West Barn (Lot 4)
This is a very special building previously used as a sheep shed and also as a workshop. It has a delightful, peaceful location facing southwest to beautiful rolling countryside.
Originally a cattle and sheep barn it has had various uses over the years and is a large building under a tiled roof.
The barn is approached from the north drive of the estate and ownership of this drive will pass with the barn. The drive will be subject to the use of the current other users being the adjacent house, bungalow and Colin’s Barn.
The building stands in an acre and leads to a field of 4 acres to the south which is available for sale as Lot 5.
Currently there is a metered electricity supply and a water supply from the main estate house.
Other lots include
Lot 2
A 2 bedroom bungalow with a pretty garden Guide Price £450,000
Lot 3
This is a large building, 59ft. by 30ft. and is currently a disused agricultural building last used as pig housing. It stands in over half an acre of woodland and has access over the existing driveway to the south and the driveway to the north. Guide Price £100,000
Lot 5
West Meadow
This being a field of about 4 acres adjoining the main house (Lot 1) and the grounds of the Sheep Barn (Lot 4). Guide Price £80,000.
Lot 6
Meadow Wood
A mainly wooded meadow of about 5 acres lying to the southwest of the field being Lot 5 and with direct access to the grounds of the main house on the southwest corner of these grounds. Guide Price £50,000
Lot 7
North Orchard Meadow
A partly wooded meadow (including fruit trees) situated on the north side of the estate.
It has direct road frontage and access from the north drive of the estate.
The field, 2.75 acres is subject to a right of way over the track which crosses it to land on the southwest side. Guide Price £40,000
About the area
Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wells medieval centre has local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace and gardens. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city. Wells Leisure Centre has the usual facilities of gym and swimming pool to add to Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course. Throughout the year Wells hosts festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food, and has twinned links with Burgundy, the Rhineland and Northern Italy. There are many societies and clubs for those who would like to join a diverse social community.
The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area which include several good primary schools, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield.
Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes’ drive away.
Important Notes
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