Buckhorn Weston, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8

A productive livestock farm situated in an idyllic rural location close to the village of Buckhorn Weston. The farm comprises a modern four bedroom farmhouse (subject to an AOC), with a large versatile farm building and surrounding productive pasture land extending to 56.17 acres or thereabouts.
For sale in three separate lots or as a whole


Whedan Farm is productive livestock farm centred upon a well proportioned four bedroom farmhouse (subject to an AOC) with large garden to the rear. To the north west of the farmhouse is a large versatile farm building, extensive yard area, in total extending to approximately 56.16 acres (22.73 Ha) of productive pasture land. The property is within walking distance to the village of Buckhorn Weston however enjoys a peaceful and private location surrounded by open countryside.
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in three separate lots.

LOT 1 (OUTLINED RED)
Whedan Farmhouse
The farmhouse is approached over a hardcore driveway leading to a parking area. Constructed in 2007 the house comprises a two storey dwelling of brick construction beneath a slate roof, with timbe double glazed windows throughout and UPVC rainwater goods and downpipes.
The accommodation is set out on the attached floor plans and briefly comprises;
On the ground floor; rear door to Boot Room, door to; Kitchen with fitted floor and wall units, electric hob, oven, kitchen island with single bowl sink and drainer, exposed beams, 2x radiators and door to outside patio, door to; Office/Dining Room radiator, door to outside, door to front door and Entrance Hallway, door to; Sitting Room 2x double doors to outside, wood burner with timber surround, 2x radiators. Downstairs Bedroom Four 2x radiator, exposed beams. Utility Room fitted floor units, single sink, boiler, door to; Cloakroom with shower cubicle, WC, hand wash basin and heated towel rail.

On the first floor; Landing with radiator, door to airing cupboard, loft access, door to; Bedroom One with radiator x2, Ensuite with WC, panelled bath, shower, heated towel rails and hand wash basin, Family Bathroom with panelled bath, towel rail, WC, hand wash basin, Velux window. Bedroom Two with radiator and , Ensuite with WC, shower and towel rail. Bedroom Three, with radiator and fitted cupboards.

The property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC). Further information from the selling agents.

Outside the property benefits from a beautiful large garden area which is predominantly laid to lawn with some shrubs and trees, bounded by a timber post and rail fence. In addition there is a large patio area surrounding the south and west of the property perfect for entertaining guests. Within the garden is a timber shed with CI roof proving additional storage

Farm Buildings
The farm building was erected in circa 2000 and comprises a steel portal framed livestock building (36.5m x 21.05m) with part concrete, part hardcore flooring, block walling, timber cladding beneath a fibre cement sheeted roof with roller shutter doors on either end.
Internally there is a; Office/ Tack Room with fitted worktops, single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, Workshop with separate roller shutter door and concrete floor, 2x Internal Stables, of block construction.
The building is very versatile and would allow the continuation of the current agricultural/equestrian use or offers huge potential for conversion to equestrian or commercial use subject to the necessary consents.
To the rear of the building is a large hardcore yard area offering ample room for further development.

Land
Surrounding the house and buildings is an area of level permanent pasture land bounded by mature hedgerows and newly installed stock proof fencing along each boundary. In total, LOT 1 extends to approximately 31.74 acres (12.85 Ha) or thereabouts.

LOT 2 (OUTLINED BLUE)
The land comprises a single parcel of level permanent pasture land situated to the east of the farmhouse and farm access trackway extending to approximately 20.29 acres (8.21 Ha). The land is very well fenced and bounded by mature hedgerows in the main and benefits from a mains water supply to a trough.

LOT 3 (OUTLINED GREEN)
The land comprises a single parcel of level permanent pasture land extending to approximately 4.13 ac (1.67 Ha) ideally suited to agricultural , equestrian or amenity use. The parcel benefits from a separate access gateway directly from the access trackway to the west which adjoins the land .

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand the property benefits from the following services;
Farmhouse: mains electricity, mains water, private drainage to a digester, oil fired boiler and Fibre optic internet (Wessex Internet).
Farm Building: Mains electricity (3 phase) and mains water.
Land: Mains water supply to troughs on the land.
Lot 2: Mains water to trough on the land. The purchaser will be responsible for the installation of a submeter, further details from the selling agents.
Lot 3: Mains water to trough on the land. The purchaser will be responsible for the installation of a submeter, further details from the selling agents.
Council Tax: Dorset Council Band F

LOTTING
It is anticipated that the property will be offered as lotted however interested parties are invited to discuss alternative proposals with the selling agents with regards to lotting if they so wish. The vendor reserves the right to alter boundaries.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: Wessex Internet
Flooding: The farmhouse and building are not in designated flood zones. Parts of the land are at a high risk from flooding from rivers and the sea and surface water.
Local Authority: Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ.
Telephone:
Planning Permission: The farmhouse is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. Planning ref: 2/2005/0336

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES, ETC.
A public footpath traverses Lot 1 together with part of the eastern boundary of Lot 2.
Other than this 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.

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

TENURE AND POSSESSION
Freehold tenure with vacant possession available upon completion.

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

AGRI ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
We understand that part of the land is subject to a Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreement. Further information regarding the options from the selling agents.

RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY
We understand the property is registered with the Rural Payments Agency.

DESIGNATIONS
We are not aware of any designations affecting the property.

Situated on the Dorset–Somerset border, the village of Buckhorn Weston offers a traditional rural community with a renowned pub, The Stapleton Arms and also the 13th century church of St. John The Baptist. Nearby Gillingham, just three miles away, provides a wide range of amenities including a Waitrose supermarket, while the market town of Sherborne, eleven miles distant, offers further amenities.
There are many excellent state and private schools in the area.
Mainline rails services to London Waterloo from Gillingham and Templecombe and to Paddington from Castle Cary. Road links are excellent, with the A303 only five miles away and the A30 just two miles, offering convenient access to London and the West Country