Hellings Close
Bathealton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2AP
Guide Price
£1,100,000
Residential Tags: Occupancy Condition, Private Water Supply
Property Tags: N/A
Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Pasture Land, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Oct 2022
- Removed: Feb 2023
- Residential Tags: Occupancy Condition, Private Water Supply
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Pasture Land, Woodland
An attractively positioned farm with development opportunities and stunning views towards the Blackdown Hills. 54.82 acres (22.18 hectares). Available as a whole or in four lots. LOT 1: South-facing bungalow (subject to an A.O.C) for modernisation with pasture and lakes. LOT 2: South-facing pasture land and woodland. LOT 3: Modern style farm buildings with potential for alternative uses. LOT 4: Two pasture fields with panoramic views. 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).
GUIDE excess £600,000.
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.
Lot 2 - Pasture Land & Woodland (12.63 acres / 5.11 hectares).
GUIDE excess £100,000
Lot 2 comprises a single south-facing grass field with stunning views over the Taunton Vale towards the Blackdown Hills together with approximately 1.24 acres of coniferous woodland.
The land is sloping and is used for grazing livestock. There is direct access to the council highway.
Lot 3 - Agricultural Buildings & Land (1.96 acres/ 0.79 hectares).
GUIDE £200,000
Lot 3 includes a range of agricultural buildings and an area of pasture land.
Some of the buildings may offer some potential for alternative uses (subject to planning consent being obtained) and include:
-General Purpose Building (9.15m x 17.79m) which is positioned near to the top of the site. Concrete frame, concrete floor, enclosed by timber boarding and a fibre cement roof.
-Former Poultry Shed (29.11m x 7.35m). Timber construction.
-Dutch Barn (18.47m x 8.80m)
There is direct access to a council-maintained road on the northern boundary.
Lot 4 - Land on Bicking’s Close Lane (30.62 acres / 12.39 hectares)
GUIDE excess £200,000
Lot 4 comprises two grass fields positioned to the north of the main farm and with direct road access.
The larger field has a Trig point from where there are panoramic views stretching around from the Brendon Hills, around to the Quantock Hills, Taunton Vale and Blackdown Hills.
These fields have been used for grazing and mowing purposes and are enclosed by mature hedged boundaries.
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.
Water to LOT 2 and LOT 3 is fed directly from the same spring.
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).
GUIDE excess £600,000.
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.
Lot 2 - Pasture Land & Woodland (12.63 acres / 5.11 hectares).
GUIDE excess £100,000
Lot 2 comprises a single south-facing grass field with stunning views over the Taunton Vale towards the Blackdown Hills together with approximately 1.24 acres of coniferous woodland.
The land is sloping and is used for grazing livestock. There is direct access to the council highway.
Lot 3 - Agricultural Buildings & Land (1.96 acres/ 0.79 hectares).
GUIDE £200,000
Lot 3 includes a range of agricultural buildings and an area of pasture land.
Some of the buildings may offer some potential for alternative uses (subject to planning consent being obtained) and include:
-General Purpose Building (9.15m x 17.79m) which is positioned near to the top of the site. Concrete frame, concrete floor, enclosed by timber boarding and a fibre cement roof.
-Former Poultry Shed (29.11m x 7.35m). Timber construction.
-Dutch Barn (18.47m x 8.80m)
There is direct access to a council-maintained road on the northern boundary.
Lot 4 - Land on Bicking’s Close Lane (30.62 acres / 12.39 hectares)
GUIDE excess £200,000
Lot 4 comprises two grass fields positioned to the north of the main farm and with direct road access.
The larger field has a Trig point from where there are panoramic views stretching around from the Brendon Hills, around to the Quantock Hills, Taunton Vale and Blackdown Hills.
These fields have been used for grazing and mowing purposes and are enclosed by mature hedged boundaries.
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.
Water to LOT 2 and LOT 3 is fed directly from the same spring.
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
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