Farmhouse for sale in Bures CO8

Highfields is a large 5 bedroom detached house in a quiet rural location and grounds of approximately 1 acre.
The garden is a particular feature with large lawned area, numerous ornamental shrubs and plants, pergola and pond. To the front
there is a sweeping tarmac drive with parking for several cars.

Highfields is a large 5 bedroom detached house in a quiet rural location and grounds of approximately 1 acre

The garden is a particular feature with large lawned area, numerous ornamental shrubs and plants, pergola and pond. To the front there is a sweeping gravel drive with parking for several cars.

This property is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition (Please refer to this section in the details for further information).

For sale by private treaty Freehold with vacant possession on completion

(Ref: C394)

introduction This introduction and particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of the intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items.

Situation/location Highfields is well located for easy access to the A134, south of Colchester and north of Sudbury.

The private road that leads to Highfields Farm is a byway marked by some mature oak trees and the whole property benefits from views out across the Stour Valley into Essex, all of which forms part of the Stour Valley/Dedham Vale aonb. The property itself is however just outside the aonb.

Description A substantial 5 bedroom farmhouse built in the mid 1980's surrounded by mature attractive gardens. The property offers a good level of accommodation and benefits from full double glazing and a large conservatory overlooking part of the garden.

Accommodation

Entrance Hallway

Sitting Room – 6.06 metres x 4.56 metres

Study – 4.56 metres x 3.98 metres

Dining Room – 4.62 metres x 3.63 metres

Sitting Room – 4.31 metres x 3.66 metres

Kitchen/Breakfast Room – 6.22 metres x 3.52 metres

Conservatory – 5.98 metres x 5.61 metres Bedroom 1 – 6.08 metres x 4.57 metres with ensuite bathroom

Bedroom 2 – 4.57 metres x 3.97 metres with ensuite shower room

Bedroom 3 – 4.63 metres x 3.31 metres with dressing room

Bedroom 4 – 3.53 metres x 3.45 metres

Bedroom 5 – 4.34 metres x 3.72 metres

Family Bathroom

W/C

Airing Cupboard

outside The property is approached by an 'in & out' driveway which provides ample parking and leads past the detached double garage. Mature gardens surround the property and are laid out with an extensive selection of herbaceous plants, shrubs and decorative trees, with a range of hand-built flint garden structures, paths and pergolas.

Located within the garden is a large store shed/workshop, a garden cloakroom and pergola.

Easements, wayleaves and rights of way The access is via a private road over which the buyer will have a right of way subject to a maintenance contribution .

Agricultural occupancy restrictive covenant The wording of the agricultural occupancy condition 3 (planning permission B/1168/80) states:-

The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person wholly or mainly employed, or last employed, locally in agriculture as defined in Section 290 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971, or in forestry or a dependant of such a person residing with him (but including a widow of widower of such a person).

Uplift clause The property will be sold subject to an uplift clause entitling the vendors to a share of any increase in value following any future removal of the agricultural occupancy restrictive covenant.

Services (not tested) The property is provided with mains water and electricity.

Drainage is to a private system.

Oil fired central heating

also available There is land available by separate negotiation – up to 20 hectares/50 acres lying mainly to the east and south of the dwelling. Also, an adjacent set of farm buildings with permission under class Q to convert into a detached dwelling. More details from Acorus.

Energy performance RdSAP Rating: This property's current energy rating is E

local authority

Babergh District Council

Council Tax Band F

legal costs Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs.

Viewing Strictly by appointment with the selling agent Acorus.