Hermitage, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9

Sunnyside Farm briefly comprises a detached four bedroom farmhouse together with a range of agricultural buildings with potential and associated agricultural land. The property extends in total to approximately 10.87 acres (4.40 ha) or thereabouts FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER IN THREE LOTS OR AS A WHOLE.

LOCATION
Sunnyside Farm is situated in a quiet rural location approximately 2.8 miles south of the village of Long burton and approximately 4.4 miles east of the village of Leigh. The town centre of Sherborne lies approximately 7 miles distant to the north offering a monthly market, range of quirky and artisan local shops as well as a vintage quarter. The town's amenities include restaurants and hotels, a leisure centre, supermarkets, a museum, a health centre and a number of excellent primary schools and secondary schooling. Sherborne has good access to the local train station which has a direct line to London Waterloo. Other local towns include Yeovil approximately 10 miles to the Northwest and the Town of Crewkerne approximately 17 miles to the West with an intercity train service which also runs to London (Waterloo, approximately 2 hrs). The A303 can be accessed approximately 14 miles distant to the north east. The M5 motorway at Junction 25 (approximately 35 miles distant from the subject property), providing access to the wider motorway network.

LOT 1 SUNNYSIDE FARMHOUSE, BUILDINGS AND LAND
Sunnyside Farm was constructed in 1948, and comprises a four bedroom detached farmhouse, together with a range of agricultural buildings and associated agricultural land. In total, LOT 1 extends to 2.98 acres (1.21Ha). Sunnyside Farmhouse comprises an attractive four bedroom property situated in an excellent rural location with fantastic views over the surrounding Dorset countryside. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and briefly comprises; On the ground floor: Hallway doors to; Reception Room, Dining Room, Kitchen doors to; Family Room, Sun room, Utility and Downstairs Cloakroom. On the first floor: Landing doors to; Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, WC and Bathroom. On the second floor: Bedroom 3 and Bedroom 4 with limited head height. Outside the property benefits from a concrete driveway with ample parking or a number of vehicles. It has an attractive wrap around garden bounded mature hedgerows. To the rear are two static caravans which will remain in place following completion and will become the purchasers responsibility. We understand the caravans have been in situ in excess of 20 years. To the north of the farmhouse is a further garden area with attractive pond.

AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS
To the south of the farmhouse are a range of modern and traditional agricultural buildings. The buildings benefit from a separate access gateway directly from the public highway and briefly comprise:
Stable 1 2.94m x 3.56m, Timber construction under C.A roof, 2 x stables
Stable 2 3.07m x 3.08m, Timber construction under C.A roof, 2 x stables with a concrete floor
Mono-pitch Machinery Store 6.56m x 10.52m
Concrete framed Monopitch building with concrete floor, steel profile sheeted cladding under C.A roof.
Silage Barn 6.47m x 14.19m, Concrete framed barn with concrete floor, art block, part timber sleeper walls under C.A roof with part steel profile cladding.
Lean to 5.02m x 6.14m, Timber construction with concrete floor under C.A roof. This building’s roof will need attention.
Calf Rearing Barn 15.46m x 8.68m, Block construction under C.A roof, concrete floor, windows on either side, steel framed. Steel sliding doors to both ends. Dairy room of block construction.
Adjoining Store 1.86 x 2.43m, Block construction under C.A roof.
Hay Barn 7.35 x 8.73m, Concrete framed under C.A roof, adjoining calf rearing barn, hard-core floor.
Lean to 4.19 x 4.62m, Timber construction under C.A roof, hard-core floor.
Bulk Tank Room 3.30 x 3.81m, Block construction under C.A roof, concrete floor.
Loose Box 6.05 x 2.67m, Block construction, under C.A roof, concrete floor
Former Cubicle House 9.64 x 6.25m, Now used as farm workshop, monopitch block construction with block walling under C.A roof, steel door to front
Cow Kennels 10.67 x 6.75m, Timber framed, concrete floor, C.I cladding under C.I roof, cow cubicles throughout.
Concrete yard adjoining all buildings, to include former uncovered silage clamps.
The buildings offer superb potential for change if use to residential use in what is an excellent and sought after rural location, subject to the necessary consents.

AGRICULTURAL LAND
To the north of the farmhouse is a paddock area with road frontage laid to permanent pasture and bounded by mature hedgerows and stock fencing. In total, LOT 1 extends to approximately 2.98 acres (1.21 Ha).

LOT 2 - LAND ADJOINING SUNNYSIDE FARM
LOT 2 is located to the north of LOT 1 Sunnyside Farm and comprises a single parcel of productive permanent pasture land extending to approximately 7.36 acres (2.98 Ha). The land benefits from access directly from the public highway via a gateway and is bounded by a mixture of mature hedgerows and stock fencing. The land has been well maintained and offers potential for agricultural, equestrian or amenity use subject to the necessary consents.

LOT 3 - LAND AND BUILDING SOUTH OF SUNNYSIDE FARM
LOT 3 is located to the south of LOT 1 Sunnyside Farm and comprises a picturesque barn and adjoining permanent pasture land extending to 0.53 acres (0.22 Ha). The land is laid to a permanent pasture and bound by mature hedgerows and stock proof fencing, benefitting from an access gateway directly from the public highway. The land includes a Straw Barn 3.48 x 8.01m, Timber building with C.I cladding under C.I roof and offers excellent potential for equestrian or amenity uses or possible conversion subject to the necessary consents.

ACCESS
LOT 1 benefits from three points of access via gateways directly from the public highway, Hermitage Lane.

LOT 2 benefits from an access gateway directly from the public highway

LOT 3 benefits from an access gateway directly from the public highway

TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is offered for sale freehold.
The first and second floor of LOT 1 is currently occupied by a friend of the vendors however vacant possession will be available on completion. LOT 2 and 3 are occupied on a grazing licence agreement until 31st October 2025.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Dorset Council
County Hall
Hall
CollitonPark
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ
Telephone:

SERVICES
LOT 1 Sunnyside Farmhouse: We understand that the property is served by mains electricity, mains water and private drainage to a septic tank. There is an oil fired Rayburn which has been used to provide hot water however there is no central heating system.
LOT 1 Sunnyside Farm Buildings: We understand that the buildings are connected to mains water mains electricity.
LOT 2 Land Adjoining Sunnyside Farm: We understand the land currently has a water supply to a trough on the land which originates from Lot 1. Perspective purchasers to make their own investigations into a new supply directly from the main.
LOT 3 Land and Building South of Sunnyside Farm: We are not aware of any services. Prospective purchasers are to make their own investigations into mains services nearby.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All fixtures and fittings are to be excluded from the sale of the site, unless stated otherwise.

OUTGOINGS
Sunnyside Farm—Council Tax E.

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

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

EPC
The property has a rating of an F.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES, ETC.
We aren't aware of any footpaths traversing the property. 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.
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.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is being offered for sale by Informal Tender. Tenders are to be received in writing to the agent ‘Greenslade Taylor Hunt, 22 Princes Street, Yeovil, BA20 1EQ’ by no later than Friday 27th June 2025 at 12 noon. Tender form available from the selling agent.

SALES PRIOR
It is possible that the land may be withdrawn/sold prior to the tender date. It is advisable for interested parties to register their interest with the agents and it is their responsibility to check with the selling agent whether the land is being offered or if it has been withdrawn.

DIRECTIONS
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From Sherborne, head south on the A352 continuing through the villages of Longburton and
Holnest. After approximately 6 miles, turn right through the estate pillars and continue on Hermitage Lane for approximately 2 miles and the property will be located on the right hand side. The property will also be indicated by the agents for sale boards.