Somerton Door Farm

SOMERTON DOOR FARM SOMERTON • SOMERSET Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text SOMERTON DOOR FARM SOMERTON DOOR DROVE • SOMERTON • SOMERSET • TA11 6JN Somerton about 1.8 miles • Yeovil about 12 miles • Taunton about 18 miles (Distances are approximate)

Highly productive, mixed farm on the outskirts of Somerton

Well appointed, 5 bed farmhouse finished to a high standard with tennis court and swimming pool

Adjoining two bedroom annexe

Spacious 3 bedroom bungalow (with AOC)

Detached 3 bedroom house with paddock

1 bedroom detached cottage (let on AST)

Excellent range of modern farm buildings with scope for alternative use (stp)

Highly productive predominantly arable land.

In all approximately 215 acres

Offered as a whole or in 3 principle lots

SAVILLS TAUNTON York House, Blackbrook Business Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PX 01823 692 645 [email protected]

Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text SITUATION Somerton Door Farm is privately situated just 1.8 miles south of the thriving rural town of Somerton. Rich in history and beauty the ancient Saxon town of Somerton provides a wide range of day to day amenities including independent shops and artisan restaurants, numerous public houses, banks, doctors surgery, church and post office. Yeovil, 12 miles south, is known as the major town of South Somerset with an extensive range of retail facilities and entertainment to cater for all ages. There are fantastic primary and secondary educational options within easy reach. There is a primary school in Somerton, with Huish Episcopi as a secondary option in Langport. Private schooling in the area includes the highly regarded Millfield as well as Sherborne and Wells Cathedral. Communications are excellent with the A303 accessible within 6 miles and the M5 within 12 miles. Mainline railway services available at Castle Cary (12 miles, fast train to London 1 hour 40 mins) and Yeovil. International airports can be found at both Bristol and Exeter.

DESCRIPTION Somerton Door Farm is a fantastic mixed farm with multiple residential elements together with a fantastic range of adaptable farm buildings and approximately 215 acres of predominantly arable land interspersed with pasture resulting in a farm suited to a variety of enterprises. The farm today is run as a mixed arable farm together with a highly successful turf business (established by the current vendors and available by separate negotiation) whilst benefitting from income streams via the residential properties. The principal farmhouse is located in the centre of the holding with stunning, south facing views over its own land with an adjoining annexe, ideal for guests, staff or dependant relatives. To the east of the farmhouse is a spacious detached, three bedroom bungalow (with AOC) and a further detached three bedroom detached cottage. On the edge of the farmstead there is a charming detached one bedroom cottage currently let on an Assured Shorthold tenancy. The extensive range of farm buildings centre around a large concrete yard with good road access suitable for large agricultural vehicles and equipment. The buildings are currently used for a combination of machinery storage, grain storage, livestock housing and general storage however do offer scope for a myriad of alternative uses (subject to the necessary planning consents). METHOD OF SALE Somerton Door Farm is being offered for sale as a whole and in the following lots:-

LOT DESCRIPTION ACREAGE

1a Somerton Door Farmhouse, Somerton Door Bungalow, Stable Cottage, range of farm buildings 8.04

