An attractive small farm nestled within a pretty valley. 45.54 acres (18.03 hectares). Fine location near to the Exmoor National Park with good accessibility to nearby towns and the M5. South-facing semi-detached house (Not Listed) with 4 bedrooms. Shepherds Hut for holiday use with stunning views. Traditional stone barn and modern stabling. An appealing mixture of pasture & woodland with interesting topography. FREEHOLD.

Situation - Cleeve Valley Farm lies in a pretty valley with unspoilt surroundings and falls within the parish of Chipstable in West Somerset.

The nearest amenities are found at Wiveliscombe, 4 miles to the east and provides a weekly farmers market, a medical centre, a veterinary surgery, a library, and a primary and secondary school. There is also a recreational ground with tennis, cricket and rugby clubs and an open-air swimming pool.

Bampton, 7 miles to the west, offers village stores, butchers, bakers, a primary school, post office and a good choice of restaurants, pubs and coffee shops.

The towns of Tiverton in mid Devon (14 miles) and Wellington in Somerset (10 miles) offer an extensive range of shops, restaurants and supermarkets (including a Waitrose at Wellington) and schooling for all ages including the independent schools of Blundells and Wellington School.

The Somerset county town of Taunton is 14 miles away and includes the Somerset County Cricket Ground and rail services to London Paddington and Birmingham New Street.

Access to the M5 motorway is found at Taunton (J25), Wellington (J26) or Tiverton (J27).

Cleeve Valley Farm lies on the edge of the Brendon Hills with easy access to the Blackdown Hills, Quantock Hills and the Exmoor National Park, all known for their superb unspoilt scenery for walking or riding.

Introduction - Cleeve Valley Farm totals 45.54 acres (18.03 hectares) and includes an attractive period house, a Shepherds Hut with stunning views, a stone barn with potential for alternative uses (subject to planning consent), stabling and an appealing mixture of pasture and woodland within a pretty valley.

Cleeve Valley Farmhouse - The farmhouse dates from the 18th century but is not Listed and has period features throughout including a decorative fireplace, exposed beams and an historic oak screen.

The house is semi-detached with a south-facing aspect and was once part of a larger longhouse.

The accommodation includes an entrance porch which opens into a hall. The kitchen includes a pantry and a Rangemaster Classic 110 cooker (electric).

The dining room has an exposed beam and the sitting room has an ornate fireplace with a wood-burner, slate hearth and doors opening to the patio.

On the first floor the master bedroom is dual-aspect and has exposed beams, a Juliet Balcony and an en-suite shower and w.c.

There are three further bedrooms which all have south-facing windows and there is a shared bathroom with a bath and separate shower.

Outside - In front of the house is a paved terrace to take advantage of the south-facing aspect. Steps lead down to the extensive parking and turning area in front of the house.

Shepherds Hut - Known as Counting Sheep, this is let for holiday accommodation and has stunning views from the farm over the countryside to the south and west.

There is a double bed and kitchen area and a separate shower / w.c. Outside is a sitting area and outdoor kitchen / bbq.

The Stone Barn - The stone barn lies on one side of a small stone-walled enclosure and is currently used for storage and kennelling. This barn has two floors and offers potential for alternative uses, subject to planning consent being obtained. There are two stone arches around the ground floor openings.

There is a timber-frame lean-to on the southern elevation. Please note that the kennels will be removed prior to the completion date.

Field Shelter - Timber construction with two loose boxes.

Please note that the kennels will be removed prior to the completion date.

Stables - Timber construction with a stone floor and corrugated onduline roof. There are two loose boxes and electricity is connected.

Poly-Tunnel - The two poly-tunnels are within the paddock to the west of the stables.

The Land - The land is within a ring-fence and includes an attractive mixture of gently sloping grass meadows, a former orchard, steeper pasture fields suitable for livestock grazing and a small area of deciduous woodland above the Shepherds Hut.

The pasture land has a mixture of south, west and north-facing aspects and has been let on a grazing licence by the current owners.

Services - Borehole water supply (with filtration). Mains electricity (single phase). Private drainage (septic tank shared with neighbour). Oil-fired central heating and hot water (boiler). Fibre broadband.

Access - Access to the farm is via Little Wilscombe Lane from the public highway (Old Way).

Tenure - The farm is owned freehold (Bedroom 4 is a flying freehold).

Countryside Stewardship (Cs) - The farm is within a CS agreement. Further details are available from Stags. The purchaser will be required to take over the remaining term of this scheme.

Planning - Planning consent was approved for the Shepherds Hut on the 13th November 2020 under reference: 09/20/0010.

It can be occupied for tourism purposes only and shall not be occupied as a persons sole or main residence.

Local Authority - Somerset Council.

Farmhouse: Council Tax Band E.

Land Plan - A plan, which is not to scale and is not to be relied upon, is attached to these particulars. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy.

Designations - The farm is not within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

Fixtures & Fittings - All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale.

Sporting And Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are owned are included with the freehold.

Wayleaves & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreement and any public or private rights of way that may affect it.

There is a public bridleway which passes through the farm.

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags. Please call:[use Contact Agent Button] to arrange an appointment.

Directions - From Waterrow on the B3227 between Bampton and Wiveliscombe, take the turning which passes The Rock Inn and after 75 yards, turn left onto Bibors Hill (unsigned).

Continue for 0.5 miles and turn right at the fork in the road (unsigned). Continue for 0.6 miles and at the T-Junction turn right (unsigned). After a further 0.3 miles continue on this road (signed Chipstable and Upton).

Continue for a further 0.6 miles and the entrance lane to Cleeve Valley Farm will be found on the left. Continue down this lane and Cleeve Valley Farm will be found at the end.

Warning - Farms and land can be dangerous places. Please take care when viewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of farm buildings and livestock.

Disclaimer - These particulars are a guide only and are not to be relied upon for any purpose.