Newnham Court FarmNEWNHAM BRIDGE TENBURY WELLS

WORCESTERSHIRE

Newnham Court FarmNEWNHAM BRIDGE TENBURY WELLS

WORCESTERSHIRE

Tenbury Wells 5 miles Worcester 19 miles M5 (J5) 25 miles (All distances approximate)

Productive commercial hop and arable farm extending to 306.17 acres with extensive Grade 1 river valley land, bordered by the rivers Teme and Rea.

181.89 acres of Grade 1 hop fields/gardens 48.55 acres of Grade 1/2 arable land 44.03 acres of Grade 1/2 permanent pasture

13.33 acres of Woodland 4,350 metres of river bank with fishing rights

A pair of red brick cottages Large traditional red brick barn Extensive modern farm buildings of about 45,060 sq ft Large concrete yard area Cattle building and Dutch barn Cricket Pitch and Pavillion

In all about 306.17 acres (123.91 hectares)

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.

G. Herbert Banks LLPThe Estate Office, Hill House

Great Witley, Worcestershire WR6 6JB

Tel: 01299 896 968davidb@gherbertbanks.co.uk

www.gherbertbanks.co.uk

Knight Frank LLP5 College Street

Worcester WR1 2LU

Tel: +44 1905 723438will.kerton@knightfrank.com

Knight Frank LLP55 Baker Street,

London W1U 8AN

Tel: 01285 659 771hollie.byrne@knightfrank.com

www.knightfrank.co.uk

Situation

M Newnham Court Farm is situated on the edge of the village of Newnham Bridge just off the A443. It is in the Teme Valley about 5 miles east of Tenbury Wells and about 18 miles north-west of Worcester.

W The surrounding countryside is typified by a mixture of orchards, woodland, hop and stock farms. The most desirable land is the river valley arable land which comprises about two thirds of the land at Newnham Court Farm.

Newnham Court FarmSituated in a river valley basin surrounded by the River Teme to the South and the River Rea to the North the farm comprises a mixed enterprise holding of Hops, Arable, Pasture and Woodland.

The farm is laid out in a ring fenced block with no public access through and formed part of the former Newnham Court Estate before it was disbanded.

S The charming market town of Tenbury Wells offers good local and everyday amenities, whilst Worcester has all that would be expected of a city together with premiership rugby, county cricket and horseracing.

T Trains run from Worcester and Droitwich Spa to Birmingham and London. The M5 corridor is accessible at Junctions 5 and 6.

E There are excellent schools in the immediate area with private schools available in Worcester and Malvern. Abberley Hall Prep School is within five miles.

Key

Hops

Arable

Pasture

Hop Field Wire and Timber age

5311 2016

4120 2017/1996

9138 1994

1227 1994

6971 1996

5742 2014

O186 1995/96

O957 2009

3341 2013

6669 1999

8902 1005/96

3700 1995/96

The Land• The land comprises a single block and sits within its own river basin

including elevated areas behind the cottages.

• The land is detailed on the Agricultural Land Classifi cation Maps as a mixture of Grade 1 and 2 with fertile and productive soils.

• The soils are a combination of Bromyard and Lugwardine soils, described respectively as fi ne soils over shale and deep permeable silty soils.

• The land is divided between the fl at river land that borders the River Teme to the south and the land to the north bordered by the River Rea. The Grade 1 land is laid to hop production with the poles and wirework in place.

• The land rises to the A443 and is south facing along the ridge making it very productive gently sloping land. The areas of pasture are located on the undulating fi elds behind.

• Situated within a sheltered south facing bowl with highly productive soils creates an ideal micro climate for growing hops and other specialist crops. In the past this has included potatoes, orchards and soft fruits.

• The cricket pitch and pavilion are currently used by the local club under a fi ve year lease, ending November 2020.

The BuildingsNewnham Court Farm has a large range of buildings both modern and traditional giving over 45,000 sq ft. They comprise the following:

• The Traditional Barn is Grade II listed constructed of red brick under a tile roof and has been partly converted for offi ce use. It also houses some domestic facilities. The barn forms one side of the main farm courtyard.

• The portal frame buildings comprise: Workshop and stores, Lean-to area with picking and sorting equipment, Hop drying store housing a roller hair hop drying system and packing shed. (All hop processing equipment may be available by separate negotiation).

• Cattle housing includes a steel portal frame building and Dutch barn.

• The buildings are detailed on the block plan and are well laid out for the hop farming enterprise.

• There is a small building recently used as a fi eld shelter located in the fi eld to the rear of the cottages.

Building Current use

1 Cottages

2 Cattle Buildings

3 Workshop and general store

4 Hop processing

5 Traditional barn

Court Cottages The cottages are a pair of semi-detached brick cottages that date to around the early 1900s. Situated in a private elevated position beyond the farm buildings, they both comprise two bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a kitchen, living room, utility room and cloak room. The cottages are set in mature gardens, south facing and have views over the hop fi elds and along the Teme Valley.

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area1 Newnham Court Cottage: 89.7 sq m (966 sq ft) 2 Newnham Court Cottage: 87.6 sq m (943 sq ft)

1 Newnham Court Cottage

First Floor

Ground Floor Ground Floor

First Floor

2 Newnham Court Cottage

1 Newnham Court Cottage

2 Newnham Court Cottage

Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must fi nd out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered offi ce is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names.

Photographs: April 2017 Particulars: April 2017 Kingfi sher Print and Design. 01803 867087.

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary offi ce. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.”

NEWNHAM COURT FARM

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS

Basic Payment Scheme and Agricultural Environmental SchemesThe farm is currently registered with the Rural Payments Agency for the Basic Payment Scheme.

All entitlements belong to the vendor, with the hop land entitlements let to the tenant for the duration of the lease.

Sporting, Mineral and Timber RightsThe Sporting, Mineral and Timber rights all run with the land so far as they are owned.

TenureThe hop fi elds and hop buildings (205.4 acres) are currently let on a Farm Business Tenancy ending 31 December 2018.

The cottages are currently let on rolling Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST).

The remaining land and cattle buildings are currently vacant.

Please contact the agents for further tenancy details.

ServicesMains water and electricity supply to both cottages. One cottage is heated by oil and the other LPG gas. Private drainage. Further LPG tanks also service the Hop kilns.

Fixtures & FittingsOnly those items mentioned in these particulars are included with the sale, all other items such as chattels in the cottages, agricultural machinery and hop processing equipment etc are specifi cally excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

Local AuthorityMalvern Hills District Council.

Tel 01684 862151

Wayleaves and Easements:The property is offered as appropriate with the rights of way either public or private, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifi cally referred to or not.

Directions (WR15 8JE)From Worcester head northwards on the A443 Tenbury Road. Continue through the villages of Holt Heath, Great Witley, Eardiston and Lindridge. As you reach Newnham Bridge you will come up the hill and on the right hand bend take the left turning down to Newnham Court Farm. Continue down the drive to the very end where you will enter the yard. The main farm offi ce is on your left hand side.

ViewingsDue to the nature of the farm enterprise and the importance of biosecurity on site viewings are strictly by appointment only by prior arrangement with the agents.

There is a drive through car dip, designated parking area and foot dip on site.