A rarely available penthouse at Avonpark set high on the ridge above the lovely Limpley Stoke valley between Georgian Bath and historic Bradford-on-Avon. This apartment has been superbly modernised with an evidently enviable eye for design and detail. The study could be used as a third bedroom. The surrounding countryside, River Avon, canal & villages are particularly beautiful for walking or just soaking up the views from the grounds. Bradford-on-Avon is a market town with eclectic shops & boutiques; pubs, restaurants & cafes; library, churches, swimming pool, sports fields, dentists, doctor’s surgery & the Wiltshire Music Centre. The excellent facilities at Avonpark are extensive & exclusively for the use of residents. They include gp surgery, therapy room, guest suites, restaurant, activities room, library area, shop, bar, landscaped gardens & croquet lawn, mini bus for shopping trips & outings. As well as independent living there are escalating care dementia services.Council Tax £2,873 per annum (Tax Band F)Assignment fees and other charges may apply

Situated on an elevated position overlooking the village of East Coker, Park Lodge is a truly beautiful family home. Originally built in circa 1840 as the lodge house for the Heneage estate of Coker Court, the heritage connected to this home is evident from the most spectacular gated entrance.This generously proportioned home has been extended by local craftsmen and is in immaculate condition. The accompanying gardens and woodland stretch away to the south and east of the property with panoramic views of open fields and estate lands beyond.The house is approached via a gravel driveway flanked by local hamstone pillars and a triple gateway (once used by carriages and footmen) . The driveway opens to gravel parking for several cars and electric car charging point before leading on to an English Heritage bespoke oak framed double garage.There are many entrances to Park Lodge but we begin at the heart of the home, the kitchen. Painted in Farrow & Ball, this bespoke kitchen is luxuriously finished with handmade units which incorporate a variety of high-end integrated appliances, including a wine fridge. Staffordshire blue brickwork frames the electric 4-oven aga, and the room is illuminated with a combination of downlighters and pendant lights above the large island. Magnificent porcelain tiles perfectly contrast the oak beams, whilst a traditional Belfast sink overlooks the expansive gardens. A stable door gives access to the south westerly facing flagstone patio area, whereas the quintet of bifold doors opens out to the most fantastic entertaining patio space with views out across the gardens and neighbouring fields.Adjoining the kitchen is the southern facing lounge/reception room. Entering via double oak and glass doors you will be welcomed with a stunning Victorian style open fireplace. The slate hearth compliments the oak wooden flooring which in turn frames the feature of a lighted, and functioning ‘well’. With strong viewing glass in place, you can see your own natural water source with connecting tap outside, ideal for watering one’s garden. With underfloor heating also in place, the lounge is sure to be a warm and relaxing space.The lounge can also be accessed from the hallway which has been tiled in a Victorian style, embracing the fact that we are now in the original lodge part of the home. The hallway is also accessed from the driveway via the oak front door. The generous hallway then leads to several areas of Park Lodge, to the left you will enter the snug. With exposed Victorian chimney breast, you can enjoy the newly fitted log burner before leading through to the home study or music room. Take note of the most fantastic views facing west.Also off the hallway, and with access to the kitchen, is a spacious utility room with adjoining downstairs shower/cloak room. With a stable door to the outside terrace area, this utility area suits country living. With a bespoke wooden settle to house Wellington boots, and doorway to the shower-room, this area is perfect for those returning from a country walk or a day in the garden. The utility room has plentiful storage and is well serviced with bespoke units housing a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge. In addition to this, the floor to ceiling exposed stone and brickwork compliments the tiled underfloor heating.Upstairs, the landing leads to four bedrooms, three bathrooms and further staircase to the attic room. Every room is beautiful and benefits from a view. The master bedroom is magnificent. With a reclaimed, fully functioning Victorian fireplace the dual-aspect bedroom is flooded with natural light. Beyond, is the incredible en suite. A freestanding bath, walk in shower with rainfall showerhead, and a floating bowl sink, all create the overall feeling of calm and relaxation.The second bedroom with oak framed windows enjoys views across the gardens. Also boasting a generous sized en suite, the walk in shower and twin sinks give this dual-aspect bathroom a feeling of luxe.Bedrooms 3 and 4 both benefit from feature