3 bedroom house
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0HX
Guide Price
£1,695,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse
Property Tags: Development Potential, Livestock Farm, Traditional Buildings
Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Feb 2023
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse
- Property Tags: Development Potential, Livestock Farm, Traditional Buildings
- Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land, Woodland
An attractively positioned farm providing multiple development opportunities, situated in a pretty valley with views towards the Blackdown Hills. 70.25 acres (28.44 hectares).
Situation - Normans Farm is situated in a fine position, surrounded by open countryside overlooking an attractive valley near to the Somerset / Mid Devon border.
The village of Ashbrittle is about 1.7 miles from the farm and the larger village of Appley (3.2 miles) has a primary school, village store and The Globe Inn.
The town of Wiveliscombe is within 5 miles and provides schooling and a range of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Wellington is approximately 8.5 miles away and offers a Waitrose supermarket and access to the M5 motorway at Junction 26 whilst the county town of Taunton is 15 miles away and has 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 rugged Somerset and North Devon coastline is also within easy reach.
Introduction - Normans Farm was previously a traditional mixed grass land farm which now totals approximately 70.25 acres (28.44 hectares) and provides multiple development opportunities.
The farm includes an attractive brick house for improvement and a range of stone barns and modern livestock buildings which have planning consent for conversion to create four dwellings.
The south-facing land lies within a ring fence and is mostly grass land with pockets of woodland and a stream flows along the southern boundary.
Normans Farm is offered for sale as a whole and in up to six lots.
Lot 1: Farmhouse, Traditional Building And Land - 5.28 acres (2.15 hectares).
The Farmhouse:
Normans Farmhouse is not listed and is a characterful red brick house for renovation with a south-facing aspect and a fine outlook over the surrounding farm land.
The existing ground floor accommodation includes a central hall; a sitting room with a fireplace; a living room with a fireplace; a kitchen with a Rayburn and a utility room.
On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a bathroom.
Outside:
The gardens wrap around the western and southern sides of the house and the existing entrance lane to Normans Farm will be included within Lot 1.
To the rear of the house is a yard with a Cart Shed (10.97m x 6.18m) constructed of stone and brick, plus a store room (2.51m x 2.47m).
The land within Lot 1 includes the majority of the gently sloping grass paddock south of the house.
Lot 2: Barns For Conversion - 0.47 acres (0.19 hectares).
Lot 2 includes a range of former farm buildings, two of which have planning consent for conversion (planning reference: 01/22/0006/CQ).
Barn B: This building includes a covered cattle yard (13.5m x 10.9m) and a stone barn (8.5m x 7.92m) with planning consent to create a single storey dwelling with six bedrooms; three shower rooms and open plan living / kitchen and dining space.
Outside there is proposed garden and parking areas to the west of the barn and part of the field to the south will be included.
Barn C: A stone barn (9.56m x 5.04m) and shippen (5.94m x 3.08m) with planning consent to create a single-storey dwelling with two bedrooms, a shower room and open plan kitchen, dining and living space.
Outside there is provision for a parking space and a small garden and there is a large yard to the rear.
Please note that some as part of the planning consent the other buildings within this lot will need to be removed.
Lot 3: Barn For Conversion With Land - 2.16 acres (0.87 hectares).
Lot 3 includes a modern style barn with planning consent for conversion under reference: 01/22/0006/CQ.
Barn A: A general purpose building (18.22m x 9.20m) with approved plans for a two-storey conversion.
On the ground floor the proposed accommodation includes a living room; dining room; kitchen; office; four bedrooms and three bath / shower rooms.
On the first floor will be two further bedrooms and a sitting room.
Outside there is provision for parking and a garden area. Also included is a grass field to the north of the barn and part of the field to the south.
Lot 4: Barn For Conversion With Land - 4.53 acres (1.83 hectares).
Lot 4 includes a barn with planning consent for conversion under planning reference: 01/22/0007/CQ).
Barn D: An enclosed building (13.87m x 5.97m) with approved plans for a single storey dwelling with two bedrooms, a shower room, living room and kitchen / dining room.
Outside there is provision for parking and garden space and the south-facing field to the north is also included with this lot.
Please not the Dutch Barn and machinery store will need to be demolished as part of the planning consent.
Lot 5: Land - 26.53 acres (10.73 hectares).
Lot 5 comprises an attractive block of south-facing pasture land and woodland.
The two southern fields are very gently sloping and include some mature in-field and boundary trees to create a park setting. Adjacent to the southern boundary are 1.15 acres of woodland and a stream.
