Land for sale in Southport PR8, 0 Bedroom

Mere Hall Farm &
Land at Scarisbrick
Southport
Lancashire
PR9 8BR (Mere Hall)

A substantial area of highly productive Grade 1 land capable of supporting a wide range of crops, including commercial turf, together with a farmhouse and farm buildings, close to Southport

Southport 4 miles, Ormskirk 4 miles, Liverpool 16 miles, Manchester 35 miles, M6 (Junction 26) 13 miles

Classified Grade 1 land | Four-bedroom farmhouse and a range of farm buildings | Irrigation | Further farm buildings | Currently growing commercial Turf | Strategically located with good access

About 794.48 acres (321.53 ha) in total

For sale as a whole or in up to six lots

Lot 1 - Mere Hall Farm
about 209.18 acres (84.65 ha)

Lot 2 - Land at Damwood
about 233.46 acres (94.48 ha)

Lot 3 - Land at Wyke Cop
about 110.86 acres (44.87 ha)

Lot 4 - Land at Hall Farm
about 117.46 acres (47.54 ha)

Lot 5 - Land at Hootons Farm
about 100.93 acres (40.85 ha)

Lot 6 - Land at Gorsuch Hall
about 22.59 acres (9.14 ha)

The Farms

Extending to about 794.48 acres (321.53 hectares) in all, the combination of high grade soils set out in well-arranged parcels, together with the available irrigation and house and buildings at Mere Hall Farm, offers those wishing to acquire commercial farmland a rare opportunity.

Classified Grade 1 (being considered the highest quality and most productive land in England and Wales) and with a history of growing valuable crops, including turf, vegetables and roots, the land will appeal to those wishing to expand their existing farming operations, or investors looking to allocate capital to this asset type.

Mere Hall Farm is considered the focal point to the current operation; providing a comfortable four bedroom farmhouse, range of farm buildings and a yard, situated at the heart of Lot 1. The remaining blocks of land are arranged in five Lots, ranging from about 22.5 acres to almost 233.5 acres in size. Included on two of the Lots is a substantial licence to abstract water for irrigation, which is key to maximising the potential of the land.

Lot 1 - Mere Hall Farm | A superb, ring-fenced residential farm with highly productive soils and irrigation
Shown coloured pink on the Sale Plan

Mere Hall Farm comprises a ring-fenced commercial holding accessed via Caunces’ Road and includes an attractive detached four-bedroom brick farmhouse, a range of farm buildings and yard surrounded by, Grade 1 land, extending in all to 209.18 acres (84.65 ha).

The Farmland
The land is classified Grade 1, with deep productive soils, capable of growing turf, vegetables and salad crops. The land is arranged in nine enclosures, benefiting from irrigation, with access provided from both Caunces Road and Long Meanygate.

Mere Hall Farmhouse
The farmhouse is a detached period property, constructed of brick under a slate tile roof comprising: Entrance hall, cloakroom with w/c and shower, sitting room, kitchen, dining room and office. To the first floor are four double bedrooms, study and a family bathroom.
The house is surrounded by mature lawned gardens, with an area of woodland and a large pond situated to the west of the farm steading.

Farm Buildings
The house is complemented by a selection of traditional and more modern farm buildings including:
A) Brick barn with a corrugated iron roof
b) Steel portal framed building with insulation for use as a potato store, concrete floor and roller shutter door
c) Steel framed sheet clad building with concrete floor
d) General purpose farm building

Lot 2 – Land and buildings at Damwood | A substantial single block of farmland between Bescar and Bescar Lane, including two farm buildings

Shown coloured green on the Sale Plan

Extending to about 233.46 acres (94.48 ha), Damwood is an excellent block of attractive, free draining productive farmland with good access from Bescar Lane to the west, Drummersdale Lane to the north and Hall Road on the southern boundary.

Included within Lot 2 is a steel portal frame potato store, accessed via Hall Road, and a separate open front general purpose building, which may be suitable for conversion subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission.

The land adjoins the village of Bescar on the southern boundary and may offer future strategic development opportunities. Part of Lot 2 will be sold subject to a development uplift. Please contact the vendors’ agents for more information.

Lot 3 – Wyke Cop | Three blocks of productive farmland, divided by Wyke Cop Road and Woodmoss Lane
Shown coloured blue on the Sale Plan

Located to the north of Snape Green, with extensive road frontage, Lot 3 comprises 110.86 acres (44.87 ha) of commercial arable land.

Lot 4 – Land at Hall Farm | A most useful block of productive farmland, close to Southport
Shown coloured orange on the Sale Plan

In all, about 117.46 acres (47.54 ha) of arable land located to the north of the railway line. Lot 4 comprises a compact block of most productive arable land with the benefit of irrigation, arranged in four principal enclosures. Access to the fields is via a farm track, off Pool Hey Lane.

A scheme of drainage works has been undertaken recently. The manorial rights across parts of Lot 4 are reserved in favour of a third party, and are excluded from the sale. Please contact the vendor’s agents for further information.

Lot 5 – Land at Hootons Farm | Five connecting fields arranged in a single block to the south of Jacksmere Lane
Shown coloured dark green on the Sale Plan

A single block of land, benefitting from two accesses from Jacksmere Lane to the north and extending in all to about 100.93 acres (40.85 ha). Included within Lot 5 is a large pond, which is currently let to a local angling club.

Part of Lot 5 is subject to a historic restrictive covenant for agricultural or equestrian usage. Please contact the vendors’ agents for more information.

Lot 6 – Land at Gorsuch Hall | A single field of productive arable land
Shown coloured grey on the Sale Plan

Extending to about 22.59 acres (9.14 ha) and located to the south of Gorsuch Hall, a single enclosure of productive land currently growing turf, with the benefit of a loading area and direct access to Gorsuch Lane on the eastern boundary.

General Remarks

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale as a whole, or in up to six lots, by Private Treaty.

Possession
Mere Hall Farmhouse is currently occupied by an employee under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. The land is currently farmed in-hand by the Vendors. A period of holdover may be required to harvest any growing crops.

Council Tax
Mere Hall Farm is within Council Tax Band E.

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