windows and views of the gardens and countryside beyond. They both benefit from the use of a third bathroom. Decorated with a Victorian style suite and tiling, this light space is ideal for children or guests.A full-height attic space is also accessed from the landing and offers potential as either a fifth bedroom or home office. With exposed beams and skylights offering natural light this additional space is an added asset to the property.The GroundsPark Lodge is set in over an acre of gardens and woodland. Patio areas surround the property giving you access to panoramic views across the village and surrounding countryside. With a combination of Staffordshire Blue brick feature work, local natural stone and oak cladding, Park Lodge benefits from an elevated, yet private position. The reclaimed tiles and decorative ridge nod to the heritage status of the property, whilst the mixture of aluminium and oak windows combine to create a contemporary fusion. It is worth noting that the tone of the Oak cladding will soften over the years to a stunning silvery colour blending in to the surroundings.The walled gravel driveway leads to the double oak framed garage which boasts space for two cars as well as ample storage, with electric power. Beyond this is the woodland area stocked with a wide selection of native trees, namely oak, sycamore, ash and beech. The tiered and private gardens provide wonderful views across open parkland, benefit from the addition of fruit trees, and offer the opportunity to provide endless entertainment for children, or allow home grown vegetables to be planted.Park Lodge sits in an enviable position within East Coker, a pretty village which sits on the Somerset/Dorset border. It is a thriving community, and the village benefits from its own successful pub, coffee shop, farm shop, primary school and church. The village hall plays host to plentiful events, clubs and exercise classes. In addition to this, the local recreation ground has its own football and cricket facilities, playground and scout troop. Sutton Bingham Reservoir with its range of watersports is also nearby.The nearby towns of Sherborne and Yeovil are easily accessed for further shopping, business and leisure amenities. Transport links are excellent with the nearby railway station of Yeovil Junction connecting directly to London Waterloo and the city. The A303 is 10 minutes away with direct fast access to London and the South West.SchoolsThe village has its own primary school in walking distance from the property. Excellent local independent schools include Millfield, Sherborne Boys and Girls school, Hazlegrove and Leweston. Local secondary schools include the Gryphon School in Sherborne and Beaminster school as well as the award-winning Yeovil College.SchoolsThe village has its own primary school in walking distance from the property. Excellent local independent schools include Millfield, Sherborne Boys and Girls school, Hazlegrove and Leweston. Local secondary schools include the Gryphon School in Sherborne and Beaminster school as well as the award-winning Yeovil College.

The Northside houses on Bridgetower Drive is a 2,718 sq. Ft 5 bed house with Georgian proportions including open plan living accommodation in addition to drawing room with exceptional views.DescriptionThe Northside Villa on Bridgetower Drive is a 2,718 sq. Ft 5 bed house with Georgian proportions including open plan living accommodation in addition to drawing room with exceptional views.The Northside Villa on Bridgetower Drive.With its locally sourced Bath Stone façade and Georgian-style architecture this house offers flexible living space over four storeys with glorious views.Upon entering this grand home, the entrance hall offers a dedicated study to the front of the house. At the rear of the property, with expansive views over the Charlcombe Valley, is the drawing room including wood burner and stone surround with a full width balcony from which to drink in the expansive aspect. A cloakroom is also available on this floor.The lower ground floor encompasses a spectacular and contemporary open plan living space with two sets of double doors offering access to the delightful enclosed rear garden and patio which is beautifully arranged to make the most of this delightful entertaining space. The kitchen creates a focal point the room with a breakfast bar making it the centre of the space and perfect for wiling away time with your guests. The kitchen/dining space allows for a 10 seater dining table and seating area to make it a space to be enjoyed all day.On the first floor, the principal bedroom has an en-suite shower room and dressing area and benefits from views across the valley from the double sash windows. A second bedroom suite with en-suite and built-in wardrobes completes the accommodation on this floor.The top floor houses a family bathroom and three further double bedrooms, one of which offers en-suite accommodation.Square Footage: 2,718 sq. Ft A modern house with Georgian proportions and grandeur.About Holburne ParkGeorgian-style terraces, villas and apartments make up this new