The higher fields include two productive grass paddocks, an orchard, an area of woodland and a further grass enclosure for improvement or possibly tree planting.
Lot 6: Land - 31.28 acres (12.67 hectares).
Lot 6 comprises the higher section of the farm and includes seven grass fields with a south-facing aspect.
The boundaries are traditional hedge banks with some mature deciduous boundary trees and the land is gently sloping with fine views towards the Blackdown Hills.
General Remarks -
Services - LOT 1: Water is supplied from a well (Located within Lot 5). Mains electricity. Private drainage (Septic tank).
LOTS 2, 3 & 4: No services are connected.
LOT 5: Water currently supplied from the existing well.
LOT 6: Water currently supplied from the existing well (located within Lot 5).
Access - LOTS 1, 3, 5 and 6 have direct access from a council highway.
There is planning consent to create a new access track within Lot 3 (planning reference: 01/20/0007).
If Lot 2 is sold separately to Lot 1, Lot 2 will be provided with a right of access over the proposed entrance lane to Lot 3.
Lot 4 will be provided with a right of access over the first section of the entrance lane to Lot 1.
Please note: the owner of Harts Farm has a right of access over the existing lane which passes through Lot 5.
Tenure - The farm is owned freehold. Vacant possession will be available from the completion date.
Basic Payment Scheme - The farm land is registered for entitlements under the Basic Payment Scheme.
Local Authority - Somerset West & Taunton Council (
House: Council Tax Band E.
Designations - The farm is not within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Plans & Boundary Fences - 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.
Sporting & Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are owned, are included with the freehold of the whole farm.
Fixtures & Fittings - All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale.
Wayleaves & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements and any public or private rights of way or bridleways etc.
There are two public footpaths passing through the farm.
Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags. Call: or email: to arrange an appointment.
Directions - From Wellington head towards Tiverton on the A38 and after approximately 3.5 miles turn right signposted to Greenham and Appley.
Continue on this road, passing through the village of Greenham and at the next junction (Appley Cross) turn right towards Appley. After 430 yards, just before reaching The Globe Inn turn left towards Stawley and continue for just under one mile and turn left towards Ashbrittle.
Continue for about 500 yards, cross the stone bridge and turn right towards Clayhanger. Follow this road for about 0.75 miles and at Waldron's Cross turn right towards Waterrow. The farm will be found on the left after about 650 yards.
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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 should not be relied upon for any purpose.
Marketed by: Stags Farm Agency, Exeter
Situation - Normans Farm is situated in a fine position, surrounded by open countryside overlooking an attractive valley near to the Somerset / Mid Devon border.
The village of Ashbrittle is about 1.7 miles from the farm and the larger village of Appley (3.2 miles) has a primary school, village store and The Globe Inn.
The town of Wiveliscombe is within 5 miles and provides schooling and a range of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Wellington is approximately 8.5 miles away and offers a Waitrose supermarket and access to the M5 motorway at Junction 26 whilst the county town of Taunton is 15 miles away and has 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 rugged Somerset and North Devon coastline is also within easy reach.
Introduction - Normans Farm was previously a traditional mixed grass land farm which now totals approximately 70.25 acres (28.44 hectares) and provides multiple development opportunities.
The farm includes an attractive brick house for improvement and a range of stone barns and modern livestock buildings which have planning consent for conversion to create four dwellings.
The south-facing land lies within a ring fence and is mostly grass land with pockets of woodland and a stream flows along the southern boundary.
Normans Farm is offered for sale as a whole and in up to six lots.
Lot 1: Farmhouse, Traditional Building And Land - 5.28 acres (2.15 hectares).
The Farmhouse:
Normans Farmhouse is not listed and is a characterful red brick house for renovation with a south-facing aspect and a fine outlook over the surrounding farm land.
The existing ground floor accommodation includes a central hall; a sitting room with a fireplace; a living room with a fireplace; a kitchen with a Rayburn and a utility room.
On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a bathroom.
Outside:
The gardens wrap around the western and southern sides of the house and the existing entrance lane to Normans Farm will be included within Lot 1.
To the rear of the house is a yard with a Cart Shed (10.97m x 6.18m) constructed of stone and brick, plus a store room (2.51m x 2.47m).
The land within Lot 1 includes the majority of the gently sloping grass paddock south of the house.
Lot 2: Barns For Conversion - 0.47 acres (0.19 hectares).
Lot 2 includes a range of former farm buildings, two of which have planning consent for conversion (planning reference: 01/22/0006/CQ).
