Sarah Lovett, 2, Elm Park, Brixton Hill, London SW2 2UB, tel 07976 272590 E mail [email protected]

After 11 years I am selling up, moving on to new pastures, due to health issues. Gaulden Meadow, also known as “Parks” field no 4230 Agricultural land and buildings at Brompton Ralph, with two entrances, accessed from the B 3188 at Tolland Cross, West Somerset, or Parks Lane,TA43PS. Good 4G signal on phone at the land. Size 8.4 acres approx. Water meter in use for 2 troughs, plus natural watering available. Existing Western Power company head in place, just needs a supplier. Not in any area of special interest, conservation area or national park. Access to M5, around an hour to Exeter, Bristol. Previously registered as an agricultural holding with RPA. Pasture with useful woodland coppices and fruit trees. Includes fenced 1 acre paddock. Compost toilet. 8 miles from the sea at Watchet. 5 miles from Exmoor National Park. 10 miles from Taunton, County Town of Somerset.

Buildings and structures, existing. Single storey, L shaped, approx 100 sq m, 1076 sq ft, oak framed barn with tin roof, needing substantial repair. The barn is dry inside and for the last 100 years, being used for agriculture. Next to the barn, are the existing foundations of a large chicken shed being used for hardstanding at the moment.

There are other existing foundations on the field of a large stables. No herbicides or pesticides have been used. Two stands of 8 yr old willow stools with 8 varieties. 600 stools. Planted native hedge and trees in 2017, a belt to encourage plant and wildlife diversity, improve soil organic matter, give shelter and fodder to the animals, supply nut crop, timber and fuel, and work against run off erosion. 19 tons agricultural lime applied to meadow in 2012. Presently using MoleValleyFarmers, renovation grass seed mix. Possibility to re instate Shallow ponds grant allowed, Somerset. Pemission for 19.5m wind turbine from MOD, ref DE/C/SUT/43/10/1/11/11206.

Sustainable income generation from the lands resources. * Holiday lets * Equine paddocks etc. * Low maintenance crops chosen for niche markets. * Soft fruit and forage crops. * Topiary nursery. * Willows for baskets, sculpture, willow products, bespoke work, workshops. * Cut flowers and foliage for expanding British grown market. * Possible outdoor pig fattening, meadow fed lamb, free range chicken. * Educational and training opportunities * Apiary site, honey. * Vineyard, Squash, Garlic, Herbs. * Polytunnels.

Condition of land. South facing, gently sloping, pasture. Soil types mixed above and below spring line. Milford 541a, Whimple 572f, Conway/Enborne. Clay beds, white and red. Good fire-able small ball clay.

Lower entrance.

West Deane Way, The smallholding is directly on this route. Work completed. 850 m of traditional extra wildlife friendly hedge planted. Planted 30m copse of 30 birch, hazel, ash, elder, holly. Planted 600 willow stools in two stands. Planted 12 walnut and 25 sweet chestnut trees, over 2000 young trees have now been planted, including over 600m of native hedgrow. THE NEW TREES MUST BE “MAINTAINED” FOR THE NEXT 4 YEARS. Erected stockproof fence. Planted fruit trees and bushes to test economic viability. Prepared area for spaghetti squash and garlic, sold the crops. In (2012 ?) An application was made to The Caravan Club for a 5 van site and was visited and approved by the club, but not carried forward at that time. Camping is allowed for 28 days each year without licence, for more than that planning is required for a campsite. This would require highways survey.

Wildlife area.

In the last 10 years I have spent roughly 12 to 15 weeks a year doing agricultural work at the land. I stay in a caravan which I bring and take away when I’ve finished. While I’ve been here I’ve worked 35 to 50 hours a week specifically on the land.

Newly levelled plot for shipping containers for secure storage while barn is repaired.