exclusive development, Holburne Park, in the unesco World Heritage City of Bath.The architecture reflects the historic character of Bath whilst internal layouts have been adapted for modern living and offer contemporary design, specification and finishes fit for the future. The development is a full fibre to premises (FTTP) development, offering provision for ultrafast broadband connection subject to connection to a service provider.Set in over 6 acres of nature reserve style parkland next to the picturesque Kennet and Avon canal, the development is situated on a naturally sloping gradient providing expansive views across the city and open countryside and within walking distance of the centre of Bath with its vast array of attractions and leisure activities.LocationHolburne Park has a location like no other. An easy stroll from the centre of Bath, it is close to famous landmarks such as The Circus and Thermae Bath Spa, some of the finest shopping outside London, the highly-rated Theatre Royal and an excellent choice of restaurants. It also offers ready access to London by high speed rail and via Warminster Road to Junction 18 of the M4 motorway, which is just a 20-minute drive.The centre of Bath is a peaceful, level 15 minute walk along the canal towpath, through Sydney Gardens with the Grade 1 Holburne Museum and its award-winning contemporary extension, and across Pulteney Bridge, one of the world’s most beautiful bridges.For peaceful leisure pursuits, the Kennet and Avon Canal is a haven of tranquillity. It boasts Britain’s most popular long-distance waterside cycle route, with scenic rides to Bristol, over to Bradford-on-Avon and beyond, and for sport lovers Bath Rugby Club and Bath Golf Club are also within walking distance.For families, there are excellent local schools including Bathwick St Mary’s C of E Primary School and King Edward’s School in Bath, and the University of Bath is within easy reach by car or bus.A Waitrose store less than 10 minutes away by car, and this is just up the road from the bustling Guildhall Market, with its independent retailers selling the finest West Country produce.Square Footage: 2,718 sq ftAdditional InfoGround Rent = N/AEstate Charge = £300 per annumCouncil Tax Band = To be determined by the local authorityTenure = Freehold

The HouseA Grade II listed bow fronted semi-detached townhouse in one of Bath's most desirable locations on the southern slopes, enjoying outstanding countryside views, yet within a mile of the city.This light and spacious family home is arranged over four floors and benefits from a self-contained apartment with a private entrance.The property is entered at ground floor level into the entrance hall with the original stone floor. There is a library to the front with views over National Trust land and a drawing room to the rear with bay windows enjoying outstanding southerly views over fields to Smallcombe Woods.There are many period features including working shutters, fireplaces and cornicing. Stairs lead from the entrance hall to the lower ground floor and the upper two floors. The lower ground floor comprises of a large kitchen with plenty of space for a generous family dining table and sofa. There is also a family room/snug with a built-in dresser and fireplace. A cloakroom, boot room and large utility room complete the accommodation on this level.The first floor comprises a generous principal bedroom with wonderful southerly views and an en suite bathroom, and two double bedrooms both with views across National Trust fields.At the top floor level is a generous attic bedroom with plenty of eaves storage, a further double bedroom and a family bathroom.The AnnexeA self contained annexe with its own private entrance can be accessed from the front of the property to the side. At ground floor level within the main house it has a kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and en suite shower room. This would provide good accommodation for a dependant relative or rental potential.Garden and GroundsThe garden faces south and is enclosed. There is a dining terrace perfect for al fresco entertaining and a mature wisteria against the house. A no through lane provides useful rear access to the property and private parking for two vehicles inside the gates. On Widcombe Hill there is residents' permit parking.SituationThe property is positioned on Widcombe Hill and has outstanding views towards Smallcombe Woods, to the western and southern sides of the City, as well as National Trust land to the Bath Skyline. There are wonderful country walks and woodlands, ideal for dog walkers and children alike. A wide range of local amenities can be found in Widcombe Parade and also a popular independent garden centre with farm shop and cafe. A good choice of state and private schools are very convenient. Bath University and its excellent facilities including renowned Sports Village is within walking distance. Bath Spa main line railway station is a pleasant downhill walk making the location ideal for the commuter travelling to London Paddington or Bristol. Bath city centre is just 1 mile.

