Homeway Farm, Homeway Farm Road, Meare, , BA6 9TL Versatile small holding nestled in the countryside.

• Four bedroom modernised farmhouse with enclosed garden • Range of well equipped agricultural and equestrian buildings • Converted traditional stone barn with scope for development • Two timber clad chalet style static homes • All weather equestrian school • 15.75 acres of level grassland land with mature trees and hedgerows • Available as a whole • About 17.25 acres in total • EPC Rating - E

Meare 1 mile, Glastonbury 4.5 miles, M5 (Junction 23) 11 miles, Taunton 22 miles, Bristol 26 miles

Introduction Located in the beautiful Somerset countryside, Homeway Farm is a unique private farm, accessed via the B3151 from Glastonbury. A well apportioned four bedroom farmhouse is complimented by attractive pastureland and a range of buildings including a converted stone barn, workshop and livestock facilities. Planning consent has also been granted for two established chalet style static homes located within the farmstead, both of which are fully serviced.

The farm has been used for a range of purposes and includes stabling for up to 14 horses along with general purpose storage, stock handling facilities and an outdoor school. Land for grazing and haymaking is provided by 15.75 acres of permanent pasture located within a ring fence of the farm.

Situation Homeway Farm is situated approximately one mile west of Meare alongside the B3151, which leads to picturesque market town of Glastonbury located just over 4 miles away. Glastonbury offers extensive everyday amenities along with an iconic cultural identity. The A361/A39 is approximately two miles south of the farm and provides a link to the M5 motorway connecting to Taunton, Bristol and West Country. Castle Cary and Bridgewater are the nearest mainline railway stations located 19 miles away and 16 miles away respectively. Bristol International Airport located approximately 19 miles to the north.

There are a wide range of excellent schools in the area in both the public and private sectors including King’s School in Cheddar and Sexeys near Bruton, Downside at , Millfi eld at Street, the Cathedral School at Wells and Hazelgrove at Sparkford. Bristol and Bath Universities are also within 30 miles.

The town, villages and countryside around Homeway Farm provide an excellent range of social and leisure activities for the sportsman and countryman alike, with excellent walking and riding all around. The Mendip Hills to the north and National Nature Reserve provide stunning countryside in the locality and major tourist attractions. Burnham and Berrow Golf Club is 13 miles away and offers premier facilities, whilst National Hunt racing is within easy reach at Wincanton.

Directions From the A361, take the B3151 westbound from Glastonbury towards Meare. Follow the B3151 through Meare and after approximately 1 mile, the farm is visible immediately on the left-hand side of the road. From the M5, take Junction 23 and head in an easterly direction along the A39. dates back to 1812 with signifi cant refurbishment works undertaken in the late • Stone Barn - To the east of the farmhouse is an impressive Continue on the A39 for approximately 7 miles until a left-hand turning for Meare 1990’s, including re-wiring, re-plumbing and installation of double glazing. two storey stone barn under a tile roof with two ground fl oor is signposted in Shapwick. Take the left turn and follow the road north towards arched doors. The barn has been converted for use as a farm Please refer to the fl oor plans for the room dimensions and layout. Meare, where it joins the B3151. Turn right at the junction and follow the road offi ce, lecture rooms and for treatment rooms, with scope for with the farm located on the right after approximately one mile. The farmyard is accessed from the main road to the east of the farmhouse and further refurbishment. leads to the remainder of the property including:- • Workshop - Stone constructed single storey barn with split Method of Sale Chalet Style Static Homes level concrete fl oor under a recently renewed tile roof. The Homeway Farm is offered for sale as a whole by private treaty. Two timber clad chalets have been installed on the farm, both of which have workshop benefi ts from recent re-wiring and a storage lean-to. been certifi ed as lawful from a planning perspective. The chalets provide a total Description • Old Cow House - Rendered block building under an asbestos of fi ve bedrooms and each includes a kitchenette, a bathroom and living area. roof adjoining the Stone Barn. Homeway Farmhouse The chalets are set in a private position to the south of the farmstead and are The farmhouse sits parallel to the Glastonbury Road and is accessed via a serviced by an LPG gas tank, private drainage, mains electricity and mains water. • Old Cider House - Enclosed stone and block building private entrance. The house is fi tted with a small scale rooftop photovoltaic array Both are registered for Council Tax as ‘Band A’ and have potential for holiday incorporating a timber frame roof with double fronted doors generating a peak output of 3.84 kwh and benefi ts from an enclosed south letting or longer term rental arrangements. and a mono-pitch asbestos roof. facing garden. Internally there are four good sized fi rst fl oor double bedrooms, a family bathroom, fi tted kitchen, three reception rooms, utility room/bathroom and Farm Buildings • Car Ports - A total of 5 timber and steel framed car ports with a double glazed conservatory. The house is serviced by oil fi red central heating The farm buildings lie adjacent to the farmhouse and are serviced by a central corrugated steel roof sheets and cladding. Concrete parking along with a supplementary converted oil Rayburn, together with mains water hard surfaced farmyard. This versatile range of buildings would be suitable area on approach and lean-to at rear. and private drainage. Constructed of rendered stone under a tile roof, the house for equestrian, agricultural or commercial use subject to obtaining planning • Stable Block - Low level block work storage stables (x 4) permission. The buildings comprise: constructed on a concrete base under as asbestos roof with freezer room attached and traditional stable doors.

