Property for sale in Boughspring, Chepstow, Gloucestershire NP16

Wallhope Farm is available on the open market for the first time ever. Extending to approximately 170 acres the farm is ring-fenced and situated in an enviable position. Comprising a good mix of arable and permanent pasture with an attractive farmhouse and superb range of farm buildings at its heart the farm is currently run as a traditional mixed farm but has scope for alternative uses. Wallhope Farm is available as a whole or in up to two lots.

Lot 1 - Wallhope Farmhouse, farm buildings & land. About 36.30 acres (14 ha)

Located on the northern boundary of the farm Wallhope Farmhouse is an attractive, traditional property dating back to 1861 of stone construction under a slate tile roof. Approached via the private drive the farmhouse is nestled into an elevated position overlooking the farmland, River Severn and the Mendip Hills beyond. The farmhouse offers good accommodation over two floors; the entrance hall leads into three main receptions rooms comprising the south facing drawing room with traditional sash windows and fire place, south facing dining room, sitting room with wood burner, bathroom and kitchen with
adjoining pantry on the ground floor. On the first floor is the principal bedroom which benefits from the panoramic views, a double bedroom with en suite bathroom (with fittings to be completed), two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. A large attic space presents the opportunity to potentially incorporate further bedrooms and/or office space on a second floor (subject to the correct permissions). Adjoining the farmhouse and originally forming part of the farmhouse is the annexe at Wallhope Farm. Extensively renovated by the owners of the farm in 2023 the annexe comprises a family kitchen, sitting room with wood burner, utility room and downstairs bathroom with a large principal en suite bedroom, double bedroom and family bathroom on the first floor. The annexe is currently utilised as a very successful holiday let however has the potential to be incorporated back into the farmhouse.

Gardens and grounds border the house to the south and eastern elevations and are currently laid to lawn with a private parking area. Steps from the farmhouse lead down to the adjoining paddocks. To the west of the farmhouse and annexe is a useful garage and farm building.

A superb range of traditional farm buildings are located to the southwest of the farmhouse and are currently utilised for agricultural purposes and also home to the family run dairy a sustainable business providing fresh milk and ice cream. Accessed via the main farm drive the buildings are easily accessible and hold significant development potential for alternative purposes (subject to planning permission). The buildings are arranged in a quad layout and comprise; traditional stone Tithe barn with mezzanine floor, open fronted calf shed, traditional stone store, traditional stone cattle shed, machinery store and dairy building with parlour and tank and adjoining pasteurisation room/ice cream production unit. A 4 x bay steel portal framed open fronted building sits opposite. Further details including a site and measured buildings plan are available upon request.

Set away from the main farmstead are the livestock buildings comprising 5 x bay steel portal framed open fronted Dutch barn, 7 x bay steel portal framed open fronted storage building, silage clamp and a double span livestock building with internal cubicles and enclosed concrete yard. Access to the buildings is via the farm track with good access to the grazing and internal field tracks.

The land included within Lot 1 extends to approximately 29 acres (11 ha) of arable and grassland split into good sized enclosures. The boundaries are stock fenced and partly bound by mature hedgerows interspersed with veteran tress and areas of attractive mixed, mature woodland.

General

Method of sale: Wallhope Farm is offered for sale as a whole or in up to two lots by private treaty.

Services: Wallhope Farmhouse and annexe are connected to a mains electricity and water supply with an oil fired central heating system. Drainage is via a private drainage system (septic tank). We understand that the private drainage at this property may not comply with the relevant regulations. Further information is being sought. Broadband is through Gigaclear.

The farm buildings are also connected to a mains electricity and water supply with infield troughs across the farm.

Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including; rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.

Public footpaths cross over part of the farm. Further details are available from the vendor’s agent.

Basic Payment: The entitlements to the Basic Payment are not included in the sale.

Designations: The Farm is located just outside of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Holdover: Holdover is reserved to permit the harvesting of all growing crops, storage and disposal crops and for a machinery sale.

Fencing Obligation: If the farm is sold in Lots the buyer of Lot 1 will be responsible for erecting a stock proof fence in field 3701. Further details are available upon request.

Sporting, timber and mineral rights: All sporting, timber and mineral rights are included in the freehold sale, in so far as they are owned.

Covenants and/or restrictions: There are restrictions/covenants listed on the Land Registry Title Deed, details of which will be made available by the vendors solicitor on request.

Fixtures and fittings: All items usually regarded as fixtures and fittings and equipment, including fitted carpets and curtains, together with garden ornaments and statuary, are specifically excluded
from the sale.

Local authority: Forest of Dean District Council ().

VAT: Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property, or any part of it, or any right attached to it, becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition.

Health and safety: Given the potential hazards of a working farm we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around the farm
buildings and machinery.

Solicitors: Michelmores llp, Eagle Tower, Montpelier Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire,
GL50 1TA

Guide Price: £2,950,000
(Lot 1: £1,700,000 & Lot 2: £1,250,000)

Postcode: NP16 7JL
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Viewing: Strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendor’s agents, Strutt & Parker in Cirencester / .<br /><br />Wallhope Farm is located in a spectacular position in rural Gloucestershire nestled on the edge of the beautiful Wye Valley with far reaching views over the River Severn and beyond. Chepstow is located just 3.5 miles to the southwest of the farm and offers a good range of everyday amenities. The historic market and border town of Monmouth lies 14 miles to the northwest of the farm and offers a wide range of supermarkets, shops, restaurants and schools including Haberdashers independent boys and girls schools, Llangattock School and Montessori Nursery, a selection of primary schools and Monmouth Comprehensive School. The farm benefits from good network connections with easy access to the M48 and the Severn Bridges providing access to the M4 and M5 motorways.

Recreational activities are easy to find nearby with walking, fishing and riding available on the doorstep in the Wye Valley boasting beautiful scenery with Chepstow Racecourse a stones throw away. The Spa Town of Cheltenham is well known for its festivals with the Cheltenham Racing Festival in March, the Jazz Festival in May and Literary Festival in October. The Malvern Hills National Landscape is located within an hour of the farm and provide an abundance of activities.