Wortley, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12

Description

An opportunity to acquire a five-bedroom detached farmhouse extending to approximately 254m2 / 2731ft2, set in approximately 2.41 acres (0.97 ha) with spacious accommodation, countryside views and scope for extension / reconfiguration. The property is sold subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition, dated 13th January 1989, with the occupation limited to “persons solely or mainly employed, or last employed, in the locality in agriculture or forestry, or a dependent of such person”. A copy of the AOC can be requested from the agents, David James.

Situation

The property is situated within the Gloucestershire village of Wortley, approximately 1 mile from the market town of Wotton-under-Edge, providing everyday shopping facilities, schooling, churches, and entertainment. The property benefits from good connections to the centres of Bristol (22 miles) and Gloucester (24 miles), from Junction 14 of the M5 motorway (6 miles).

Accommodation

To the ground floor, the property provides a spacious entrance hallway, lounge with wood burner, office, kitchen/diner/living with oil fired Aga, utility, cloakroom, porch, and open fronted garage. To the first floor there is a large landing with airing cupboard and storage, a family bathroom and three double bedrooms, with the master benefiting from an en suite. The second floor comprises of two double attic rooms with substantial eaves storage. The property is in original condition with characterful features, double glazed windows and connected to mains water and electricity, with drainage to a cess pit and oil central heating.

Outside

Externally, the property is complemented by a mature garden which is mainly laid to lawn, in addition to the gravelled parking area suitable for a number of vehicles. An existing track runs parallel to the roadside and provides access to the remaining land which comprises of paddocks and coppices, with mature hedgerow boundaries.

Overage Clause

The sale will be subject to an uplift clause to the effect that is planning consent is granted, within 15 years of the sale, for the removal of the Agricultural Occupancy Condition on Manners Farm, a payment of £50,000 (index linked) will be payable to the Vendors.

Local Authority

Stroud District Council Council Tax Band F EPC Rating D

Agents Notes

Additional land of approximately 7.83 acres (3.16 ha) may be available TO RENT by separate negotiation (edged blue).

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James