4 bedroom detached house for sale

Set in a delightful location, an impressive contemporary eco farmhouse, a separate modern detached former office conversion and a range of modern outbuildings with planning consent for residential use, farm buildings with potential for commercial use (STP) and land in total extending to 14.95 acres (6.05Ha), boasting wonderful panoramic views over the surrounding Somerset countryside.

LOCATION
Ash View Farmhouse 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 own 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.
DESCRIPTION
Built in 2016 to an extremely high standard, 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. There is an integral double garage and room above offering potential as annexe In addition to the farmhouse is a recently converted three bedroom detached dwelling.
The farm in total extends to 14.95 acres (6.05 ha) and also comprises a range of modern buildings with planning consent for residential use, farm buildings and pasture land. The land is currently utilised for livestock purposes but would suit a range of possible uses including equestrian.
FARMHOUSE
The farmhouse 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 at:
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.
THE OLD OFFICE
The Old Office comprises an immaculately presented property built in a contemporary style of local blue lias stone beneath a tiled roof.
This two storey conversion offers spacious accommodation of 1834 sqft (170.3 sq.m) approx. The ground floor has attractive oak flooring throughout, with hallway, cloakroom, study, kitchen/breakfast room with laminate work surfaces, ceramic single bowl and drainer with double electric oven with induction top and extractor hood, integral fridge/freezer and dishwasher, oak breakfast bar, utility room with single bowl and drainer. On the first floor are three bedrooms (one ensuite) with family bathroom with double shower. All enjoying light and spacious accommodation with views over the somerset countryside.
The garden adjoins the front and side of the Old Offices and surrounding is a wrap around patio area.
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. Adjoining the tractor shed is Lean To 18.07m x 5.97m concrete floor with concrete and sheeted elevations under a sheeted roof and a further large concrete yard.
Adjoining is a handy timber Field Shelter which fronts onto a gated section of the yard. The timber Studio 5.79m x 3.56m with shower, WC and hand basin, insulated with electric heating, adjoins the Workshop 5.44m x 3.53m with double doors out onto the yard.
Agricultural Building 18.16m x 8.72m with the first floor comprising a concrete floor, timber cladding and profile sheeted cladding under a profile sheeted roof, door to integral Office 5.79m x 3.45m and Workshop 4.98m x 3.84m with double doors to the gated concrete yard. Stairs to first floor leads to a fodder storage area 9.02m x 6.10m and 18.28m x 9.02m with hay drop doors to the ground floor.
Located to the North of the property is a range of buildings and garaging. The buildings have historically been used by the current owners for commercial use and offer a number of potential end uses (STP) including domestic storage, agricultural or equestrian and comprise approximately 5800 sqft (538 sqm) of accommodation.
PLANNING PERMISSION
Planning permission was obtained in July 2023 for Prior Approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 2no. dwellinghouses (Class C3) and for associated operational development. Planning reference 2023/1302/PAA
THE LAND
Agricultural pasture land adjoins the property (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 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 14.95 acres (6.05ha).
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Mendip District Council
Council Offices, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet
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TENURE AND POSSESSION
Freehold with vacant possession available on completion.
SERVICES
Mains water to the farmhouse, old office, buildings and land, mains electricity and private drainage, underfloor and air source heating in the farmhouse.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All fixtures and fittings are to be excluded from the sale of the site, unless stated otherwise.
OUTGOINGS
These are believed to comprise local Council Tax on the houses, together with the usual service and environmental charges.
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.
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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