1b Park View with surrounding gardens and grounds 1.48

1c Arable land 30.50

1d Arable land 10.59

1e Arable land 24.96

1f Arable land 26.76

1g Arable land 24.83

1h Pasture 8.89

1i Arable 5.64

2a Pasture, used for Turf – capable of arable 20.47

2b Arable land 9.06

3a Arable 3.06

3b Pasture 7.81

3c Arable, down to pasture 21.07

3d Arable, down to pasture 11.39

WHOLE 214.56

LOT 1A – FARMHOUSE, BUNGALOW, STABLE COTTAGE , FARM BUILDINGS AND PADDOCKS - 8.04 ACRES Somerton Door Farmhouse The attractive Grade II Listed farmhouse has undergone a and window sills. At the rear of the entrance hall there is a is a sympathetic programme of renovation retaining many of the downstairs cloakroom with WC and handbasin together with a original interesting architectural features and well appointed separate utility, office/study and porch with back door leading to spacious family accommodation over two floors. The farmhouse the gardens. On the first floor, there are five bedrooms arranged is constructed of the local blue lias stone, finished under a as a master bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom and dressing roman tile roof. room, four double bedrooms and 2 well-appointed bathrooms. A path leads to the front door opening into the entrance hall. There are well maintained private gardens to the rear including Door left to a large, open plan kitchen/breakfast/sitting room a heated swimming pool, tennis court and children’s play area. full of natural light fitted with bespoke units including a central Adjoining the farmhouse is a two bedroom annexe which has island, integral AGA range cooker and inset fire place. Beyond until recently been let on an AST providing useful additional the sitting room is a games room (with full size snooker table) income but it is also ideal for guests, dependants or could be and utility room. To the right of the entrance hall is formal sitting/ incorporated within the main house. living room with an open fire place and feature stone walls SOMERTON DOOR FARM Approximate Gross Internal Area: The Farm House: 317.0 sq.m. / 3412.6 sq.ft. The Annexe: 68.7 sq.m. / 739.8 sq.ft. Stable Cottage: 30.5 sq.m. / 328.6 sq.ft. Not to scale. For identification purposes only.

The Farm House - Ground Floor

The Farm House - First Floor Somerton Door Bungalow Adjacent to the farmhouse is a spacious three bedroom bungalow with high ceilings and full of natural light. The accommodation is well laid out and comprises a well appointed open plan kitchen/dining room, Cloakroom with WC and hand basin, large utility room with door to garden, sitting room with picture window and fireplace, three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Integral single garage. Outside there are well stocked gardens surrounding the property on three sides. The bungalow is subject to an agricultural occupancy clause.

The Annexe - Ground Floor The Annexe - First Floor Stable Cottage Stable Cottage occupies a private site just north of the farm buildings and comprises an attractive detached one bedroom cottage with private garden which is currently let on an assured shorthold tenancy.

Stable Cottage - Ground Floor Approximate Gross Internal Area: The Bungalow: 130.5 sq.m. / 1404.9 sq.ft. Not to scale. For identification purposes only.

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NO ON PLAN DESCRIPTION Key Park View 12 1 = Machinery/Grain Store (52.59 sqm) 1 Block & brick construction with sheet roofing 2 = Stable Cottage (38.37 sqm) 2 Stable Cottage 3 = Open Fronted Machinery Store (313.19 sqm) 4 = Machinery Store (609.77 sqm) 3 Open fronted, steel framed building, sheeted roof 5 = Livestock Housing (740.92 sqm) 6 = Livestock Housing (718.28 sqm) 4 Steel framed machinery store, enclosed with concrete block, sheeted roof 7 = General Purpose Store (242.49 sqm) 5 Block and steel framed with Yorkshire boarding, sheeted roof 8 = Somerton Door Farmhouse (234.20 sqm) 9 = Somerton Door Bungalow Garage (34.90 sqm) 6 Concrete and block construction, sheeted roof and boarding 10 = Somerton Door Bungalow (148.22 sqm) 7 Natural stone and block sheeted roof 11 = General Purpose Store (95.12 sqm) 12 = Park View (94.41 sqm) 8 Somerton Door Farmhouse S O

M Where this plan is based on the Ordnance Survey map it is 9 Somerton Door Bungalow Garage with the sanction of the controller of H.M. StationeryE Office Scale Crown Copyright reserved. Licence No. VA 10033416R 1:1,000 T @ A4 Drawing No T12234-01 Date 15.08.19 O 10 Somerton Door Bungalow N Somerton Door Farm  D 11 Stone construction, GI sheet roofing This plan is published for guidance only. and although it is believed to be correct O its accuracy is not guaranteed, nor is it intended to form part of any contract. O 12 Park View R

E LOT 1B – PARKVIEW – 1.48 ACRES Parkview is a highly attractive, well proportioned detached family home set in grounds extending to around 1.48 acres with great views over unspoilt countryside. A path leads to the front porch which opens into the entrance hall. Door right to open plan kitchen/dining room with modern well fitted units and work surfaces. Door left from the entrance hall to the living room with log burner. There is also a downstairs cloakroom with WC and hand basin and large utility room beyond fitted with further work surfaces. To the rear of the property is a large garden, detached garage and a paddock suitable for equestrian use or purely amenity. Approximate Gross Internal Area: Parkview: 120.3 sq.m. / 1294.9 sq.ft. Not to scale. For identification purposes only.

