Mells Lane, Chantry, Frome, Somerset, BA11

An exciting opportunity to acquire a picturesque small holding located in the beautiful village of Chantry. The property comprises a part completed, three bedroom barn conversion (subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition), with a range of
agricultural buildings and stabling extending to
approximately 15.94 acres (6.45 Ha) in total.

Situation
Little Acre Farm is located within the village of Chantry near Frome within the administrative authority of Somerset Council. Chantry and the surrounding villages enjoy excellent walking and riding opportunities with Little Acre Farm adjoining the East Mendip Way and is located less than a mile from the famous Nunney International Horse Trials. The farm is situated to the south of Whatley Quarry, screened via a valley and woodland in between. Nearby towns include Frome which is situated approximately 4.5 miles to the east, and Shepton Mallet approximately 7.5 miles to the west. The highly sought-after town of Bruton is located approximately 10 miles to the south. It is home to the worldrenowned Hauser & Wirth gallery and art centre. It also offers a range of educational, leisure and shopping facilities and has recently been named among the top 10 places to live in the UK. Approximately 3.4 miles to the southwest of Bruton is The Newt in Somerset, which is a renowned country house hotel and large working estate

Communications
Road - The A361 is conveniently located 1.8 miles to the south. This provides links to the A37 leading to the A303. Rail - Frome railway station is located approximately 4.5 miles to the east, Castle Cary railway station is approximately 13.5 miles to the south west. Air - Bristol Airport is approximately 25 miles to the north-west. It has scheduled and chartered flights to a range of national and international destinations.

Description
Little Acre Farm comprises a part completed three bedroom barn conversion subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC) together with a range of agricultural buildings and stabling with adjoining permanent pasture land, in total extending to approximately 15.94 acres (6.45 Ha).

Barn Conversion
The barn conversion has been completed to a first fix standard leaving a blank canvas for prospective purchaser to make their own. It comprises a spacious, open plan living/dining area with fantastic views over the surrounding countryside together with three bedrooms and family bathroom. It is of a timber construction under a tiled roof. The barn conversion benefits from a garden area to the front and side together with vegetable patch, surrounded by permanent pasture land.

Farm Buildings and Stabling
Stable Block 1: 17.77m x 4.29m Block construction under steel profile sheeted roof. Comprising 4 stables and a tack room. Stable Block 2: 6.9m x 3.45m Timber construction, timber cladding under steel profile sheeted roof.

Stable Block
3: 6.9m x 3.45m Timber construction, timber cladding under steel profile sheeted roof.

Agricultural building
13.86m x 6.16m steel portal framed under steel profile sheeted roof.

Workshop
6.08m x 13.74m Block construction under CA roof

Adjoining the buildings is an area of useful hardcore yard area together with a former Ménage

Rights of Way, Easements, Wayleaves, Etc.
We understand there are easements in place in relation to sewerage treatment plants located within the boundary of the property. The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the property charges register of the registered
title together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not.

Town and Country Planning
Planning permission was obtained for; conversion of existing agricultural workshop & dry feed store to form a single dwelling. Removal of existing lawful dwelling (Revised plans submitted 1st Feb 2017). Planning reference number: 2016/2678/FUL. The building has been converted to a first fix standard leaving a blank canvas for prospective purchasers to add their own design. The existing mobile home on site is to be removed within 3 months of the occupation of the new replacement dwelling. There is an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC) attached to the consent stating: ‘The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in the locality in agriculture or in forestry, or a widow or widower of such a person, and to any resident dependants’. Further detail on the planning is available from Somerset Council Website and from the selling agents.

Basic Payment Scheme
There will be no ‘de-linked’ payments included within the sale

Sporting & Mineral Rights
We understand the sporting are in hand however understand the mineral rights are not included within the sale.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these sale particulars are otherwise expressly excluded from the sale.

Overage Clause/Development
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 Private Treaty

Services
We understand there is a mains water supply to the barn conversion, mobile home, buildings and land. The bungalow and buildings benefit from mains electricity and private drainage to a septic tank. The workshop benefits from a three phase electricity supply.

Outgoings
These are believed to comprise local Council Tax on the existing mobile home. Mendip Council Tax band D.

Local Authority
Somerset Council, Telephone:

Directions
From Frome, head west on Egford Hill towards Whatley. Continue on this road until you reach the hamlet of Whatley then turn onto Raiford Hill towards Chantry. When entering the hamlet of Chantry, take the first turning right and continue to the end of the road where the farm gate is located. The property will be indicated by the agents for sale boards. What3words ///reckoned.lace.occupations

Measurements and Other Information
All measurements are approximate. Any field numbers and areas shown on the attached plan are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for identification purposes only. They do not necessarily correspond either with the National Grid plan numbers or with those produced on the Rural Land Register.

Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars as accurate and reliable as possible, if there are any point which is of particular importance to you please contact the office, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. We have not tested any of the equipment, appliances, central heating or services.