Upcott Farm RADDINGTON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET
Upcott Farm RADDINGTON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET Wiveliscombe 5 miles M5 (junction 26 at Wellington) 12 miles Tiverton Parkway Station 12 miles (London Paddington 2 hours) Taunton and Taunton Station 15 miles (London Paddington 1 hour 45 minutes) (All distances and times are approximate) A delightful farm in an accessible but very private location Accommodation and amenities Farmhouse Sitting room Dining room Drawing room Kitchen Boot room Study Cloakroom Master bedroom with en suite bathroom Guest bedroom and en suite bathroom 3 further bedrooms and family bathroom The Granary Kitchen/dining room Sitting room 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Utility Shower room Outbuildings and Grounds Superb entertaining barn with wood burning stove Traditional stone barns providing stabling and stores Dutch barn, log store and kennels Delightful gardens Pasture In all about 31.58 acres with a further 31.32 acres available by separate negotiation Knight Frank Exeter 19 Southernhay East, Exeter, Devon EX1 1QD Tel: +44 1392 423 111 edward.clarkson@knightfrank.com Knight Frank Regional Farms 19 Southernhay East, Exeter, Devon EX1 1QD Tel: +44 1392 848 823 william.morrison@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.co.uk These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.
Situation and amenities Upcott Farm occupies a truly rural location with the house and buildings located at the end of a long private drive in a protected and sheltered position with the farm enjoying outstanding views to the south across to the Taunton Vale. Situated on the southern edge of the Brendon Hills, Upcott Farm is located in an attractive and unspoilt area of West Somerset, enjoying easy access to Exmoor and the North and South coasts. The property is situated about 3 miles from the village of Waterrow with its lovely pub The Rock Inn. The house is situated almost equidistant between Dulverton and Wiveliscombe, both of which offer an excellent range of day to day facilities to include butchers, bakers and general stores. Dulverton is often regarded as the heart of Exmoor and the gateway to all that the superb National Park has to offer. About 5 miles away is the popular and very useful market town of Wiveliscombe. This local centre offers a wide range of shops and services including schools, medical centre, church, award winning butcher, post office, shops, traditional pubs and restaurants and a petrol station. Taunton is approximately 12 miles away and has an wide range of shopping, recreational and business facilities and also very good access to the M5 motorway at junction 25. Wellington with its Waitrose supermarket, deli and range of shops is about 12 miles away. There is an excellent range of good schools nearby both in the independent and state sectors Blundells (Tiverton), Wellington School (Wellington), and at Taunton is Queens and Kings Colleges and Taunton School as well as Kings Hall Prep school. The M5 motorway can be joined at Wellington (J26) and Taunton (J25) as well as at J27 Tiverton where there is also Tiverton Parkway Station. There is an excellent rail link from Taunton to London Paddington and the rest of the United Kingdom with the fastest trains to Paddington taking approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. The regular service from Tiverton Parkway Station to London Paddington takes about 2 hours. Bristol and Exeter international airports are only about 54 miles and 36 miles away respectively, offering a comprehensive range of flights to domestic and international destinations. The surrounding area and indeed most of Exmoor is renowned for its excellent sporting potential and Upcott Farm is ideally located to take full advantage of the wonderful high bird pheasant and partridge shooting in the area, as well as excellent fishing on the Rivers Barle and Exe.
Upcott Farm The main house and buildings are situated at the end of a long private drive and are surrounded by rolling pasture land. Since their occupation the vendors have undertaken various works to the farm and in particular have created a spacious and high quality secondary dwelling. There is a further range of traditional buildings which provide stabling and further storage but also offer potential for alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. A large traditional barn has also been converted to an outstanding party barn. The house, which is constructed of rendered elevations under a slate roof, lies in a sheltered position a short distance from the Granary cottage. The principal rooms have a southerly aspect with views over the gardens and open countryside beyond. The house, which is not listed, is full of charm and character and ideal for entertaining and as a family home. The property offers flexible and spacious accommodation with numerous south facing windows, and doors leading to the terrace and gardens beyond. At the eastern end of the house there is an impressive and well-proportioned drawing room of immense charm and character ideal for entertaining, which in turn leads to the dining room which is serviced by a wood burning stove situated within an inglenook fireplace, oak flooring and bay window with far reaching views. The sitting room is another attractive south facing room with door to terrace, inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and flagstone floors with doors to kitchen and lobby. The kitchen offers a good range of fully fitted farmhouse style kitchen units. There is also a downstairs study and two cloakrooms.
