Moor Row Farm, Merry Lane, East Huntspill, nr. Highbridge, Somerset TA9 3PS

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1 Moor Row Farm, Merry Lane, East Huntspill, nr. Highbridge, Somerset TA9 3PS

2 For Sale by Private Treaty An excellent opportunity to acquire a 4-bed Period Farmhouse set in acres, with a substantial range of Farm Buildings with 3 of the Buildings having Planning Permission for residential conversion, set in 5.16 acres (for Sale as a Whole or in 2 Lots) Guide Price: Lot 1 550,000 * Lot 2 450,000 * Guide Price as a Whole 1,000,000 SITUATION The property is situated in a quiet rural location on the Somerset Levels & Moors. The property lies on the outskirts of the village of East Huntspill which is approximately 31 from Bristol and 3 miles from Junction 22 of the M5 Motorway giving excellent commuting links to Bristol & Taunton etc., and 5 miles from the towns of Burnham on Sea and Highbridge which offer a range of shops/retail facilities, schools, supermarkets and numerous visitor attractions. A railway station is located in Highbridge. Bristol Airport is approximately 20 miles distant. DIRECTIONS Leave the M5 (J22) and head south on the A38. After about 500 yards take the first left-hand turn signposted B3139. Follow this road over the motorway until you come to a T junction. Turn right towards East Huntspill. After approximately 0.25 of a mile take the left-hand turn signposted East Huntspill. Follow this road for another half a mile, and immediately after passing over the River Brue, take the turning on the lefthand side (Merry Lane). Follow Merry Lane for another half a mile and the property will be found on the right-hand side identified by a For Sale by Auction board. DESCRIPTION LOT 1 Moor Row Farmhouse, Merry Lane, East Huntspill set in acres with associated Outbuildings (as edged Red on the attached Plan). Comprising a 2-storey brick and stone construction farmhouse with a single storey extension of the same construction under a clay tiled roof. There is an oil-fired Aga. No central heating is installed although there are night storage heaters. The property benefits from upvc double-glazing and offers the following internal accommodation: ACCOMMODATION Farmhouse All room measurements are gross internal. Ground Floor: Utility Room Pantry Bathroom Kitchen/Diner Lounge 4.11m x 3.28m with back door and porch off. Access off to: 1.32m x 2.49m. 3.01m x 1.96m with bath, low-level W.C., separate shower unit cubicle and pedestal wash-hand basin. 4.66m x 4.28m with range of fitted kitchen units and cupboards. Oil-fired Aga. Door to garden. 4.20m x 4.92m, being dual aspect with double doors leading to: Garden Room 2.58m x 8.78m with French doors to garden. Triple aspect. Hallway With front door and access to stairs. Night storage heater. Living Room First Floor: Landing Master Bedroom Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 W.C. 4.11m x 4.96m with stone effect fireplace and electric heater. Dual aspect. French door off to Garden Room. Night storage heater. Split level. 3.95m x 4.97m being dual aspect with night storage heater. 2.09m x 2.57m. 3.95m x 4.21m. 3.46m x 3.39m. Fitted cupboard airing cupboard and sink. 1.53m x 1.26m. OUTSIDE Attached to the Farmhouse is a 2.13m x 3.09m Outhouse forming part of the main house. Immediately to the south and north is a garden area. To the south of the property is a lawned/ garden area with Greenhouse. To the north is parking and a small lawned area. The property benefits from the following range of Outbuildings/Agricultural Buildings a mixture of modern and traditional: Agricultural Building No. (Please see Building Plan inserted within these Particulars) m x 2.99m (GIA Gross Internal Area) monopitch stone single-storey Building with clay tiled roof m x 5.24m (GIA) Nissan Hut with asbestos sheeted sides. Wooden double doors m x 3.38m (GIA) Building of stone construction with clay tiled roof and concrete floor. Attached is a concrete block Building with corrugated tin sheeted roof comprising W.C. and Log Store. LAND The land extends to acres (4.56 ha) as edged and hatched Red on the attached Plan. Mains water connected to the land. The land is laid to permanent pasture. The land is edged & hatched Red on the attached plan.

