Pound Farm, Llanbister, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1

A most attractive small farm comprising detached bungalow residence, farmbuildings and in all some 21.15 acres (or thereabouts)

Auctioneers Foreword    McCartneys are delighted to be favoured with instructions to offer for sale by public auction the delightful small farm known as The Pound Farm, Llanbister.

The present owners purchased the property in 1983 and the bungalow was built shortly thereafter. Complimenting this superb detached residence are farmbuildings and in all some 21.15 acres of prime pasture land. This is a prime opportunity for anyone wishing to downsize their farming activity or for someone who wishes to acquire a lovely small farm in a glorious setting, amongst the rolling Radnorshire countryside.

General Remarks and Stipulations

Situation    The property is located some 2 miles east of the village of Llanbister in a hamlet known locally as The Pound. The village of Llanbadarn Fynydd lies some 5½ miles to the north west whilst the market town of Knighton is some 10 miles distant. The holding is situated adjacent to the council maintained road (B4356).

Directions    From Llandrindod Wells proceed north to Crossgates and continue on the A483 trunk road towards Newtown. After 7 miles turn right into the village of Llanbister. Continue up the hill and over the cattle grid onto the common. The Pound will be reached after 2 miles.

From Knighton proceed in a westerly direction on the A488 towards Penybont. After 3 miles turn right for Llangunllo. Continue through the village of Llangunllo and after 1 mile bear right under the Gravel Arch. Continue for 3½ miles until The Pound is reached.

Tenure    Is freehold.

Possession    Vacant possession will be given upon completion.

Ingoing    The property is sold free of any ingoing. No counter claim will be allowed for dilapidations (if any) or any other matter whatsoever.

Fixtures and Fittings    Only Fixtures and Fittings mentioned in these particulars are included with the sale of the freehold. Any others are expressly excluded.

Council Tax    The property is in Council Tax Band F

Sporting Rights    These are in hand and will pass with the sale of the freehold.

Timber    All growing timber is included in the sale of the property.

Services    Mains Electricity, Septic Tank Drainage and Private Water Supply. Water is also supplied to the next door property and Pound Chapel Tea Room.

Basic Payment Scheme    The vendors will use their best endeavours to transfer the Basic Payment Entitlements to the successful purchaser ready for the 2018 claim year.

Environmental Schemes    The land is not entered into Glastir or any other environmental scheme.

Local Planning Authority    Powys County Council, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Tel: 01547 826000

Agricultural Matters    National Assembly for Wales, Government Buildings, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Tel: 01597 823777

Plans, Areas and Schedules    These are based on the Rural Land Register and are for reference only. They have been checked and computed by the agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale, nor entitle either party to compensation. The plan is for the purposes of identification only.

Planning    The land is sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, town planning schedule, resolution or notice which may be or become to be in force, and subject to any road widening or improvement schemes, land charges and statutory provisions or by-laws without any obligation on the vendors to specify them.

The bungalow is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition.

Boundaries    The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or ownership thereof.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way. The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all easements and quasi-easements and rights of way, declared and undeclared.

A footpath crosses the property and runs from off the road at the back of the farmbuildings in a northerly direction.

Misrepresentation Act    (a)      The property is sold with all faults and defects (if any) whether in good condition or otherwise and neither the vendors nor McCartneys, the agents for the vendors, shall be in any way responsible for such faults and defects, or for any statements contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agents.

B    (b) The purchaser shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into this contract in reliance on any of the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the contents of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise, and that no warranty or representation has been made by the vendors or the said agents in relation to, or in connection with the property.
(c)         Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor give either party any cause for action.
(d) All measurements and distances are approximate. The electrical, drainage, water and heating installations have not been tested by the Agents. (The normal enquiries carried out by a purchaser's Solicitor and the type of inspection undertaken by a purchaser's Surveyor have not been carried out by the Selling Agents for the purpose of preparation of these particulars.)

Health & Safety    The Auctioneers advise all prospective purchasers when viewing the property to take due care

Method of Sale    The property will be offered for sale by public auction on Thursday 24th August 2017. The purchaser(s) will be expected to pay a deposit of 10% of the purchase price at the fall of the hammer.

