Property description
Wisteria Farm is being offered to Let, by private treaty, on an 18-month Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) Agreement as governed by the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995. Approximately 8 acres [House + garden + land] small holding consists of a three-bedroom farmhouse and three parcels of pastureland. The house comprises; hallway, kitchen, utility room, sitting room, three bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms, one shower room. Outside there is a large enclosed rear garden and parking for three cars. Available now, offered unfurnished. EPC band C (72). A pet considered (terms apply). Tenant fees apply.
Overview - Wisteria Farm is available to let by Private Treaty on an 18-month Farm Business Tenancy (FBT), governed by the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995.
The holding extends to approximately 8 acres and comprises a three-bedroom farmhouse, gardens and pasture land.
Accommodation To Include - Front door leading into porch with windows and door through to:
Sitting Room - Dual aspect, oak flooring and character beams. Door to;
Kitchen - L shaped with tiled flooring, shaker style kitchen cupboards with a wooden worktop, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge, new freestanding electric cooker, sink and Oil-Fired Rayburn. Door to;
Utility Room - Further worksurface with plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, radiator, tiled flooring and door to the front of the farmhouse. Door to;
Bedroom 2 - Double bedroom with carpeted floor, built in wardrobes, radiator and window overlooking the garden.
En-Suite - Bathroom comprising of WC, bath with shower over, wash hand basin and radiator.
Stairs & Landing - Stairs leading to the first floor, with carpeted landing and doors to;
Shower Room - comprising: wash hand basin, radiator, WC and corner shower cubicle.
Bedroom 3 - Double bedroom with carpeted floor, window overlooking garden and radiator.
Bedroom 1 - Double bedroom with carpeted floor, cupboard housing the water tank, window overlooking the garden and radiator.
En-Suite - Bathroom comprising: bath with shower above, WC, wash hand basin and radiator
Outside - The property is accessed via a shared driveway, which leads to a dedicated parking area accommodating up to three vehicles, conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen entrance, cross hatched brown on the attached plan.
To the front of the property, there is an enclosed, lawned garden.
The Land - The land comprises three ring-fenced parcels of permanent pasture and extends to approximately 7.93 acres (3.21 ha) in all.
The land is classified as Grade II on the Agricultural Land Classification Map South West Region, with “Slightly acid loamy and clayey soils with impeded drainage”.
The Tenant shall utilise the land exclusively for the purposes of conducting an agricultural enterprise, defined broadly to include the rearing of livestock for food production. Only pedigree-registered or purebred cattle of a UK Native Breed are permitted to graze on the land.
The land is not currently entered into any agri-environmental schemes
The principal use of the land must remain focused on conservation-oriented agriculture for the purposes of trade or business. The pasture shall be managed in a manner consistent with organic or equivalent sustainable farming practices, without the application of artificial chemicals, synthetic fertilisers, or engaging in significant mechanical cultivation.
Within parcel ST3030 8662 there is a timber field shelter (4.70m x 5.40m) that must be insured and maintained by the ingoing Tenant.
No additional buildings or structures shall be erected on the Land and the grazing of livestock is only permitted between 1st May and 31st October. Outbuildings may be available by separate negotiation on a license over the winter period, subject to prior approval from the local Catchment Sensitive Farming officer, for further details please contact the agent.
Prospective Tenants will be required to submit a Farm Business Plan as part of their application.
Services - Electricity - Mains connected
Drainage - Private drainage via septic tank. (The tenant will be responsible for the cost of emptying the septic tank during and at the end of the tenancy).
Water- Mains connected
Heating - Oil fired central heating
Ofcom predicted broadband services - Standard: Download 22 Mbps, Upload 1Mbps.
Ofcom predicted mobile coverage for voice and data: Internal - Limited on EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone. External - Likely on EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone.
Local Authority: Council Tax Band E
Access - Access to Wisteria Farmhouse is afforded via a private driveway leading off the council adopted road, known as Middlemoor Drove.
Access to the land is afforded via a separate gateway approximately 200m further down Middlemoor Drove.
Grid Reference - Ordnance Survey reference ST (What3Words: windmills.migrate.outpost)
Viewing - Viewing is permitted by prior appointment only. To book an appointment, please contact Stags Lettings Department in Taunton on or rental. .
Directions - From the M5, Junction 24, head west towards Bridgwarer/Minehead. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto the A38, signed North Petherton/Taunton. Continue through the village of North Petherton. Just before the playing field, turn left onto Newton Road. Continue on Newton Road into North Newton. Turn left onto Maunsel Road, over the bridge and Wisteria Farmhouse will be on the right-hand side.
The land lies directly to the west of the North Moor Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), an area recognised for its environmental importance, with ongoing conservation activities led by Natural England
General Remarks - Local Authority
Somerset Council.
Nitrate Vulnerable Zone
The property is not located within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
Sporting, Mineral & Timber Rights
The sporting mineral and timber rights are reserved but not currently exercised.
Wayleaves, Rights of Way, etc
The property is let subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements in respect of any electricity or telephone poles, wires, stays, cables, etc or water or drainage pipes, etc either passing upon, over or under it. The property is also let subject to and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way or bridleways.
Pets
No pets are to be kept within the property without the prior written consent of the Landlord and on such conditions as the Landlord, at his absolute discretion, may decide.
Plans & Boundary Fences
An illustrative plan of the holding is attached with these particulars. Prospective tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy. Please note the plan is for informative purposes only. It is not to scale and is not to be relied upon.
Heads of Agreement
Full Heads of Agreement will form part of the Application Pack, available on request from Stags Lettings, 5 Hammet Street, Taunton, TA1 1RZ
Letting - Wisteria Farm is available to let by Private Treaty on an 18-month Farm Business Tenancy (FBT), governed by the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995.
Rent Guide: £1,750 - £1,950 per calendar month to be paid bi-monthly in advance.
Holding Deposit, Damage Deposit & Tenant Fees - Damage Deposit
£3,500 returnable at end of tenancy subject to any deductions (all deposits for a property let through Stags are held on their Client Account and administered in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and Dispute Service). References required, viewings strictly through the agents.
Holding Deposit & Tenants Fees
The Holding Deposit (£500) is used to reserve the property and will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to Rent check, provide materially significant false information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing). The Holding Deposit will be deducted from the first rental payment due. For further clarification before arranging a viewing please contact the lettings office dealing with the property.
Tenant Protection - Stags is a member of the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme and also a member of The Property Redress Scheme. In addition, Stags is a member of ARLA Propertymark, RICS and Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
Key features
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Houses - Detached
Unfurnished
More features
Farm Business Tenancy, Private Treaty,7.93 Acres (Land, House & Garden),Off-Road Parking,Enclosed Garden,Available Now,18 Months Initially,Council Tax Band: E,Deposit: £3,500,Tenant Fees Apply
More details
- Property type
- Houses - Detached
- Size
- Not specified
- Monthly price
- £1850
- Weekly price
- £427
- Available from
- Ask Landlord
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Map
This listing is located at Coxhill, North Newton, Bridgwater, Bridgwater.