Hellings Close - Lot 1
Bathealton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2AP
Guide Price
£600,000
Residential Tags: Occupancy Condition, Private Water Supply
Property Tags: N/A
Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Pasture Land
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Oct 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Occupancy Condition, Private Water Supply
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Pasture Land
An attractively positioned farm with development opportunities and stunning views towards the Blackdown Hills. LOT 1: South-facing bungalow (subject to an A.O.C) for modernisation with 9.61 acres of pasture and lakes. EPC: Band E. Freehold.
Situation - Hellings Close is situated in a fine rural location within an unspoilt part of Somerset between the Blackdown, Brendon and Quantock Hills.
The B3227 is within 1 mile of the property and is the main link to the historic towns of Wiveliscombe and Bampton where there are schools and a range of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Wellington is approximately 7 miles away and includes a Waitrose supermarket and access to the M5 motorway at Junction 26 whilst the county town of Taunton is 12 miles away with rail services to London Paddington.
The Blackdown, Brendon and Quantock Hills as well as Exmoor National Park are all within a short distance and provide spectacular scenery and excellent walking, riding and fishing whilst the North Devon coast with its dramatic rugged coastline and sandy beaches at Putsborough, Saunton and Croyde, is also within easy reach.
Introduction - Hellings Close is an attractively positioned small farm which extends to 54.82 acres (22.18 hectares) in total and sits in an elevated position with far reaching views over the Taunton Vale.
The farm has a south-facing aspect and comprises a bungalow (AOC) for modernisation which must have some of the best views in the county, two lakes enclosed by trees, a range of modern style buildings which offer potential for alternative uses (subject to planning consent being obtained) and some productive grass land.
The farm is available for sale as a whole or in four lots.
Lot 1 - Hellings Close Bungalow, Lakes and Land (9.61 acres / 3.89 hectares).
Helling’s Close bungalow was constructed circa 1972 subject to an agricultural occupancy condition (AOC) and offers a spacious home for modernisation.
The bungalow has a south-facing aspect to take advantage of the views towards the Blackdown Hills, and the 1,940 square feet of accommodation currently provides four bedrooms, three of which have en-suite facilities, a bathroom, spacious and open-plan living and dining room, kitchen, utility room and additional storage rooms.
Outside there is an attached garage and the bungalow is approached from the road by a tarmac drive, flanked by areas of lawn. There is a patio on the southern side of the house, protected by mature shrubs.
The grass land lies below the bungalow and is sloping, with a southerly aspect, and includes two lakes which are enclosed by mature trees.
Services - Water: The whole farm is supplied by a private water supply (spring) which also supplies other properties. Water from the spring is pumped to a reservoir which is located within LOT 4. From here water is fed to a trough in LOT 4, then LOT 1.
Electricity: Mains electricity is currently connected to LOT 1.
Drainage: LOT 1 has a private drainage system.
Access - All lots have direct access to the council highway.
Tenure - All lots are owned freehold and vacant possession will be available from the completion date.
Planning - Hellings Close Bungalow (LOT 1) is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition (AOC) which states:
The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to persons employed or last employed full-time locally in agriculture, or in forestry.
Local Authority - Somerset West & Taunton Council (
Hellings Close Bungalow: Council Tax Band E.
Designations - The farm does not fall within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Basic Payment Scheme (Bps) - Eligible land within all lots is registered for entitlements under the BPS.
The 2022 payment is reserved from the sale and the purchaser(s) will be required to comply with the BPS conditions until the 31st December 2022.
If the farm is sold in lots, the entitlements will be apportioned and transferred to the purchasers.
Sporting And Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are owned are included with the freehold.
Fixtures & Fittings - All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold.
Wayleaves & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way.
Boundary 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.
Viewing Appointments - Viewings are strictly by appointment with Stags. Please contact Stags on or . Email:
Directions - From Fore Street in Bampton, follow the B3227 towards Wiveliscombe. Continue along this road for 6.5 miles.
On passing the Waterrow service station on your left, continue for 50m and take the next right, signed posted Bathealton.
