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To Be Let by Tender

Nantygwyrddail Islawrdref Dolgellau LL40 1TW

145.71ha (360.05 acres) or thereabouts, together with a soon to be refurbished 3 bedroom detached farmhouse, 13m x 23m (40’ x

75’) modern cattle building and a range of traditional outbuildings

TO BE LET ON A FARM BUSINESS TENANCY Under the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995

For a PERIOD OF 15 YEARS from the 1st October 2017

VIEWING DAYS: Thursday 29th June 2017 10am to 4pm CLOSING DATE FOR TENDERS: Tuesday 1st August 2017 Contact: National Trust, Ysbyty Estate Office, Betws y Coed, Conwy. LL24 OHF 01690 713 300 : wa.tenantenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk

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General Description The re-letting of Nantygwyrddail offers interested applicants the opportunity to acquire a moderate sized hill farming unit with a house which is going through full refurbishment ready for re-letting from October 2017. The land extends to 360acres, however, much of the area is low productivity land with conservation conditions attached, therefore it is envisaged that this will not justify being a full time holding, and supplementary income would be expected to support the livelihood of the tenants. It is envisaged that a strong farming and environmental link will be maintained at Nantygwyrddail and the incoming tenant will work with the National Trust to develop and expand on the long term plan for the farm. Farming, access, healthy soil, healthy water, good and improving condition of habitats are only some of the important aspects at Nantygwyrddail. Directions Nantygwyrddail is located some 4 miles from Dolgellau near Cregennan Lakes. From Dolgellau the farm is located on the right hand side of the road and has a National Trust Omega on the entrance. The following grid reference and postcode are accurate to Nantygwyrrdail. OS Grid Reference: SH672143 Postcode: LL40 1TW Tenure The holding will be let on a Farm Business Tenancy for a 15 year period with effect from the 1st October 2017. . The Farmhouse The detached listed farmhouse is of a stone and slate construction. The house is going through a full refurbishment to include a new central heating system based on renewable energy, new kitchen, bathrooms, and decoration throughout. The refurbishment will be ongoing during the open days, however the shortlisted candidates, and final candidates will have an opportunity to inspect the property before any commitment is made by signing the Farm Business Tenancy agreement. The property comprised of 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, bathroom and utility. The house will be undergoing extensive renovation and ready in time for the new tenant to take occupation. The heating system is yet undecided but likely to either be a ground source heat pump, or wood pellet boiler to comply with the National Trust objectives of reducing carbon footprint and reliance on fossil fuels. The property also has a wood burning stove, and agreement can be reached with the ingoing tenant on use of existing woodland on the farm for fire wood, subject to re-stocking plan.

The Property Ground Floor Living Room 3.5m x 5.0m Dining Room 3.1m x 3.1m Kitchen Utility

4.9m x 3.3m 1.7m x 5.9m

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First Floor Bedroom 1 4.8m x 3.4m Bedroom 2 4.1m x 2.7m Bedroom 3 Bathroom (1) Bathroom (2)

2.9m x 3.5m 3.5m x 2.2m 1.3m x 2.5m

Outside

Garden Modest garden area to front of property. Attached outbuildings

A 2 story outbuilding is attached to the farm house and will likely be used to house the heating system. Also useful for wood storage or general storage use.

The Outbuildings

• Modern 13m x 23m (40’ x 75’) 5 bay loose housing cattle shed. • A range of traditional farm buildings • Garage • Kennels

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The Land

The land extends to approximately 145.71ha (360.05ac) in total and lies at between 180m and 660m, with the farm yard lying at 210m. The land is in one block but separate by the council road, Ffordd Ddu. The farm has not been subject to an agri-environment scheme in recent years and the National Trust will look favourably upon applications from individuals expressing a genuine interest in entering Nantygwyrddail into Glastir Agreements or any subsequent schemes. It is envisaged that any scheme would support the vision objective, supplement income and help maintain the extensive stone walls on the farm. The stone walls are in good state of repair, however continue maintenance is essential to keep stock proof field boundaries. Some fences need repairs, and previous to re-letting the National Trust will be undertaking some fencing work to improve the hill boundary fence to the South of the farms on field SH6713 3787. We have also indicated on the Vision map what aspects National trust would like to develop further at Nantygwyrddail and what restrictions and prescription would form part of the tenancy. This includes limited periods of grazing on the most sensitive habitat areas of the farm, the ability to plant addition trees, and block some ditches if deemed necessary.

