Bayford, Wincanton, BA9

19.92 acres
Productive Arable/Pastureland
Available as a Whole or in Two Lots

Description
The property comprises two blocks of productive arable land currently laid to a temporary grass ley to include an agricultural building situated within the centre of the land. The land is being offered for sale in two lots or as a whole. Each lot is further described as follows:

LOT 1 (as outlined red on the attached plan) -
Agricultural Building - 7.86m x 13.63m steel portal framed construction with concrete floor, part timber sleeper walls under a CA roof. Lean to - 6.69m x 13.63m steel framed monopitch lean to with earth flooring, part block walling under a CA roof. Adjoining the buildings is a concrete area allowing access. The land comprises productive arable land currently laid to a grass ley divided into two enclosures. It is bounded by mature hedgerows and stock fencing in part together with a wall along part of the western boundary which we understand the responsibility of the residential property adjoining. In total the property extends to approximately 14.59 acres (5.90 Ha). The land benefits from excellent access with two access gateways. The first access gateway is located next to the property named Springfield and the second is directly from Bayford Hill via a gateway.

LOT 2 (as outlined blue on the attached plan) -
Located immediately opposite Lot 1 and comprises a single enclosure of arable land, currently laid to a temporary grass ley. The land is bounded by mature hedgerows and stock fencing in part. In
total the land extends to approximately 5.33 acres (2.16 Ha). The land also benefits from excellent access, directly from Bayford Hill via a gateway.

Services
LOT 1 and LOT 2 benefit from a mains water supply which are separately sub-metered.

Basic Payment Scheme
The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency. No de-linked payments will be transferred to the incoming purchaser/s.

Rights of Way, Easements
We understand there is a footpath traversing LOT 2. Other than this the property is sold as far as required by the vendor and will be conveyed subject to all rights of way, easements and way leaves of telegraphs poles, drains and wires, electric pylons and cables, water and gas pipes at present erected on and passing over or under the property and subject to the agreements affecting the same (if any).

Local Authority
Somerset Council

Tenure
The land is of freehold tenure with full vacant possession available upon completion of the purchase.

Viewing
The site can be viewed on foot at any reasonable time with a copy of these particulars in hand.

Town & Country Planning
The land is positioned strategically on the edge of the village of Bayford with LOT 1 being very close to the to the pavement, leading to the centre of the village. Planning permission has not been investigated on the land however consider it has long term potential for a number of end uses to include residential and commercial development subject to the necessary consents.

Overage Clause/Development Clawback
There will be NO overage provision included within the sale, giving prospective purchasers unencumbered flexibility over the use of the land in the future subject to the necessary consents.

Method of Sale
The property will be offered for sale by Informal Tender. Tenders are to be submitted by 12 noon on 9th August 2024. Please contact the Yeovil office for a Tender Form.

Situation
The land is situated within the desirable south Somerset village of Bayford, near Wincanton. The village benefits from excellent road links and a number of local amenities to include a village hall, garage and Public House. The land is less than a mile from the town of Wincanton offering a wide range of shops, restaurants
and leisure facilities. It is also just a 10 minute drive from the sought after town of Bruton which is home to the Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery and the impressive highly-regarded Newt Hotel. Other nearby towns include the pretty market town of Castle Cary approximately 7 miles to the north west and the attractive Dorset own of Sherborne approximately 11 miles to the south west. The land has outstanding road and travel links:
Road - The A303 is conveniently located just 1.5 miles to the east giving an easy drive to/from London together with providing links to the M5 motorway.
Rail - Gillingham railway station is located approximately 6 miles to the south east, Castle Cary railway station is approximately 7 miles to the north west and Sherborne railway station is approximately 11 miles to the south west. All stations provide mainline services to destinations such as Exeter St Davids, London Paddington and London Waterloo.
Air - Bristol Airport is approximately 34 miles to the north-west. It has scheduled and chartered flights to a range of national and international destinations.