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A Substantial Farmhouse Dating Back To 1911 Set In A Rural Location With Views Over Open Countryside. The Property Offers Two Established Holiday Lets, Stabling, Tack Room/Feed Room/Home Office, Dutch Barn and Gardens.
A Substantial Farmhouse Dating Back To 1911 Set In A Rural Location With Views Over Open Countryside. The Property Offers Two Established Holiday Lets, Stabling, Tack Room/Feed Room/Home Office, Dutch Barn and Gardens. The Land Is Made Up Of Paddocks And Woodland And The Farmhouse Has Planning Permission To Reconfigure & Extend. Approx 15 Acres
LOCATION
A303 2.5 miles, Gillingham 4 miles, Shaftesbury 8 miles, Bruton 15 miles, Salisbury 20 miles, London 105 miles
Mainline Trains: Gillingham to London/Waterloo (2 hours), Salisbury to London/Waterloo (90 minutes)
International Airports: Bournmouth 35 miles, Southampton 45 miles, Bristol 43 miles, London Heathrow 87 miles
Convish Farm is situated on the outskirts of the popular village of West Knoyle. The property enjoys excellent communication links with Bath to the north, Shaftesbury to the south, Salisbury to the east and the A303 just 2.5 miles north connecting London to the West Country. Mainline train services are also available from Gillingham, Tisbury, Warminster and Salisbury.
EDUCATION
There is an excellent range of schools in the Shaftesbury area including St Mary`s Girls School and Port Regis at Motcombe.
Nearby villages of Mere, Milton-On-Stour and Hindon have their own primary schools. Bruton is a 25 minute drive and offers Kings School and Bruton School for Girls, Hazelgrove at Sparkford and Clayesmore a 30 minute drive south. Further details for independents can be obtained from isc.co.uk or via
schoolsearch.co.uk. More comprehensive state school information can be obtained via the local authority at wilts.gov.uk.
LOCAL, SPORTING & RECREATIONAL
West Knoyle and the countryside surrounding is mainly farmland and woodland. The area has immense historic and archeological interest including the world heritage site of Stonehenge a short distance to the north east. Stourhead and Longleat are within a 20 minute drive.
The neighboring towns of Gillingham and Shaftesbury offer a good range of facilities including supermarkets, shops, chemist, surgery, public houses, schools and fitness centre with a more comprehensive range of services available in Bath or Salisbury.
There are plentiful walking and cycling opportunities directly from the property and the West Wiltshire Downs with fishing available locally on the Rivers Nadder & Wylye as well as the further afield river Avon (by membership of the local clubs). There is also coarse fishing available next door at The Island Carp Fisheries: cmfisheries.co.uk. Sailing and water sports are available on the south coast. Racing at Wincanton, Bath and Salisbury. Golf can be enjoyed at Warminster, High Post or Tollard Royal.
CONVISH FARM
Situated in an attractive, edge of village position, Convish Farm comprises a well presented, versatile family home enjoying delightful views over its own land and neighbouring countryside.
Extensively renovated and refurbished by the current owner, the house itself extends to some 2,125 ft2 and offers spacious accommodation arranged over 2 floors. The property has been finished to a high standard and is meticulously maintained. There is current planning permission in place to re-configure and extend the farmhouse to 4,200ft2, application number: 16/12418/FUL.
There are two established holiday lets, a 1 bedroom studio and a 2 bedroom cottage, but Convish Farm has potential for more subject to planning. There is a 2 bay car-port, storage/workshop, 2 stables, a feed room and a tack room /home office. A dutch barn on site offers further storage. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn and a large patio area offers outside dining and a Haha over-looking the parkland. The tarmacked drive offers plenty of off road parking.
The land is split into well - proportioned paddocks with hedge boundaries and mains water. There is about 1.5 acre of woodland and a beautiful glade offering the perfect glamping site.
The accommodation comprises:
• Kitchen
• Dining Room
• Sitting Room
• Snug
• Study
• Utility
• Master Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room, Dressing Area and Balcony
• 3 further Bedrooms
• Family Bathroom
OUTSIDE
• Dutch Barn 2037 Sq Ft
• Holiday Lets: The Cider Barn & Keepers Cottage
• 2 x Stables with Tack Room, Feed Room/Office/ Shower Room
• 2 Bay Car Port & Workshop
• Paddocks
• Expansive drive offering ample parking
In all the land amounts to about Approx. 15 Acres.
AGENTS NOTES
Fox Grant 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 Fox Grant have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.
Unitary Authority: Wiltshire Council Tel: 0300 4560109
Council Tax: Band `G`
EPC Register: Band D
Services: Mains water and electricity, private drainage. Oil Fired central heating. EPC - D
Fixtures & Fittings: Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.
Rights Of Way: There are 2 footpaths that cross the land, these will be pointed out during a viewing.
Particulars Prepared in May 2019.
VIEWINGS
All viewings strictly by appointment through the agents on 01722 782727. Please contact Jessica Gregory for further details.
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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