• Implement Shed - Steel frame general purpose shed with concrete fl oor, twin galvanized steel gates under a fi bre cement roof.

• Wooden Hut - Storage hut on concrete base.

• Chicken Run - A timber chicken roost with an adjoining fenced concrete run.

• Greenhouses and Poly Tunnels - Two glass greenhouses and two poly tunnels used for domestic purposes.

• Cow House with Mono-Pitch Timber Lean-To - Timber frame former cubicle shed with concrete fl oor split into 12 self contained stables (11ft x 11ft) including central passage for tack/storage. There are two separate larger foaling boxes (12ft x 12ft) adjoining the shed.

• General Purpose Hay Barn - Steel framed ‘L’ shaped general purpose hay barn with corrugated steel cladding in part under a fi bre cement roof. Includes 5 x 15ft bays with a dual pitch.

The farm also provides an enclosed outdoor equestrian school extending to 60ft x 20ft together with a round pen holding facility. Both are post and rail fenced with a base consisting of sand, rubber and limestone grit.

Detailed plans are available separately from the agents.

All items of farm machinery and mobile equipment are excluded from the sale of the freehold property unless otherwise stated. Drain General Remarks and Stipulations Drain N

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HOME WAY CORNER Tenure & Posession Pond 46

The tenure of the property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion. 49 42

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Drain 0374 0774 0.480ha 0.112ha Strictly by appointment through the selling agents only. NOT TO SCALE Drain HEATHWAY LANE Drain Homeway Farm 9673 WESTHAY ROAD 0.692ha

9972 31 Services 0.025ha 18 Paddock Rhyne Track

Track The farm benefi ts from mains water which feeds the land and property. Mains 0869 0167 0.509ha Drain 0.458ha 0565 electricity services the buildings, with private drainage for all dwellings. 0.137ha Ferndale 0863 Drain 0.078ha Drain Double House

Rights of Way Drain 0561

Peat Cuttings 0.136ha 4

There is a footpath running across the land as shown on the plan. Drain Fistral FB FP

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Single Payment Scheme & Stewardship 0253 Maywin 2.550ha Drain

Drain The Farm has not been registered for the Single Payment Scheme although Drain

CHAPEL LANE Drain Entitlements can potentially be purchased externally and validated over the land

Mundys 9843 Paddock in the future. There are no Environmental Stewardship agreements in place over Westfield 0.012ha House the land. Drain Track South View Farm

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Drain 0141 0.007ha

Drain Statutory Designations Drain Drain

HEATHWAY DROVE Heath Rhyne

The farm lies outside of Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) and Area of Outstanding Track

Drain Natural Beauty (AONB) designations. It is identifi ed as a priority catchment in Drain

Drain respect of Catchment Sensitive Farming. 9328 1.779ha LOCATION PLANDrain

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Drain Local Authority Meare Heath Drain Drain South Somerset District Council - 01935 462462. Drain Drain Meare Heath

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Track Drain Council - 0300 303 8588. Drain

NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the

Peat Cuttings permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Limited Peat Cuttings Postcode NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and Drain although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. 19845/HOMEWAY_BROC rB Drain MCL: Date: 28/08/2014 BA6 9TL The Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PB Tel: (01202) 856800 The rights of way shown on this plan are for indicative purposes Drain only. For legal purposes refer to the definitive rights of way map. Peat Cuttings Council Tax Homeway Farmhouse is Band E. Chalet 1 is Band A. Chalet 2 is Band A.

Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements The property is sold subject to and with the benefi t of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves, masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipe whether referred to in the particulars or not.

Health & Safety Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible for your own personal safety when making your inspection, particularly around the buildings and land.

Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: Savills Bath Savills Salisbury 1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or Edgar House, 17 George Street Rolfes House, 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 any offer or contract and must Bath, BA1 2EN 60 Milford Street not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be [email protected] Salisbury, SP1 2BP assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested [email protected] [email protected] any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Photographs were taken in August 2014. Particulars prepared in August 2014. 01225 474550 01722 426810