Bindon Farm

Bindon Farm
Langford Budville, Wellington, Somerset
Bindon Farm
Langford Budville, Wellington, Somerset TA21 0RU
Milverton 3 miles, Wellington 3 miles, Taunton 9½ miles, M5 (J26) 5 miles
A most attractive five bedroom farmhouse set in an elevated position together with a courtyard of traditional
stone barns and a further range of modern buildings, all set in nearly 31 acres.
 A delightful detached five bedroom
farmhouse, enjoying an elevated
position with the benefit of far
reaching southerly views.
 Excellent family accommodation with
light, airy and spacious rooms.
 A formal courtyard of traditional stone
and slate barns which have recently
been re-roofed.
 Three modern storage buildings,
together with a further separate range
of modern buildings.
 Set within nearly 31 acres of pasture
and woodland.
 Further land available by separate
negotiation.
Situation
Bindon Farm is situated in a most attractive
rural location close to the Somerset/Devon
border, the Blackdown and Brendon Hills, and
Exmoor National Park.
Whilst the setting is rural, the property is by
no means isolated and is well serviced by both
local towns and villages. The village of
Langford Budville is only a mile to the south
and offers a public house and church, whilst
the village of Milverton is under 3 miles away.
The market town of Wellington is also within
easy reach, as is the county town of Taunton,
both of which offer a wide range of shopping,
social and scholastic facilities. In addition, the
M5 motorway can be joined at Wellington
(J26) and Taunton offers a regular intercity
service to London Paddington (100 minutes by
fast train). There is also an excellent range of
good schools in Wellington and Taunton, both
in the independent and state sectors,
including Wellington School, and Queens and
Kings Colleges and Taunton School within the
county town.
The Farmhouse
The farmhouse, which is about 200 years old, is constructed of
stone with rendered elevations under a slate roof and lies in a
slightly elevated and south facing position next to the courtyard of
traditional farm buildings, all enjoying impressive views.
The house offers excellent family accommodation with light and
spacious rooms. From the front entrance porch, the front door
leads into the Entrance Hall with Dining Room, Sitting Room
(complete with Inglenook fire place) and stairs rising to the first
floor off. In turn the Hall leads through to a fully fitted Kitchen,
Study and Rear Hall with the back door off. Accessed from the
kitchen is a Utility Room with Shower Room off, with access to
the adjoining Boot Room. There is also an External Store
accessed from the rear courtyard.
Stairs lead to a landing providing access to the principal Double
Bedroom with wall cupboards. There are three further Double
Bedrooms and a Single Bedroom, together with a good sized
Family Bathroom.
The house has the benefit of oil fired central heating and double
glazing.
At the front of the house there is a large lawned garden with
herbaceous borders and a well established vegetable patch.
To the rear of the house is a spacious gravelled area, with ample
parking for a number of cars, which is bounded by natural
sandstone retaining walls complete with inset feature alcoves.
Further to the rear is about two and a half acres of recently planted
mixed woodland which provides a wildlife haven and, in particular,
a feeding ground for the kestrels which nest on the farm, as well as
for barn owls and buzzards.
The Traditional Buildings
There are two traditional sandstone and slate barns positioned to the western side of the house which form a most
attractive L-shaped courtyard. These buildings have both recently been re-roofed and would be well suited to conversion to
a number of alternative uses, subject to obtaining the appropriate consents. The buildings comprise:
Stone and slate former Cow Stalls measuring about 24m x 6m (80’ x 19’).
Stone and slate former Stables measuring about 18m x 6m (61’ x 20’) complete with loft over part.
The Modern Buildings
Located discretely beyond the traditional courtyard of buildings is a range of modern buildings which were previously used
to service livestock enterprises, but would be equally well suited to service a range of equestrian or alternative rural
business activities, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. The buildings comprise:
Five bay Covered Yard measuring about 23m x 20m (75’ x 65’).
12 bay mono-pitched Covered Yard measuring about 55m x 9m (180’ x 30’).
12 bay mono-pitched Covered Yard measuring about 55m x 9m (180’ x 30’).
To the north of the house, a short distance up the farm drive is a further range of modern buildings. Again, these buildings
would be well suited to service a range of equestrian or alternative rural business activities, subject to obtaining the
necessary consents. The buildings comprise:
Four bay Covered Yard (with lean-to off) measuring about 18m x 9m (60’ x 30’).
