the opportunity to purchase up to a total of 485 acres, or thereabouts, of principally arable land in either one or two Lots, together with a modern six bedroom farmhouse, as well as the potential opportunity to rent an adjoining block of principally arable land currently farmed by the Seller and extending to approximately 474 acres. Tenure and Possession The property is offered for sale freehold with the benefit of vacant possession (except for the Grange Farmhouse) on completion. Basic Payment Scheme The land is all registered on the Rural Payments Agency Rural Land Register and has been used to activate Basic Payment Scheme entitlements. The 2016 claim is reserved in its entirety to the Seller. It is intended that there will be a permanent transfer of an appropriate number of Normal Entitlements to the Buyer(s) where they are an active farmer for the purpose of the Basic Payment Scheme, as part of the agreed consideration, following completion. A copy of the 2016 BPS application form and relevant RLR and LPIS maps are available upon request. Buyers should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the same. Any statement within these particulars is given in good faith but carries no warranty. Planning The Grange Farmstead includes an extensive range of traditional brick under pantile roof farm buildings, which may have potential for non-agricultural development, subject to obtaining the necessary permissions. The whole of Lots 1 and 2 are offered for sale free of any form of development clause or overage and therefore any future development or enhanced value will benefit only the Buyer(s). There is an existing development clause reserving 50% of any nonagricultural value until 2073 in respect of field RLR number 5572 (part Lot 3). Tenantright The Buyer(s) shall pay, in addition to the purchase price, the full amount of tenantright due as if there was an outgoing tenant under the Agriculture (Calculation of Value for Compensation) Regulations in accordance with the current recommended costings produced by the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, including enhancement if appropriate. There will be no consideration or allowance made whatsoever for any dilapidations or any other deductions. Soil Types and Land Classifications The land is all shown on the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification Maps as published by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food, as being Grade 2 and 3. The soils are identified by the Soil Survey of England and Wales as being principally from the Beccles 2 association, described as fine loamy over clayey soils and suitable for cereals... sugar beet and potatoes. Nitrate Vulnerable Zone All of the farm lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. Sporting/Timber Rights Sporting and timber rights are included in the sale of this land, insofar as they are owned. Employees There are no transferring employees. General Remarks and Stipulations VAT The sale price(s) is agreed on a VAT exclusive basis and the Buyer(s) shall indemnity the Vendor for any VAT which may subsequently be payable.

3 Entry Level Environmental Stewardship Scheme The farm (and other land) is currently in an ELS Scheme which expires 30 November The Buyer(s) will be expected to comply with the obligations of this Scheme until that date. All monies due under this Scheme will be retained by the Seller. Viewings The property may only be viewed by prior appointment. It is requested that interested parties contact the Selling Agents on (01652) Method of Sale The farm is offered for sale as a whole or in up to three Lots, by informal tender. The Seller does not undertake to accept the highest, or indeed, any offer, but best and final offers should be submitted in accordance with the following:- 1. Expressed as a lump sum total (not per acre) and clearly identifying Lot number(s). 2. Confirm full name and address of Buyer. 3. Confirm full name and address of Solicitor. 4. Confirm whether the offer is on the basis of cash, or conditional upon unconfirmed finance, or sale of other property Submitted in a sealed envelope marked Grange Farm Tender. Submitted not later than 12 noon on Friday 29 July To avoid the duplication of offers it is suggested that any tender submitted should be for an uneven amount of money. Furthermore escalating bids or offers made by reference to other bids are not acceptable. Interested parties are invited to discuss the matter further with Giles Johnston of the Selling Agents on (01652) or mobile number Useful Addresses East Lindsey District Council Lincolnshire County Council Tedder Hall County Offices Manby Park Newland Louth Lincoln LN11 8UP LN1 1YL Telephone: Telephone: (or thereabouts) as shown coloured red on the Site Plan Orchard House is a detached brick under tiled roof two storey house built originally in 1982 and extended substantially in The property has UPVC double glazing to the first floor and oil fired central heating throughout. Accommodation is extensive and comprises the following:- Ground Floor LOT 1 ORCHARD HOUSE, STATION ROAD, STIXWOULD, LN10 5HW TOTALLING 1.23 ACRES (0.50 HECTARE) Recessed Porch with a spacious Entrance Hall. Main Lounge with French windows to the west elevation and an open fireplace. Kitchen/Garden Room with Lacanche cooker and French windows to the west elevation and external access to the north. Utility Room with w.c. and wash hand basin. Dining Room with French windows to the south. Study Bedroom/Study Guest Bedroom with ensuite containing bath, w.c., wash hand basin and separate shower cubicle.

