Ashbrittle

16.27 acres of south-facing grass land including the site of a former farmstead. Wild flower meadows and land suitable for mowing and grazing. Access to a stream. Direct road access. Water supply from a spring. For sale by private treaty. Additional land available.

SITUATION

The land lies in an unspoilt part of Somerset, 1 mile west of the village of Stawley (1.5 miles by road) and 1.7 miles north of Ashbrittle. The town of Wiveliscombe is 5 miles to the north-east whilst Bampton and Wellington are within 7.5 miles and 9 miles respectively.

DESCRIPTION

LOT 2 comprises 16.27 acres (6.58 hectares) of level or gently sloping grass land, including the site of a former farmstead called Shalwoods, although there are no remaining buildings on site. There are three enclosures of productive pasture land suitable for mowing and grazing, and the fourth enclosure around the former farmstead includes some wild flowers and in-field trees. There is access to a stream on the southern boundary and a small area of woodland (approximately 0.35 acres) in the south-eastern corner.

ADDITIONAL LAND AVAILABLE

LOT 1 totals approximately 17.28 acres (6.99 hectares) of productive pasture within four enclosures, all with mature boundary hedges. The grass land is level or gently sloping and is suitable for mowing and grazing. There is direct road access on the western boundary and a small area of woodland running down to a stream on the eastern boundary.

SERVICES

There is an existing spring fed water supply to the land. Lot 2 also has access to a stream on its southern boundary.

ACCESS

The land has direct access on to a council maintained road.

METHOD OF SALE

The land is offered for sale by private treaty.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

The land is registered for entitlements under the BPS. The current scheme year payment is reserved from the sale.

TENURE

The land is owned freehold and is available with vacant possession upon completion.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Taunton Deane Borough Council, The Deane House, Belvedere Rd, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1HE. Tel: 01823 356356. (www.tauntondeane.gov.uk).

DESIGNATIONS

The land is not within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS

The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are owned are included within 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 is a public footpath passing through the land.

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.

VIEWING

Viewing is strictly by prior appointment. Please contact Stags (01823 662822 or email: wellington@stags.co.uk) to arrange an appointment.

DIRECTIONS

From Wellington head in a westerly direction towards Tiverton on the A38 and after approximately 3.5 miles, having passed The Beambridge Inn on your left hand side and reached the top of Whiteball Hill, turn right signposted to Greenham and Appley. Follow the road, passing through the village of Greenham and at Appley Cross turn right to Appley. Just before reaching The Globe pub turn left to Stawley and continue for just under one mile, taking the left turn towards Ashbrittle.

Contine for about 500 yards, cross the stone bridge and take the right fork towards Clayhanger. Follow this road for about 0.75 miles and at Waldron's Cross turn right towards Waterrow. The land will be found on the right after about 400 yards.

DISCLAIMER

These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.