- Period 2 Bed Cottage +
- Range of Traditional and Modern Farm Buildings +
- Grade II listed Tythe Barn +
- Potential Class Q +
- Alternative use potential (STP) +
- 6.22 Acres +
A magnificent range of traditional and modern farm buildings, together with a period two bedroom cottage in need of renovation. In all 6.22 acres
LOT 2 - Bethlyne Cottage and Range of traditional and modern barns. In all 6.22 acres
This lot lies to the east of lot 1 and comprises a two bedroom cottage in need of renovation along with a fantastic range of traditional and modern agricultural barns and orchard. The barns offer a wide scope of alternative uses (STP) and are centred upon an impressive two storey Tythe barn of local stone elevations with attractive brick coins and stone mullion arches. A number of single storey traditional barns feed off the Tythe barn, formerly used as cow stalls and create a number of attractive courtyards. In addition to the traditional barns are four modern Dutch barns of steel frame construction under profile steel roofs. There may be the possibility of residential consent under Class Q, subject to satisfying the necessary criteria. For the exact dimensions of these barns, please refer to the floorplan and land plan within these particulars of sale.
BETHLYNE COTTAGE
Adjoining the gable end of the Tythe barn is a two bedroom period cottage offering two reception rooms with galley kitchen and bathroom to the rear and two double bedrooms over. The gardens lie to the side and have been left to natures way and the property is now in need of complete renovation but has the potential to create a charming country cottage.
The land associated with this lot lies to the north and comprises a mature fruit orchard. This lot is shown shaded blue on the attached plan.
TENURE AND TENANCIES
The land is of freehold tenure with vacant possession available upon completion.
SPORTING RIGHTS
In hand and run with the freehold.
SERVICES
Bethlyne Cottage
Mains water and electricity, drainage to a septic tank. Electric heaters and wood burner.
RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES, ETC.
The land, as far as required by the Vendor, will be conveyed, subject to all public or private rights of way, easements, and wayleaves of telegraph and telephone poles, stays and wires, electric pylons, poles 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).
SAFETY
All persons wishing to view the property do so entirely at their own risk. Neither the Vendors or their Agents will be held liable for any damage or injury that may occur when interested parties are visiting the property. A working farm is a potentially hazardous environment and for prospective purchasers own personal safety, please be vigilant when viewing the farm, particularly around the farmyard and in fields containing stock.
N.B. Please note that owing to the nature of construction of the farmhouse and outbuildings we are not permitting children under the age of 14 to attend viewings. The vendor or their agents take no liability for any injury caused within reason whilst on the property. All potential purchasers are asked to observe the country code and close all gates.
OUTGOINGS
Bethlyne Somerset Council Tax Band B
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset County Council, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton TA1 4DY. Tel: .
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
The farmhouse and Tythe Barn are Grade II Listed. The traditional barns adjoining although are not listed lie within the curtilage of a listed building.
The property lies in the hamlet of West Lyng some 7 miles east of the county town of Taunton and is approached from the main Taunton to Glastonbury Road. Local facilities are available at North Curry about 1 and a half miles away which include the modern health centre, post office/stores, primary schooling and popular pub whilst Taunton is readily accessible buy car in to which a fairly regular bus service also operates. Taunton affords a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities including three noted public schools, fast rail link to London Paddington and M5 interchange (junction 25). Both Exeter and Bristol are within striking distance both hosting international airports.