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FIELD SCHEDULE

Sheet Reference

Field Number

AREA (ha) AREA (acres)

DESCRIPTION

SH6613 3593 0.06 0.15 Woodland SH6613 5377 24.07 59.48 Rough Grazing SH6613 5497 0.46 1.14 Woodland SH6613 8899 0.66 1.63 Permanent Pasture SH6613 9597 0.98 2.42 Marshy Grassland SH6614 6410 0.18 0.44 Woodland SH6614 6911 2.73 6.75 Permanent Pasture SH6614 6937 12.51 30.91 Rough Grazing SH6614 8206 3.32 8.20 Permanent Pasture SH6614 8426 2.83 6.99 Permanent Pasture SH6614 9207 0.07 0.17 Woodland SH6614 9402 0.04 0.10 Woodland SH6614 9521 0.96 2.37 Woodland SH6614 9614 0.38 0.94 Permanent Pasture SH6614 9910 0.82 2.03 Permanent Pasture SH6713 3787 61.67 152.39 Rough Grazing SH6714 420 0.1 0.25 Woodland SH6714 745 4.49 11.09 Rough Grazing SH6714 826 0.28 0.69 Permanent Pasture SH6714 917 1.21 2.99 Permanent Pasture SH6714 1037 0.49 1.21 Permanent Pasture SH6714 1431 0.84 2.08 Permanent Pasture SH6714 1841 0.61 1.51 Permanent Pasture SH6714 1924 0.85 2.10 Permanent Pasture SH6714 1933 0.03 0.07 Woodland SH6714 2036 0.47 1.16 Buildings and yard SH6714 2216 4.73 11.69 Marshy Grassland SH6714 2232 0.29 0.72 Permanent Pasture SH6714 2237 0.02 0.05 Woodland SH6714 2930 1.02 2.52 Permanent Pasture SH6714 3039 0.96 2.37 Permanent Pasture SH6714 3048 1.22 3.01 Permanent Pasture SH6714 3834 0.47 1.16 Permanent Pasture SH6714 4340 0.92 2.27 Permanent Pasture SH6714 4353 0.69 1.70 Permanent Pasture SH6714 4447 0.34 0.84 Woodland SH6714 4943 0.46 1.14 Permanent Pasture SH6714 5661 9.32 23.03 Rough Grazing SH6714 5758 0.43 1.06 Woodland SH6714 6142 3.29 8.13 Marshy Grassland SH6714 6145 0.18 0.44 Woodland SH6714 7256 0.26 0.64 Woodland

145.71 ha 360.05ha

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Other matters affecting the holding 1. Access

Access to Nantygwyrddail is some 4 miles from Dolegllau along the road to Cregennan Lakes. The farm is located on the right hand side of the road and has a National Trust Omega sign of the farm name at the entrance gate. Viewing is on the viewing day strictly by appointment only.

2. Boundaries

All internal boundaries will be maintained by the new tenant, where applicable and in accordance with the Tenancy Agreement and as shown on the Tenancy Agreement Plan. The responsibility for external boundaries shall follow the position as currently enjoyed, however the historic agreement for boundary maintenance is unknown.

3. Other matters

Fodder – there will not be any winter fodder available as ingoings, therefore perspective tenants should plan this into their management for winter 2017/18. Farmyard Manure - The buildings are clear from farm yard manure.