On the first floor there are five double bedrooms, all enjoying southerly views and serviced off a central landing. The two principal bedrooms, located at each end of the house, have en suite bathrooms, the other three double bedrooms sharing a family bathroom.
Reception Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Terrace Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Main House: 3,688 sq ft / 342.61 sq m First Floor Ground Floor Main House This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.
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Reception Bedroom Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area The Granary: 1973 sq ft / 183.29 sq m The Granary Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Terrace The Granary First Floor The Granary Ground Floor The Granary This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. The Granary Constructed of stone and slate, this former granary has been superbly converted to provide a large house of excellent quality. The Granary is ideal as supplementary accommodation, as a holiday let or let on a longer term basis. On the ground floor, the front door leads into a utility room, off which is the large and spacious kitchen/dining room with staircase leading to the first floor. Also on the ground floor there are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the first floor the stairs lead to an extensive, bright sitting room with lovely picture windows taking full advantage of the views from the property. There is a further principal double bedroom with en suite bathroom.
Gardens and Grounds Outside, the house has an attractive and private south facing terrace which leads to a well maintained and highly attractive garden with numerous lawned areas separated by herbaceous borders and a series of spring fed ponds. To the rear of the house there is a further area of lawned garden and to the west, an area of gravel hardstanding. There are fruit cages and vegetable beds.
Outbuildings Located to the west of the farmhouse and granary, there is a further range of predominantly traditional stone barns ideal to for a number of uses. All the buildings are serviced by a central courtyard with excellent access off the farm drive. The buildings include a large, secure dutch barn, workshop, a large traditional barn to the rear of the granary, range of stables and stores, garden store and further barn.
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The Land The land, which extends to about 31.58 acres, lies within a ring fence providing privacy and amenity to the homestead. The land enjoys access off the council maintained road that runs along the eastern boundary and from the farm drive, thereafter by passing from field to field. The majority of the land, which is gently undulating, is ideal for grass production with an attractive pond and small area of amenity woodland running through the core. The holding generally provides sporting and conservation opportunities alike.
Town and Country Planning The property is sold subject to existing town and country planning legislation and to any development plan, resolution or notice which may be in force and also subject to any statutory provisions or bye-laws without obligations on the part of the Vendor(s) or his Agent to specify them. UPCOTT FARM Fixtures and Fittings All items usually known as tenant s fixtures and fittings whether mentioned or not in these particulars together with all items of equipment and garden statuary are excluded from the sale but some may be available by separate negotiation. GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS Services Private water, private drainage and mains electricty. Line of Site Broadband system - average 12.5 mbps. Local Authority Taunton Deane Borough Council The Deane House Belvedere Road Taunton TA1 1HE Tel: 01823 356 356. Council Tax Upcott Farmhouse - Band F. The Granary - Band E. Note: This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767. Energy Performance Certificates Upcott Farmhouse Band E The Granary Band D Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements The sale is subject to all rights of support, water, light, drainage and other easements, quasi-easements and wayleaves, all or any other like rights, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Sporting Rights All sporting is in hand. Single Farm Payment The Vendor(s), so far as they are able to do so, will undertake to transfer the entitlements to the purchaser on completion. Directions (Postcode TA4 2QQ) There are a number of ways to the property and whilst Sat Nav will take you nearby we recommend in the first instance following the directions below. From the centre of Wiveliscombe follow North Street towards Langley Marsh and continue on this road for about 1½ miles through the village of Langley Marsh. Proceed down the hill turning hard right over the stone bridge and then up the hill. Before reaching Huish Champflower turn left at the fork signed Huish Moor and follow the road up through the woods and after bearing left at the end continue straight across at Potters Cross. Follow signs to Raddington and for about 1 mile and the entrance to Upcott Farm will be found on the right hand side of the road. Viewing Strictly by appointment only with agents Knight Frank Tel: 01392 848823. Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ( information ) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names. Photographs: June 2018. Particulars: September 2018. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.