Lower Westholme - Lot 1

An attractive residential dairy farm comprising a period seven bedroom farmhouse with a range of traditional and modern agricultural buildings. In total extending to 165.19 acres (66.85ha) or thereabouts.

The sale of Lower Westholme Farm offers the opportunity to acquire a versatile residential and commercial agricultural holding occupying an accessible position, surrounded by its own productive pasture land. The versatile range of traditional and modern farm buildings offer a number of alternative uses (subject to the necessary consents). The detached period farmhouse contains a number of character and period features throughout, with spacious accommodation and the potential to extend into the adjoining single storey stone barns to create either a larger main dwelling or ancillary accommodation (subject to the necessary consents). The farmhouse requires a degree of modernisation throughout.
The farm buildings comprise a range of modern dairy, livestock and general purpose buildings complimented by concrete yards and areas of hard standing. The adjoining land currently comprises short and long term grass leys suited to a range of livestock or other amenity uses. In total the farm extends to 200.09 acres (80.97 ha) ) or thereabouts and is offered for sale as a whole or in two lots.

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Lot 1 The Farmhouse
A detached period (not listed) farmhouse built of local Blue Lias stone, with timber double glazed windows beneath a tiled roof. The accommodation is arranged over two storeys with adjoining stone barns at both gable ends offering the potential to extend the accommodation. The property offers many character features throughout, including flag stone floors, exposed beams and fireplaces. The accommodation is set out on the attached floor plans and comprises; Hallway with door to outside, door to kitchen and door to Sitting Room, with glazed doors onto patio area, stone fireplace with wood burner and storage heater. Inner Hallway with tiled floor, door to side garden and door to Office. Continuing along the hallway to the Reception Room which enjoys high ceilings, stone fireplace with woodburner and storage heater. The Kitchen includes wall and base units, a butler sink, oil fired AGA and doors to PVC Conservatory. Adjoining the kitchen is the Utility Room/Pantry with base units, butler sink, door to adjoining Greenhouse and Store Room with flagstone floor.
On the first floor Landing with exposed beams and door to Bedroom 1 with fitted wardrobe, fireplace and night storage heater, Bedroom 2 with fitted wardrobe storage heater and fireplace, Bedroom 3 with timber floor and storage heater, Bedroom 4 with fitted wardrobe, Bathroom with shower cubicle, WC hand basin. Landing continues to a further three Bedrooms and Bathroom.

Lower Westholme Farm occupies a delightful rural location situated between the hamlet of Lower Westholme and sought after village of North Wootton. The property benefits from excellent transport links being located only a short distance from the A361 trunk road, giving good access to the M5 to the west. The farm is located approximately 5 miles south west of the centre of Wells and 6 miles from Glastonbury, both of which provide an excellent range of services, amenities and educational facilities. Taunton the County Town is located approximately 30 miles south west and Yeovil some 20 miles due south. Intercity train services are available at Castle Cary located 9 miles south east of the farm, to London Paddington in under 2 hours. Access to the M5 is available from Puriton (Junction 23).

The property is approached via a shared driveway which continues to a private driveway leading to the farmhouse with parking and turning area. The main garden lies to the rear of the property and comprises a large enclosed lawned area with patio and flower beds. The garden contains a number of mature trees and shrubs. Adjoining the garden is a mature orchard extending to approx. 0.66 acres (0.26 ha) or thereabouts. Adjoining the farmhouse to the west is an attached stone Garage 12.45m x 5.49m with concrete floor, pedestrian door and cladded roof. To the east is a single story stone Barn 15.2m x 1.12m, utilised for storage. Both buildings offer the potential for expansion to the existing farmhouse or as ancillary accommodation (subject to the necessary consents).

Farm Buildings
The farm buildings are situated to the north west of the farmhouse and enjoy good access from the farm entrance.
The farm buildings comprise a compact range of dairy, livestock and general storage buildings as follows:-
1. Covered Yard and cubicle shed – 25.75m x 25.5m steel portal framed, concrete floor under fibre cement sheeted roof. Sheeted gates, cattle handling area and calf pens.
2. Lean To– 18.39m x 5.98m steel portal framed, concrete floor under fibre cement roof. Covered yard 21.53m x 23.81m steel portal framed, concrete floor under fibre cement roof.
3. Collecting Yard & Parlour- 26.50m x 9m steel portal framed, part bock and part CI clad, concrete floor under a fibre cement roof. Herringbone 16x16 parlour. Roka bulk tank.
4. Loose Housing- 17.51m x 9.92m steel portal framed, part sleeper and part brick elevations, concrete floor under a fibre cement roof
5. Covered Yard and Housing– 20.37m x 27.57m steel portal framed, concrete floor under a fibre cement roof. There are also 40 solar panels on the roof of this building.
6. Silage Barn & Loose Housing- 24.73m x 9.73m steel portal framed, steel and sleeper, profile sheeted roof.
7. Silage Pit- 37.07m x 14.90m steel portal framed, part concrete clock part profile clad under a profile sheeted roof.
8. General Purpose Shed- 27.69m x 14.90m steel portal framed, part concrete clock part profile clad under a profile sheeted roof. Sheeted gates.
9. Loose Housing– 24m x 12.33m steel portal framed, part concrete block, part profile clad and part space boarding under a fibre cement roof.
10. Cubicle House-24.2m x 11m steel portal framed, part concrete block, part profile clad and part space boarding under a fibre cement roof.
11. General Purpose Shed with Lean To– 12.08m x 10.73m steel portal famed, concrete block under a fibre cement roof.
12. Farm Office– 6m x 3.4m block under a tiled roof.
13. Machinery and Fodder Shed– 12.85m x 17.42m steel portal framed, part box profile, under a fibre cement roof.
14. Lean To– 13.64m x 9.01m steel and block, space boarding, above fibre cement roof.
15. Dutch Barn– 18m x 8.95m steel and block, space boarding, fibre cement roof.
16. Part of camping field

Camping
Located to the north of the farm buildings are 2 hard standing pitches, 5 electric hook up points and a grass area which is currently utilised for camping. There is also a washroom, toilet and a washing up area.
The farm is a certificated site with the Camping and Caravanning Club, currently operating throughout 9 months of the year and particularly popular during Glastonbury Festival.

The Land
Lot 1 as shown edged red on the attached plan.
Contained within a ring fence surrounding the farmstead is an excellent block of mainly level, temporary and permanent pastureland, in thirteen good sized workable enclosures.
The land has historically supported a commercial dairy herd but would also suit a number of livestock or arable enterprises.
This productive land is bounded by mature hedgerows and ditches with stock proof fencing, has been well farmed and lies in good heart.
The soil type comprises largely fertile loamy and clayey soils with high ground water and benefits from good access over a hard track, leading from the farmstead. Access is also provided over a drove road.
In total Lot 1 extends to 165.19 acres (66.85 ha) or thereabouts.

Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Yeovil