House with paddocks and buildings

A detached rural property comprising a four-bedroom dwelling, a useful range of agricultural and equestrian buildings, together with approximately 2.87 acres of pastureland, situated on the edge of the popular village of Ston Easton. In total, about 3.68 acres.

The property is offered for sale as a whole or in two lots.

About the Property.

Bellair comprises a detached rural property extending to approximately 3.68 acres, benefiting from a four-bedroom dwelling, a useful range of agricultural and equestrian buildings, and adjoining pasture paddocks.

The property offers a versatile combination of residential accommodation, outbuildings and grazing land, making it well suited to purchasers with equestrian interests or those seeking additional outdoor space. Occupying a pleasant position on the edge of Ston Easton, the property enjoys an attractive rural setting whilst remaining conveniently accessible to nearby towns and amenities.

About the House.

The dwelling provides spacious and flexible accommodation extending to approximately 1,510 sq.ft. (140 sq.m.), arranged predominantly over a single storey with additional accommodation at first floor level.

The accommodation includes a spacious kitchen, sitting room, conservatory, three ground floor bedrooms, family bathroom and an en-suite bedroom, together with a further first floor bedroom and adjoining loft room. The layout offers a practical arrangement suited to a variety of purchasers, including families and those seeking predominantly single-storey living.

The property provides comfortable accommodation throughout, whilst offering purchasers the opportunity to update and adapt the property to suit their individual requirements. Subject to any necessary consents, there may also be scope to reconfigure or extend the existing accommodation. Enjoying views across the adjoining land and surrounding countryside, the house forms the focal point of this attractive rural property.

About the Buildings.

A particular feature of Bellair is the extensive range of agricultural and equestrian buildings situated to the rear of the dwelling. Arranged around a central yard area, the buildings comprise a traditional Dutch barn, a block-built stable range, timber stabling and a variety of ancillary stores and shelters, providing a substantial range of accommodation and practical appeal.

The buildings are well suited to equestrian, storage and a variety of rural pursuits, whilst also offering purchasers considerable flexibility for future adaptation and enhancement. Whilst some modernisation may be desirable, the scale and variety of the existing buildings provide an increasingly rare opportunity in a village-edge location, subject to any necessary consents.

About the Land.

The land extends to approximately 2.87 acres in total and forms an attractive and useful component of the property. Predominantly laid to pasture, the land is situated adjacent to the buildings and provides excellent opportunities for equestrian, amenity and recreational use.

The paddocks are level in nature, well enclosed and readily accessible from the yard and buildings, making them particularly well suited to the grazing of horses and livestock. The land also benefits from a separate access point, providing additional convenience and flexibility for purchasers.

The combination of grazing land, useful outbuildings and separate access creates a well-rounded rural property, offering an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a home with space, flexibility and excellent equestrian potential.

About the Area.

Ston Easton is an attractive Somerset village situated between the Cathedral City of Wells and the cities of Bath and Bristol. The village benefits from a strong sense of community, whilst nearby Chewton Mendip provides a range of everyday amenities including a village shop, primary school, church and public houses.

Wells lies approximately 7 miles to the south west and offers an excellent range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities. Bath and Bristol are both within easy reach, making the property well placed for commuting.

Mainline rail services to London Paddington are available from Bath, Bristol and Castle Cary, whilst Bristol Airport is approximately 14 miles away. A wide range of highly regarded state and independent schools are available locally, including Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School, Downside School and Millfield.

Lotting.

The property is offered for sale as a whole or separately in the following lots:

Lot 1 – Bellair House and Gardens (shaded in blue)
A detached four-bedroom dwelling together with its adjoining gardens and grounds. Guide Price: £475,000

Lot 2 – Buildings and Paddock Land (shaded in purple)
A range of agricultural and equestrian buildings, including a Dutch barn, stable accommodation, yard area and adjoining pasture paddocks extending in total to approximately 2.89 acres. Guide Price: £275,000

The vendor reserves the right to conclude a sale by any method, whether as a whole, in lots, or by a combination of both.

Restrictive Covenant/Development Clawback.

The land and buildings shaded purple is sold subject to an overage/uplift clause whereby the vendors will be entitled to 30% of any uplift in value arising from residential or commercial development within a period of 25 years. Equestrian and agricultural development are excepted.

Rights of Way, Easements etc.

An adjoining property owner benefits from a right of way to his property along the track leading from Green Street in the north eastern corner of the land shaded purple. The property is not believed to be affected by any other public or private rights of way or similar matters. The property is sold subject to all rights, including rights of way whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies, and other rights, covenants, agreements and all existing and proposed wayleaves, masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas or other pipes, whether referred to in these particulars or not.

Useful Information.

Local Authority –Somerset Council
Tenure – Freehold
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Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the vendors agent Killens, t:
Services – Mains water, electricity and drainage
Council Tax – Band E

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