Benville Lane, Corscombe, Dorchester, DT2

An exciting opportunity to acquire a spacious three bedroom farmhouse, subject to an AOC situated in a stunning, peaceful location. Adjoining the farmhouse is an area of permanent pasture land and series of lakes, in total extending to approximately 8.63 acres (3.49 ha) or thereabouts.


SITUATION
The property occupies a delightful, private and unique location in the beautiful hamlet of Benville situated approximately three
miles to the south west of the village of Corscombe, in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of nature conservation interest. The attractive village of Corscombe benefits from a public house together with an active community
based around the village hall and St. Mary’s Church. Approximately 5 miles away is the renowned market town of Beaminster that has good restaurants, an excellent greengrocer and butcher’s shop as well as two doctor’s surgeries and dental and veterinary practices. Both Crewkerne and Bridport are approximately 8 miles away, with the coast and the charming
Lyme Regis not much further. The county town of Dorchester,15 miles away has an excellent range of amenities such as popular restaurants, cinemas and a good range of high street shops. Travel communications in the area are good, with the A303 within 20 miles to the north providing access to the South West and to London via the M3. There are mainline stations at Yeovil Junction and Crewkerne with services to London Waterloo. The area is well known for its access to a large number of excellent private and state schools including Bryanston, Perrott Hill, the Sherborne schools, St. Anthony’s Leweston and the Thomas Hardye school in Dorchester.

DESCRIPTION
Knapp Meadow comprises a spacious three bedroom farmhouse (subject to an AOC), along with a garage, small outbuilding and adjoining permanent pasture land and three lakes, in total extending to approximately 8.63 acres (3.49 Ha). The farmhouse also benefits from a tarmac driveway, garden area to the front and rear together with a garage.

FARMHOUSE
The farmhouse was constructed in circa 1992 as an agricultural workers dwelling. Knapp Meadow is spacious in nature with a
utility room, garage, kitchen, snug, two reception rooms and a conservatory on the ground floor. On the first floor there are
three good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom, each benefitting from wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.
The property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC). This states; ‘the occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in the locality in agriculture or in forestry, or a widow or widower
of such a person, and to any resident dependants’

LAND
The farmhouse is surrounded by its own land which comprises an area of permanent pasture land located to the west, bounded by mature hedgerows and some stock fencing together with a stream along its northern boundary. Immediately north of the farmhouse is marsh area which is a wildlife haven comprising areas of woodland and a series of lakes. This area has not been maintained in recent years however boasts huge environmental value and offers potential for improvement. In total, the property extends to approximately 8.63 acres (3.49 ha) or thereabouts.

ACCESS
The property is accessed via a right of access over a third party owned hard-core track leading to the farmhouse and land. There is an additional access gateway to the south of the main driveway, however this is only to used by prior agreement with the adjoining owner. Please refer to the legal pack for further details.

SERVICES
The property benefits from a private water supply with UV filter, Samsung air source heat pump, mains electricity, PV solar panels which benefit from a Feed In Tariff (FIT) and private drainage in the form of a package treatment plant.

RIGHTS OF WAY, WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS
There are no 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.

TENURE AND POSSESION
Freehold with vacant possession available on completion.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these sale particulars are otherwise expressly excluded from the sale.

HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
Our Health and Safety policy requires all interested parties undertaking viewings of this site to be accompanied by a member of our staff. They must wear their own Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). If interested parties do not adhere to our policy and view the site unaccompanied or without PPE then they do so at their own risk and we/the seller cannot be held liable for any personal injury or associated claim for compensation.

SCHEDULED MONUMENT
We understand part of the land is subject to a scheduled monument.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
There will be no ‘delinked’ payments available for transfer upon completion.

AGRI ENVIRONMENT SCHEMES
We understand the property is not subject to any agri environment schemes.

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%).

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
We understand the sporting and mineral rights are in hand and will be included within the sale.

OUTGOINGS
Dorset Council Tax Band D.

DIRECTIONS
From Yeovil, take the A30 towards Henford Hill, at the roundabout, take the first exit towards the A37, and continue on this road for 6.6 miles, turn right into Holywell and continue to Evershot. Continue on this road until you reach Benville road. The access track to the property will be located on the left hand side. It will also be indicated by the agents for sale board. Sat Nav Post code — DT2 0NN.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the agents;
Jamie Batt
22 Princes Street
Yeovil, BA20 1EQ
Email: farms.