Whitestaunton, Chard, Somerset

An excellent pasture field suitable for mowing or grazing, with good access and road frontage. Convenient location in the Blackdown Hills, on the Devon/Somerset border. In all 11.12 acres (4.50 ha).

Situation - Knapp Farm occupies a secluded but accessible position in the heart of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB). The small village of Marsh is less than a mile away and has access to the A303 providing excellent links to London and Exeter. The market towns of Honiton and Chard (9 and 5 miles respectively), which cater for daily needs, including shops, schools and recreational facilities. Honiton has a mainline rail link to London Waterloo (2 hours 50 minutes). Taunton the county town of Somerset (12 miles) offers excellent retail, commercial and educational opportunities. Equestrian facilities at Chard Equestrian Centre & Bicton Park are within easy reach.

The Property - Knapp Farm comes to the open market for the first time since 1928 and was formerly part of the Whitestaunton Estate. It was a dairy farm until the late 1980’s and in recent years has been a beef unit.

Lot Two 11.12 Acres Of Pastureland - Adjoining Lot One to the north is an excellent pasture field suitable for mowing or grazing, with good access and road frontage. A bore hole for a neighbouring property is located in Lot Two. In all 11.12 acres (4.50 ha).

Services - Lot Two: Private water available, not connected.

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Rights Of Way - No public rights of way affect Lot Two.

Designations - Knapp Farm is located in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape. The land is not situated within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

Agricultural Schemes - The farm is currently not in any subsidy schemes.

Fencing Obligations - If sold in lots, fencing obligations will become the purchaser’s responsibility, with any shared boundaries being 50/50.

Sporting - All rights are understood to be owned and included in the sale. Racing at Exeter or
Taunton. Golf at Cricket St Thomas or Taunton and Pickeridge. Sailing on the coast at
Seaton or Lyme Regis.

Material Information - 1. A gas main crosses Lot Two and Lot Four.

Dispersal Sale - The vendors reserve the right to hold a dispersal sale on the property prior to completion.

Local Authority - Somerset District Council Tel: