Description
Upper Cornmoor Farm is an attractively located, ring fenced property situated within the county of Somerset. The property comprises a farmhouse, a range of outbuildings and surrounding pastureland, extending in total to approximately 16.8 acres. Previously operated as a smallholding, the property is extremely well suited to such use. The land comprises principally loam and clay soils and is enclosed by a mixture of established hedgerows, stock proof fencing and drainage ditches.
The property benefits from a range of traditional farm buildings which, while requiring maintenance and repair in part, offer considerable scope for ongoing agricultural use or potential alternative uses, such as equestrian purposes, holiday accommodation or ancillary rural enterprises, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. Of particular interest, one of the outbuildings contains a traditional cider press, which has historically been used on site for cider production, reflecting the property’s strong agricultural heritage and offering additional character and potential.
Location
Situated on the rural outskirts of the unspoilt village of East Huntspill, the property enjoys a secluded setting. East Huntspill is a traditional village offering an attractive balance of rural living with excellent accessibility. The village is ideally placed for easy access to a range of larger centres, including Highbridge, Bridgwater, Glastonbury and Bristol, all of which are within comfortable commuting distance. Educational facilities in the area are well catered for. Transport links are excellent, with the M5 motorway only a short drive away, providing convenient access throughout the South West and beyond. Mainline railway stations are available at both Highbridge and Bridgwater, while Bristol Airport, offering regular domestic and international flights, is approximately a 40-minute drive away.
Dwelling
A well-proportioned farmhouse which is approached from the highway via Cornmoor Lane. The dwelling requires a programme of modernisation and improvement throughout and once completed, would provide a comfortable family home. Alternatively, there may be an opportunity to replace or further extend the dwelling, subject to obtaining the relevant planning consents. With reference to the floor plan enclosed, the dwelling provides two bedrooms and ample living areas. The dwelling is principally surrounded by gardens laid to lawn and interspersed with trees, numerous outbuildings and pastureland.
Buildings
1. Barn (29.46m²) - Corrugated Iron elevations and roof
2. Barn (27.71m2) - Block and corrugated iron elevations under clay tile roof. Cider press located within barn.
3. Stable (13.23m2) - Block and brick elevations under clay tile roof.
4. Tack room (3.87m2) - Block and brick elevations under clay tile roof
5. Store (4.53m2)- Block and brick elevations under clay tile roof
6. Shed (22.79m2)- Timber frame barn with corrugated elevations and roof.
7. Old milking parlour (58.82m2) - corrugated iron elevations under clay tile roof.
8. Store - corrugated iron elevations under clay tile roof.
9. Store (25.57m2) - Steel portal frame timber and corrugated elevations under a clay tile roof.
10. Wood store (18.8m2) - Stone elevations under clay roof
11. Barn (56.36m2) - Timber frame barn with corrugated elevations and roof.
Land
Level in topography and enclosed by natural hedges and stock-proof fencing, and ditches which provide useful sized enclosures. Currently laid to pasture.
Agents Note
A badger sett is understood to be located under the old miking parlour.
Fixture and Fittings
A fixture and fittings schedule will be included within the auction legal pack.
Designations
Not situated within an AONB, Nitrate Vulnerable Zone or SSSI. The Property is not Listed.
Uplift / overage clause
None.
Other Schemes
The land is not subject to any environmental or countryside stewardship schemes.
Footpaths and Rights of Way
Not subject to any public footpaths. Further details of any other rights of way (if applicable) will be contained within the auction legal pack.
Services
We understand mains water, electricity and private drainage are connected. Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services.
Solicitors
Merryweather Williams, Burnham- on-sea
Telephone: 01278 780151
Richard Williams acting
Registering to bid and Administration fee
Cooper and Tanner require all bidders who wish to bid at our Auction to register beforehand, whether you are intending on bidding in the room, by proxy or online. As part of the registration process, you will be asked to provide card details in order that the Buyer’s Administration Fee of £1395 inc VAT can be paid if you are successful. A week before the auction a hold will be placed on your account for this sum, which will then be released if you are unsuccessful. This fee will only be taken if you are the successful buyer. The fee is retained by Cooper and Tanner and does not form part of your deposit or completion settlement. Please also be aware that the Buyer’s Administration fee is payable per lot purchased and applicable to all pre-auction sales. If you are successful in purchasing more than one lot, we will contact you following the auction to take subsequent payments for additional lots bought. All checks required by current anti-money laundering legislation must be satisfactorily completed, as part of the registration process before prior approval to bid will be granted; this will include providing proof of funds.
Fees
Potential buyers should be aware that there may be additional fees payable to the Vendor’s solicitor on completion of the sale, details of which will be contained within the auction pack for each lot. At the launch of the property onto the market this information is not always available and so interested parties must refer to the auction pack and satisfy their enquiries.
Deposit
Successful bidders will be required to pay to the Cooper and Tanner Client Account the deposit of 10% of the purchase price within 24 hours of the auction. The account details will be provided to the successful bidder on conclusion of the auction. Once funds are cleared, they will be transferred on to the account of the solicitor acting for the seller. Please ensure that funds are in an account suitable to be able to make an Electronic Transfer from.
Completion
Completion has been set for the 9th July 2026 or earlier by mutual consent.
Viewing
To book on to one of the scheduled viewing dates, please contact Cooper and Tanner, Shepton Mallet Professional Hub – 01458 834 288 (Option 2)
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Local Council: Somerset Council. Telephone: 0300 123 2224.
Council Tax Band: F.
Heating: Electric.
Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.
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