Description
4.24 acres of level pasture land set to the south of Keinton Mandeville
Introduction - Set in an easily accessible location, Southmead Farm presents the opportunity for a well-equipped broiler unit comprising a range of modern buildings. The farm is located in a private yet well-connected position with the chicken enterprise currently under contract with 2Agriculture for Redbro Broilers.
The farmhouse, subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC), provides extensive accommodation finished to a high standard, with six bedrooms and three bathrooms, and a large garden surrounding.
The farmhouse is set to the west of Common Lane, and a sweeping driveway directly from Common Lane leads you further west, past the farmhouse, down through to the secure poultry unit. Although currently used as a poultry unit, the modern buildings present the opportunity for a range of different uses, subject to obtaining planning permission.
The land is set to the south of the poultry unit in an elevated position with far-reaching views. There is a further 4.24 acres set to the east of the farmhouse and the poultry unit on the other side of Common Lane.
Situation - The land is situated just over half a mile south of the village of Keinton Mandeville, providing a village shop, public house, primary school, church and village hall. Wider leisure facilities are also close by, with equestrian and camping lodges just off the B3153. Set immediately to the north and adjoining the farm is a local farm shop and café.
The land is conveniently located for easy access to the surrounding areas via the A37 (within 1 minute's drive) and the A303 (within 6 minutes' drive). The town of Somerton is located 6 miles west, whilst the town of Yeovil is located 11 miles south, both providing a wide range of retail, recreational and commercial facilities. Yeovil provides two mainline railway stations (London Waterloo 2.5 hours and London Paddington 3 hours).
The area is well served by independent and state schools, including Hazlegrove, Perrott Hill and the Sherborne schools.
Land - The land comprises a parcel of gently sloping pasture land set in an elevated position with far reaching views. This parcel forms part of Lot A and is set to the south of the broiler houses, extending to 3.63 acres. In total, Lot A extends to 9.91 acres.
The land is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Maps. The soil is recorded as shallow lime-rich soils over chalk or limestone.
Lot B - Lot B comprises a single parcel of level pasture land extending to 4.24 acres, set to the east of the main farm and accessed from the east Common Lane. The land is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Maps and the soil is recorded as Lime-rich loamy and clayey soils with impeded drainage.
Tenure And Possession - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
The vendors reserve the right to hold a machinery dispersal sale prior to completion.
Services - There are currently no services connected.
Rights, Easements And Boundaries - The farm is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves or masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas or other pipes whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or particulars of sale or not. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries of the ownership thereof.
We are not aware of any public rights of way crossing the land.
Agricultural Schemes - There are no existing Sustainable Farming Incentive or Countryside Stewardship agreements in place.
Designations - Both lots are located in:
Nutrient Neutrality Catchments for Somerset Levels and Moors
Kings Sedgemoor Drain NVZ For Surface Water
Local Authority - Somerset Council
Sporting, Timber And Mineral Rights - All sporting, timber and mineral rights are understood to be owned and included.
Directions - What3words:
Lot B: ///moving.images.handover
Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with sole agents Symonds & Sampson LLP. Further information, if required, is available from Lucy Carnell on 01935 382901.
