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THE BLUEBERRY FARM, BETTISFIELD,
WHITCHURCH, SY13 2LB | £375,000
A unique opportunity to acquire a profitable Blueberry Farm. Situated in an idyllic
countryside location having the benefit of a former dairy with full PP for conversion into
a 2 bed dwelling and a newly constructed timber barn. With full Rainbird irrigation
system, water storage and protective netting the Blueberry Farm benefits from some
9,000 mature plants with a further 3,000 being more recently planted.
In total extending to approx. 6.313 acres (2.595 ha).
GENERAL REMARKS
The Blueberry Farm offers purchasers the fantastic opportunity to acquire a rurally located Blueberry Farm with facilities
for processing. The Farm benefits from an adjacent former dairy with planning permission for conversion to resident ial
use. Extending some 12,000 blueberry plants across approximately 6 acres.
Offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole the farm not only provides the smallholder with scope for growing and
harvesting of the valuable crop but also the opportunity to process and add value to an end product. With anticipated
production figures providing a turnover of £384,000 within the next five years The Blueberry Farm is an opportunity not to
be missed.
DIRECTIONS
From Whitchurch proceed on the A495 towards to Ellesmere. After approximately 9 km (opposite Bettisfield Park) turn
left towards Bettisfield. Proceed for approximately 1 km where just after the church which is located on your right hand
side there is a bridge over the former railway. Turning right immediately after the bridge takes you through the old station
and back under the bridge onto the former line which is now a track where the Blueberry Farm is located after
approximately 500 metres.
ROSEMARY BARN
A former dairy of brick construction with slate, steel
profile and box profile polycarbonate roof, the property
benefits from well insulated ceilings and walls where
wood cladding has been used instead of brick. The
property has planning permission for conversion to a
two bedroom residential unit with no Occupancy
Condition or further ties.
THE BLUEBERRY FARM
Located either side of the access track are
approximately 6 acres of blueberry plants. Totalling
12,000 in total approximately 9,000 were planted in
2007, 1,000 in 2010 and 2,000 in 2014. Carefully
fenced and with the added benefit of a drip fed
Rainbird irrigation system and wire based netting
system the Blueberry Farm is about to enter maturity
in the next couple of years with the expected li fe of a
mature plant to be up to 40 years. In excess of 10,000
indigenous hardwood species of trees surround all
fields forming dual purpose wildlife barriers and
windbreaks. In addition there are two ponds, one of
which is used for irrigation.
The anticipated turnover for the Blueberry Farm totals
some £384,000 within the next 5 years with expected
production per plant to be 4-6 kg per annum with
allowance for seasonal variation. The 2015 harvest is
expected; weather permitting, to be 5 - 6 tonnes.
Further information as to the workings of the
Blueberry Farm together with anticipated production
figures are available from the selling agent on
request.
FARMPLUS TIMBER DEEP MONOPITCH BARN
60' x 18' (18.29m x 5.49m)
A new Farmplus Timber Deep Monopitch Barn is to
be erected on a foundation slab, comprising of 6" of
hardcore, a membrane and 4" of reinforced concrete.
The Barn will have an 'Anti Drip' box profile sheet
roof with waterproof membrane on the walls. It is to
be used as a storage and blueberry process/packing
area and there is an additional parking space to the
side.
EQUIPMENT INCLUDED IN THE SALE
The following equipment is included in the sale of
The Blueberry Farm;
- YANMAR YM1700 Orchard Tractor with low hours.
- MANKAR Micro Sprayer with Electric Control Box.
- Twin Axle Chiller Trailer. Approx 600kg Capcity
- Netting implement
BASIC FARM PAYMENT ENTITLEMENTS
Basic Farm Payment Entitlements are not included
within the sale of The Blueberry Farm.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is sold Freehold with Vacant
Possession available on completion.
MODE OF SALE
The property is offered for sale as a whole by Private
Treaty.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected. Septic
tank drainage. The new barn site also has separate
electrical and drainage provisions installed.
VIEWING
Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling
Agents' Whitchurch Office on 01948 662281 or
Beeston Office on 01829 262132.
LAND CLASSIFICATION AND SOIL TYPE
The land at The Blueberry Farm is classified as
being Grade 3, the soils are slowly permeable, loamy
and clayey soils with average soil ph of 5.6.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The selling agents have not been made aware that
the land is subject to any Environmental Schemes.
EASMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to and/or with the benefit of all existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way.
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
The property is sold notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars, subject to any Development Plan,
Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme or Agreement Resolution or Agreement, or Notice which may be or
may come to be in force, subject to any statutory powers or bye -laws without obligation on behalf of the vendors to
specify the same.
PLANS
The plans and schedules attached to these particulars are based on the Ordnance Survey maps and reproduced from
Pro Map and are for reference and identification only.
AGENTS NOTE
We have been notified by the vendor that the occupier of The Blueberry Farm has the rights to walk on the nature
reserve owned by English Heritage.
The un-adopted road leading to the property is owned by English Heritage and once a year the occupier is asked to
contribute towards the upkeep, which is approximately £200.
PURCHASE OPPORTUNITY
There is the opportunity to purchase both The Blueberry Farm and Potters Cottage together for a guide price of
£650,000.
SALE PARTICULARS AND PLAN/S
The sale particulars and plan/s have been prepared for the convenience of prospective purchasers and, whilst every
care has been taken in their preparation, their accuracy is not guaranteed nor, in any circumstances, will they give
grounds for an action in law.
MARKET APPRAISAL
"Thinking of Selling"? Wright Marshall have the experience and local knowledge to offer you a free marketing appraisal
of your own property without obligation. Budgeting your move is probably the first step in the moving process. It is worth
remembering that we may already have a purchaser waiting to buy your home.
EXISTING FLOOR PLAN
PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN
EPC BAND F
16 Watergate Street, Whitchurch,
Shropshire, SY13 1DX
www.wrightmarshall.co.uk
01948 662281
Agents Note: Whilst ev ery care has been taken to prepare
these sales particulars, they are f or guidance purposes only. All measurem ents are approximate are f or general guidance
purposes only and whi lst ev ery care has been taken to
ensure thei r accuracy, they should not be re lied upon and potential buy ers are adv ised to recheck the measurements