2 bedroom house

Witham Friary, Frome, Somerset, BA11 5HD

Guide Price

£325,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Jul 2021
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • 2.36 acres
  • 2 beds

Residential Tags: N/A

Property Tags: Holiday Cottage, Sale By Auction, Solar Energy

Land Tags: Former Quarry

Summary Details

  • First Marketed: Jul 2021
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • Residential Tags: N/A
  • Property Tags: Holiday Cottage, Sale By Auction, Solar Energy
  • Land Tags: Former Quarry
The Quarry is a quite unique home set in approximately 2.36 acres of former quarry just on the outskirts of the village of Witham Friary and is offered for sale for the first time in 25 years. The Quarry offers the chance to purchase an "off grid" home in a super location and would suit a wide variety of uses and requirements subject of course to gaining the necessary consents.

The accommodation is provided by a detached timber cabin which is set in an elevated position overlooking the quarry and across to the adjoining countryside.

The front door opens into an entrance lobby which opens into the open plan living room and kitchen. The kitchen area is arranged in the corner of the room and offers a range of wall and base units and stainless-steel sink. The living area has a woodburning stove and patio doors leading to the front and a decked seating area. The two bedrooms lead off the living room, one of which has bult in bunk beds and the other patio doors to the front. The bathroom is well appointed with a bath, WC, wash hand basin, bidet and separate shower cubicle.
 

OUTSIDE The Quarry is a site of approximately 2.36 acres of former quarry which has been reclaimed over many years and now provides a haven for flora and fauna with mature trees and shrubs and sympathetic management to encourage wildlife. The land slopes in aspect towards the southern boundary which has been planted with an area of copse and paths created that lead to the floor of the quarry, which is level and has been designed and maintained to make the most of the space. 

PLANNING Consent was granted for the cabin under reference 2018/0116/FUL which replaced a previous consent (reference 2017/1446/PCD) 

COMPLETION Completion has been set for Thursday 27th May 2021 

DEPOSIT On conclusion of the auction, successful bidders will be required to pay to the solicitor acting for the vendor a deposit of 10% of the purchase price within 24 hours at the fall of the electronic gavel. Please contact the solicitor directly prior to the auction to discuss suitable method of payment if you are unsure. 

SOLICITOR Towler Brown, Frome. Jeremy Towler acting
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SERVICES Mains electricity is connected and runs alongside the solar panels. Sewage treatment plant for drainage. Water is supplied by the Duke of Somerset Estate, as is the village. Fibre broadband available 

RIGHTS OF WAY There is a right of way that runs from the entrance gate, close to the southern boundary and then into the neighbouring land. This can be exercised up to 12 times over a 12 month period. 

VIEWING By appointment through Cooper and Tanner on[use Contact Agent Button]

 

HEATING Solid fuel wood burning stove 

COUNCIL TAX BAND A

Marketed by: Cooper & Tanner, Frome

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