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Guide price
£1,750,000
Land for sale
Broadford Bridge, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14EPC rating: D
Key Information
Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
D
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- William Penn School 1.9 miles
- West Chiltington Community Primary School 2 miles
- Billingshurst 2.2 miles
- Pulborough 3.7 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- A mixture of timber framed and steel framed poultry houses.
- Gross external area of about 68,935 sq ft.
- Further ancillary buildings.
- 4 bedroom managers cottage (subject to an aoc).
- 3 bedroom assistant managers bungalow (subject to an aoc).
- In all about 7.36 acres.
- EPC Rating = D
A former poultry farm with alternative use potential.
Description
Homefield Farm is a former laying farm located on the outskirts of Billingshurst, about 1.7 miles south of the A272. The farm extends to about 7.36 acres in total, with 6 poultry houses and two dwellings; a 4 bed managers cottage and a 3 bed assistant managers bungalow, both residential properties are subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition.
The Buildings
The poultry houses are a mixture of older timber framed houses and modern Steel framed houses, with a total gross external area of approximately 68,935 sq ft.
The four timber framed houses are of concreate slab construction on a block base with a timber frame and concrete floor. They extend to a gross external area of about 38,608 sq ft and are linked together by a timber framed ancillary building which houses office areas, cloakrooms, staff changing, storage and holding areas.
The two modern houses are steel framed with a concrete floor and extend to a gross external area of about 30,327sq ft.
Until April 2024 the farm was run as a laying farm. Some of the poultry equipment has been removed and a full inventory of fixtures and fittings is available from the selling agent.
Homefield House
The farm managers house is a 4 bed cottage, which sits away from the poultry sheds and set back from the road. The cottage has an enclosed garden to the rear, garden shed, garage and separate parking. The cottage is thought to have been constructed in the 1990’s and is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition.
Homefield Bungalow
Built in 2006, the assistant managers bungalow is situated opposite the managers cottage and also subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition.
The bungalow has 3 bedrooms, an enclosed garden to the rear, garage and separate parking.
General Remarks
Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.
Tenure and Possession
The tenure of the property is freehold with vacant possession being granted on completion.
Local Authorities
Horsham District Council
West Sussex County Council
Services
lpg fired central heating, mains electricity and water. Private drainage.
Outgoings
Homefield House Band D
Homefield Bungalow Band C
EPC Ratings
Homefield House D
Homefield Bungalow D
Planning
There are a number of planning applications in relation to the subject property with a full list available from the Horsham District Council Planning Portal or from the selling agents on request.
Prospective purchasers will need to make their own enquiries of the relevant Local Authorities with regard to the prospect of alternative uses.
Overage
It is intended that overage will apply to the sale; however, it is a negotiable point and the vendor is open to discussion on both percentage of uplift and length of term.
VAT
In the event that the sale of the property, or part of it or any right attached to it, becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the consideration.
Easements, Covenants, Rights of Way and Restrictions
The property is 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, masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipe whether referred to in the particulars or not.
A public footpath runs alongside the southern boundary.
Viewings & Health and Safety
Given the potential hazards of a working farm, viewers should take care and precaution with regard to their personal safety when viewing the farm.
Viewings are by appointment only and accompanied with Savills.
Location
With good road access off the B2133, Homefield Farm lies to the south of Billingshurst. The village of Billingshurst boasts a range of local amenities such as shops, post office, pharmacy, doctor’s surgery and a dentist, whilst the larger town of Horsham provides more comprehensive shopping and is approximately 11.2 miles to the north east.
Adversane Station (approx. 1.9 miles) and Billingshurst Station (approx. 2.7 miles) provide regular services to London Victoria from 72 minutes.
West Chiltington Lane joins the A272, which joins the A24 and links to the M25 London orbital motorway and thereby to the national motorway network, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the Channel Tunnel terminus. Gatwick Airport is about 21 miles distant.
Acreage:
7.36 Acres
Directions
Postcode: RH14 9EB
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Description
Homefield Farm is a former laying farm located on the outskirts of Billingshurst, about 1.7 miles south of the A272. The farm extends to about 7.36 acres in total, with 6 poultry houses and two dwellings; a 4 bed managers cottage and a 3 bed assistant managers bungalow, both residential properties are subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition.
The Buildings
The poultry houses are a mixture of older timber framed houses and modern Steel framed houses, with a total gross external area of approximately 68,935 sq ft.
The four timber framed houses are of concreate slab construction on a block base with a timber frame and concrete floor. They extend to a gross external area of about 38,608 sq ft and are linked together by a timber framed ancillary building which houses office areas, cloakrooms, staff changing, storage and holding areas.
The two modern houses are steel framed with a concrete floor and extend to a gross external area of about 30,327sq ft.
Until April 2024 the farm was run as a laying farm. Some of the poultry equipment has been removed and a full inventory of fixtures and fittings is available from the selling agent.
Homefield House
The farm managers house is a 4 bed cottage, which sits away from the poultry sheds and set back from the road. The cottage has an enclosed garden to the rear, garden shed, garage and separate parking. The cottage is thought to have been constructed in the 1990’s and is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition.
Homefield Bungalow
Built in 2006, the assistant managers bungalow is situated opposite the managers cottage and also subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition.
The bungalow has 3 bedrooms, an enclosed garden to the rear, garage and separate parking.
General Remarks
Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.
Tenure and Possession
The tenure of the property is freehold with vacant possession being granted on completion.
Local Authorities
Horsham District Council
West Sussex County Council
Services
lpg fired central heating, mains electricity and water. Private drainage.
Outgoings
Homefield House Band D
Homefield Bungalow Band C
EPC Ratings
Homefield House D
Homefield Bungalow D
Planning
There are a number of planning applications in relation to the subject property with a full list available from the Horsham District Council Planning Portal or from the selling agents on request.
Prospective purchasers will need to make their own enquiries of the relevant Local Authorities with regard to the prospect of alternative uses.
Overage
It is intended that overage will apply to the sale; however, it is a negotiable point and the vendor is open to discussion on both percentage of uplift and length of term.
VAT
In the event that the sale of the property, or part of it or any right attached to it, becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the consideration.
Easements, Covenants, Rights of Way and Restrictions
The property is 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, masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipe whether referred to in the particulars or not.
A public footpath runs alongside the southern boundary.
Viewings & Health and Safety
Given the potential hazards of a working farm, viewers should take care and precaution with regard to their personal safety when viewing the farm.
Viewings are by appointment only and accompanied with Savills.
Location
With good road access off the B2133, Homefield Farm lies to the south of Billingshurst. The village of Billingshurst boasts a range of local amenities such as shops, post office, pharmacy, doctor’s surgery and a dentist, whilst the larger town of Horsham provides more comprehensive shopping and is approximately 11.2 miles to the north east.
Adversane Station (approx. 1.9 miles) and Billingshurst Station (approx. 2.7 miles) provide regular services to London Victoria from 72 minutes.
West Chiltington Lane joins the A272, which joins the A24 and links to the M25 London orbital motorway and thereby to the national motorway network, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the Channel Tunnel terminus. Gatwick Airport is about 21 miles distant.
Acreage:
7.36 Acres
Directions
Postcode: RH14 9EB
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Savills - Sevenoaks Rural Agency
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