Naish Priory presents an opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of an historic country house with the flexibility and manageability of a family home. The house and its wonderfully romantic gardens are approached through ornate iron gates. The appealing accommodation is arranged over three floors. During the 19th century the Victorians added a wing to the south west, a staircase tower and restored a second story to the central section.The property is Listed Grade I and believed originally to have been a chantry rather than a priory. As well as providing delightful family accommodation it is a house of immense character, with a sense of English history throughout. The exterior has fan tracery, octagonal chimneys, carved stone gargoyles and corbelled heads. The rare“Beast of Botreaux” corbel by the sealed doorway is significant. There are also flagstone floors, high beamed ceilings, arched stone door surrounds, medieval panelled doors, stone mullion windows with leaded lights and a fine oriel window. The northern door sports a Beauchamp Knot carved motif, and above the Coach House, a stone carving of two roses, surmounted by a large Tudor Rose and weathered crown, can be found.There is an excellent balance of accommodation with all rooms benefitting from views across the enchanting gardens or neighbouring countryside. The property was successfully altered and enlarged in the 19th century without compromising the character of the 14th century house. The welcoming hall with its arched stone door frames opens into the library, complete with huge original 14th century entrance door. This room is flanked by the morning room and the drawing room with a sealed carved stone door to the garden behind the bookcase. The dining room is ideally positioned between the drawing room and the kitchen/breakfast room, adjacent to the spacious rear hall which has a door to the rear drive. The practical rooms of the scullery and boot room are next to the kitchen and both have doors to the garden.On the first floor, the principal bedroom has an en suite bathroom and the former chapel with its squint and its vaulted ceiling is a stunning and most enjoyable room. Of particular note is the oriel window which provides a romantic focus to the first floor landing. There are four further bedrooms and a family bathroom on this floor. The second floor provides two more bedrooms, a shower room and an office.To the south west of the house are the stables and carriage house, all of which are accessed by a rear drive. The thatched stables incorporate a garage and three loose boxes plus a tack room – all with the original divides. The coach house is arranged as a garage/workshop, apple/wood store and garden store.The property is situated on the northern edge of the picturesque Somerset village of East Coker, near the Somerset/Dorset border, tucked away at the end of a no through country lane with good access to bridleways and footpaths. With a distance of 2.7 miles to the south of Yeovil, the administrative centre, and 8.2 miles west of the Abbey town of, Sherborne, Naish Priory offers access to a range of shops, recreational, educational and cultural amenities. The village has a primary school, farm shop, village hall, cafe and 15th century “Helyar Arms” public house. The area is renowned for an excellent choice of schools including Sherborne, Sherborne School for Girls, Leweston, Millfield, Hazelgrove and Perrott Hill Preparatory Schools and Kings Bruton. Sporting facilities include horse racing at Wincanton, Bath, Salisbury and Exeter and water sports, fishing and sailing along the Jurassic Coast, approximately 20 miles away, as well as sailing on Sutton Bingham reservoir, approximately 2 miles away. Local hunts include the Portman, Blackmore and Sparkford Vale, South & West Wilts and Cattistock. Shooting locally is available on a commercial let day basis and local golf clubs include Yeovil Golf Club and Cricket St Thomas Golf Club.Communications are excellent: London can be reached by the A303 and M3 or by rail on a good service of 19 trains per day from Yeovil Junction (2 miles) to Waterloo, taking approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. There is also a service from Castle Cary (19 miles) to London Paddington, taking approximately 90 minutes. Local airports include Bristol (44 miles) and Exeter (42 miles).East Coker is, famed for its natural beauty, rich in fine architecture and pretty thatched cottages and, winding through open fields and hedgerows, its ancient sunken lanes, “shuttered with branches” as described by Nobel Prize winning poet T S Eliot, whose ashes lie in the 12th century church of St Michael and All Angels.Another of East Coker’s famous sons, William Dampier (1651 - 1715), was a buccaneer, explorer, brilliant cartographer, hydrographer, navigator and naturalist. He explored and studied as a child the village’s varied fields and plants around Naish and East Coker, Educated at King’s Bruton by his guardian, Captain Helyar of Coker Court, a Civil War hero and grandson of Archdeacon Helyar, who served as personal chaplain to Queen Elizabeth I. And the Fleet, Dampier circumnavigated the globe 3 times and was the first Englishman to set foot in” New Holland”” (now Australia). His vivid