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6.93 acre(s)
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Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
- Range of Single Storey Barns
- Three Refurbished Stables & Animal Pens
- Set in Ground of Approximately 7 Acres
- Three Enclosed Paddocks
- Wonderful Rural Setting
- Scope for improvement/enlargement
- Rare Opportunity
- Freehold
A range of stone outbuildings with a scope for development (STP) set in approximately 7 acres situated in an enviable rural location.
Situation - The Stables are set in a superb rural location in the small hamlet of Westleigh, in the heart of West Somerset between the rolling hills of the Quantocks and Exmoor. The land lies in a slightly elevated position with an outlook over pasture and woodland with many footpaths and bridle ways in the vicinity providing access for those with walking and riding interest. Local facilities can be found just under four miles away in Wiveliscombe which has both a primary and secondary school, convenience stores and pubs. The popular village of Bishops Lydeard which is close by, again with many facilities. Taunton is situated some 11 miles to the south east, where there are a wide range of facilities, access to the M5 motorway and a Taunton has main line rail links to the rest of the country.
Description - Hillside Stables represent a rare opportunity to purchase a range of single storey stone outbuildings which has in part have been converted into stables and includes a range of stores and large stock pens. There is a shared private driveway with access to one other property which opens up onto a yard area and provides access to the paddocks. The land is separated into three paddocks, all laid to pasture and well fenced, and has not been sprayed with pesticides during the owner’s occupation. There is also electric, water and private drainage. On the other side of the Barns is a garden area with separate barn/store and additional access onto the lanes.
Directions - From Taunton proceed along the A358 Minehead Road towards Minehead/Wiliton, after passing Bishops Lydeard take the first turn left on the B3224 to Raleighs Cross. On this road take the third turning on the left-hand side signposted to PyeLeigh and Westleigh at the friendship junction, follow this road taking the first turning right signposted to Westleigh. Proceed along this lane where the stables can be found on the right-hand side.
Services - Water, mains electric, private drainage
Situation - The Stables are set in a superb rural location in the small hamlet of Westleigh, in the heart of West Somerset between the rolling hills of the Quantocks and Exmoor. The land lies in a slightly elevated position with an outlook over pasture and woodland with many footpaths and bridle ways in the vicinity providing access for those with walking and riding interest. Local facilities can be found just under four miles away in Wiveliscombe which has both a primary and secondary school, convenience stores and pubs. The popular village of Bishops Lydeard which is close by, again with many facilities. Taunton is situated some 11 miles to the south east, where there are a wide range of facilities, access to the M5 motorway and a Taunton has main line rail links to the rest of the country.
Description - Hillside Stables represent a rare opportunity to purchase a range of single storey stone outbuildings which has in part have been converted into stables and includes a range of stores and large stock pens. There is a shared private driveway with access to one other property which opens up onto a yard area and provides access to the paddocks. The land is separated into three paddocks, all laid to pasture and well fenced, and has not been sprayed with pesticides during the owner’s occupation. There is also electric, water and private drainage. On the other side of the Barns is a garden area with separate barn/store and additional access onto the lanes.
Directions - From Taunton proceed along the A358 Minehead Road towards Minehead/Wiliton, after passing Bishops Lydeard take the first turn left on the B3224 to Raleighs Cross. On this road take the third turning on the left-hand side signposted to PyeLeigh and Westleigh at the friendship junction, follow this road taking the first turning right signposted to Westleigh. Proceed along this lane where the stables can be found on the right-hand side.
Services - Water, mains electric, private drainage
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About this agent
Stags Taunton office is situated in Hammet Street, only 50m from the heart of the main shopping area. Taunton is the county town of Somerset, with over 1,000 years of religious and military history, its name comes from "Town on the River Tone", which is the river that flows through the town. Taunton has a number of fine historic buildings, including Taunton Castle, which now incorporates the Somerset County Museum and the Castle Hotel, Gray's Almhouses, St James Church, Priory Barn (Somerset County Cricket Museum), Bath Place and the Tudor Tavern (now Café Nero). As one of the Government's "Strategically important towns or cities", Taunton has received funding for a number of large-scale regeneration projects, which have further established the town as a major business destination in the South West. Taunton has excellent shopping and leisure facilities, with a number of indoor shopping complexes, high street multiples and quality independent shops, as well as restaurants and cafes. As a sporting centre, Taunton has much to offer, with horse racing at Taunton Racecourse, just two miles from the town centre, and cricket at the County Ground, which is home to Somerset County Cricket Club. In addition, there are excellent tennis and general sports facilities available at Tone Leisure Centre.