Treborough Farm

Treborough Farm Treborough, Watchet, Somerset TA23 0QW

Taunton 18 Miles • Bristol 65 Miles • Exeter 45 Miles • West Somerset Coast 7 Miles

A beautifully situated traditional farm centred upon a Grade II Listed farmhouse and adjoining range of outbuildings, with scope for development (STP), set in 184 acres of productive land. To be sold as a whole or in 4 lots

Lot 1: Grade II Listed house with five double bedrooms and spacious family accommodation. Traditional stone and slate barns set and 17.35 acres.

Lot 2: Productive, south-facing pasture and arable land. 42.37 acres.

Lot 3: 50.15 acres of pasture land and woodland.

Lot 4: 74.37 acres of productive land with a modern farm building and open yard.

In total about 184.24 acres (74.56 hectares)

Stags Stags Stags Farm Agency 5 Hammet Street 13 Fore Street 21/22 Southernhay West The London Office Taunton Dulverton Exeter 40 St James’s Place Somerset TA1 1RZ Somerset TA22 9EX Devon EX1 1PR London Tel: 01823 256625 Tel: 01398 323174 Tel: 01392 680059 SW1A 1NS Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 020 7839 0888 stags.co.uk Situation Treborough Farm is situated adjacent to the ancient church in Exmoor’s smallest parish, nestled in the Brendon Hills. This part of Somerset is unspoilt, tranquil and one of the most beautiful parts of the West Country.

The Brendon Hills are on the fringe of the West Somerset Vale and to the west of the Quantocks and it is on the approach that you appreciate the beautiful setting. Whilst it lies in a rural location, Treborough is by no means isolated with the favoured village of Roadwater found only 2 miles to the east. This popular village provides facilities including a local garage, general store, post office, village inn, news agent and a modern village hall where a number of sporting activities take place throughout the year. A little further away, the village of Williton offers a wider range of day to day amenities.

The County Town of Taunton offers extensive commercial, recreational and educational facilities including the well regarded public schools of Taunton, Kings and Queens Colleges. Taunton itself is a growing retail centre with excellent communication links including mainline rail services and access to the M5 motorway (junction 25).

Treborough Farm is perfectly situated for those with an interest in country sports. Shooting is available nearby and both the Quantock and Brendon Hills are renowned for their excellent walking and riding. Sailing and windsurfing are on offer at the nearby Wimbleball Lake. The area is well known for its beagle packs, fox and stag hounds which hunt in the nearby countryside. There are many point to point meetings throughout the area and racing can be enjoyed at Taunton Racecourse. Description Treborough Farm is a wonderfully situated traditional Exmoor Farm which has been in the same family ownership for a considerable period of time. Including the attractive farmhouse and a range of traditional stone and slate barns, the farmstead lies at the heart of the farm, with the land surrounding the hamlet divided by parish roads.

In total Treborough Farm extends to 184.24 acres (74.56 hectares) and is offered for sale as a whole or in four lots: Lot 1: Farmhouse, Barns and Land within 17.35 acres (7.02 hectares) Treborough Farmhouse Treborough Farmhouse is Grade II Listed and enjoys an elevated south facing position with an attractive slate hung façade under a double pitched tiled roof.

A pitched tiled entrance porch leads through to an original cross passage hallway which provides access to the cellar and boot room to the rear. The reception rooms are beautifully proportioned and full of character with high ceilings and tall windows providing a lot of light and beautiful views over the valley towards Treborough Common. The dining room has a huge inglenook fireplace with inset wood burning stove, slate surround, exposed stone walls and a bread oven. The farmhouse kitchen overlooks the front garden and includes a range of wall and base units with a two oven Aga. There is a flagstone floor that extends through to the majority of the ground floor and into the original pantry and dairy at the back of the property. These two rooms are divided by original shuttering and the original slate pig salter is still in-situ. There is a good sized boot room with vaulted ceiling and door to rear which includes separate utility room with WC.

The first floor has part galleried landing and 5 double bedrooms all with outstanding views and a bathroom which includes a roll top claw foot bath and double shower cubicle. Gardens and Grounds The house is accessed from the lane through a pillared entrance gateway with a long gravelled pathway extending through the gardens to the house. The walled gardens are predominantly to the front of the house and are laid to lawn with a number of apple and plum trees. The productive vegetable area is laid out in a traditional style with a greenhouse to one side.

There is a pathway leading to the yard which includes a number of traditional outbuildings which would be well suited for the creation of additional accommodation subject to necessary planning consents.

