An attractive renovation opportunity in the sought-after Corse Lawn area. Lucas Farm offers significant opportunity for redevelopment.
Four bed farmhouse, range of traditional and modern farm buildings together with 35 acres of pasture land.
Tewkesbury – 6 miles, Gloucester – 9 miles, Cheltenham – 13 miles, M5 Junction 9 – 7.5 miles and M50 Junction 1 – 7.5 miles.
The property is to be sold by Informal Tender. The deadline for Best and Final offers to be submitted is 12 noon on Wednesday 27th October 2021. Please contact Carver Knowles to request a Tender Form.
LUCAS FARM, CORSE LAWN
The property offers significant potential and a wealth of opportunity for redevelopment.
Four bed farmhouse (approx. 2,930 sq. ft.)
Characterful traditional brick buildings (approx. 3,694 sq. ft.)
Range of modern farm buildings (approx. 13,937 sq. ft.)
35 acres pasture land
Located behind Corse Lawn common.
LUCAS FARMHOUSE
The farmhouse must be seen to fully appreciate its potential. The house provides accommodation over three floors. On the ground floor is a large hallway which spans the width of the house offering access from the rear and to the garden at the front. Off the hallway is a utility, dining room, sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room. On the first floor are four good sized bedrooms with a family bathroom. The landing leads up to the second floor which provides four loft rooms, presenting opportunities for a home office or playroom.
EPC Rating G (14)
The property benefits from a good-sized garden with adjoining orchard area and a pedestrian gateway straight out to the common.
FARM BUILDINGS
There is an extensive range of farm buildings offering a combination of traditional brick buildings with conversion potential (subject to planning), and more modern adaptable farm buildings. In total, there is approximately 3,694 sq. ft (342 sq. m.) of traditional buildings and a further 13,937 sq. ft. (1,292 sq. m.) of modern farm buildings.
FARMLAND
Located behind the farmhouse and farm buildings and accessed via the main farm drive is a ringfenced block of pasture extending in all to 35.19 acres (14.25 ha). Historically the land has been used for grazing cattle. The land is flat in nature and bordered predominantly by hedgerows. The farmland is all Grade 3 and lends itself to livestock grazing and hay/silage making, with plenty of buildings to service the use of the land. The land and buildings also offer significant potential for equestrian or amenity uses (subject to the necessary planning consents). At the centre of the block of land is the remains of a medieval moat, around field no. 3433. This is listed as a Scheduled Monument.
Common grazing rights are to be confirmed, and will be included within the sale.
There is an additional 11.95 acres available separately (Lot 2).
ACCESS
Access to Lucas Farm is over the track shaded brown, over the Corse Lawn Common. Lot 2 benefits from two gateways onto the B4211, accessed over the Corse Lawn Common.
SERVICES
The farmhouse benefits from mains electricity, mains water and a private septic tank. The majority of the buildings benefit from mains water and single phase electricity. The farmland benefits from a mains water connection.
Lot 2 – we are advised mains water is connected.
PLANNING
Potential purchasers are invited to make their own investigations with the Local Planning Authority, Malvern Hills District Council – www.malvernhills.gov.uk or telephone 01684 862221.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME & ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The land is registered on the Rural Land Register and Basic Payment Scheme entitlements will be included in the sale.
The land is not in any Environmental Schemes.
DESIGNATIONS
There is a Scheduled Monument on field no. 3433 which is known as ‘moated site 200 metres north of Lucas Farm, Corse Lawn’ with reference number 1019851.
TENURE
The property is offered Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
VIEWINGS
Viewings are strictly by appointment only. Please contact Carver Knowles to arrange a viewing on 01684 853400.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by private treaty. The Vendor reserves the right to set a date for Best and Final offers.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Please be aware of the potential hazards within the farmhouse and farm buildings. Please take extra care when making your inspection and ensure that children are supervised at all times. Do not enter areas that have been cordoned off.
