Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil

A detached 6 bedroom farmhouse in need of renovation throughout, boasting far-reaching views, a courtyard of traditional and modern farm buildings, set in 1.82 acres (0.74 hectares)

The Property - Hill Farm, a detached farmhouse in need of renovation throughout, boasts three large reception rooms, a kitchen, an outhouse, a store, six bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. The property still retains some character features and is an excellent opportunity for a new owner to improve and remodel (subject to relevant permissions). Outside, the property boasts a generous lawned garden enclosed by a stone wall along the lane side.

Farm Buildings - Set to the north and east of the farmhouse sit the farm buildings extending to 818 sq. m. in total. The farm buildings are set on concrete yards and comprise:

1.Courtyard of traditional stone buildings (484 sq. m.)
2.Stone store (36 sq. m.)
3.Former silage pit, steel frame (159 sq. m.)
4.Dutch barn, steel frame (139 sq. m.)

Land - Set to the east of the farmhouse and farm buildings lies a level paddock of pasture land. The paddock is enclosed by hedge and tree lined boundaries and is classified as Grade 3. The soil is described as slowly permeable, seasonally wet slightly acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils. Accessed by a gateway from the northern boundary of the paddock are two former lagoons enclosed by fencing and mature hedgerow boundaries.

Situation - Situated in a peaceful and scenic position with far-reaching views, the property is set to the northwest of the village of Chilthorne Domer. Although accessed directly from Chilthorne Hill Lane (a no-through lane), the property is well connected for easy access to the surrounding areas via the A37 and the A303, both within 5 minutes drive. The town of Yeovil is approximately 4 miles southeast, whilst the market town of Sherborne is approximately 10 miles east.

Yeovil and Sherborne offer a range of facilities including retail, recreation, schooling, and mainline railway stations (London Waterloo 2.5 hours and London Paddington 3 hours).

The area is well served by independent and state schools including Hazlegrove, Perrott Hill and the Sherborne schools.

There is a good network of quiet country lanes and bridleways in the surrounding area for riding, walking, and cycling. There are no public rights of way directly affecting the property.

Services - Mains water and electricity, private drainage via a septic tank. The septic tank may not comply with current regulations, and buyers should factor the cost to replace the system into their maximum bid.

Overage Clause - The buildings and yard will be sold subject to an overage on any future development. This will exclude agricultural, horticultural and equestrian development. The overage will be effective for 21 years from the date of completion and will be triggered by grant of planning consent with 25% of uplift in value payable within twelve months of the grant of Planning Permission or Deemed Planning Permission.

Local Authority - Somerset Council
Council Tax Band E

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Solicitor - Porter Dodson
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Agents Notes - Ultrafast broadband is available, and limited mobile signal from most providers indoors, likely outdoors. Source: Ofcom.

The neighbouring property (Vale Cottage) has an existing right to take a water supply from the property. See legal pack for full details.

We understand that asbestos may be present at the property; buyers are to undertake their own investigations.