Little Huckham Farm
Walton, Street, Somerset, BA16 9RJ
Guide Price
£850,000
Residential Tags: N/A
Property Tags: Development Potential, Equestrian, Holiday Cottage, Smallholding
Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Aug 2022
- Removed: Oct 2022
- Residential Tags: N/A
- Property Tags: Development Potential, Equestrian, Holiday Cottage, Smallholding
- Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture, Woodland
BEST & FINAL OFFERS DEADLINE 12 NOON WEDNESDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2022
Small holding situated situated at the foot of the Polden Hills, near Street. Little Huckham Farm comprises a two-bedroom bungalow, range of farm buildings together with adjoining permanent pasture land and woodland extending to approximately 57.55 acres (23.29 ha) in total. EPC rating F.
Description
The sale of Little Huckham Farm offers a unique opportunity to acquire a small holding occupying a very accessible but private location, with a bungalow and range of farm buildings, both offering potential for re-development subject to the necessary consents. In total the farm extends to approximately 57.55 acres (23.29 ha) to include level permanent pasture land to the south and west and sloping permanent pasture and woodland to the north, again offering potential for alternative uses such as equestrian and tourism, subject to the necessary consents.
The Bungalow
The bungalow is constructed of rendered block under a tiled roof. We understand the property has been built on a suspended frame. On the ground floor, Porch with front door to Hallway with stairs to first floor and doors to; Cloakroom with radiator, WC, panelled bath, hand wash basin, Kitchen with fitted wall and floor units, single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, and door leading to the lounge Lounge, with fireplace, radiator, and patio doors to outside Bedroom One with radiators, and windows to side and rear, followed by Bedroom Two with radiator and window to rear.
Outside
The main garden lies to the front of the property with patio area and steps to vegetable garden and orchard. Adjoining the garden is an attractive spring-fed lake measuring approximately 544m2 with grass border and island. In addition, there is a Garden Store 9.95m x 2.88m of stone construction under CA roof. Garage 2.73m x 5.04m of block construction under CA roof.
Access
The property enjoys three separate access points. The main access point is via Sutton Lane which is a public maintained highway followed by a privately owned hard core driveway leading to the farm. In addition, there is an access gateway to the south of the farm directly from Butleigh Drove via a gateway and a further right of way from Berhill over adjoining farm land.
Farm Buildings
The buildings comprise a small range of farm buildings which have been used for agricultural purposes to include the storage of fodder and farm machinery. The buildings comprise; Dutch Barn 13.80m x 5.99m steel portal framed construction under CA roof, earth floor, CI cladding to eaves and side. Lean To 11.67m x 9.27m of timber and railway sleeper construction under CI roof, earth floor, CI cladding and open front. Car Port/Store 5.82m x 10.48m timber pole construction under steel profile sheeted roof and cladding with earth floor and open front. Cow Stalls 13.31m x 4.50m of timber construction, with steel profile cladding under steel profile cladding roof with mezzanine floor, stone walls and earth floor. Portakabin 10.16m x 2.79m
The buildings offer potential for alternative uses to include equestrian, ancillary accommodation, holiday let or potential office use subject to the necessary consents.
The Land
The land comprises a mixture of level permanent pasture land to the south and west of the farmstead and sloping permanent pasture and broadleaf woodland to the north. The land to the south and west has been utilised for the grazing of livestock and for taking cuts of hay/silage however offers potential for equestrian use subject to the necessary consents. To north lies the sloping pasture land which has also been grazed together with attractive pockets of broadleaf woodland with stunning views over the Somerset Levels from the highest point of the farm. This areas offers fantastic potential for alternative uses such as glamping subject to the necessary consents. In total the farm extends to approximately 57.55 acres (23.29ha).
Situation
Little Huckham Farm is situated at the end of a no through road followed by a private driveway. The farm enjoys a quiet and peaceful location at the foot of the Polden Hills, approximately one mile southwest of the village of Walton in Somerset. The farm occupies an elevated position, enjoying far reaching views over the Somerset Levels and surrounding countryside. The A39 can be accessed approximately 1 mile north giving good access to the M5 to the west and is just 3 miles from Street in Somerset. Street offers a wealth of shopping and local amenities to include Clark’s Village and is renowned for its local schools to include Millfield which is less than a ten minute drive from the farm. Other nearby towns include Glastonbury approximately 5 miles north east and Langport approximately 10 miles south.
Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Wells
Small holding situated situated at the foot of the Polden Hills, near Street. Little Huckham Farm comprises a two-bedroom bungalow, range of farm buildings together with adjoining permanent pasture land and woodland extending to approximately 57.55 acres (23.29 ha) in total. EPC rating F.
Description
The sale of Little Huckham Farm offers a unique opportunity to acquire a small holding occupying a very accessible but private location, with a bungalow and range of farm buildings, both offering potential for re-development subject to the necessary consents. In total the farm extends to approximately 57.55 acres (23.29 ha) to include level permanent pasture land to the south and west and sloping permanent pasture and woodland to the north, again offering potential for alternative uses such as equestrian and tourism, subject to the necessary consents.
The Bungalow
The bungalow is constructed of rendered block under a tiled roof. We understand the property has been built on a suspended frame. On the ground floor, Porch with front door to Hallway with stairs to first floor and doors to; Cloakroom with radiator, WC, panelled bath, hand wash basin, Kitchen with fitted wall and floor units, single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, and door leading to the lounge Lounge, with fireplace, radiator, and patio doors to outside Bedroom One with radiators, and windows to side and rear, followed by Bedroom Two with radiator and window to rear.
Outside
The main garden lies to the front of the property with patio area and steps to vegetable garden and orchard. Adjoining the garden is an attractive spring-fed lake measuring approximately 544m2 with grass border and island. In addition, there is a Garden Store 9.95m x 2.88m of stone construction under CA roof. Garage 2.73m x 5.04m of block construction under CA roof.
Access
The property enjoys three separate access points. The main access point is via Sutton Lane which is a public maintained highway followed by a privately owned hard core driveway leading to the farm. In addition, there is an access gateway to the south of the farm directly from Butleigh Drove via a gateway and a further right of way from Berhill over adjoining farm land.
Farm Buildings
The buildings comprise a small range of farm buildings which have been used for agricultural purposes to include the storage of fodder and farm machinery. The buildings comprise; Dutch Barn 13.80m x 5.99m steel portal framed construction under CA roof, earth floor, CI cladding to eaves and side. Lean To 11.67m x 9.27m of timber and railway sleeper construction under CI roof, earth floor, CI cladding and open front. Car Port/Store 5.82m x 10.48m timber pole construction under steel profile sheeted roof and cladding with earth floor and open front. Cow Stalls 13.31m x 4.50m of timber construction, with steel profile cladding under steel profile cladding roof with mezzanine floor, stone walls and earth floor. Portakabin 10.16m x 2.79m
The buildings offer potential for alternative uses to include equestrian, ancillary accommodation, holiday let or potential office use subject to the necessary consents.
The Land
The land comprises a mixture of level permanent pasture land to the south and west of the farmstead and sloping permanent pasture and broadleaf woodland to the north. The land to the south and west has been utilised for the grazing of livestock and for taking cuts of hay/silage however offers potential for equestrian use subject to the necessary consents. To north lies the sloping pasture land which has also been grazed together with attractive pockets of broadleaf woodland with stunning views over the Somerset Levels from the highest point of the farm. This areas offers fantastic potential for alternative uses such as glamping subject to the necessary consents. In total the farm extends to approximately 57.55 acres (23.29ha).
Situation
Little Huckham Farm is situated at the end of a no through road followed by a private driveway. The farm enjoys a quiet and peaceful location at the foot of the Polden Hills, approximately one mile southwest of the village of Walton in Somerset. The farm occupies an elevated position, enjoying far reaching views over the Somerset Levels and surrounding countryside. The A39 can be accessed approximately 1 mile north giving good access to the M5 to the west and is just 3 miles from Street in Somerset. Street offers a wealth of shopping and local amenities to include Clark’s Village and is renowned for its local schools to include Millfield which is less than a ten minute drive from the farm. Other nearby towns include Glastonbury approximately 5 miles north east and Langport approximately 10 miles south.
Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Wells
Land Registry Data
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