Barn B: This building includes a covered cattle yard (13.5m x 10.9m) and a stone barn (8.5m x 7.92m) with planning consent to create a single storey dwelling with six bedrooms; three shower rooms and open plan living / kitchen and dining space.
Outside there is proposed garden and parking areas to the west of the barn and part of the field to the south will be included.
Barn C: A stone barn (9.56m x 5.04m) and shippen (5.94m x 3.08m) with planning consent to create a single-storey dwelling with two bedrooms, a shower room and open plan kitchen, dining and living space.
Outside there is provision for a parking space and a small garden and there is a large yard to the rear.
Please note that some as part of the planning consent the other buildings within this lot will need to be removed.
Lot 3: Barn For Conversion With Land - 2.16 acres (0.87 hectares).
Lot 3 includes a modern style barn with planning consent for conversion under reference: 01/22/0006/CQ.
Barn A: A general purpose building (18.22m x 9.20m) with approved plans for a two-storey conversion.
On the ground floor the proposed accommodation includes a living room; dining room; kitchen; office; four bedrooms and three bath / shower rooms.
On the first floor will be two further bedrooms and a sitting room.
Outside there is provision for parking and a garden area. Also included is a grass field to the north of the barn and part of the field to the south.
Lot 4: Barn For Conversion With Land - 4.53 acres (1.83 hectares).
Lot 4 includes a barn with planning consent for conversion under planning reference: 01/22/0007/CQ).
Barn D: An enclosed building (13.87m x 5.97m) with approved plans for a single storey dwelling with two bedrooms, a shower room, living room and kitchen / dining room.
Outside there is provision for parking and garden space and the south-facing field to the north is also included with this lot.
Please not the Dutch Barn and machinery store will need to be demolished as part of the planning consent.
Lot 5: Land - 26.53 acres (10.73 hectares).
Lot 5 comprises an attractive block of south-facing pasture land and woodland.
The two southern fields are very gently sloping and include some mature in-field and boundary trees to create a park setting. Adjacent to the southern boundary are 1.15 acres of woodland and a stream.
The higher fields include two productive grass paddocks, an orchard, an area of woodland and a further grass enclosure for improvement or possibly tree planting.
Lot 6: Land - 31.28 acres (12.67 hectares).
Lot 6 comprises the higher section of the farm and includes seven grass fields with a south-facing aspect.
The boundaries are traditional hedge banks with some mature deciduous boundary trees and the land is gently sloping with fine views towards the Blackdown Hills.
General Remarks -
Services - LOT 1: Water is supplied from a well (Located within Lot 5). Mains electricity. Private drainage (Septic tank).
LOTS 2, 3 & 4: No services are connected.
LOT 5: Water currently supplied from the existing well.
LOT 6: Water currently supplied from the existing well (located within Lot 5).
Access - LOTS 1, 3, 5 and 6 have direct access from a council highway.
There is planning consent to create a new access track within Lot 3 (planning reference: 01/20/0007).
If Lot 2 is sold separately to Lot 1, Lot 2 will be provided with a right of access over the proposed entrance lane to Lot 3.
Lot 4 will be provided with a right of access over the first section of the entrance lane to Lot 1.
Please note: the owner of Harts Farm has a right of access over the existing lane which passes through Lot 5.
Tenure - The farm is owned freehold. Vacant possession will be available from the completion date.
Basic Payment Scheme - The farm land is registered for entitlements under the Basic Payment Scheme.
Local Authority - Somerset West & Taunton Council (
House: Council Tax Band E.
Designations - The farm is not within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Plans & Boundary Fences - 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.
Sporting & Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are owned, are included with the freehold of the whole farm.
Fixtures & Fittings - All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale.
Wayleaves & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements and any public or private rights of way or bridleways etc.
There are two public footpaths passing through the farm.
Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags. Call: or email: to arrange an appointment.
Directions - From Wellington head towards Tiverton on the A38 and after approximately 3.5 miles turn right signposted to Greenham and Appley.
Continue on this road, passing through the village of Greenham and at the next junction (Appley Cross) turn right towards Appley. After 430 yards, just before reaching The Globe Inn turn left towards Stawley and continue for just under one mile and turn left towards Ashbrittle.
Continue for about 500 yards, cross the stone bridge and turn right towards Clayhanger. Follow this road for about 0.75 miles and at Waldron's Cross turn right towards Waterrow. The farm will be found on the left after about 650 yards.
What3words Reference - inflame.split.framework
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 should not be relied upon for any purpose.
Marketed by: Stags Farm Agency, Exeter
Land Registry Data
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