Conditions of Sale    The property will be sold subject to the special conditions of sale incorporated in the Contract which has been prepared by the vendors solicitors. The Contract and Special Conditions of Sale will be available for inspection at the offices of the agents and the vendors solicitors for seven days prior to the date of the auction. The purchaser will be deemed to have notice of such conditions and all the terms thereof and will be deemed to bid on these terms whether or not the purchaser has inspected them. The Special Conditions of Sale having been available to the purchaser, will not be read out at the auction.

Viewing    Strictly by prior appointment with the agents - McCartneys Tel: 01547 528621

Detailed Particulars of The Pound, Llanbister, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6UH The Bungalow.

Entrance    Entrance door through to:

Reception    Dado to walls, radiator.

Large well-proportioned Living Room 19'2" x 15'5" (5.84m x 4.7m). Focal point of brick fireplace with raised quarry tiled hearth and feature oil burner, TV point to the one side, storage to the other. Two radiators. Window to front and sliding doors to the:

Conservatory 13'3" x 8'2" (4.04m x 2.5m). Quarry tiled floor, double glazed units throughout and double doors to gardens.

From the main reception area:

Inner Hallway    With one double and one single storage cupboard, airing cupboard with lagged cylinder, slatted shelving and immersion heater.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 29'6" (9m) x 10'3" (3.12m) (29'6" (9m) x 10'3" (3.12m)).

Kitchen Area    Having a range of fitted units consisting of cupboards and drawers with Granite effect work surface over, having part tiled surround. Planned space for fridge & dishwasher. Recess for cooker with cooker hood. Rayburn cooking stove (heating domestic hot water and radiators).

Dining Room    Excellent large double storage cupboard, radiator, window to front.

Utility Room & Shower Room 10'1" x 5'6" (3.07m x 1.68m). From the kitchen area there is a door to the rear passageway and also a sliding door to Utility & Shower Room.

Utiltiy Area    With Belfast sink unit, side drainer, planned space for automatic washing machine, fitted storage cupboard. Radiator.

Shower Room    Shower cubicle, fully tiled with shower unit.

Inner Hallway    Retracing ones steps from the inner hallway:

Bedroom One 14'4" x 12'10" (4.37m x 3.9m). Radiator, window to two gables, one enjoying fabulous outlooks. A quality range of fitted bedroom units with double wardrobes, single wardrobes, base cupboard and drawers and bedside cabinets

Bedroom Two 10'4" x 6'8" (3.15m x 2.03m). Radiator, window with some lovely outlooks.

Bedroom Three 10'4" x 11'5" (3.15m x 3.48m). Radiator, window with lovely dramatic views.

Bedroom Four 10'4" x 8'9" (3.15m x 2.67m). Radiator, window with stunning outlooks

Shower/Wet Room    With Mira shower unit, hand basin, WC, radiator, side window.

Rear Lobby    From the Kitchen, access through to Rear Lobby with door to outside and door to:

Garage 22'5" x 15'5" (6.83m x 4.7m). Radiator, up and over entrance door, ample room for fridge freezer etc., useful cloakroom with WC, hand basin and radiator.

Outside    Approach to the property is from a tarmacadam Council maintained road with wide tarmacadam driveway leading up to an excellent parking area. To the side of the driveway there are lawns and a wicket gate allows access to left hand side where further lawns continue up to flower, shrub and ornamental borders. Here there is the Conservatory and an area for sitting out and enjoying the views. A wicket gate then allows you onto the pasture land beyond.

The Farmbuildings    Lying adjacent to the bungalow are a very useful and tidy range of agricultural / general purpose buildings. These are constructed of concrete block, steel and timber with profile sheet cladding under a roof of corrugated iron.

They comprise a general purpose building (60' x 35'6") with adjoining Lean-To (37'6" x 24').
Further general purpose building (34' x 30')

The Land    Totalling in all some 21.15 acres the land is a real feature of this property. Split into convenient sized enclosures within a ring fence, the land can be described as bottom meadow grazing which has the benefit of an excellent natural water supply by way of the brook which flows through the ground. The majority of the acreage is of a level nature and it is all laid to pasture. The boundaries and gateways have generally been well maintained. Attached to the land are Hill Grazing Rights for 35 Sheep Units on the adjoining Rhos Hill.

Schedule    Sheet No.   Field No. Hectares
SO1374 5261    1.35
SO1374 6164    0.21
SO1374 6564    1.22
SO1374 5352    1.18
SO1374 6550    1.62
SO1374 7652    0.32
SO1374 8355    1.31
SO1374 9154    1.18
SO1374 7646    0.17
      8.56 ha (21.15 acres)