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4 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
4 beds
3 baths
11.80 acre(s)
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Key information

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Features and description

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Modern farmhouse
  • Delightful location
  • 360 views
  • 11.80 acres
  • Drone video avaliable

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Lot 1: Farmhouse, buildings & 11.80 acres

Ash View Farm comprises an immaculately presented modern
farmhouse built in a contemporary style of local blue lias stone and part timber cladding beneath a tiled roof. The farmhouse has the wow factor with impressive oak joinery
throughout and large windows to enjoy the 360 views of the surrounding countryside.

Farmhouse
The farmhouse and outbuildings are situated within approximately 11.80, (4.77 Ha) of level pasture land and benefits from far reaching views beyond. The land is currently utilised for livestock purposes but would suit a range of possible uses including equestrian.



The Farmhouse
Ash View Farm has been built by the current owners to an exceptional high standard. The property includes attractive oak joinery throughout with oak framed glazing and beams, giving character, warmth, light and wonderful views. The property enjoys modern fittings meaning the property has the best of both styles. The ground floor offers contemporary spacious open planned accommodation with bi-fold doors onto a veranda making the living space naturally light and airy. The first floor comprises four bedrooms all with charming countryside views.
The accommodation is set out on the attached floor plans and briefly comprises;
The Kitchen/Breakfast Room is airy and light, with French doors that look out onto the garden and open out onto a private and sunny veranda creating the perfect place in which to entertain guests or enjoy the tranquil summer evenings whilst enjoying views over the surrounding Somerset countryside . There are a mixture of solid wood wall and base units with granite work surfaces, with an integral dishwasher and wine cooler. Other appliances include a large Range Master electric cooker and hob, stainless steel sink and fridge freezer, door to Utility Room with slate floor, plumbing for washing machine, wall and base solid wood units and sink and cloakroom, door to double integral garage with concrete floor and wall units.
The Living Room complete with wood burning stove, is a wonderful feature of the property with 360 views. This flexible living space enjoys multiple large windows and bi-fold doors onto the beautiful adjoining veranda.
A fantastic oak return staircase leads to the very light and spacious landing area, leading to Bedroom One and en-suite with an impressive glazed frontage from floor level that frame the stunning views to the countryside. The Ensuite comprises a hand basin, clear shower cubicle and WC.
A good-sized Bedroom Two, Three and Four offer fantastic accommodation for a family home, each double bedrooms with fitted cupboards, exposed beams and fabulous far reaching views. The Family Bathroom fitted with beautiful floor tiles, bath, clear shower cubicle, hand basin and WC.

Drone Video of the property is available.

Ash View Farm is situated in the hamlet of Southwood, some 1.5 miles from the sought after village of Baltonsborough, a popular village in the heart of Somerset. Whilst being a short drive away from Baltonsborough, the property offers complete privacy and benefits from wonderful south facing views over its land and the beautiful countryside beyond.
Baltonsborough is a lively and popular village in the heart of the Mendips, with multiple amenities including the Greyhound Inn, which is within walking distance of the property. The village also boasts a very good primary school and a Grade I listed local church, a community shop and café has also recently been opened. The property has a number of footpaths and bridleways on its door step.

Further amenities can be found in nearby Street with its famous outlet store at Clarks Village, the market town of Somerton and the historic city of Wells and Bruton are just a short drive away. Local attractions include the Glastonbury Festival, Glastonbury Tor, Kingweston Golf Club and many good local pubs and restaurants.

Bath and Bristol are both an hours drive to the north. Local transport links and excellent with a mainline railway station in nearby Castle Cary, offering direct services to London and the South West. The A37 and A303 both lie within a short travelling distance and offer good road links to London and the M5.

Outside
The property is approached via Southwood lane over a private gravel driveway leading to a gravelled parking turning area beside the front of the farmhouse, garage and side garden.
The beautiful garden wraps around the property and comprises a large patio area with adjoining flower beds and gravel pathway to the front. An impressive covered veranda with steps down to the gently sloping lawned garden area which contains a number of broadleaf and coniferous trees and raised flower beds. To the side is a further enclosed lawn area bounded by timber fencing and mature beach hedges.
Within the rear garden is large patio, a BBQ Lodge, a brilliant spot for entertaining guests or family evenings. The Hanger 13.52m x 11.38m of block and timber with concrete floor under timber and profile sheeted roof, offers a fantastic general purpose building.
The integral Double Garage 5.97m x 5.82m with concrete floor, block walls, electric up and over doors under a pitched slate roof accommodates multiple vehicles. Above is the Office 8.23m x 4.93m with Velux windows and external stairs down. This space offers potential for conversion to ancillary accommodation subject to the necessary consents.

Farm Buildings
Located to the east of the farmhouse is a range of modern buildings . The Tractor Shed 17.98m x 12.95m of block and steel under a fibre cement roof with first floor Store 12.95m x 4.57m and adjoining concrete yard area. Adjoining the tractor shed is Lean To 18.07m x 5.97m concrete floor with concrete and sheeted elevations under a sheeted roof.

The Land
There are 11.80 acres (4.77Ha) of agricultural pasture land adjoining (as shown edged red on the attached site plan). This is laid to permanent pasture and is classified as Grade III under the DEFRA Land Classification Map. The land comprises two larger enclosures and 12 smaller paddocks, bounded by post and rail fencing with a pasture track surrounding, well suited to equestrian or other livestock use. Mains water is available. In total the property extends to 11.80 acres (4.77Ha). (Lot 1)

Tenure and Possession
Freehold with vacant possession available on completion.

Services
Farmhouse: Mains water, mains electricity and private drainage, underfloor and airsource heating.
Farm Buildings: Mains electricity (single phase) and mains water.
Land: Mains water.

Outgoings
These are believed to comprise local Council Tax on the house, together with the usual service and environmental charges.
Business Rates will be payable on the commercial buildings however, an application has been submitted in order to remove this liability.

Lotting
Interested parties are invited to discuss alternative proposals with the selling agents with regards to lotting if they so wish.

Sporting & Mineral Rights
Sporting and mineral rights are included within the sale.

Boundaries
If the property is sold separately, there will be a responsibility for the purchaser of Lot 1 or Lot 2 to erect a boundary fence.

Local Authority
Mendip District Council
Council Offices, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet
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Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are to be excluded from the sale of the site, unless stated otherwise.

Rights of Way, Easements, Wayleaves, Etc.
The Ordnance Survey maps indicate that a footpath traverses the property however the vendors have advised this has not been in use
for an extensive number of years. An application will be submitted to the local authority in order to remove the footpath.
Other than this 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.

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Greenslade Taylor Hunt - Yeovil
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