Wood Road, Ashill, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19

A delightful smallholding centred upon a modern detached farmhouse (AOC) together with a modern range of adaptable farm buildings and 31.7 acres of productive pasture/arable land.


Neroche Farm offers prospective purchasers the rare opportunity to acquire a modern smallholding with excellent communication links on the outskirts of Ilminster. The property is centred upon a modern farmhouse (subject to an agricultural occupancy condition) and set within generous gardens and grounds, together with a range of modern primarily clear span buildings perfect for housing livestock, fodder and machinery but also have scope for alternative uses subject to the necessary planning consents. In addition is a level block of arable/pasture land contained within a ring fence in all extending to 42.29 acres.

The property is being offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in up to two lots as follows:

LOT 1 - FARMHOUSE, BUILDINGS AND 31.7 ACRES GUIDE PRICE £1,150,000
The farmhouse appears to date back to the 1980’s and is of reconstituted stone elevations under a pitched tiled roof and enjoys oil fired central heating and double glazing throughout. The accommodation extends to just under 2,500 ft2 and comprises two spacious reception rooms connected by a conservatory which takes full advantage of the rural outlook. In addition is a study, kitchen/breakfast room, a utility and office. A door from the utility connects a double garage with storage to the rear. On the first floor are four bedrooms all of which are doubles with the principal bedroom enjoying an ensuite. Although the property has been well maintained it is now somewhat dated and would benefit from a programme of modernisation to bring it up to today’s standards, but has the potential to create a fabulous family home.

THE GARDENS
The property is approached via a walled entrance drive which meets the house and provides parking for several vehicles as well as giving access to the garaging. The gardens surround the property on all sides and are predominantly lawned and contained within natural hedgerow boundaries, interspersed with a number of mature trees, shrubs and bushes.

THE FARM BUILDINGS
Benefitting from separate access to the farmhouse the farm buildings lie to the south and comprise a range of modern clear span general purpose sheds of steel framed construction with part block and part timber clad elevations under fibre cement roofs. In all the buildings provide 1,747m2 of accommodation perfect for livestock, machinery or fodder storage. Adjacent to the south is a cattle handling system and the yards are serviced by a number of open hardstanding areas.

The land associated with this lot is level with very little waste and is contained within natural hedgerow boundaries with some mature trees providing shelter for livestock.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
Lot 1 - Mains water and electricity . Drainage to a private system (non-compliant). Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: Somerset Council—Band C.

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Lot 2—poorly.intensely.gain

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES ETC
The land, as far as required by the Vendors, will be conveyed, subject to all other public or private rights of way, easements and wayleaves of telegraph and telephone poles, stays and wires, electricity pylons, poles and cables, water and gas pipes at present erected on and passing over or under the property and subject to the agreements affecting the same (if any).

TENURE & TENANCES
The property is of freehold tenure. The house is vacant with vacant possession available upon completion. The Buildings and land are let on a Farm Business Tenancy until the 30th December .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: Standard broadband is available — highest available download speed 25 Mbps, highest available upload speed 4 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).

Stewley Cross is situated about a half a mile west of Ashill close to the A358, and surrounded by open countryside. The nearby village of Ashill has a Parish Church, Primary School and Public House. Ilminster is a former market town situated about 12 miles south east of the County Town of Taunton and surrounded by undulating open countryside. A major proportion of the town centre falls within the "Conservation Area" with many character buildings. The town centre offers a range of shopping facilities and amenities together with schooling at primary and intermediate levels, and churches of various denominations. Ilminster has convenient road access to both the M5, junction 25 to the north-west and to the A303. There are mainline railway stations at Crewkerne 11 miles (London Waterloo) and the county town of Taunton 8 miles (London Paddington). Bath, Bristol and Exeter offer excellent cultural and shopping facilities within easy travelling distance.