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LOCATION
The property is situated in the quiet rural hamlet of Yeabridge within the administrative boundary of Somerset Council. Yeabridge is situated just south of the popular village of South Petherton and benefits from excellent access being less than a mile from the A303.
The neighbouring and larger village of South Petherton (1.1 miles) provides most local needs with a number of shops, three public houses, a doctors surgery, a veterinary practice and a fuel station/convenience store.
Both Yeovil and Sherborne are within an easy drive where a comprehensive range of shopping, business and cultural facilities can be found along with an excellent collection of restaurants, public houses and caf©s. Yeovil benefits from a number of sporting facilities including several golf courses in the area, Yeovil Town Rugby Club and Yeovil Town Football Club. There are extensive opportunities for equestrian sport and active sailing clubs are based at Sutton Bingham Reservoir.
Being close to the borders of Dorset and the gateway to the Jurassic coast, you will find yourself within easy access to some of the most beautiful rural and coastal areas in the UK.
DESCRIPTION
The property comprises planning consent for the erection of a contemporary four bedroom, single storey farmhouse (subject to an AOC) alongside an established range of agricultural buildings and yard area together with adjoining Grade 1 arable land extending to approximately 29.73 acres (12.03 Ha) in total.
The property is available in four lots or as a whole.
LOT 1 PLANNING FOR A FOUR BEDROOM SINGLE STOREY FARMHOUSE, RANGE OF FARM BUILDINGS AND ADJOINING GRADE 1 ARABLE LAND EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY 30.72 ACRES
Planning permission has been obtained for the erection of a four bedroom, single storey farmhouse of contemporary design. A copy of the site/location plan, floor plan and elevation drawings are included within this brochure for reference.
FARM BUILDINGS
The farm buildings included within the sale of LOT 1 have been used for contract pig rearing however are versatile in nature and have potential for a wide range of end uses subject to the necessary consents. The buildings comprise: Lambing Shed 75 x 75 Steel portal framed construction under a fibre cement sheeted roof.
LAND
Adjoining the farmstead is a single enclosure of level, well drained, Grade 1 arable land. the land benefits from its own access gateway directly from the lane together with a gateway onto the public highway to the north. The land is bounded by stock proof fencing and mature hedgerows all of which has been very well maintained. In total, LOT 1 extends to approximately 29.73 acres (12.03 Ha).
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
Planning permission has been obtained for the erection of an agricultural workers dwelling to the north of the farm buildings. Planning reference number: 23/02202/FUL. The proposed agricultural workers dwelling is a four bedroom single storey dwelling of contemporary design with an estimated GIA of 184m2. There is an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC) attached to the consent stating: The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in the locality in agriculture or in forestry, or a widow or widower of such a person, and to any resident dependants. Prior approval has also been obtained for the erection of an additional 140 x 60 agricultural building to the rear of the pig buildings in order to cover the existing manure store.
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
There will be a restrictive covenant over LOT 1 which will not allow the property to be used for commercial business unit letting. Other commercial uses will not be affected by this covenant.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
Freehold with vacant possession available on completion. Should a sale be agreed prior, the vendor reserves the right to harvest the growing crops In addition, the vendor is contracted to rear pigs until the current batch are ready to leave the farm. We anticipate this to be early December. The vendor therefore reserves the right to keep pigs in the livestock buildings until this time.
SERVICES
We understand the site benefits from the following services:
Lot 1 Borehole water supply, mains electricity to include a three phase electricity supply with a separate sub meter. There is a mains water supply available in the adjoining road.
RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES, ETC.
Lot numbers 1 and 3 are accessed via a right of way over Little Lopen Lane leading to gateways into the land and buildings. We understand that unrestricted rights of access exist over this access lane, to and from the public highway, Southfield Lane. The water easement is with the vendor. 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. There will be an easement granted to the purchaser of LOT 1 for the right to draw water from the borehole supply. Water consumed will be charged at the prevailing rate, payable to the owner of the supply.
VIEWINGS
All viewings are strictly by appointment only with the selling agents. Given the livestock on site, viewers will need to confirm that they have not been in contact with pigs less than 72 hours prior to the viewing and are respectfully asked to dip their feet in the footbath on arrival.
AGRI ENVIRONMENT SCHEMES
We understand that each of the land lots are subject to a Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreement ending December 2026. The agreement will be transferred to the incoming purchaser following completion.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset Council, The Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil BA20 2HT
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SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS
We understand the sporting and mineral rights are in hand and therefore included within the sale.
FLOODING
The property is in an area at a LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as being between 0.1% and 1%).
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All fixtures and fittings are to be excluded from the sale of the site. However if there are items of interest to a prospective purchaser, these may be included by separate negotiation.
