Land for sale

Grade 1 arable land extending to approximately 7.70 acres


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 doctor’s 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 cafés. 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
LOT 4 comprises a single enclosure of level Grade 1 arable land bounded by stock proof fencing and mature hedgerows. The land has been immaculately farmed as a part of an arable rotation and is currently down to Maize. We understand the land benefits from a right of way over a section of Southfield Lane to the north east corner. In total, Lot 4 extends to approximately 7.70 acres (3.12 ha). The purchaser will be responsible for erecting a stock proof fence along the western boundary, within a fixed timescale from completion

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 4 - We understand there is no mains water supply to troughs on the land. However, there is a mains water supply 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.