3 LOT 2 Range of Farm Buildings with 3 having Planning Permission for Change of Use to Residential and construction of access and turning arrangements and erection of Garages and associated Landscaping Works, set in 5.16 acres at Merry Lane, East Huntspill, nr. Highbridge (as edged Blue on the attached Plan). The land benefits from direct access from the public highway. The buildings include: m x 4.23m (GIA) Potting Shed with concrete block walls and corrugated tin sheeted roof m x 3.12m (GIA) Garage of concrete block construction under a clay tiled roof m x 2.42m (GIA) Workshop of concrete block construction with clay tiled roof and concrete floor m x 4.98m (GIA) Traditional stone Building, portal framed, with clay tiled roof m x 25.98m (GIA) Monopitch concrete block Cattle House with concrete floor, timber framed clay tiled roof, open fronted into Cattle Yard m x 3.30m (GEA Gross external area) Range of brick Buildings with clay tiled roofs m x 6.20m (GIA) Stone double storey Building with pitched clay tiled roof m x 5.11m (GIA) monopitch concrete block open-fronted Building with corrugated asbestos sheeted roof and dirt floor m x 13.44m (GEA) openfronted Dutch Barn with Lean-to off, with concrete floor, concrete block walls with corrugated tin over, and part timber cladded. Corrugated tin sheeted roof m x 13.44m (GEA) monopitch steel framed Building with open sides and corrugated tin sheeted roof m x 28.96m (GEA) Timber framed monopitch Building with concrete block walls and timber space boarding over and corrugated tin sheeted roof m x 9.14m (GEA) Steel portal framed Building with cement fibre-sheeted roof and concrete block walls with timber space boarding over (used as Cattle Building) m x 11.70m (GEA) Range of concrete block monopitch Buildings with corrugated asbestos sheeted roof m x 10.67m (GEA) Range of concrete block monopitch Buildings with corrugated tin sheeted roofs m x 5.48m (GEA) Range of concrete block monopitch Buildings with corrugated tin sheeted roofs m x 14.53m (GEA) Concrete block monopitch Building with concrete floor and corrugated tin sheeted roof m x 13.41m (GEA) Open air sleeper sided Silage Pit. LAND The land extends to 5.16 acres as shown edged & hatched Blue on the attached Plan. The 3 Buildings with Planning Consent (Planning Ref: 25/17/00027) are as follows: Building A 4-bed single storey building as described as buildings 4-8 and offering 210m² (2,261 ft²) of living accommodation. Building B two-storey 4-bed Barn conversion of traditional stone construction described as Buildings 9-11, 16 & 19, offering 252m² (2,713 ft²) of living accommodation. Please note that part of the roof has collapsed, however we have obtained Planning Permission under Ref: 25/17/00050 to re-build it. Building C is a concrete block building under a corrugated tin sheeted roof described as Buildings 17 & 18 another 4-bed property offering 176m² (1,895 ft²) of living accommodation. Sedgemoor District Council have confirmed that the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Liability for the proposed development will be 0. For further details please see the separate Planning Pack available. RIGHTS OF WAY Lots 1 & 2 will have a shared access to the properties for further details please see the Site Plan within the Auction Pack. A right will also exist that if the Purchaser (s) of Lot 2 put in a separate access track, each party can then have their own access from the main public highway. SERVICES Lot 1 has mains water and electricity and septic tank drainage and an oil-fired Aga. Lot 2 will have the right to connect to services across Lot 1 if required. Water and electricity is currently connected to the Farm Buildings in Lot 2, and it is proposed to keep these services for 6 months from the completion date to allow the Purchaser (s) the opportunity to put in their own independent supplies. BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME No BPS Entitlements are attached to the land and none are included within the sale. AGRI-ENVIRONMENT SCHEME The land is not entered into any schemes. OUTGOINGS The residential property in Lot 1 is subject to Council Tax Band E. The land is subject to annual Drainage Rates payable to the Internal Drainage Board of approximately 2.00/acre. SPECIAL CONDITIONS & NOTES 1. Erection of a new fence between Points A-B, B-C & E-F comprising wooden posts, four wooden rails and sheep netting. This work to be carried out by the Vendor if the Purchaser of Lot 1 is different to Lot 2. This work will be undertaken prior to the completion date (please see Plan in Auction Pack for details). 2. There will be no Development Clawback clauses. 3. Part of the access track and entrance access (as marked on the Plan) will be sold with Lot 1, and part will be sold with Lot 2. Each party will have a full right of access at all times and for all purposes over the area shaded Green. The Purchasers of Lots 1 & 2 will have a full right of access

IMPORTANT NOTICE For clarification we wish to inform any prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact.