METHOD OF SALE
We are offering the freehold for sale by Private Treaty. Back to listing
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Description
Planning for a four bedroom single storey farmhouse, range of farm buildings and adjoining Grade 1 arable land extending to approximately 29.73 acresLOCATION
The property is situated in the quiet rural hamlet of Yeabridge within the administrative boundary of Somerset Council. Yeabridge is situated just south of the popular village of South Petherton and benefits from excellent access being less than a mile from the A303.
The neighbouring and larger village of South Petherton (1.1 miles) provides most local needs with a number of shops, three public houses, a doctors surgery, a veterinary practice and a fuel station/convenience store.
Both Yeovil and Sherborne are within an easy drive where a comprehensive range of shopping, business and cultural facilities can be found along with an excellent collection of restaurants, public houses and caf©s. Yeovil benefits from a number of sporting facilities including several golf courses in the area, Yeovil Town Rugby Club and Yeovil Town Football Club. There are extensive opportunities for equestrian sport and active sailing clubs are based at Sutton Bingham Reservoir.
Being close to the borders of Dorset and the gateway to the Jurassic coast, you will find yourself within easy access to some of the most beautiful rural and coastal areas in the UK.
DESCRIPTION
The property comprises planning consent for the erection of a contemporary four bedroom, single storey farmhouse (subject to an AOC) alongside an established range of agricultural buildings and yard area together with adjoining Grade 1 arable land extending to approximately 29.73 acres (12.03 Ha) in total.
The property is available in four lots or as a whole.
LOT 1 PLANNING FOR A FOUR BEDROOM SINGLE STOREY FARMHOUSE, RANGE OF FARM BUILDINGS AND ADJOINING GRADE 1 ARABLE LAND EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY 30.72 ACRES
Planning permission has been obtained for the erection of a four bedroom, single storey farmhouse of contemporary design. A copy of the site/location plan, floor plan and elevation drawings are included within this brochure for reference.
FARM BUILDINGS
The farm buildings included within the sale of LOT 1 have been used for contract pig rearing however are versatile in nature and have potential for a wide range of end uses subject to the necessary consents. The buildings comprise: Lambing Shed 75 x 75 Steel portal framed construction under a fibre cement sheeted roof.
LAND
Adjoining the farmstead is a single enclosure of level, well drained, Grade 1 arable land. the land benefits from its own access gateway directly from the lane together with a gateway onto the public highway to the north. The land is bounded by stock proof fencing and mature hedgerows all of which has been very well maintained. In total, LOT 1 extends to approximately 29.73 acres (12.03 Ha).
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
Planning permission has been obtained for the erection of an agricultural workers dwelling to the north of the farm buildings. Planning reference number: 23/02202/FUL. The proposed agricultural workers dwelling is a four bedroom single storey dwelling of contemporary design with an estimated GIA of 184m2. There is an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC) attached to the consent stating: The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in the locality in agriculture or in forestry, or a widow or widower of such a person, and to any resident dependants. Prior approval has also been obtained for the erection of an additional 140 x 60 agricultural building to the rear of the pig buildings in order to cover the existing manure store.
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
There will be a restrictive covenant over LOT 1 which will not allow the property to be used for commercial business unit letting. Other commercial uses will not be affected by this covenant.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
Freehold with vacant possession available on completion. Should a sale be agreed prior, the vendor reserves the right to harvest the growing crops In addition, the vendor is contracted to rear pigs until the current batch are ready to leave the farm. We anticipate this to be early December. The vendor therefore reserves the right to keep pigs in the livestock buildings until this time.
SERVICES
We understand the site benefits from the following services:
Lot 1 Borehole water supply, mains electricity to include a three phase electricity supply with a separate sub meter. There is a mains water supply available in the adjoining road.
RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES, ETC.
Lot numbers 1 and 3 are accessed via a right of way over Little Lopen Lane leading to gateways into the land and buildings. We understand that unrestricted rights of access exist over this access lane, to and from the public highway, Southfield Lane. The water easement is with the vendor. 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. There will be an easement granted to the purchaser of LOT 1 for the right to draw water from the borehole supply. Water consumed will be charged at the prevailing rate, payable to the owner of the supply.
VIEWINGS
All viewings are strictly by appointment only with the selling agents. Given the livestock on site, viewers will need to confirm that they have not been in contact with pigs less than 72 hours prior to the viewing and are respectfully asked to dip their feet in the footbath on arrival.
AGRI ENVIRONMENT SCHEMES
We understand that each of the land lots are subject to a Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreement ending December 2026. The agreement will be transferred to the incoming purchaser following completion.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset Council, The Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil BA20 2HT
W:
SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS
We understand the sporting and mineral rights are in hand and therefore included within the sale.
FLOODING
The property is in an area at a LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as being between 0.1% and 1%).
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All fixtures and fittings are to be excluded from the sale of the site. However if there are items of interest to a prospective purchaser, these may be included by separate negotiation.
METHOD OF SALE
We are offering the freehold for sale by Private Treaty. Back to listing
