North Street, Drayton, Langport, Somerset, TA10

Northover Farm is an appealing and versatile former livestock farm comprising a semi-detached three bedroom house now in need of modernisation together with a range of useful and adaptable farm buildings and adjoining pasture and arable land extending to approximately 8.81 acres (3.56 hectares). No onward chain.

DESCRIPTION

Northover Farm is brought to the market for the first time in over 70 years and presents purchasers with an exciting opportunity to acquire an agricultural property with development potential in a highly sought after village location. Northover Farm has been previously utilised as a livestock farm, there are a range of useful and adaptable farm buildings to the north and east of the farmhouse and two enclosures of pasture land beyond. The three-bedroom semi detached farmhouse now lends itself well to being modernised and improved. Northover Farm extends in total to about 8.81 acres (3.56 hectares).

THE FARMHOUSE

The farmhouse is primarily constructed of natural stone and render elevations beneath a pitched tiled roof. To the rear of the property a double storey extension has been erected and is constructed of render beneath a flat roof.

The internal accommodation begins as you enter from North Street, through the covered porch which leads directly into the lounge which is a nicely proportioned room with an open fireplace (unsure if operational) and integrated storage. The kitchen is located to the rear of the property complete with a range of wall and floor kitchen units and an electric AGA. Leading off the kitchen is a ground floor bathroom and separate WC and access to the garden. A study is located at the front of the property and completes the downstairs accommodation.

Located on the first floor are three double bedrooms one of which is located to the front of the house and two with views to the rear of the property and over the farmstead. A large family bathroom comprising quadrant shower, bath, WC and handwash basin complete the upstairs accommodation.

Attached to farmhouse is the former shop and barn, laid with flag stone flooring and divided by timber panelling offering a wonderful opportunity (subject to obtaining planning consent) to incorporate as part of the main house. The barn has a mezzanine floor and side door to the yard.
Furthermore, there are three useful stores and utility areas attached to the rear of the barn which can be accessed from the garden and the kitchen.

OUTSIDE

The farmhouse benefits from an enclosed rear garden predominantly laid to lawn with a central footpath. There are shrub and plant borders around the periphery of the garden and pedestrian gates lead onto the adjoining yard at two points.

FARM BUILDINGS

The farm buildings are located to the north and east of the farmhouse and benefit from direct access off the adjoining highway (North Street) via a sheeted metal gate which leads on to the concrete yard.

The farm buildings have been previously utilised for livestock housing and fodder storage and can be further described in conjunction with the numbered building plan in the photographs.

1) Adjoining North Street is a four bay open fronted Covered Yard 11.92 m x 18.31 m with concrete floor.
2) A four bay block and stone open fronted Machinery Shed 6.34 m x 11.29m with an adjoining lean to of brick and timber construction housing former calf pens with concrete floor.
3) A Blatco three bay open fronted and sided with adjoining lean tos Machinery Shed 18.38m x 13.65 m with earth floor.
4) Two Looseboxes of block construction 2.88m x 6.21 m (approx.)
5) A four bay GI, block and fibre cement Covered Yard 18.25 m x 6.48 m with block feed troughs, concrete floor and gated at either end.
6) A four bay GI, block, timber Yorkshire boarded, Covered Yard 6.55m x 18.59m with concrete floor, block feed troughs and gated at either end.

LAND

Access to the land can be reached via the farmstead, which comprises two enclosures of pasture land with the benefit of an interlinking access point. The land has in recent years been utilised for grazing and fodder production. The land is generally level and is enclosed by mature natural hedgerows. The land is understood to extend in total to about 7.98 acres (3.22 hectares).

OVERAGE DEVELOPMENT CLAUSE

The property will be sold subject to an overage development clause which will apply in the event that planning permission is granted (or general permitted development rights are exercised) at any point in the future for anything other than agricultural, horticultural or equestrian purposes. This will reserve to the Vendors or their successors in title an uplift representing 25% of any increase in value resulting from an alternative use planning consent. This will run for a period of 10 years from the date of completion.

DESIGNATIONS

The front part of Northover Farm adjacent to the road is located within the Drayton Conservation Area, and the property whole is in the Somerset Levels and Moors Nutrient Neutrality Catchment.

COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP & SUSTAINABLE FARMING INCENTIVE

There are no current Environmental or Sustainable Farming Incentive Agreements in place on the land.

OUTGOINGS, RIGHTS OF WAY, AND EASEMENTS

Please note that two public footpaths dissect NG 7802. 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, electric 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). There are no outgoings as far as we are aware.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS

The sporting and mineral rights so far as they are owned, will be included in the freehold sale.

TENURE

The property is of freehold tenure with vacant possession available upon completion of the sale.

LOTTING

The property will be offered for sale as a whole as detailed in these sale particulars. The right is reserved, however, to alter or amend the proposed lotting and prospective purchasers shall make no objection to any such changes.

VIEWINGS

Viewings are strictly by appointment only with the selling agents. Please call Greenslade Taylor Hunt on or .

SITUATION

Northover Farm is located in the much favoured South Somerset village of Drayton, the majority of which is designated as a Conservation Area in order to preserve its character and the many fine period properties of various styles. The village has a parish church, a popular inn, and a village hall, where there is a strong community presence with various organisations and events. Langport, just over two miles away, is a pleasant market town with excellent everyday amenities including supermarket, banking and Post Office services, doctors' and dentists' surgeries, pubs/inns, cafés, veterinary surgery and excellent schooling facilities at the nearby Huish Episcopi Academy, with adjoining sports centre with facilities for all ages. The River Parrett is hugely popular with numerous walks and river tourism in amongst the fabulous scenery.