Dunpole Farm, Sea TA19

6 Bedroom | Freehold | 2 Baths | 18.6 acres (7.5 hectares)

A grade II listed farmhouse together with adjoining cottage and an excellent range of traditional and modern farm buildings all set within a total of 18.55 acres.

LOCATION
The property is situated at the end of a driveway a short distance from the hamlet of Sea, about two miles from Ilminster, three miles from the A303, and five miles from Chard. Both towns offer a good range of day-to-day amenities. The Somerset County Town of Taunton is about 12 miles away, with access to the M5 motorway at Junction 25, and fast trains to London Paddington. There is easy access to the A303 at Southfields Roundabout and both Bristol and Exeter Airports are also within easy reach.

DUNPOLE FARMHOUSE
Dunpole Farmhouse comprises an attractive grade II listed dwelling of local stone elevations under a tiled roof. The property offers accommodation over two storeys comprising entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and back door to the garden. Kitchen and breakfast room with oil fired Aga. Dining room with wood burning stove and stairs to the first floor. Sitting room with open fireplace. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms together with a family bathroom. Adjoining the western end of the farmhouse is a two storey stone and tile barn with adjoining single storey stone and tile store.

MAGNOLIA COTTAGE
Adjoning the farmhouse is the cottage (also grade II listed) which offers accommodation comprising entrance hall with dining room with wood burning stove leading through the kitchen area with adjoining pantry with flagstone floor and old cheese room also with flagstone floor. This comprises the southern end of the adjoining stone barn. Family bathroom. Sitting room with inglenook fireplace. Stairs to first floor with elm floorboards throughout. On the first floor are three double bedrooms. Adjoining the cottage is a substantial two storey stone and tile barn, part of which is already incorporated into the cottage.

BUILDINGS
In addition to the barns adjoining the farmhouse and cottage, there are a number of further traditional and modern farm buildings comprising:
1. Stone, timber and tile barn 65’ x 18’.
2. Stone and galvanise store/garage 20’ x 12’.
3. L-shaped stone and fibre cement barn 30’ x 18’ and 50’ x 18’ with adjoining block and fibre cement dairy 50’ x 18’.
4. Dutch barn 45’ x 18’ with adjoining store.
5. Three bay covered yard 45’ x 20’.
6. Seven bay covered yard and cubicle housing 105’ x 85’.
7. Covered yard 120’ x 40’.
8. Steel and fibre cement machinery store 80’ x 40’.

LAND
The property is offered together with land surrounding the farmstead comprising the pasture paddock adjoining the garden to the south, the paddock adjoining the driveway and the two arable field enclosures to the south and east of the farmstead. In all the property extends to 18.55 acres.

Access to the property will be via a right of way over the existing entrance drive. This driveway is also a public footpath. This does not run through the property. It continues in a westerly direction away from the farmstead.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by private treaty with a guide price of £1,250,000.

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

PLANNING
The property is Grade II Listed.

COVENANTS
The land and farm buildings, excluding the farmhouse, cottage, garden areas, garage building, and the adjoining barns (as hatched on the plan) will be sold subject to a covenant restricting their use to agricultural and equestrian uses.

SERVICES
The property is serviced by mains electricity and water with a private drainage system. Potential purchasers should assume that a new sewage treatment plant will need to be installed to service the dwellings.

HEALTH & SAFETY
The site currently comprises a working farmstead. Potential purchasers are therefore required to take particular care when inspecting the property, bearing in mind especially the risk of sudden movements from machinery, vehicles and livestock which may be present and operating at the time of inspection, especially in and around the farm buildings. Potential purchasers are requested to wear supportive footwear for viewings, and are advised to be conscious of potentially uneven and slippery ground surfaces.

EPC RATINGS
Dunpole Farmhouse: G
Magnolia Cottage: G

LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Somerset District Council.
www.southsomerset.gov.uk

VIEWINGS
Viewings are by appointment only. There is a virtual tour available via the following links:
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=USr5E5Aopdf
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=wLSsEpK9wS2

DIRECTIONS
From Southfields roundabout follow the A358 towards Donyatt and Chard. After leaving Donyatt take the second turning on the left signed Sea. Follow this road around the left hand bend and at the right hand bend turn left. The entrance to the farm will be found on the right hand side after a short distance.

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