Commercial - For Sale
Chapel Lane, Winford, Bristol Asking Price £1,150,000
For Sale by Private Treaty as a whole or in five lots
A range of modern farm buildings, with planning permmission to convert one to a two bedroom dwelling, together with pasture land extending to 38.87 acres. Situated on the edge of the popular village of Winford in the North Somerset...
Planning permission to convert building to two bedroom house
Useful buildings
Productive paddocks
Ideal as smallholding or for equestrian use
On edge of Winford
Convenient for Bristol
Introduction.
Court Farm has been in the ownership of the same Chew Valley family for many years and during that time has been a working farm. Farming has now ceased but its sale creates an exciting opportunity to acquire an opportunity to create a new home together with extensive and useful buildings and productive pasture land. The farm is registered organic. In total, the property extends to 38.87 acres (15.73 hectares).
Lotting.
The property is offered as a whole or in five lots as follows:
1. The buildings together with orchards and paddocks extending to 8.17 acres (3.31 hectares). Planning consent exists for the conversion of a former dairy to a two bedroom dwelling. Guide £450,000 – £500,000
2. Paddocks adjoining the buildings and the B3130 extending to 5.65 acres (2.29 hectares). Guide £100,000 - £120,000
3. Pasture land comprised in three enclosures. Extends to 14.50 acres (5.87 hectares). Guide £250,000 - £300,000
4. Paddock adjoining Dundry Lane of 2.75 acres (1.11 hectares). Guide £50,000 - £80,000
5. Enclosure of pasture situated adjoining Dundry Lane extending to 7.80 acres (3.16 hectares). Guide £130,000 - £150,000.
The adjoining residential property, Little Court, as shown edged red on the plan below is also available to purchase. This character house offers three bedroom accommodation and is set in 1.62 acres. The guide price is £750,000.
Lot 1 - The Buildings and Orchards.
Approached from the centre of the village along a driveway, the buildings comprise a useful range of modern farm buildings which offer a wealth of potential for a range of uses subject to any necessary consents. They comprise:
1. Steel framed Covered Yard (47.0m x 19.2m (154’1” x 62’11”)) with fibre cement roof and part concrete block/panelled walls.
2. Pole Hay Barn (13.97m x 10.0m (45’10” x 32’9”)) with galvanised iron roof.
3. Former Dairy (5.55m x 16.16m (18’2” x 53’0”) of block elevations with fibre cement roof.
The buildings are set in orchards extending to 8.17 acres (3.31 hectares).
Planning permission (ref 24/P/1641/FUL) was granted by North Somerset Council on 14th October 2024 for the conversion of the Dairy to a charming two bedroom single storey house providing a Kitchen/Sitting Room, Two Bedrooms, Bathroom and a Utility Room set in generous gardens.
Full details of the planning consent can be seen at www.n-somerset.gov.uk or are available from the agents.
Solar panels are on the roof of the Covered Yard and generate an approximate income of £10,000 per annum. Further details are available from the agents.
Lot 2 – Paddocks adjoining the Buildings and B3130.
Bound predominantly by established hedges and fences, this lot comprises of attractive paddocks extending to 5.65 acres (2.29 hectares). The land benefits from access and frontage to the B3130. The land is organic and classified as Grade 3 on the MAFF Land Classification and the soils comprise of free draining and clayey loams. There is a mains water supply.
Lot 3 – Land to north of Court Farm.
Extending to 14.50 acres (5.87 hectares), a useful block of pasture and new woodland comprised in three enclosures. The land enjoys a southerly aspect and benefits from a mains water supply and access onto Dundry Lane. This attractive land is bound by established hedges and fences and the soils comprise of free draining and clayey loams. It is registered organic.
Lot 4 – Paddock adjoining Dundry Lane
Situated adjoining Dundry Lane, a paddock with potential for a range of uses together with a small area of new woodland. The land is registered organic and is bound by hedges and fences and benefits from free draining soils and access to the lane. It extends to 2.75 acres (1.11 hectares).
Lot 5 – Land adjoining Dundry Lane.
A single enclosure of organic pasture of 7.80 acres (3.16 hectares) enjoying views over Winford and the surrounding countryside. Bound by established hedges and fences, this lot benefits from a mains water supply and access to Dundry Lane. The land is classified as Grade 3 on the MAFF Land Classification and the soils comprise of free draining loams over limestone. Permission has been obtained for the erection of an agricultural building (241 sq.m.) on the land.
About the Area.
Winford is a popular village with a vibrant village community and amenities including a shop, public house and primary school. Situated in the heart of the North Somerset countryside, the village is just to the south of Bristol, the centre of which is 7 miles to the north. The Heritage City of Bath is 15 miles to the east whilst the Cathedral City of Wells, which offers further facilities, is 14 miles to the south. There are secondary schools in Chew Magna and Backwell as well as many independent schools in the locality. The area is rich in recreational opportunities with numerous footpaths and bridleways in the area with sailing and fishing being available at nearby Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes and golf clubs at Failand and Congresbury. Bristol International airport is also only a short drive from the property. There are fast trains to London from Bristol and Bath.
Directions.
Lot 1 can be accessed from Chapel Lane in the centre of Winford. Lot 2 adjoins the B3130 on the left hand side as you leave Winford. Lots 3, 4 and 5 can be found off Dundry Lane which leads from the centre of Winford.
Useful Information.
Method of Sale – Private Treaty, offers invited.
Postcode - BS40 8EU
Local Authority – North Somerset Council
Tenure – Freehold
Services – Mains water & electricity are connected to the buildings. Mains water is connected to Lots 2, 3 and 5 and the purchasers of each lot will be responsible for installing sub meters on the supplies to their respective lots.
What3words – Lot 1: change.firms.colleague; Lot 2: falls.drew.cases; Lot 3: soccer.letter.dips; Lot 4: forks.hogs.chins; Lot 5: adjust.goal.total.
Access - Lot 1 will be sold with the benefit of a right of way for residential purposes along the driveway from Chapel Lane to Court Farm and a right of way for all purposes along the trackway leading through Lot 2 from the B3130. All other lots benefit from access directly from the highways.
Rights of way, Easements etc – Lots 1, 2, 3 and 5 are subject to a Bristol Water main crossing the land. This is partly underground and partly above ground. Constructed in the mid-nineteenth century, the above ground structure is Grade 2 listed. Lots 1,2 and 3 are crossed by footpaths.
Overage – each lot is sold subject to a clause whereby the purchaser will be responsible for paying the vendors 40% of any uplift in value arising from any further consents for residential or commercial development over a period of 30 years.
Viewings - Lot 1 strictly by appointment with the vendors agents Killens. Other Lots - inspection without appointment subject to normal courtesies and ensuring gates are closed.