Follow the road for 0.7 miles and take the second left signposted Wiveliscombe. Continue along this lane for 0.5 miles and the entrance to Hellings Close can be found on the right -hand side.
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.
Marketed by: Stags Farm Agency, Exeter
Situation - Hellings Close is situated in a fine rural location within an unspoilt part of Somerset between the Blackdown, Brendon and Quantock Hills.
The B3227 is within 1 mile of the property and is the main link to the historic towns of Wiveliscombe and Bampton where there are schools and a range of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Wellington is approximately 7 miles away and includes a Waitrose supermarket and access to the M5 motorway at Junction 26 whilst the county town of Taunton is 12 miles away with rail services to London Paddington.
The Blackdown, Brendon and Quantock Hills as well as Exmoor National Park are all within a short distance and provide spectacular scenery and excellent walking, riding and fishing whilst the North Devon coast with its dramatic rugged coastline and sandy beaches at Putsborough, Saunton and Croyde, is also within easy reach.
Introduction - Hellings Close is an attractively positioned small farm which extends to 54.82 acres (22.18 hectares) in total and sits in an elevated position with far reaching views over the Taunton Vale.
The farm has a south-facing aspect and comprises a bungalow (AOC) for modernisation which must have some of the best views in the county, two lakes enclosed by trees, a range of modern style buildings which offer potential for alternative uses (subject to planning consent being obtained) and some productive grass land.
The farm is available for sale as a whole or in four lots.
Lot 1 - Hellings Close Bungalow, Lakes and Land (9.61 acres / 3.89 hectares).
Helling’s Close bungalow was constructed circa 1972 subject to an agricultural occupancy condition (AOC) and offers a spacious home for modernisation.
The bungalow has a south-facing aspect to take advantage of the views towards the Blackdown Hills, and the 1,940 square feet of accommodation currently provides four bedrooms, three of which have en-suite facilities, a bathroom, spacious and open-plan living and dining room, kitchen, utility room and additional storage rooms.
Outside there is an attached garage and the bungalow is approached from the road by a tarmac drive, flanked by areas of lawn. There is a patio on the southern side of the house, protected by mature shrubs.
The grass land lies below the bungalow and is sloping, with a southerly aspect, and includes two lakes which are enclosed by mature trees.
Services - Water: The whole farm is supplied by a private water supply (spring) which also supplies other properties. Water from the spring is pumped to a reservoir which is located within LOT 4. From here water is fed to a trough in LOT 4, then LOT 1.
Electricity: Mains electricity is currently connected to LOT 1.
Drainage: LOT 1 has a private drainage system.
Access - All lots have direct access to the council highway.
Tenure - All lots are owned freehold and vacant possession will be available from the completion date.
Planning - Hellings Close Bungalow (LOT 1) is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition (AOC) which states:
The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to persons employed or last employed full-time locally in agriculture, or in forestry.
Local Authority - Somerset West & Taunton Council (
Hellings Close Bungalow: Council Tax Band E.
Designations - The farm does not fall within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Basic Payment Scheme (Bps) - Eligible land within all lots is registered for entitlements under the BPS.
The 2022 payment is reserved from the sale and the purchaser(s) will be required to comply with the BPS conditions until the 31st December 2022.
If the farm is sold in lots, the entitlements will be apportioned and transferred to the purchasers.
Sporting And Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are owned are included with the freehold.
Fixtures & Fittings - All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold.
Wayleaves & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way.
Boundary 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.
Viewing Appointments - Viewings are strictly by appointment with Stags. Please contact Stags on or . Email:
Directions - From Fore Street in Bampton, follow the B3227 towards Wiveliscombe. Continue along this road for 6.5 miles.
On passing the Waterrow service station on your left, continue for 50m and take the next right, signed posted Bathealton.
Follow the road for 0.7 miles and take the second left signposted Wiveliscombe. Continue along this lane for 0.5 miles and the entrance to Hellings Close can be found on the right -hand side.
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.
Marketed by: Stags Farm Agency, Exeter
Land Registry Data
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