Lower Farm, Limington, Yeovil, BA22

Lower Farm House comprises a detached, Grade II Listed, four-bedroom dwelling that is in need of complete renovation throughout, but offers the potential to create a characterful and substantial family home. Also included with the farmhouse is an adjoining orchard and a two storey traditional barn offering the potential for conversion, subject to the necessary consents.

LOCATION
Lower Farm House is situated along a quiet no-through lane in the desirable village of Limington, within the administrative area of Somerset Council. Located nearby to Ilchester and the Royal Naval Town of Yeovilton, Limington offers a parish church and the Lamb and Lark Inn public house, a popular spot for dining, attracting guests from far and wide.

The neighbouring and larger village of Ilchester (1¼ miles) provides most local needs with a number of shops, two hotels, two public houses, a doctor’s surgery, a dental practice and a fuel station/convenience store.

Both Yeovil and Sherborne are within an easy drive where a comprehensive range of shopping, business and cultural facilities can be found along with an excellent collection of restaurants, public houses and cafés. Yeovil benefits from a number of sporting facilities including several golf courses in the area, Yeovil Town Rugby Club and Yeovil Town Football Club. There are extensive opportunities for equestrian sport and active sailing clubs are based at Sutton Bingham Reservoir.

Being close to the borders of Dorset and the gateway to the Jurassic coast, you will find yourself within easy access to some of the most beautiful rural and coastal areas in the south west.

DIRECTIONS
From Yeovil take the A37 in a northerly direction towards Ilchester and on entering Ilchester, take the turning immediately after the car park on the right hand side onto Limington Road. Continue on this road for approximately 1 mile until you reach the crossroads. Turn left onto Mill Lane and the driveway and entrance will be immediately on the right hand side, indicated by a GTH for sale board.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Road – The A303 is conveniently located just 1.5 miles to the west, providing links to the M5 motorway at Taunton (Junction 25) via the A358 and links to London.

Rail – Yeovil Junction is located approximately 8 miles to the south east, Sherborne Railway Station is approximately 9 miles to the south east and Castle Cary Station is approximately 13 miles to the north east. All stations provide mainline services to destinations such as Exeter St David’s, London Paddington and London Waterloo.

Air – Bristol Airport is located approximately 38 miles to the north. It has scheduled and chartered flights to a range of national and international destinations. Exeter Airport is located approximately 42 miles to the south west

THE SITE
The property is accessed directly from Mill Lane, a quiet no through lane, via a gateway. The site adjoins residential properties to the north, south and west and is surrounded by agricultural land to the east. It extends, in total, to approximately 1.36 acres (0.55 ha).

PLANNING
Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s Planning Team have recently undertaken a Pre-Application with Somerset Council with regards to the proposed conversion of the existing agricultural barns to residential dwellings. The advice received was positive and can is available form the selling agents upon request.

We understand the property is situated within the Limington Conservation Area.

LOTTING
Lower Farm House is shown edged and shaded red on the attached site plan. The plan is shown for identification purposes only and is not be relied upon.

Interested parties are invited to discuss alternative proposals with the selling agents with regards to lotting if they so wish.

METHOD OF SALE
We are offering the freehold for sale by Private Treaty.

VIEWINGS
All viewings are strictly by appointment only with the selling agents.

LOWER FARM HOUSE AND TRADITIONAL BARN WITH ORCHARD
Lower Farm House is a detached Grade II Listed, four-bedroom dwelling that is in need of complete renovation throughout, but offers the potential to create a characterful and substantial family home in a rural setting. The construction of the property comprises traditional stone walls beneath a pitched slate roof.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises: the Entrance Hall leading through to the Kitchen, Lounge with attractive original fireplace and stairs rising to the first floor, Drawing Room with large bay window and exposed beams, Diary Room and door into the Dining Room which is full of natural light from its high ceiling and large window that pleasantly overlooks the garden to the rear.

Stairs from the hallway rise to the first floor which currently comprises a Landing area leading to four spacious Double Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom with loft access.

OUTSIDE
Lower Farm House benefits from access directly from Mill Lane, both of which offer extensive parking areas for multiple vehicles. The driveway runs alongside the Farmhouse and leads into the yard area to the rear.

The garden to the rear of the Farmhouse is mainly laid to lawn, populated with some mature shrubs and trees. Enclosed by stone walls and hedged boundaries, the garden offers a peaceful and private space to enjoy.

The Orchard to the rear comprises an area of permanent pasture land interspersed with various trees, bound by mature hedgerows. In all, Lot 1 extends to 1.36 acres (0.55 ha).

OUTBUILDINGS
Offered for sale with Lower Farm House are two traditional barns which comprises the following:

The Barn — Adjacent to the farmhouse is The Barn which extends to an impressive 135 square metres, and comprises a two storey barn of brick construction beneath a pitched tiled roof. Subject to gaining the necessary planning consents, The Barn would make ideal ancillary accommodation.

Car Port— The Car Port/Workshop is of stone construction beneath a tiled roof with part timber cladding on each gable end and an earth floor. It has a gross internal area (GIA) of 73.24 sq. m.

We understand that the buildings are listed by association to the farmhouse.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset Council
The Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil BA20 2HT
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TENURE AND POSSESSION
Freehold with vacant possession available on completion.

SERVICES
We understand this property benefitted from a historical mains water, mains electricity and mains sewerage supply however, this has been disconnected for a number of years.

Prospective purchasers are to make their own enquiries in this regard.

All interested parties should make their own enquiries of the Statutory Utility Providers.

OUTGOINGS
These are believed to comprise local Council Tax on the house, together with the usual service and environmental charges.

SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS
Sporting and mineral rights are included within the sale.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES, ETC.
The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the property charges register of the registered title together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not.

We are not aware of any public rights fo way affectng the property.

AGENT NOTES
prospective purchasers should be aware that the vendors of the properties have recently submitted a pre application in relation to potential residential development of the land situated to the south eats of Lower Farm House.

VALUE ADDED TAX
The seller has not and will not opt to tax; therefore, VAT will not be payable in addition to the purchase price.

All interested parties should make their own enquiries with HMRC.

VALUE ADDED TAX
The seller has not and will not opt to tax; therefore, VAT will not be payable in addition to the purchase price.

All interested parties should make their own enquiries with HMRC.

MEASUREMENTS & OTHER INFORMATION
All measurements are approximate. Any field numbers and areas shown on the attached plan are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for identification purposes only. They do not necessarily correspond either with the National Grid plan numbers or with those produced on the Rural Land Register.

Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars as accurate and reliable as possible, if there are any point which is of particular importance to you please contact the office, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. We have not tested any of the equipment, appliances, central heating or services.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
For clarification we wish to inform any prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact.

We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office prior to viewing the property.

Note:- The above plan has been reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H. M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number Greenslade Taylor Hunt.
Note:- Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct accuracy is not guaranteed.

HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICE
All persons wishing to view the property do so entirely at their own risk. Neither the Vendors or their Agents will be held liable for any damage or injury that may occur when interested parties are visiting the property. We advise that children under the age of 14 do not attend viewings due to the hazardous nature of the farmhouse and buildings.