Description

Situation
Home Farm sits on the western fringe of the town of Woolley Bridge, located just beyond the western perimeter of the Peak District National Park and bordering the towns of Glossop, Hollingworth and Hadfield. The M67 and M60 provide wider road connectivity and quick access into Manchester, Stockport and Manchester International Airport; all under 20 miles away. The heart of the national park, home to scenic landscapes and beloved landmarks, lies less than three miles east of Woolley Bridge.

Cottages
Home Farm was originally built as two adjoining cottages of stone construction under slate roofs. Latterly only one cottage has been inhabited leaving the adjoining dwelling vacant and requiring full renovation. The internal accommodation extends to 1,594 sq ft in total and each cottage comprises a reception room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom split over two storeys.

As a whole the building requires a programme of renovation and updating but, with many traditional features, could be tailored to create an attractive dwelling with character and charm.

Outside
Access to the property is direct from the public highway leading to an expansive range of farm buildings and yard area which lie to the north and west of the cottages. Beyond the yard and surrounding the farmstead is grassland and wooded areas.

Traditional buildings
West of the cottages is an extensive range of traditional farm buildings, which incorporate some wonderful original features and details. Notwithstanding the current use, the buildings could form part of some ancillary accommodation to the main farmhouse or create a residential property, holiday cottages, office space, storage, equestrian facilities or other amenity use; subject to the necessary consents.

A number of buildings have been erected by the tenant. The buildings included in the ownership are marked in the associated plan. Please note that of these buildings the Dutch barn, building 4, adjoining lean-to and general purpose building on the western wall have been recently demolished.

Land
The land extends to about 28.74 acres of permanent pasture in good condition and capable of mowing. The land is divided by the River Etherow, with many of the western parcels accessed by crossing the water course. The land is classified Grade 4 on the Agricultural Land Classification. The remaining acreage is part Riverbed (0.91 acre) and Farmstead (1 acre). The A57 forms the majority of the northern boundary to the land and the uppermost section of the eastern boundary. The lower part of the eastern boundary is bordered by the River Etherow and to the west lie open fields together with a neighbouring farm. Much of the land is bound by well established hedgerows and interspersed with mature trees.

The Barbers Shop
The Barbers Shop is a small timber building adjoining the A57 with a modest parking area surrounded by shrubs and foliage. As the title suggests, it was historically run as a barber’s shop but in more recent years has been let for a range of uses. The building has a hardstanding parking area with direct road frontage. This could be renovated provided there is justification for a replacement building, subject to the necessary consents.

Tenure
The farm is sold subject to a fixed term Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) which commenced 19th August 2021 and expires 18th August 2031. The current rent passing is £1, 750 per annum. The tenancy rent reviews are 29th September in the years 2024/2027/2030. Rent review provisions are based on the Agricultural Holdings Act provisions.

The Barbers Shop is sold subject to a Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Lease which has been renewed for a further term, terminating April 2027.

Copy tenancy agreements are available upon request.