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First Floor LOT 1C-I Approximately 132.17 acres of predominantly highly productive arable land divided into a number of enclosures and sub lots with all enclosures having excellent access to roads/droves. Lot 1h is currently down to pasture.

LOT 2A - B Three level enclosures extending to 29.53 acres. Part of the arable land is currently down to pasture for ‘Evergreen Turf’ a business established by the vendors for the last 30 years specialising in supplying and installing high quality lawn turf (the business is available by separate negotiation). The land is suitable for a variety of other enterprises and is capable of growing cereals.

LOT 3A – D A productive block of land extending to 43.33 acres, divided into a number of enclosures, all of which are currently down to pasture. The land is well suited to agriculture, amenity or conservation use. Lot 1C

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Track GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS Tenure Council Tax Somerton Door Bungalow EPC Freehold with vacant possession on completion Somerton Door Farmhouse – Band F with the exception of Stable Cottage which is Services Somerton Door Annexe – Band C subject to an assured shorthold tenancy Private water supply Somerton Door Bungalow- Band E Private drainage Park View – Band D Local Authority Oil fired central heating Stable Cottage – Band A Somerset County Council, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY Fixtures and Fittings Shooting Rights Only those mentioned in these sales particulars The shooting rights are in hand and included in Ingoing valuation are included in the sale. All others are the sale as far as they are owned. The purchaser shall in addition to the purchase specifically excluded but may be available by price take over and pay for the following separate negotiation. Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) items, one valuer acting for each party (or in The entitlements will be included in the sale accordance with the arbitrator appointed by Postcode and Directions and best endeavours will be made by the them) on the day of completion: TA11 6JN vendor to transfer the relevant entitlements Somerton Door Annexe EPC following the successful completion of the • Growing Crops, beneficial tillages and acts of Please note: If you are using a Sat Nav which sale. The 2019 payment will be retained by the husbandry carried out or left for the benefit of is not updated or is an old model, please ignore current vendor. the purchaser; the postcode as you will be guided in the wrong direction. Instead please use the following • Silage, hay and straw at market value. directions; Higher Level Stewardship • Consumables and all other stores including From Somerton, head east on the B3153 (HLS) fertilisers and fuel including domestic oil at following signs towards Langport/Curry Rival The farm is entered into an HLS agreement, invoice cost. keeping Somerton sports field and recreation the termination date being 1st October 2023. ground on your left. After approximately Further detail available from the agents, Savills. • VAT where applicable 1 mile, passing a David Wilson Homes Tenant right shall be paid for immediately the development also on your left, take the next Value Added Tax valuation is agreed with interest at 4% over right towards Somerton Business Park onto Any guide price quoted or discussed are Barclays plc base rate for the time being on Cartway Lane. Continue for 0.5 miles and turn exclusive of VAT. In the event of a sale of the Park View EPC the valuation from completion to the date of left at the mini-roundabout onto Bancombe property or any right attached to it becoming payment. Should the valuation not be agreed Road (you will see an ‘Evergreen Turf’ sign). a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, by completion, the matter will be referred to the Continue for 0.5 miles and take the first right such tax would be payable in addition to the decision of a single Arbitrator to be appointed towards ‘Evergreen Turf’. Continue and purchase price. by agreement or in the event of a dispute by Somerton Door Farm will be the first Farm on the President of the Central Association of your right hand side. Agricultural Valuers. No purchaser shall be entitled to make any claim or set off in respect Viewings of dilapidations (if any) to any land, buildings, Strictly by appointment with Savills. Prior to ditches, fences or any other items. making an appointment to view, we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular Footpaths points which are likely to affect your interest IMPORTANT NOTICE: The property is offered subject to, or with in the property with a member of staff who Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or the benefit of all wayleaves, easements, has seen the property, in order that you do not warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of quasi easements, rights of way, covenants make a wasted journey. any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or and restrictions whether mentioned in these distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have particulars or not. not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 19.09.10 BH. Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087.