Situation
Chard 2 miles, A303 2.5 miles, Crewkerne 8 miles, Taunton/M5 (J25) 14 miles, Exeter 28 miles. Mainline Train Services: Crewkerne to London (Waterloo) Approx. 2hr 30mins Taunton to London (Paddington) Approx. 1hr 45mins. International Airports: Exeter International 24 miles, Bristol International 48 miles Scrapton Farm occupies an idyllic country setting found along a quiet single track lane enjoying glorious outlooks over unspoilt picturesque countryside and lies on the edge of The Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In an accessible location with the A303 just a few minutes to the north linking London to the West Country and the M5 motorway at Taunton some 14 miles away.

Education
There is an excellent range of both public and private schooling in the area to include Chard Prep School, King’s College and Queen’s College at Taunton, Taunton School, Wellington, Blundell’s at Tiverton. For further details see www.isc.co.uk for independent schools and www.somerset.gov.uk for state schools information.

Local, Sporting & Recreational
Local shopping facilities are available in the neighbouring villages of Wadeford and Combe St Nicholas, with a wider range of shops and amenities in the market town of Chard and the larger centres of Taunton and Exeter. There are abundant walking, riding and cycling opportunities from the property. Racing is at Exeter, Taunton and Wincanton. Hunting is with the Taunton Vale. Sailing and water sports can be enjoyed along the south coast.

The Property
The property is an attractive, detached period country house retaining several character features extending to some 2,890 ft2 (GEA). Farmhouse features:- • Sitting Room with exposed beams, Inglenook fireplace with beam, bread ovens amp; wood burning stove. • Dining Room with stone ornamental fireplace, marble mantelpiece amp; wood burning stove. • Fitted Aga Kitchen/Breakfast Room and separate Utility • Family Room • 4 Bedrooms (3 doubles, 1 single), 2 Bathrooms

Outside
• Attractive and private enclosed Gardens with lawns and established flower beds, walkways, mature shrubs, roses and fruit trees, Pergola with terraced seating area, barbeque area, Tool Shed and Greenhouse. • Well appointed Garden Office/Studio: 14’ x 12’ fully insulated and double glazed, with WC. • Log Store with road access. • 2 Drives either side of the house, one leads up to the equestrian yard with ample parking.

Equestrian Facilities
Scrapton Farm lends itself perfectly to those wishing to run an equestrian business be it a competition, livery or stud yard. Currently run as a licensed livery yard and dressage coaching centre under the name “Dovecote Stables”. The facilities include:- • Purpose Built ‘U’ Shaped Stable Yard: (3,870 ft2 GEA) 18 spacious, well ventilated stables with split doors, rear windows amp; ‘friendship’ bars to either side, ‘soft-stall’ floors (shock-absorbent padded rubber), automatic drinkers amp; individual lights; hay stores, washdown area (hot water feed), alarmed tack room amp; office/staff room. • Steel Portal Framed Barn: 42’ x 24’ fully clad, split level, power and light, double sliding doors; excellent tractor/machinery and hay storage. • Rendered Stone Barn: 53’ x 24’ providing secure and alarmed rug store/workshop with suspended ceiling, multiple electricity points, professional rug washing facilities, and WC/rest room. Separate access to large equipment/fodder-store.

Facilities cont.
Manure Heap: 9’ x 5’, Bio-gester pump system, pumping clean water to the top field. • Manège: 60m x 30m all weather silica sand amp; rubber surface, post amp; rail fencing, fully wired for flood lighting. • Static Caravan connected for electricity and drainage. • 2 Mobile Field Shelters: each 16’ x 12’, available to purchase separately. • Turn Out/Lunging Pen: available to purchase separately.

Land
Lying within a ring fence to the west and south of the farmhouse, the gently undulating pasture is split into a number of well maintained paddocks bounded in part by hedgerows and post, rail and stock proof fencing. The soil is a free draining loam classified Grade 3. In all the property amounts to some 16.7 acres (6.75 ha).

Agent's Notes
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 The Agents and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and The Agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Health & Safety
Given the potential hazards of a working equestrian property we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around livestock, farm buildings and machinery. Children must be supervised by their parents on site.

Plans, Areas & Schedules
These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and calculated by the vendor’s agents, however the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Town & Country Planning
The property is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient monument orders, town planning schedules and resolutions, which may or may not come into force. Purchasers will be deemed to have full knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters affecting the estate.

Rights of Way
There are no rights of way across the property.

Authorities
Somerset County Council Tel: 08453 459188; South Somerset District Council Tel: 01935 462462

Council Tax
Band ‘E’

Services
Mains electricity, private water, private drainage to a septic tank, oil-fired central heating.

Tenure
Scrapton Farm is sold freehold with vacant possession given upon completion.

Fixtures & Fittings
Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale but may be available by negotiation.

Particulars
Prepared by Fox Grant in March 2010. Photographs by Jon Stone.

Directions
Head west along the A303 towards Honiton and Exeter. At Buckland St Mary turn left opposite The Eagle Tavern public house signposted to Combe St Nicholas and Chard. Continue along this road up the hill and round a sharp right hand bend heading towards the A30. At the T-junction turn left and then take the first left signposted to Scrapton. Continue along this lane and take the second turning on the right. Proceed down the hill and Scrapton Farm/ Dovecote Stables is the first property on the right. Postcode TA20 3AT

Viewings
All viewings strictly by appointment through the agents on 01722 782727. For further information contact William Grant or Sara Netherway.

Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 Fox Grant and their clients give notice: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Fox Grant has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.