Barns At Lower Clavelshay Farm, Clavelshay TA6

Freehold | 5.6 acres (2.3 hectares)

Lot 4 – An extensive range of former dairy and livestock buildings with prior approval for conversion to five dwellings together with the potential to convert a further substantial stone and brick traditional barn to two further spacious homes. Set within 5.63 acres.

Location
Lower Clavelshay is situated in a private location in the Quantock Hills, a particularly unspoilt area of Somerset. From the higher parts of the farm, views can be enjoyed over the Vale of Taunton Deane towards the Blackdown Hills and the rest of the Quantock Hills.

The farm is situated to the north of the attractive villages of West Monkton, Thurloxton and North Petherton which between them offer a wide range of facilities and good local pubs. It is also situated about 6.5 miles north of the county town of Taunton and 6 miles to the west of Bridgwater. Both towns offer day to day facilities including supermarkets, surgeries, numerous independent shops and restaurants.

The M5 motorway at Junctions 24 or 25 are both within 5 miles and give very good access to the national motorway network. There is a regular train service from Taunton to Bristol, the midlands, or London Paddington with the fast train to London taking less than two hours. The regional airport at Bristol is within easy reach.

There are an excellent range of state and independent schools in the area including Taunton School, Kings College and Queens College in Taunton plus Wellington School (some 12 miles away) and Millfield (20 miles). The area is renowned for a range of equestrian and sporting activities including racing at Taunton and Exeter. Golf is available at Burnham, Enmore and Oake. There are also numerous shoots within the locality.


Lotting Summary
Lot 4 – An extensive range of former dairy and livestock buildings with prior approval for conversion to five dwellings together with the potential to convert a further substantial stone and brick traditional barn to two further spacious homes. Set within 5.63 acres.

Lot 4
An extensive range of former dairy and livestock buildings enjoying the benefit of prior approval for change of use to five dwellings together with the potential to convert a further substantial stone and brick traditional barn in to two spacious additional dwellings subject to obtaining the appropriate approval. The site offers prospective purchasers the opportunity to complete a high quality residential development in an outstanding rural location all set within a site of some 5.63 acres. Prior Approval was granted on 14 June 2023 under application numbers 37/23/00016 and 37/23/00017 for the five dwellings.

On 21 March 2019 under application number 37/19/00020 permission was granted for the conversion of the substantial stone and brick barn to two dwellings. This permission has since lapsed. A new application has been made and the result of an ecological survey is awaited.


Method of Sale
The farm is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in 8 lots.

Tenure & Posession
The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession available upon completion.

Listing Status
None of the dwellings are listed.

Services
All the dwellings and the majority of the farm buildings are serviced by mains electricity.
The dwellings are serviced by private drainage systems.
In the recent past a new mains water supply has been laid across the farm for the benefit of the farm and a neighbouring property. The farm also enjoys the benefit of a private water supply. The dwellings and the farm buildings are currently still connected to the private water supply.

Health & Safety
Potential purchasers are required to take particular care when inspecting the property, recommended to wear supportive footwear for viewings and are advised to be conscious of potentially uneven and slippery ground surfaces.

Sporting Rights
All sporting is in hand.

VAT
Value Added Tax is payable on the purchase price of the non-residential assets. Further details are available from the agents.

Local Authority
Somerset County Council

Viewings
By prior appointment with the vendors’ agents, Carter Jonas. FAO David Hebditch and Jack Mitchell, Taunton office.