Holcombe, Bath, BA3

Property Details: • Type: Land • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: 2705076 sqft

Key Features: • Set in a delightful rural setting with extensive views • Lakes stocked with a number of species of coarse fish • Substantial and visually attractive land • Fishing hut with separate access • In all about 62 acres • EPC Rating = E

Location: • Nearest Station: Frome Station • Distance to Station: 7.299502585999141 miles

Agent Information: • Address: Rolfes House, 60 Milford Street, Salisbury, SP1 2BP

Full Description: Substantial and attractive block of land including lakes, pasture and woodland in an accessible location.<br /><br /> <b>Description</b><br /><br />Moores Farm lies in an attractive and elevated rural position to the north of the village of Holcombe, enjoying far-reaching views over its own undulating land and the surrounding Mendip countryside. The historic Norman church of St Andrew sits close to the heart of the holding, adding to its distinctive sense of place.<br /><br />The property is superbly located for access to both Bath (approximately 13 miles) and Bristol (approximately 21 miles), offering a rare combination of tranquillity, privacy and connectivity.<br /><br />Nearby villages and amenities include Holcombe, Stratton-on-the-Fosse and Chilcompton, with further facilities at Frome, Wells and Bruton. The area is renowned for its schooling, including Downside School, Millfield, and schools in Bath.<br /><br />Transport links are excellent, with rail services from Frome and Castle Cary to London Paddington, the A36 and A303 within easy reach, and Bristol International Airport approximately 23 miles distant.<br /><br />Moores Farm historically formed part of the Babington House Estate and has remained in the same family ownership since 1920. The sale offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial residential and amenity farm in a highly sought-after area.<br /><br />The holding extends to approximately 190 acres, forming a single, ring-fenced block comprising productive arable and pasture land, areas of rough grazing, extensive ancient woodland, streams, lakes and ponds. The land lies within two attractive natural valleys, creating a varied and visually impressive landscape.<br /><br />The farmland is currently occupied under a Farm Business Tenancy expiring on 28 September 2027, providing flexibility for incoming purchasers.<br /><br />Lot 2 Agricultural Land and Lakes & 62.10 acres<br /><br />Lot 2 comprises a substantial and visually attractive block of land, occupying a gently undulating valley position within the heart of the Mendip countryside. The land forms a cohesive and practical unit, combining open productive ground with natural features that create both functionality and landscape interest.<br /><br />A particular feature of Moores Farm and in particular Lot 2 are the extensive lakes which are believed to have been created when the property formed part of a monastic estate. The lakes are stocked with a number of species of coarse fish. This part of the farm also has the benefit of a fishing hut and a separate access, making it a great diversification opportunity<br /><br /><br /> <br /> <br />Acreage: 62.1 Acres <br /><br /><b>Additional Info</b><br /><br />Shooting, Fishing & Amenity<br />Moores Farm benefits from a wellestablished driven pheasant and partridge shoot, exploiting the property’s natural topography of sweeping valleys, established woodland cover and wellplaced ponds, it is capable of supporting approximately 15–25 shoot days per season with typical bags of between 150–250 birds, subject to management and seasonal conditions. <br /><br />The rich diversity of habitats across the holding further offers considerable scope for rewilding, natural capital enhancement, biodiversity net gain initiatives and woodland improvement, subject to the appropriate consents.<br /><br /><b>General Remarks and Stipulations: </b><br /><br /><b>Local Attractions</b> Nestled 10 minutes away from Babington House, the Grade II listed manor house operated by Soho House as an exclusive members hotel, the farm offers an idyllic rural escape. Glastonbury, the world-renowned music festival takes place at Worthy Farm, 10 miles to the west.<br /><br /><b>Method of Sale</b> The farm is available for sale by private treaty as a whole.<br /><br /><b>Tenure and Possession</b> The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession. Subject to the Farm Business Tenancy and the vendors intend to shoot one more season at Moores Farm.<br /><br /><b>Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Schemes</b> The farm tenant has the benefit of an SFI agreement.<br /><br /><b>Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)</b> Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are not included in the sale.<br /><br /><b>Town and Country Planning</b> Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries in respect of any planning issues and development opportunities for any element of Moores Farm to Somerset Council.<br /><br /><b>Minerals Rights</b> In so far as they are owned, the mineral rights are included in the sale of the property. Mineral right check HMLR.<br /><br /><b>Designations</b> Part of the property is designated as a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.<br /><br /><b>Services</b><br />Water Mains<br />Electricity Single Phase<br />Heating Oil<br />Drainage Private - Cesspool<br /><br /><b>EPC</b> E<br /><br /><b>Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way</b> The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the Conditions of Sale or not.<br /><br /><b>Local Authority</b> Somerset Council <br /><br /><b>Council Tax</b> F<br /><br /><b>Directions</b><br />Postcode: BA3 5ES<br />What3Words: likening.bookmark.sheep<br /><br /><b>Viewings are strictly by appointment with Savills.</b>