4. Local Authority / Statutory Bodies

Cyngor Gwynedd Council Swyddfa Ardal Meirionnydd Cae Penarlag Dolgellau Gwynedd LL40 2YB

Welsh Government Office Penrallt

Caernarfon Gwynedd 0300 062 5004 Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru (Natural Resources Wales) Maes y Ffynnon Penrhosgarnedd Bangor Gwynedd LL57 2DW 0300 065 3000 Snowdonia National Park Authority National Park Offices Penrhyndeudraeth Gwynedd LL48 6LF 01766 770 274

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5. Basic Payment Scheme

The land is registered on the Rural Land Register for the Basic Payment Scheme and we understand has been claimed for in SAF2017. The ingoing tenants will be required to purchase the entitlements for the holding from the Landlord at a value of £8,350 plus VAT. The current value at time of latest statement dated 22/02/2017 is: Scheme Year 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 No of Entitlements

132.52 132.52 132.52 132.52 132.52

Value per Unit (euros)

62.41 71.30 75.07 76.68 75.44

Total value (euros)

8270.57 9448.67 9948.28 10,161.63 9,997.31

The Euro value does not include the Redistributive element which is payable on the first 54ha of land declared on the SAF each year. The Greening element and value is additional to the above payment subject to meeting the Greening requirements.

6. Sporting Rights/Fishing Rights Sporting rights reserved in favour of the National Trust. The fishing rights to Cregennan lakes are let on to a 3rd party. 7. Timber

Reserved in favour of the National Trust. However, the woodland block located within SH6614 6410, of 0.18ha, will be allocated to the tenant to fell and use as firewood if required within the scope of agreed felling plan and agreed re-stocking of the plantation. This could be of advantage for reducing heating costs.

8. Agri-Environment Schemes There are no Agri-Environment Schemes existing on the holding at present. 9. Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way

The farm is let subject to all existing Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way. This includes access around the Cregennan lakes for anglers with the fishing rights being let to a 3rd party. The attached map shows the location of open access areas of land and public rights of way at Nantygwyrddail and surrounding areas.

10. Ditch realignment/blocking

The National Trust reserves the right to enter the property and block ditches, or re-align water courses within fields SH6613 9597, SH6714 2216 and SH6714 6142 at any time during the tenancy.

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11. Nantygwyrddail Bach – Listed Building

Nantygwyrddail Bach is a listed single story redundant building located in field SH6714 0826. The landlord will reserve the right to remove the building and associated surrounding area from the tenancy if an opportunity arises to develop, and retains the right of access to the property and the right to improve the access track should this be required. This area is marked on the vision map. We are open to join proposals with the perspective tenant on alternative use for this building, or grant funding to improve the condition.

The Tenancy 1. Term

The holding will be let on a Farm Business Tenancy for a 15 year period with a break clause in favour of either the Landlord or Tenant on the 5th and 10th anniversary of the term date.

2. Agreement

The agreement will be in a form of a standard National Trust Farm Business Tenancy Agreement (draft copies are available for inspection at the National Trust office at Dinas, Betws y Coed during office hours up to the 1st August 2017).

3. Rent Payments

Rent will be payable half yearly in advance on the 1st October and the 1st April in each year with the first payment becoming due on the 1st October 2017. Please note that National Trust charge VAT on agricultural rents and this must be factored into your business plan.

4. Rent Reviews

The National Trust reserves the right to carry out rent reviews of the property on the third anniversary of the start date to open market value.

5. Insurance

The National Trust will be responsible for insuring the buildings and landlord’s fixtures. The Tenant will be responsible for insuring the Tenants improvements/contents/own possessions/machinery and public liability.

6. Repairing Responsibilities (Summary)

The Tenant will be responsible for internal repairs and decoration, maintaining the garden, all gates, boundaries and fences and the cost of servicing appliances. The Tenant will be responsible for ensuring that the septic tank is emptied at regular intervals as necessary and that the chimney is swept at least every 6 months. Full details of repairing responsibilities are contained in the draft Tenancy Agreement.

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7. Sub Letting

There will be no right to assign, sub-let or part with possession of the whole or any part of the premises.

Viewing the farm and further information 1. Viewing Day

The farm may only be viewed on the specific Viewing Day namely 29th of June 2017.

Applicants wishing to inspect the holding on the Viewing Day must be in possession of a copy of these letting particulars. Toilet facilities will be available on the day, however no refreshment will be provided. The farm will not be sign posted however can be found easily from the direction on the particulars as well as following the postcode or grid reference. IMPORTANT: All people viewing the property must leave gates as they were found, and must ensure that the road gate to Cregennan Lakes is kept shut at all times to avoid stock escaping.

2. The Tenancy Agreement

Copies of both draft tenancy agreements will be available for inspection on the Viewing Day and thereafter at the agent’s office in Dinas, Betws y Coed during normal office hours until 1st August 2017.