Four bay former Grain Store (with lean-to off) measuring about 18m x 18m (60’ x 60’).
Four bay Covered Yard (with lean-to off) measuring about 18m x 13.5m (60’ x 45’).
Three silage clamps.
The Land
Totalling about 30.98 acres, Bindon Farm is serviced by three main access points with the land divided into three principal
pasture enclosures. There is also a recently planted enclosure of deciduous woodland of 2.82 acres, together with several
further enclosures of attractive amenity woodland. Should the land be surplus to the requirements of the successful
purchaser, there is good local demand to rent grazing land.
Further land comprising about 16.86 acres of predominantly pasture is also available by separate negotiation.
DESCRIPTION
General Remarks and Stipulations
VAT
Bindon Farm
Tenure and Possession
The Vendors have not opted for tax (VAT) in respect of their property assets and
therefore no VAT will be charged on the freehold of the property.
offers prospective purchasers the
opportunity to acquire a most attractive farmhouse
together with a range of
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
capable of supporting a number of livestock or
Local and Publicequestrian
Authorities
uses. The house and buildings are situated
at the centre of the land, with the benefit of three main
Taunton Deane Borough
Council,
Deane House,
Belvedere
Road, Taunton TA1
access
points,The
surrounded
by a number
of conveniently
1HE (T 01823 356356). sized paddocks, with further adjoining pasture
Rights and Easements
The sale is subject to all rights of support, public and private rights of way, water,
light, drainage and other easements, quasi-easements and wayleaves, all or any
other like rights, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
enclosures lying to the south.
Outgoings
There is a public footpath which passes over the property.
Bindon Farmhouse is assessed for Council Tax under Band F.
The Vendors will require a right of access over a small section of the entrance drive
at Chipley Corner in order to access their retained land.
Services
Water – the property is serviced by both a private and mains water supply.
Drainage – the dwelling is serviced by a private drainage system.
Electricity – mains electricity is connected to the holding. This comprises both single
and three phase supplies.
To comply with the Consumer Protection Regulations, Humberts would bring to your
attention that it is unable to verify that any of the service systems in this property are
operational. All measurements and distances in these particulars are approximate.
Health and Safety Issues
Purchasers are requested to take particular care when inspecting the property,
bearing in mind especially the risk of increased movements from farm machinery in
both the area of the farm buildings and on the farm tracks.
Subsidies and Environmental Schemes
The present owners enjoy the benefit of income from certain agricultural and
environmental schemes which may be passed on to the successful purchaser if they
so wish. There are also rights held over Langford Common. Further details are
available from the agents.
Fixtures and Fittings
Every effort has been made to omit any fixtures and fittings belonging to the
Vendor(s) in the description of the property and the property is sold subject to the
Vendor(s) rights to removal or payment for, as the case may be, any such fixtures
and fittings, etc, except those specifically mentioned in these Particulars which are
included in the sale. The fixtures and fittings normally designated as tenant(s)
equipment are excluded.
Town and Country Planning
Directions
The property is sold subject to existing town and country planning legislation and to any development plan, resolution
or notice which may be in force and also subject to any statutory provisions or bye-laws without obligations on the part
of the Vendor(s) or his Agent to specify them.
From the town of Wellington proceed north
towards Milverton on the B3187. After about two
miles, and after a sharp left hand bend, turn left
signed to Langford Budville. Proceed through
the village of Langford Budville and, as you
come to the end of the village, take the right
turn signed to Wiveliscombe, turning right
again a short distance after this. Follow this road
for a short distance until reaching a right hand
turn signed to Bindon Farm and Langford Lakes.
Turn right here and continue to the end of the
concrete drive to Bindon Farm.
Sporting
All sporting is owned with the freehold.
Shooting – the area is renowned for its fine pheasant and partridge shoots.
Hunting – with the Taunton Vale Harriers and Taunton Vale and Tiverton Foxhounds.
Fishing – both the Rivers Exe and Barle are within easy reach.
Sailing – on Wimbleball Lake or the South Devon Coast.
Viewing
The official postcode of the property is TA21
0RU. However, if following satellite navigation
systems, follow TA21 0RS.
Strictly by appointment through Humberts on 01823 331234 or 01823 288484.
Mansfield House
Silver Street
Taunton
Somerset TA1 3DN
T: 01823 331234
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17 Hammet Street
Taunton
Somerset TA1 1RZ
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