Property description
Substantial renovated and extended farmhouse in an idyllic location with over 5300 sq. ft of accommodation and some of Chew Valley's finest equestrian facilities. Briefly comprising, a mixture of outbuildings, indoor arena, outdoor arena, indoor stable block and horse walker with a total plot approaching 30 acres and further land available (57.6 acres).
About The Area
Located on the outskirts of Chew Magna within the highly sought after Chew Valley. Renowned for its rural lifestyle the Chew Valley offers superb walks with an abundance of footpaths and bridal ways. Sporting activities within the area include hunting with Mendip Farmers, shooting at Litton or Sailing and fishing on Chew Valley lake.
Chew Magna
Within the village of Chew Magna (2 miles) day to day amenities include a well stocked village shop, butchers, coffee shop, post office, bank, a well attended Church and a variety of Public houses. Private education is popular with local families with many attending Millfield, Wells Cathedral School, Downside and Clifton College. Bristol (8.7 miles) offers excellent retail outlets within the centre, whilst Clifton Village boasts a variety of gastro pubs, bars, bistros and various boutiques. The historic City of Wells (England's smallest City) is just 15 miles away and offers a range of retail facilities. Train links are available at Bristol Temple Meads, whilst Bristol International Airport offers travel for those seeking destinations further afield.
Description
Sympathetically modernised and extended by the present owners, the farmhouse offers extensive family living space in a well appointed modern design. Situated within an idyllic location and accessed by a private tree lined driveway. The house makes the most of the fantastic views over the paddocks and surrounding countryside.
In Summary
The property offers a good mix of both formal reception rooms and comfortable family living. A particular feature on entering the property is the vaulted reception hall with full length feature window overlooking the rose garden, to the end of the property is a large bespoke family kitchen / breakfast/ living room which is very much the heart of the home with granite worktops, AGA and doors opening onto a beautiful walled rose garden. Further accommodation downstairs comprises sitting room with wood burner, utility room and two W.C's.
First Floor
To the first floor there is a master bedroom with en-suite and dressing room. Guest bedroom with en-suite facilities, four further bedrooms serviced via the main bathroom with separate shower.Curls Farm is perfect for one who requires top equine facilities, perfect for any discipline. The extensive equestrian holding is finished to an equally high standard and offers a state of the art commercial equestrian facility comprising:
Indoor riding school (42m x 22m)
'Andrew Boden' Olympic quality surface with halogen down lighting, 'Yorkshire Boarding' to a height of approximately 8 meters and mirrors to one end.
Stable block (34m x 14m)
Fitted with 10 large stables with rear windows, rubber floor matting and feeding facilities. Separate 'wash box' including heated shower and drainage facilities, tack room, feed store and rug / drying room.
All weather outdoor arena (60m x 24m)
Fully fenced with post and rail fencing, 'Charles Britton' all-weather rubber surface.
Horse walker
Electronically controlled including five spring loaded pushers. With rubber matting and galvanised steel construction.
General Purpose Barn / Loose Boxes (27.6m x 18.3m)
The general purpose barn is partially enclosed by 'Yorkshire Boarding' with a lean-to fitted with 6 large loose boxes (30ft x 15ft each).
General Purpose Shed
The ground floor comprises two foaling boxes, secure storage and workshop. First floor accommodation includes self contained living / office space.
Dutch Barn (29m x 15m)
The Land
Farmland is classified as designated pasture and split into two plots, the property offers approximately 30 acres of land (28.9 acres) under one title and a further 57.6 acres available via separate negotiation. See plans in office for exact measurements and outline boundaries.
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones
The land lies outside of the Nitrate Vulnerable Zone designation, but is within the priority catchment for the Catchment Sensitive Farming Delivery Initiative (2011 -2014).
Tenure
TenureSold with vacant possession.
Single Payment Scheme
The Single Payment Scheme Entitlements as historically validated over the land are included in the sale. The vendor agrees to use reasonable endeavours to transfer the Entitlements for future payments to the purchasers.
Services
Mains electric, oil central heating and mains water supply the main house.
Rights of way
The property is sold with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations. Easements and restrictive covenants and all proposed wayleaves, masts, pylons, cables, drains and water, gas and other pope whether referred to in the particulars or not.
Further Accommodation available
On the eastern boundary of the property lies Curls Wood House which could also be available for those who require further accommodation. Under Section 21 of the 1979 Estate Agency Act we are obligated to inform potential buyers that the client we are acting for is a \"connected person\" as defined by the act.
Property Features :
- Idyllic Chew Valley Setting
- Superb Equestrian Fascilities
- Total plot 28.9 Acres (further available)
- Six Bedrooms
- Converted Farm House