3. Tenders

To be delivered to the National Trust, Ysbyty Estate office, together with the attached completed application form and all supporting documents in an envelope marked ‘CONFIDENTIAL – NANTYGWYRDDAIL TENDERS’ on or before the closing date namely Tuesday 1st August 2017. All applications received will be acknowledged after the closing date.

4. Enquiries / Contact

Ysbyty Estate Office, Dinas, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 OHF 01690 713 300 wa.tenantenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk 5. Administration Fee

The successful applicant will be required to pay £200.00 (plus VAT) to cover the National Trust costs of preparing the Tenancy Agreement, obtaining references etc.

6. Credit Check

The National Trust will request the successful applicant to complete the enclosed/attached Credit Reference Tenancy Application Form. All information contained will be handled in compliance with the Data Protection Act. Only the

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successful applicant will be subject to the Credit Check by the Credit Reference Agency.

Submission of Tenders Tenders should be submitted subject to the following conditions: 1. Tenders must be submitted using the attached tender form together with all the

supporting information as requested. 2. The tender must include the tenant’s signature to confirm that the information given is

correct. 3. The tender must be for a specific sum. 4. The tender must be submitted in the applicant’s name only. The National Trust will not

accept tenders submitted in either a company name, on behalf of a partnership or from joint applicants.

5. The applicant must provide the names and addresses of at least three referees who must

be acquainted with the applicant in a business capacity only. At least one of these references must be from the applicant’s bank. Prospective applicants must also be prepared to allow representatives from the National Trust to inspect their current holdings if applicable and if deemed necessary.

6. The National Trust reserves the right not to accept the highest tender nor any tender. 7. Please note: VAT is chargeable on the rental figure tendered.

8. Tender forms must be submitted in writing. The business plan, application form and any

other necessary document can be submitted electronically including via memory stick. Applications As a general guide, prospective applicants should possess the following qualities: 1. Sufficient capital to adequately stock, farm and manage the holding in accordance with

the terms of the tenancy, to pay the rent and for any improvements which are considered necessary as well as to pay for any ingoing payments due.

2. The applicant must have experience in livestock husbandry and management and

demonstrate a level of agricultural knowledge and background. 3. An appreciation and an understanding of the work of the National Trust and an interest in

integrating farming with conservation of the landscape. Applicants should note that preference will be given to those demonstrating that the land will be farmed in an environmentally sensitive manner.

4. In addition to the information required on the tender and application form attached,

applicants must also include a cash flow statement for the next three years, together with detailed information about their existing capital position, assets live and dead stock. Applicant should also detail their proposals for the future farming system on the holding.

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Disclaimer These particulars do not constitute nor constitute any part of an offer of a contract. All statements contained in these particulars as to the property are made without responsibility on part of the National Trust. Any other statements contained in these particulars as to the property or land is to be relied on as statements or representation of fact. All interested applicant must satisfy himself or herself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. Neither the National Trust nor any person acting on its behalf, has the authority to make any representation or warranty in relation to the land or particulars contained.

For further information about being a National Trust tenant, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tenants

Note These particulars are issued for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair summary of the property.

Any description or information given should not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Photographs show only certain parts of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are only approximate. The National Trust reserves the right of not having to accept any offer received for this property. National Trust The National Trust is Europe’s leading conservation charity, and is committed to preserving special places for ever, for everyone. The National Trust depends on the income it generates from its rental properties, and could not deliver its core objectives without the support of its thousands of tenants and volunteers. Cregennan Estate was left to the National Trust by Major Captain Charles Llewelyn Wyn Jones in 1959 in memory of his two sons who were killed during the Second World War. Cregennan Estate itself consist of 2 hill farms extending to some 240ha including 10ha of lakes. In addition other bare parcels of land in the estate total a further 300ha within the Cadair Idris area. The hill location is widely renowned for good water quality, wildlife and beautiful views. The small dry stone enclosures, enclosed ffridd with wet and dry heaths and scattered woodland make this an attractive landscape. Cregennan Lakes are regarded as some of the highest quality lakes in the UK and it is vitally important that these are protected in the future and maintained.