journals and discourses, meticulously documented new species of flora and fauna, and he so accurately mapped winds and tides that his charts were still in use by the Royal Navy in 1931. Dampier collected botanical specimens for the newly formed (in 1660) Royal Society for Scientific Discovery. He described for the first time the concept of sub species, which he had noted among turtles in the Galapagos, inspiring Charles Darwin, Banks, Humboldt and Captain Cook, all of whom carried Dampier’s journals with them on their subsequent journeys. He knew Pepys, introduced many new words into the English language and his experiences and writings inspired Swift’s “Gulliver’s Travels”and Defoe’s “Robinson Crusoe”. Coleridge’ Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner” and other works of literature.The delightful gardens and grounds extend to 2.41 acres and form an important part of the property.In the best traditions of the country garden, expansive lawns with colourful borders nestle beneath wonderful trees and combine to create a most romantic and enjoyable set of garden rooms. Approached through tall stone gate piers with ornate iron gates, the gravel drive expands to form a parking/turning area to the east of the house and is bordered by a high stone wall and large lily pond complete with a fountain and Koi carp. A short flight of steps and a path leads beneath a lovely old Judas-tree to the house and formal gardens. Adjacent to house is the sheltered and sunny south facing terrace garden with its ancient flagstone stone seating area and lawn bordered by established Magnolia Grandiflora and pear trees, with deep colourful and scented beds of climbing roses, hydrangea, begonia, lilies, camellias and other perennials. From here stone piers with ornate metal gate open into the walled garden. At its centre a large level lawn, ideal for croquet, has deep established flower borders to all sides and incorporates a seating area with a wisteria and grape vine covered pergola and a gate to the pond garden, as well as a flight of historic stone steps set into a bank leading to the stables.A further set of tall gate piers opens into the garden with the arbour of intertwined beeches (the Beech Walk), bordered by deep flower beds with roses, lilies, geraniums, peonies and rhododendrons. An arch in the tall hedge leads into the Smoketree Garden with its weeping birch crab apple and superb smoketrees. A row of tall poplar trees runs along the southern boundary and borders delightful open countryside. The final area of garden is the former orchard with its remaining fruit trees, beech, oak trees and a bluebell wood in spring time. This area of garden is to the south of the outbuildings, cottages and a small kitchen garden with raised beds and a small wooden greenhouse, olive and fig trees with area of hard standing suitable for a larger greenhouse. The garden affords any number of quiet and private seating areas giving different perspectives of the house, the garden and neighbouring countryside; be it from the south facing terrace beside the house, vine covered pergola, or lawns.

An exciting property offering a wide range of residential, holiday, equestrian and commercial opportunities in a charming rural setting on the edge of the popular village of Wellow, close to the centre of Bath. Pasture land amounting to approximately 6 acres is available separately.DescriptionThe sale of Little Horse Croft Farm offers a unique and exciting opportunity to purchase an extensive property with full planning permission to extend the established equestrian enterprise to create a visitor centre, cycle park and gym, as well as other commercial opportunities.The property is substantial with the inclusion of a large dwelling with two bedroom annexe, two holiday cottages, staff accommodation, tearoom/café and extensive and versatile buildings.The fantastic location, close to Bath with the National Route, 24 cycle path passing the property provides opportunities to tap into the local and expansive tourist industry. There is considerable scope to continue equestrian enterprises or to expand into other avenues if desired.Little Horsecroft Farm BungalowThe farmhouse is a five bedroom bungalow that was built of block elevations under a tiled roof in 1989 and is subject to an occupancy clause. The accommodation is set out as follows:A large Porch/Boot Room leads in to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room which is a spacious room with a range of fitted wall and base units and Pantry. The Sitting Room is a dual aspect room with fabulous views across the valley and has a woodburning stove set within an attractive fireplace. There is a Cloakroom and Office. On the ground floor there are four Bedrooms one with an Ensuite Bathroom and Dressing Area and a Family Bathroom. Stairs lead up to an Attic Room with access to a large storage area beyond. There may be further scope to extend into the roof space subject to the necessary consents.Adjoining the bungalow is a two bedroom annexe with spacious open plan Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room, a Double Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room and stairs leading up to a further Bedroom with Ensuite Cloakroom.CottagesLittle Horse Croft Farm