Property description
An attractive residential farm situated in an elevated position within the popular village of Sutton Mallet. Range of farm buildings and agricultural land, the whole extending to circa 13.41 acres.
DESCRIPTION Ballwood View Farm comprises an attractive rural property incorporating a modern dwelling, range of farm buildings and productive pastureland. The whole is held within a ring fence and extends to approximately 13.41 acres, or thereabouts.
Located within the popular village of Sutton Mallet, within easy commute of regional areas of settlement, namely Taunton and Bridgwater. The area is known for its excellent educational establishments.
The south facing dwelling is ideally situated in relation to the farm buildings and stands within a large plot with far reaching views of spectacular countryside.
Range of versatile farm buildings providing winter accommodation for up to 40 head of mature cattle, together with fodder and machinery storage. Ample yard space allows an opportunity to create additional buildings (subject to necessary planning).
ACCOMMODATION - DWELLING The property is constructed of part rendered bradstone elevations under a tiled roof. Offering comfortable living accommodation extending over 1,250ft². Large windows provide the dwelling with ample natural light.
Access is via the front door leading to entrance hall with loft hatch, airing cupboard and access to most rooms; Sitting Room, dual aspect, inglenook fireplace with cast iron wood burner and sliding doors to rear patio and garden. The open plan kitchen/dining room incorporates ample cupboard space together oil fired Rayburn (cooking and hot water) and space for oven with extraction fan over.
The Family Bathroom has fitted bath, wash hand basin, WC, airing cupboard and separate shower cubicle with 'Mira' electric shower. Rear Utility Room has plumbing for washing machine, door to outside and access to single garage with up and over door. Three spacious bedrooms are fitted with radiators and large windows.
Garden and Grounds
Approached over a sweeping driveway, the dwelling is surrounded by lawn/shrub garden with off-road and garage parking. To the rear is a patio area which provides a retreat from day-to-day living. Situated within the North West corner of the plot is a useful timber garden shed and glass green house.
ACCOMMODATION - FARM BUILDINGS Accessed via either the driveway or adjoining pastureland and benefiting from interconnecting concrete yards.
1. 3-bay covered yard (2,860ft²) - Steel portal frame with cement fibre roof. Concrete floor.
2. Store (105 ft²) - Concrete block elevations. Asbestos roof.
3. Silage Clamp (2,000ft²) - RSJ uprights with timber sleepers.
4. Linked 2-bay lean-to covered yard (610ft²) - Timber frame. Concrete elevations to part. Galvanised clad roof.
5. 2-bay lean-to fodder barn (555ft²) - galvanised clad roof.
6. Dung Ramp.
7. Planning consent (Ref No. 46/14/00009) granted on 7th January 2015 for 'Erection of agricultural building to cover silage clamp'. Proposed building measures 60ft X 40ft with an eaves height of 16.4ft and ridge height of 23ft. Steel portal frame with cement fibre roof. Yorkshire board elevations. Further details can be obtained from Cooper and Tanner or via Sedgemoor District Council's online planning application search.
LAND Approximately 12.64 acres held within a single enclosure. Currently laid to pasture, with potential for an arable rotation. Natural hedges bound and divide.
Principally level in topography and benefiting from mains water supply. Soil comprises slightly acidic with loamy clay base and high natural fertility. Classified Grade 3 under the former MAFF Land Classification Plans.
ADDITIONAL LAND AVAILABLE (DELINEATED BLUE) Single enclosure of land abutting Ballwood View Farm. Extending to approximately 17.47 acres (7.07 hectares) and benefiting from direct road access and mains water supply. Soil type and topography allow an arable crop to be grown.
LOCATION Ballwood View Farm is positioned within the popular village of Sutton Mallet, which itself is situated in a most attractive area of Somerset, being south of the idyllic Polden Hills.
The towns of Street and Glastonbury are approximately 7 and 9 miles East respectively and offer an extensive range of facilities including educational, retail, employment and recreation. The County Town of Taunton is 18 miles South of the property and is home to Somerset's County Cricket Ground.
Principal roads of communication are within easy reach, namely The A39, A361 and A372. Junction 23 of the M5 is a 6 mile drive West and provides communication North and South of the Country. Main line railway links are available from both Bridgwater and Taunton. Bristol Airport is about 29 miles away and provides scheduled domestic and international flights.
EDUCATIONAL The area is known for its excellent educational facilities, with a number of independent Schools nearby, including Millfield School, Street (7 miles), Wells Cathedral School, Wells (12 miles), and educational facilities at Taunton, notably, Queens College, Kings College and Kings Hall. The nearest primary School is at Catcott, approximately 2 miles away.
Further information regarding educational facilities within the area can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/find-school-in-england.
DIRECTIONS From Junction 23 of the M5 - Take the A39 towards Glastonbury. Continue on this road for approximately 4 ¾ miles passing the turning to Cossington and past the Olive Tree Inn on your left.
Take second turning right towards Stawell and Sutton Mallet (opposite the turning for Chilton Polden). Continue on this road for approximately 1 ¼ miles and the property can be found on the right hand side.
Please use site and location maps for assistance.
GENERAL REMARKS SERVICES It is understood the property benefits from mains services, including water and electricity. Private drainage. Hot water to the dwelling is via oil-fired Rayburn. Central heating via oil fired boiler. Purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services.
COUNCIL TAX OF DWELLING BAND C
TENURE Freehold with vacant possession
LOCAL AUTHORITY Sedgemoor District Council - 0845 408 2540
WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY Southern section of principal entrance subject to a vehicular right of way access in favour of adjacent dwelling. The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, light, sport, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME The land is registered with regard to the Basic Payment Scheme. The entitlements will be available to purchase under separate negotiation.
OCCUPANCY CONDITION The occupation of the dwelling is limited to a person employed or last employed, full-time in either AGRICULTURE or FORESTRY as defined in the Town and Country Planning Act, to include any dependents or his/her widow/widower. For more details, please contact the selling agents.
IMPORTANT NOTICE Cooper and Tanner for themselves and for the Vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are prepared in good faith to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice
2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of them.
3. No person in the employment of Cooper and Tanner has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property on behalf of Cooper and Tanner nor enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties, which have been sold, let or withdrawn. Photographs taken 30th June 2015. Particulars prepared 1st July 2015.
MEASUREMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION All measurements are approximate.
While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact this office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
Property Features :
- 3-bedroom dwelling (AOC)
- Range of farm buildings
- 12.64 acres adjoining land
- Further 17.47 acres available under separate negotiation
- Versatile farmstead
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