4 First Floor Spacious landing incorporating a Family Room with French windows to a balcony. Master Bedroom with dressing room/bedroom, leading to shared Bathroom containing bath, w.c. and wash hand basin. Three further Bedrooms. The outside grounds have a wide road frontage and extend in total to approximately 1.23 acres. There is a gravelled in and out drive, tarmac hardstanding and a brick and tiled double Garage. There is an extensive lawned garden area with hedged borders and a pond. Services The property has mains water and electricity. Drainage is to a septic tank. Outgoings East Lindsey District Council: Council Tax Band: D 2016/17 Tax: 1, Energy Performance Certificate The EPC rating is Band D.

5 LOT 2 GRANGE FARMHOUSE, YARD AND LAND TOTALLING ACRES ( HECTARES) (or thereabouts) as shown coloured blue on the Site Plan Grange Farm includes a traditional farmhouse (currently occupied by a retired former farm employee), together with a range of both traditional and more modern farm buildings. The farm land lies within a ring fence and has a network of access tracks throughout. There is a winter-fill irrigation lagoon which is also utilised in a modist way for leisure purposes, but which may offer further potential (subject to any necessary consents being obtained). There is also an underground irrigation main serving the whole property (and also benefiting part of the adjoining land currently rented by the Seller). The licensed abstraction volume equates to 535 acre inches. Grange farmhouse comprises the following accommodation:- Ground Floor Conservatory leading to Entrance Hall. Lounge with windows to two elevations and an open fireplace. Dining Room with windows to two elevations and open fireplace. Kitchen with a range of fitted wall & floor units, single sink unit and airing cupboard. Utility Room with a single sink unit, walk-in cupboard and separate w.c. First Floor Four Bedrooms. Bathroom containing bath, wash hand basin and w.c. Outside Range of single storey brick under pantile roof stores. Farm Buildings Twin span Grain Store 1-60ft x 60ft steel framed with grain walling to 10ft and concrete floor with under-floor ventilation. Nominal capacity 800 tonnes. Attached Workshop - 60ft x 40ft steel framed with fibre cement roof and cladding, concrete floor and brick walls to 5ft. Grain Store 2-120ft x 33ft with curved corrugated fibre cement roof and part corrugated fibre cement, part box profile cladding, over part steel grain walling and part concrete section walling, to 8ft. Concrete floor with partial under-floor ventilation. Nominal capacity 650 tonnes. Attached Lean-to - Grain Store 3-60ft x 30ft with box profile roof and cladding, concrete floor with under-floor ventilation and steel grain walling to 8ft. Nominal capacity 350 tonnes. Two extensive ranges of traditional brick under pantile roof single and two storey buildings (some in need of repair) offering potential for alternative uses.

6 Services Mains water and three phase electricity. private system. Drainage to a Easements, Wayleaves and Public Rights of Way There are wayleave agreements in favour of Western Power Distribution in respect of electricity supply lines. Outgoings East Lindsey District Council Council Tax Band: C 2016/17 Tax: 1, Witham Third District Internal Drainage Board Assessable Area: acres Annual Value: 16, /17 Rates: 1, Energy Performance Certificate The EPC rating is Band G.

7 LOT 3 ARABLE LAND OFF STATION ROAD, TOTALLING ACRES (or thereabouts) as shown coloured green on the Site Plan A block of highly productive and level arable land with extensive road frontage, located to the south side of the village of Stixwould. Outgoings Environment Agency: General Drainage Charge Assessable Area: 33 hectares 2016/17 Charge: Witham Third District Internal Drainage Board Assessable Area: acres Annual Value: /17 Rates: Important Notice DDM Agriculture for themselves and the Vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: (i) These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract, and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. (ii) The purchaser(s) must rely on their own enquiries by inspection or otherwise on all matters including planning or other consents. (iii) The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of DDM Agriculture or their clients. Neither DDM Agriculture nor their employees have any authority to make or give any representation or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property. (iv) Any areas and/or measurements or distances referred to are given as a guide and are not precise. GJ/SJA/BR-15/ June 2016

8 GRANGE FARM - SITE PLAN ac ac ac LOT ac LOT 3 LOT ac ac ac ac ac ac 9262 & ac ac ac ac ac ac NOT TO SCALE