has two holiday cottage conversions as well as two staff dwellings. As the property currently works with Riding for the Disabled, the accommodation has been set out with this clientele in mind. The cottages are set out as follows:Smithy CottageSmithy Cottage is the larger of the two cottages and has a spacious Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room, a Double Bedroom with Ensuite Wet Room and a Cloakroom. Stairs lead up to two further Bedrooms, both of which have Ensuite Bathrooms.Paddock CottagePaddock Cottage adjoins Smithy Cottage and has an open plan Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room and Shower Room with stairs leading up to a Double Bedroom.Staff FlatThere is a studio flat with an adjoining workshop that has potential to be converted to further accommodation. The workshop is currently let out to a local business on a short term business lease.The ChaletThere is a Swift Chamonix Chalet Home with an open plan Kitchen/Sitting Room, a Double Bedroom, a further Bedroom and a Shower Room.Grounds And GardensThe existing equestrian and farm facilities and farm buildings offer the following accommodation centered on a main yard area, with a site area of approximately 3 acres and benefit from mains water and electricity:Stable block constructed of block elevations under a profile roof comprising 10 stables and a tack room centered on a concrete courtyard area. Approx.140sq.mWooden stable/shed (4.6m x 9m (15’1” x 29’6”))Wooden stable block providing 6 loose boxes and store/tack room. (4.3m X 17.6m (14’1” X 57’9”))Further wooden stable block providing 6 loose boxes (4.3m X 17.6m (14’1” X 57’9”))Block built stables comprising 19 loose boxes with access passages, store room (15m x 22m (49’2” x 72’2”)Adjoining steel framed and block stables providing 8 loose boxes, access passage and store/tack room (30m x 4.8m (98’4” x 15’9”)Indoor riding arena steel framed and block built (30m x 17.7m (98’4” x 58’0”)) with sand and fibre riding surface, staff room, and classroom with kitchen facilities and toilets.Outdoor ménage (36m x 22m (118’0” x 72’2”) with woodchip surface, rails and kick boards.OtherPicnic area, children’s play area and animal petting area.Hard-core parking areaReception and Café (16.3m x 8m (53’5” x 26’3”)) with kitchen and toiletsSituationLittle Horse Croft Farm is situated in a particularly unspoilt part of North Somerset overlooking the secluded valley of the Wellow Brook on the outskirts of the attractive village of Wellow.Wellow is one of the most desirable villages to live in and has a vibrant community. It offers a country pub, village shop and primary school and the surrounding countryside provides an opportunity for all country pursuits with National Cycle Route 24 linking Bath to Frome passing through the village and an excellent network of lanes, bridleways and footpaths to ride and walk on.Although set in beautiful countryside within the Cotswold Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property is only 5 miles from Bath City Centre with Bristol and other local market towns being within easy commuting distance.High speed rail services to London Paddington are available from Bath whilst Bristol International Airport is only 40 minutes (22 miles) away. The M4 is easily accessible with Junction 18 approximately 15 miles away.Bath is a Heritage City and is renowned as a tourist destination. It offers a wide range of restaurants, shops, museums, entertainment venues and beautiful architecture.The area is particularly well served by excellent schools including Monkton Combe, Prior Park, King Edwards, The Royal High School for Girls, Kingswood, Stonar, Downside, Wells Cathedral and Millfield all being within easy reach.Formal sporting activities in the area include:Hunting - The Beaufort, Mendip Farmers and Avon ValeRacing - Cheltenham, Bath and WincantonGolf - Bath, Lansdown, Orchardleigh and Bradford-on-AvonShooting – there are many pheasant shoots in the localitySailing – Chew Valley and Blagdon lakesFishing – Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes and on local riversAdditional InformationFull planning permission was granted in April 2016 by banes District Council under reference 15/05239/ful for the change of use of some of the equestrian and agricultural facilities at the property to use class A1 shops and retail, C1 hotel/guest houses and D2 leisure, along with the formation of a pedestrian courtyard, altered vehicular access and associated parking (please see proposed scheme drawings opposite).Business ProposalA business proposal with forecast financial statements have been prepared for the development and proposed business. The proposed business involves an array of enterprises including:Visitor centre with café & restaurantGym, spa, hydrotherapy poolFitness classes, personal training, complementary & alternative therapiesCreche, club house & children’s gymIndividual and cottage style holiday accommodationRetention of a horse riding school & liveryThe business proposals and financial projections can be supplied on requestGeneral InformationTenureFreeholdServicesMains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.Local AuthorityBath & North East Somerset Council. Tel:Council Tax & Business RatesLittle Horsecroft Farm – Band D; The Annex – Band A; Paddock Cottage – Band A; Keepers Cottage – Band A; the trekking centre and faciliaties has a total rateable value for business rates of £17,700.Fixtures And FittingsAll those items usually regarded as retained to the Vendors are specifically reserved out of the sale although may be available by separate negotiation.ViewingsPlease contact our Wells Office on if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property or require further information.DirectionsPostcode – BA4 4QS

