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Sherborne 4 miles - Yeovil 6 miles - Castle Cary 9 miles - Bruton 13 miles

A Grade II Listed farmhouse with an extensive range of traditional and modern farm buildings with adjoining pasture land, offering a redevelopment opportunity in a secluded and unspoilt rural position with wonderful views.

Woodhouse Farm offers a Grade II Listed farmhouse requiring redevelopment, extensive range of traditional and modern farm buildings with adjoining pasture land. For sale by Private Treaty Guide Price: £795,000

Situation Woodhouse Farm occupies a delightful location situated between the villages of Marston Magna and Corton Denham, approximately 3/4 mile north east of the village of Rimpton, 6 miles north east of Yeovil and 4 miles north of Sherborne. The property lies within close proximity to the A303 which is accessed some 2 and a half miles north at Sparkford. The property occupies a quiet hamlet location at the end of a no through lane (Woodhouse Lane) accessed from the Rimpton Road to Marston Magna. The Farmhouse is situated on the south eastern boundary of the farm, with the farm buildings lying directly to the south west of the farmhouse and the land principally to the north and north east and west of the dwelling.

Description The property offers purchasers a rare opportunity to acquire a detached period farmhouse set amongst the Somerset countryside occupying a delightful rural position with far reaching views over the Camelot Vale towards Corton Ridge and Parrock Hill. Included in the sale are an excellent range of single storey traditional buildings of brick and stone, offering potential ancillary accommodation, holiday let or potential office use (subject to the necessary consents). Adjoining is a further block of modern livestock buildings situated around a concrete yard with pasture land surrounding.

The Farmhouse

The Grade II Listed farmhouse requires complete renovation throughout . Planning was recently ob- tained for a return to residential use. The construction of the property currently comprises traditional rendered cob walls, beneath a clay tile roof. The accommodation is set out on the floor plans and brief- ly comprises; Entrance Porch, Sitting Room with attractive hamstone fireplace with bread oven and wood burner, exposed beams, door to Dining Room with fireplace, fitted cupboards and window seat. From the Sitting Room door to Kitchen at the rear and Utility Room and further Storage Room, and access to the later extension which requires complete redevelopment but offering enormous potential for expansion of the residential accommodation, with floor above. The first floor similarly requires complete renovation and currently comprises 4 Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom, with stairs to attic offering further accommodation potential, subject to the necessary con- sents.

The Buildings There are a range of modern and traditional buildings comprising; Workshop 12.13m x 9.02m with earth floor, Garage and Stabling. Monopitch Building of stone and block under a profiled sheeted roof. An attractive single storey Brick Outbuilding offering wonderful conversion potential. Dutch Barn 24.1m x 7.28m of block and steel under a CA roof and Lean To 9.15m x 5.06m of block under a CA roof with concrete track from the yard area to a further yard area with adjoining modern livestock build- ings comprising; Covered Yard 13.59m x 13.41m of steel and block under a CA roof with part concrete floor and further adjoining Covered Yard 13.84 x 9.22m of steel and block under a fibre cement roof and earth floor. Concrete Silage Pit and further Storage Building of block under CI roof.

The Land The land lies principally to the north and north east of the farmstead, with small paddock areas to the south and west. The land comprises level permanent pasture which has been utilised for the grazing of cattle in more recent years and offers potential for equestrian or other livestock use. In total extending to 23.45 acres (9.49 ha) as shown edged red on the attached site plan. Adjoining to the north east and west is a further parcel of level and sloping land in four principal enclosures rising towards Corton Ridge, in total extending up to 47.93 acres ( 19.39 ha), (edged blue), available by separate negotiation.

Drone Video of the property is available at: https://youtu.be/WQOkgF8JOL8

Access The property is approached at the end of a no through lane (Woodhouse Lane) and there is further access to the side of the house and buildings giving access to the land beyond.

Services Farmhouse: Mains water & electricity Farm Buildings: Mains water & electricity Land: Mains water to troughs on the land

Boundaries The property (edged red) is offered for sale as a whole. Additional adjoining land, (edged blue), ex- tending up to 47.93 acres (19.39 ha) or thereabouts is available for sale by separate negotiation. Interested parties are invited to discuss alternative proposals with the selling agents if they so wish.

Tenure and Possession Freehold with vacant possession available on com- pletion.

Outgoings These are believed to comprise local Council Tax on the house, together with the usual service and envi- ronmental charges.

Local Authority South Somerset District Council The Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2HT Telephone: 01935 462462

Town & Country Planning For the planning history of the property please refer to the planning file. Planning reference: 03/00347/FUL & 21/00513/DPO. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as regards to planning.

Basic Payment Scheme The relevant area of BPS entitlements will be availa- ble for transfer to the successful purchaser(s) after completion for the benefit of the 2022 scheme year. The purchaser(s) being responsible for the vendors agent’s transfer costs.

Sporting & Mineral Rights Sporting and mineral rights are included within the sale.

IMPORTANT NOTICE For clarification we wish to inform any prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office prior to viewing the property. Note:- The above plan has been reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H. M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Greenslade Taylor Hunt. Note:- Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct accuracy is not guaranteed.

Fixtures and Fittings All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these sale particulars are otherwise expressly excluded from the sale.

Rights of Way, Easements, Wayleaves, Etc. The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the property charges register of the registered title together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not.

Directions From Yeovil take the A359 in a northerly direction to Marston Magna, take RImpton Road to the east and continue on this road for approximately 1 and a half miles. After the turning to Rimpton there is a turning on the left to Woodhouse Lane, follow this land to the end where upon the entrance to the farm and yard will be found on the left hand side. A sale board will be displayed at the entrance of the property.

Viewings and Health and Safety Strictly by appointment. N.B. Please note that owing to the nature of construction of the farmhouse and outbuildings we are not permitting children under the age of 14 to attend viewings. The vendor or their agents take no liability for any injury caused within reason whilst on the property. All potential purchasers are asked to observe the country code and close all gates.

Measurements and Other Information All measurements are approximate. Any field numbers and areas shown on the attached plan are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for identification purposes only. They do not necessarily correspond either with the National Grid plan numbers or with those produced on the Rural Land Register. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars as accurate and reliable as possible, if there are any point which is of particular importance to you please contact the office, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. We have not tested any of the equipment, appliances, central heating or services.

Viewing by appointment only through the Sole Agents:-

Greenslade Taylor Hunt, 22 Princes Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1EQ

Tel: 01935 423474 Email: [email protected]