Land for sale

Yeabridge, South Petherton TA13

23.24 acres of level productive Grade 1 arable land located outside the village of Yeabridge. For sale by Private Treaty. Further adjoining land is available by separate negotiation.

Situation

The property is located outside the hamlet of Yeabridge in the parish of South Petherton, Somerset. The area is known for its rolling hills and fertile soils.

Access to the property is from Little Lopen Lane, a shared access track for relevant landowners. Good road links are in close proximity, including the A303 (within 1 mile), A356 (1.5 miles) and A30 (4 miles).

The area is well served, providing a range of retail, recreational and educational facilities at Yeovil (10 miles east) and more local facilities at Crewkerne (4 miles south) and Ilminster (6 miles west).

The neighbouring village of South Petherton (2 miles north) also provides a variety of local amenities including local shops, dining options, a cinema, various sports clubs, a community hospital and a doctors' surgery.

The area is well served by independent and state schools, including Hazlegrove, Perrott Hill, Taunton School and the Sherborne Schools. There is a good network of quiet country lanes and bridleways in the surrounding area for riding, walking, and cycling.

The Property

The property comprises 65.28 acres (26.42 hectares) of predominantly Grade 1 arable land in total, together with an adaptable range of modern farm buildings and yard, with an existing planning consent for the erection of a four bedroom contemporary farmhouse, subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (aoc).

The property is available as a whole or in four lots.

Additional Land

A further adjoining four parcels of arable land extending to 56.42 acres (22.83 hectares) are available by separate negotiation. Together with this property, it presents the opportunity for a ring-fenced block extending to 121.70 acres (49.25 hectares) in total. Please contact the selling agent for more information.

Lot C - 23.24 Acres Of Grade 1 Land

Lot C comprises two enclosures of level, fertile arable land. The land is classified as Grade 1 on the Agricultural Land Classification Maps. The soil is recorded as slightly acid loamy and clayey soils. Lot C extends to 23.24 acres (9.41 hectares) and is enclosed by mature hedgerows and stock proof fencing. The land is accessed directly from the public highway to the north, and we understand it benefits from a right of way over Oakland Lane to the west. An additional access onto Little Lopen Lane is also available.

Cropping

The land has been farmed as part of an arable rotation and are currently down to maize.

Services

There are no mains services connected to the land.

We understand there is a mains water supply available in the adjoining road. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries.

Agricultural Schemes

The land is currently entered into a Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier agreement which runs until 31 December 2026. Please ask the selling agent for further details.

Rights Of Way

There are no public rights of way crossing the land.

Designations

The property is located in:
A sssi Impact Risk Zone.
A Nutrient Neutrality Catchments for the Somerset Levels and Moors.

Sporting & Mineral Rights

All sporting and mineral rights are understood to be owned and are included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the vendor.

Fixtures & Fittings

All fixtures and fittings are to be excluded from the sale of the property and may be available by separate negotiation.

Tenure And Possession

Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Holdover of the land is required until the harvest of the growing crops.

Agents Notes

We understand the vendor benefits from an unrestricted right of access over Little Lopen Lane.

Local Authority

Somerset Council

Solicitors

Stephens Scown llp
Susan Reynolds

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Method Of Sale

For sale by Private Treaty as a whole or in four lots.

A further adjoining four parcels of arable land extending to 56.42 acres (22.83 hectares) are available by separate negotiation. Contact the selling agent for more information.

Viewings

All viewings are strictly by appointment only with the selling agent.

Please call Lucy Carnell or Will Machin on or .