An exciting property offering a wide range of residential, holiday, equestrian and commercial opportunities in a charming rural setting on the edge of the popular village of Wellow, close to the centre of Bath. Pasture land amounting to approximately 6 acres is available separately.DescriptionThe sale of Little Horse Croft Farm offers a unique and exciting opportunity to purchase an extensive property with full planning permission to extend the established equestrian enterprise to create a visitor centre, cycle park and gym, as well as other commercial opportunities.The property is substantial with the inclusion of a large dwelling with two bedroom annexe, two holiday cottages, staff accommodation, tearoom/café and extensive and versatile buildings.The fantastic location, close to Bath with the National Route, 24 cycle path passing the property provides opportunities to tap into the local and expansive tourist industry. There is considerable scope to continue equestrian enterprises or to expand into other avenues if desired.Little Horsecroft Farm BungalowThe farmhouse is a five bedroom bungalow that was built of block elevations under a tiled roof in 1989 and is subject to an occupancy clause. The accommodation is set out as follows:A large Porch/Boot Room leads in to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room which is a spacious room with a range of fitted wall and base units and Pantry. The Sitting Room is a dual aspect room with fabulous views across the valley and has a woodburning stove set within an attractive fireplace. There is a Cloakroom and Office. On the ground floor there are four Bedrooms one with an Ensuite Bathroom and Dressing Area and a Family Bathroom. Stairs lead up to an Attic Room with access to a large storage area beyond. There may be further scope to extend into the roof space subject to the necessary consents.Adjoining the bungalow is a two bedroom annexe with spacious open plan Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room, a Double Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room and stairs leading up to a further Bedroom with Ensuite Cloakroom.CottagesLittle Horse Croft Farm has two holiday cottage conversions as well as two staff dwellings. As the property currently works with Riding for the Disabled, the accommodation has been set out with this clientele in mind. The cottages are set out as follows:Smithy CottageSmithy Cottage is the larger of the two cottages and has a spacious Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room, a Double Bedroom with Ensuite Wet Room and a Cloakroom. Stairs lead up to two further Bedrooms, both of which have Ensuite Bathrooms.Paddock CottagePaddock Cottage adjoins Smithy Cottage and has an open plan Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room and Shower Room with stairs leading up to a Double Bedroom.Staff FlatThere is a studio flat with an adjoining workshop that has potential to be converted to further accommodation. The workshop is currently let out to a local business on a short term business lease.The ChaletThere is a Swift Chamonix Chalet Home with an open plan Kitchen/Sitting Room, a Double Bedroom, a further Bedroom and a Shower Room.Grounds And GardensThe existing equestrian and farm facilities and farm buildings offer the following accommodation centered on a main yard area, with a site area of approximately 3 acres and benefit from mains water and electricity:Stable block constructed of block elevations under a profile roof comprising 10 stables and a tack room centered on a concrete courtyard area. Approx.140sq.mWooden stable/shed (4.6m x 9m (15’1” x 29’6”))Wooden stable block providing 6 loose boxes and store/tack room. (4.3m X 17.6m (14’1” X 57’9”))Further wooden stable block providing 6 loose boxes (4.3m X 17.6m (14’1” X 57’9”))Block built stables comprising 19 loose boxes with access passages, store room (15m x 22m (49’2” x 72’2”)Adjoining steel framed and block stables providing 8 loose boxes, access passage and store/tack room (30m x 4.8m (98’4” x 15’9”)Indoor riding arena steel framed and block built (30m x 17.7m (98’4” x 58’0”)) with sand and fibre riding surface, staff room, and classroom with kitchen facilities and toilets.Outdoor ménage (36m x 22m (118’0” x 72’2”) with woodchip surface, rails and kick boards.OtherPicnic area, children’s play area and animal petting area.Hard-core parking areaReception and Café (16.3m x 8m (53’5” x 26’3”)) with kitchen and toiletsSituationLittle Horse Croft Farm is situated in a particularly unspoilt part of North Somerset overlooking the secluded valley of the Wellow Brook on the outskirts of the attractive village of Wellow.Wellow is one of the most desirable villages to live in and has a vibrant community. It offers a