The Grove Farm, 12 Longlands Road,

Features

• 4-Bedroom farmhouse with spectacular views of Strangford Lough
• Range of farm buildings to include a 94ft x 64ft general purpose shed
• Excellent equestrian facilities to include 8 stables, 60m x 40m sand arena with floodlights and turnout pen
• 53.54 acres of arable pasture with underground irrigation system
• About 60.30 acres (24.32 hectares) in total

IMMACULATE ARABLE FARM EXTENDING TO ABOUT 60.30 ACRES IN A CONTIGUOUS BLOCK WITH INCREDIBLE VIEWS ACROSS STRANGFORD LOUGH

The Grove Farm is an immaculate arable farm with breath-taking, panoramic views across Strangford Lough and Scrabo Tower. 

The house at Grove Farm is a detached, one and a half storey property constructed in 1989 with 4 bedrooms and 2 reception rooms. The house is well positioned facing east, to benefit from the panoramic views across Strangford Lough and the surrounding countryside. The property offers well balanced and flexible accommodation throughout, as shown on the accompanying plans. The ground floor comprises an open plan kitchen/ living/dining room ideal for modern day living with an adjoining utility room benefiting from back door access. The ground floor further comprises a spacious living room with black marble fireplace and floor to ceiling windows creating an abundance of natural light, along with 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The first floor features a further bedroom with a wealth of eaves storage, as well as a dressing room and shower room/wc. The house benefits from a well maintained front and rear lawn, as well as an abundance of parking to the north and east of the dwelling. 

The Grove Farm extends to 60.30 acres in total, with 53.54 acres of high quality arable pasture. The land is primarily laid in grass and barley, with approximately 23.6 acres planted for potatoes. In previous years, the vendor grew a range of vegetables to include cabbage, broccoli and parsnips on the lands. The lands are relatively flat in topography, ranging in elevation from 1m above sea level to the east of the farm, to 8m above sea level to the west of the farm. An underground irrigation system is in place, serviced by a 500 ft borehole that pumps 6,000 gallons per hour. Please note the entitlements are owned by the vendors and are included within the sale. 

The Grove Farm also benefits from excellent equestrian facilities to include 5 14ft x 10ft indoor stables and tack room constructed about 7 years ago, as well as 3 adjoining outdoor stables. The stable yard benefits from 3 phase electricity and security lights, as well as an indoor wash bay and automatic water drinkers. Further 
facilities include a 60m x 40m sand & fiber mix arena with floodlights and a winter turnout pen. The lands also benefit from a perimeter farm track, ideal for hacking. 

There is a range of additional outbuildings to include a large 94ft x 64ft general purpose shed with roller shutter doors and adjoining 48ft x 20ft lean to shed, as well as a traditional stone building with accommodation extending to over 2 floors which represents an ideal opportunity to run a business from home. 

Outline planning permission has previously been granted for a dwelling and garage 60m north west of the main farmhouse under planning reference LA06/2018/0528/O. Whilst this has now lapsed, it presents an opportunity for a purchaser to renew, subject to the relevant permissions. 

This sale represents an incredible opportunity to acquire an immaculate arable farm that has not transacted in over 53 years, and early viewing is recommended. 

Directions

The Grove Farm is situated on a private and peaceful setting on the shores of Strangford Lough in County Down. A short 1.5 miles east of Comber, the property is located on Longlands Road and benefits from breathtaking, uninterrupted views across the lough and Scrabo Tower. The area has a reputation for productive, high-quality
farmland at low altitude and has a well-developed agricultural infrastructure.

The nearby town of Comber lies about 6.0 miles south of Newtownards and is located along the edge of Strangford Lough, at the northern tip which offers excellent views and amenities to that area. Comber started out as a small market town throughout the 19th and 20th century, with the town still boasting a number of artisan stores. The town hosts a famous, award winning farmers market on the first Thursday of every month providing fresh, seasonal goods and plant products. The town recently benefitted from a £2.4 million public realm scheme which encompassed High Street, The Square, Bridge Street, Bridge Street Link, Killinchy Street and Castle Street.

An abundance of amenities are located within close proximity. The property is located about 3.6 miles south of Ards Shopping Centre which offers grocery, clothing, household items and eateries. The vibrant and thriving capital city of Belfast is within daily commuting distance via the A22 (11.8 miles) and offers the complete range of shopping, educational and cultural facilities. Belfast City Airport is 10.6 miles southeast, while Belfast International Airport is 31.1 miles northwest. There are also a number of primary and secondary schools nearby.

For lovers of the outdoors and nature, The Grove Farm lies adjacent to Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve. Other nearby walks include Castle Espie, Killynether Country Park, and National Trust Mount Stewart. There is also an abundance of choice for boating enthusiasts, with Strangford Lough Yacht Club, Ringhaddy Cruising Club, Down Cruising Club and Newtownards Sailing Club all in close proximity.

For those with equestrian interests The Grove Farm is easily accessible to a number of registered SJI venues and Eventing Ireland tracks.