Bedroom 5 Bedroom 4 3.99 x 3.94m Bedroom 3 5.03 x 4.17m 13'1 x 12'11 5.16 x 4.24m 16'6 x 13'8 16'11 x 13'11

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Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area 327.5 Sq Metres 3526 Sq Ft Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1 5.13 x 4.98m 5.16 x 5.16m 16'10 x 16'4 16'11 x 16'11

Boot First Floor Room 5.21 x 3.94m 171 x 12'11

Dairy 5.21 x 2.39m Dining Room 17'1 x 7'10 5.08 x 4.34m 16'8 x 14'3 Scullery 5.21 x 2.34m Down 17'1 x 7'8

Kitchen / Sitting Room Cellar Breakfast Room 5.23 x 5.11m 5.18 x 5.13m 5.11 x 4.78m 17'2 x 16'9 16'9 x 15'8 Up 17' x 16'10 Up

Ground Floor Lower Ground Floor Outbuildings Former Pig Building: (7.69m x 2.02m). Single storey three bay building of stone construction underneath a slate roof.

Old Stables: (11m x 7.7m). A two storey building of stone construction underneath a GI roof. Loft above. Comprising the former stables with hay racks and two store rooms.

Shippen: L-shaped building (12.27m x 3.3m and 14.52m x 4.09m). Stone construction, part GI, part slate roof. Concrete floor and formerly lofted.

Modern Barn: (23.66m x 14.83m). Timber frame, part box profile, part GI Modern Barn roof. Enclosed on three sides with an earth floor.

Old Granary: (11.6m x 5.6m). Two storey stone barn with a slate roof. Former Shippen Presently used a workshop with a concrete floor and up and over garage door.

Cider Press: (6.07m x 2.46m).

Former Shippen: (14.63m x 4.55m). Traditional stone barn with brick arched Cider Press openings. Inside there are four loose boxes.

The Land

Shippen Outbuilding Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area The land within Lot 1 falls within three fields, all down to pasture and suitable 672.3 Sq Metres 7237 Sq Ft for mowing and with separate access on to a council maintained lane. The land is gently sloping with a south-facing aspect. Old Granary

Old Stables

Lot 4

Lot 2 Lot 1

Lot 3 Lot 2: Land - 42.37 acres (17.15 hectares) Lot 2 comprises a ring-fenced block of productive pasture land suitable for mowing or grazing. This land has been used in arable rotation in the past and is gently sloping and south-facing. There are five enclosures and multiple gateways on to the adjoining lane. Lot 3: Land - 50.15 acres (20.30 hectares) Lot 3 lies to the south of the farm and includes a large pasture field with in-field trees together with two smaller paddocks and a small area of woodland and rough pasture running down to a stream. There is direct road access to this lot. Lot 4: Land - 74.37 acres (30.10 hectares) Lot 4 forms a level and gently sloping block of land including a modern farm building measuring 17.68 x 12.19m and an open concrete yard. The fields are of varying sizes and some are suitable for mowing as well as grazing. There are stunning views from this Lot towards the coast and the Quantock Hills. Services Lot 1 – Mains water (not metered), mains electricity, private drainage (septic tank in courtyard). The oil-fired Aga provides hot water with a separate oil-fired boiler for central heating. Lot 2 – Separate metered mains water. Lot 3 – Mains water (supplied from Lot 1). Lot 4 – Separate metered mains water. Council Tax Treborough Farmhouse is in band F - £2,041.54 payable in 2014/2015. Local Authority West Somerset Council, West Somerset House, Killick Way, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4QA. Tel: 01643 703704. www.westsomersetonline.gov.uk Single Payment Scheme The farm land is registered for entitlements under the SPS. The current scheme year payment is reserved from the sale.

If the farm is sold in lots, the entitlements will be apportioned.

The purchaser will take over the vendors’ cross compliance responsibilities for the current scheme year. Uplands Entry Level Scheme (UELS) The farm is entered into a UELS agreement which commenced on 15/03/13. The management plan includes mainly grassland and arable options. Ingoing Valuation There will be an ingoing valuation carried out by the Vendor's agents. For further information please contact the agents. Sporting and Mineral Rights The sporting and mineral rights are in-hand and included with the freehold. Fixtures and Fittings All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold. Farm Sale The vendor reserves the right to hold a farm sale by auction of live and deadstock on the property prior to completion. Wayleaves, Rights of Way Etc The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements in respect of any electricity or telephone poles, wires, stays, cables etc., or water or drainage pipes etc., either passing upon, over or under it. The property is also sold subject to and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way or bridleways etc. Plans and Boundary Fences A plan, which is not to be relied upon, is attached to these particulars. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy. Warning Farms can be dangerous places. Please take care when viewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of the farm buildings. Viewing Strictly by prior appointment with Stags: 01823 256625 or 01398 323174. Directions From Taunton proceed in a north westerly direction on the A358 signposted to Williton and Minehead. Proceed along this road passing the turnings to Bishops Lydeard. Immediately after the turning to Cedar Falls Health Farm, turn left signposted to Exford, Wheddon Cross and Ralegh’s Cross on the B3224.

Proceed along this road passing the Ralegh’s Cross Inn and take the next right turn right signposted to Wheddon Cross (by Beulah Chapel). Proceed along this road taking the first turning on the right hand side signposted to Treborough. Follow this lane and upon reaching the green triangle turn left signposted to Treborough. Follow the lane to the very end where Treborough Farm is found on the right.

These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.