country pub, village shop and primary school and the surrounding countryside provides an opportunity for all country pursuits with National Cycle Route 24 linking Bath to Frome passing through the village and an excellent network of lanes, bridleways and footpaths to ride and walk on.Although set in beautiful countryside within the Cotswold Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property is only 5 miles from Bath City Centre with Bristol and other local market towns being within easy commuting distance.High speed rail services to London Paddington are available from Bath whilst Bristol International Airport is only 40 minutes (22 miles) away. The M4 is easily accessible with Junction 18 approximately 15 miles away.Bath is a Heritage City and is renowned as a tourist destination. It offers a wide range of restaurants, shops, museums, entertainment venues and beautiful architecture.The area is particularly well served by excellent schools including Monkton Combe, Prior Park, King Edwards, The Royal High School for Girls, Kingswood, Stonar, Downside, Wells Cathedral and Millfield all being within easy reach.Formal sporting activities in the area include:Hunting - The Beaufort, Mendip Farmers and Avon ValeRacing - Cheltenham, Bath and WincantonGolf - Bath, Lansdown, Orchardleigh and Bradford-on-AvonShooting – there are many pheasant shoots in the localitySailing – Chew Valley and Blagdon lakesFishing – Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes and on local riversAdditional InformationFull planning permission was granted in April 2016 by banes District Council under reference 15/05239/ful for the change of use of some of the equestrian and agricultural facilities at the property to use class A1 shops and retail, C1 hotel/guest houses and D2 leisure, along with the formation of a pedestrian courtyard, altered vehicular access and associated parking (please see proposed scheme drawings opposite).Business ProposalA business proposal with forecast financial statements have been prepared for the development and proposed business. The proposed business involves an array of enterprises including:Visitor centre with café & restaurantGym, spa, hydrotherapy poolFitness classes, personal training, complementary & alternative therapiesCreche, club house & children’s gymIndividual and cottage style holiday accommodationRetention of a horse riding school & liveryThe business proposals and financial projections can be supplied on requestGeneral InformationTenureFreeholdServicesMains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.Local AuthorityBath & North East Somerset Council. Tel:Council Tax & Business RatesLittle Horsecroft Farm – Band D; The Annex – Band A; Paddock Cottage – Band A; Keepers Cottage – Band A; the trekking centre and faciliaties has a total rateable value for business rates of £17,700.Fixtures And FittingsAll those items usually regarded as retained to the Vendors are specifically reserved out of the sale although may be available by separate negotiation.ViewingsPlease contact our Wells Office on if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property or require further information.DirectionsPostcode – BA4 4QS

The Hermitage is a fascinating house built in the 14th century with later additions of random stone elevations with leaded light stone mullioned windows and a stone tiled roof. The property is listed Grade Il as being of architectural or historical interest.The accommodation, which is arranged on three floors, is superbly appointed with high quality fitted bathrooms and an oak kitchen. It retains many period features including stone staircases, exposed beams, open fireplaces and panelled doors. Of particular interest is a magnificent first floor drawing room which was designed by William Bertram. It enjoys a high vaulted ceiling, tall windows and stunning views. This room is very suitable as a place to work from home.The Hermitage is approached via a stone pillared entrance and there is an extensive parking area. A superb Coach House has been converted to provide garaging and excellent ancillary accommodation over two floors. The gardens are stunning and arranged as a series of terraces. Mainly laid to lawn with an extensive and varied planting which provides plenty of colour. There are a series of stone retaining walls at different levels accessed by paths, each level containing a variety of beautiful shrubs and flowers. From most parts of the garden, stunning views can be enjoyed to the south an east.In all approximately 0.89 of an acre.The Hermitage is situated in a well elevated position and enjoys far-reaching views to the south and east towards the Marlborough Downs and the White Horse at Westbury.Sharpstone has several attractive stone-built houses and cottages, it is part of the sought-after village of Freshford which has a pub, community shop, cafe, post office, and a primary school.There are a number of exceptional schools in the area including King Edwards, Monkton Combe and Prior Park.The local railway station is within 0.6 miles with connection to Bradford on Avon and the Georgian city of Bath with its variety of cultural, leisure and retail facilities. The property is well placed for commuting to London, and it is a beautiful area for walking.