If there are points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office prior to viewing the property.

4 IMPORTANT NOTICE For clarification we wish to inform any prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office prior to viewing the property. over the access track shaded Blue on the Plan unless a new access track is constructed by the Purchaser of Lot 2, at which point the Purchaser of Lot 1 can fence off the existing access track along the fence line as shown marked Red on the plan. 4. The Purchaser of Lot 2 will disconnect the water from Lot 1 within 6 months of completion to give the Purchaser of Lot 2 time to connect their own supply. The Purchaser of Lot 2 to pay the Purchaser of Lot 1 for the cost of water consumed. 5. The Vendor will remove the sleepers around the Slurry Pit, along with the gates and fixtures, so these are not included in the sale. 6. The Purchaser of Lot 2 will disconnect the electricity supply from Lot 1 within 6 months of the sale and will reimburse the Purchaser of Lot 1 for any electricity used. 7. The Purchaser of Lot 2 will have full rights to lay/connect services over Lot The Vendor will leave the property in a clean and tidy state on completion. 9. The fence line between Points A- D to be erected and owned by Lot 2, to consist of a wooden post, 4 rails and sheep netting, to be completed within 6 months of the sale date. 10. The Vendor will be removing the Log Burner from the Farmhouse Lounge in Lot 1. VIEWING By appointment with the Agent on No persons are permitted to access the site without an appointment. Please note that all persons enter the property at their own risk. Tenure & Possession The property is believed to be of freehold tenure with vacant possession. Development Clawback All the land and property will be sold free of any Development Clawback Clause. LOTTING It is anticipated that the property will be offered as two Lots, but the Vendor reserves the right to sell the property as a whole or in lots privately or to amalgamate, withdraw, sub-divide, alter, add to or amend any lot or part lot prior to the sale. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY The property is sold and so far as required by the Vendors will be conveyed subject to all easements, quasi-easements, privileges and advantages (whether way of water, drainage, light or laying and maintaining water and other pipes or mains of any nature whatsoever) for the benefit of any other property as the owner, tenants or occupiers thereof now or have been accustomed to use, enjoy or exercise. The property is sold subject to all easements and wayleaves of telegraph and telephone poles and stays and wires, and electric pylons, pipes (whether poles and cables, water, gas and other referred to in these Particulars or not) at present erected on and passing over or under the property, and subject to the Agreements affecting the same (if any) and to the Town and Country Planning Scheme, or

County, Local Authority or any other statutory body affecting the same.

or Notice which may be or which may come to be in force, and also subject to any statutory provision of byelaws without any obligation on the part of the Vendor to specify them and the Purchaser

BOUNDARY WALLS, FENCES & DITCHES Neither the Vendor nor the Agents shall be bound to define the ownership of any fence or fences.

5 County, Local Authority or any other statutory body affecting the same. TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING The land, notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Schedule, Resolution or Notice which may be or which may come to be in force, and also subject to any statutory provision of byelaws without any obligation on the part of the Vendor to specify them and the Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of and to satisfy themselves about the provisions of any such matter affecting the property. BOUNDARY WALLS, FENCES & DITCHES Neither the Vendor nor the Agents shall be bound to define the ownership of any fence or fences. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the ownership and maintenance of the existing boundaries. LEGAL PACK TO INCLUDE CONTRACT OF SALE Prospective purchasers wanting a copy of the Legal Pack should contact the vendor s solicitors direct: Mr John Shirley of John Shirley & Co., 24 College Street, Burnham on Sea, Somerset TA8 1AT. Tel john@johnshirleylaw.co.uk There may be a small charge. Alternatively prospective purchasers can view the legal pack at the Agent s office by prior appointment. IMPORTANT NOTICE None of the statements contained within these particulars are to be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Interested applicants are advised to make their own enquiries and investigations before finalising their offer to purchase. AGENTS: Greenslade Taylor Hunt High Street BURNHAM ON SEA Somerset TA8 1PE Tel: farms.burnham-on-sea@gth.net 1st Edition:

LITTLE HINTON FARM Marle Green, East Sussex TN21 9HP

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