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Whatley, Frome, Somerset, BA11
££1,300,000
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Whatley
Frome, Somerset, BA11
££1,300,000
4 Bedroom Detached House For Sale
Steeped in history, an attractive Grade II* Listed farmhouse together with Grade II Listed outbuildings and a Tudor Grade I Listed Gatehouse sit in grounds of over 5 acres.
The house and period buildings are in need of a comprehensive scheme of renovation and there are some more modern buildings and two paddocks totalling just over 3 acres.
The property is approached via the farm buildings and through the Gatehouse. A double height stone entrance porch with parapet over leads to into the entrance hall. From here stairs rise to the first floor and doors lead to the downstairs accommodation. The drawing room enjoys a double aspect with stone mullion windows to the front and rear, a tiled period fireplace and a built in cupboard. The sitting room also enjoys a dual aspect, stone mullion windows, period fireplace and picture rail. The kitchen/breakfast room has a cream Rayburn inset into a wooden mantel and some period built in cupboards. There is a under stairs pantry and utility area, a scullery and secondary staircase leading to the first floor. A covered walkway links the farmhouse to some further outbuildings that would have once been a wash house and store rooms with flagstone floors. From the main staircase there is a half landing leading to bedroom one. A large double room with stone mullion window. Bedroom two has a stone mullion window with built in cupboards either side of the chimney breast. Bedroom three is a walk through room with stone mullion window and built in cupboard. Bedroom four has a stone mullion window overlooking the church. The family bathroom is located on a half landing on the rear staircase. There is an airing cupboard, hot water tank wash hand basin and bath. There is a separate WC.
Outside
Attached to the house with access via a covered walkway a Grade II Listed outbuilding dates to the 18th century and was once thought to provide a stable, dairy and wash house. This building is two storey and could, subject to consent, be incorporated into the living space and retains mullion windows, flagstone floors, oven and plenty a character. The approach to the farmhouse is through a splendid two storey Grade I Listed Gatehouse with decorative Tudor archway. There is a fireplace and decorative timbers, the staircase and first floor are now unsafe and can only safely be viewed from the ground floor.
The gardens are to the front and rear of the house and have a former vegetable garden and orchard.
A large early nineteenth century barn (approx.31m x10m) with lean to stores and hipped vehicular entrances is currently used for storage of hay and straw but has potential, subject to consent, for alternative uses. There are some more recent steel famed agricultural buildings and covered yard areas.
The land
There are two paddocks of 1 and 2.26 acres that adjoin to the side of the house.
Location
Whatley is a small hamlet a couple of miles southwest of Frome. The larger adjoining villages of Mells and Nunney both benefit from a village shop, primary school, pub, village hall, playground and outstanding countryside walks. Frome, a thriving arts and cultural centre, was recently voted the best town in England to live with a vibrant Café culture. The city of Bath and its University are within easy commuting distance as is Bristol. The Mendip Hills provide a variety of leisure pursuits with horse riding, hunting, walking, cycling, diving and dry ski slopes all in the vicinity. Bath and Bristol are all within easy commuting distance. Bristol Airport, the A303(M3), M4 and M5 are all within easy reach.
Agents Notes
1. A public footpath crosses from a gate from the church along the garden wall and through the field gate diagonally across the paddock.
2. The buildings and yards shown hatched purple on the plan are being retained by one of the vendors. These currently have access from the property that is for sale but in future this will cease, and access will be taken from the land to the north. This area may be available by separate negotiation.
3. The area shown hatched red on the plan is registered to Hanson Quarry Products Limited. The land formed part of the old road prior to a highway improvement scheme many years ago. The land formed part of the old road prior to a highway improvement ski many years ago. The owners understood that as part of the scheme they were permitted use of the old road which they have used since this time.
4.Users of the church have a right to use the area hatched green on the plan for access to the church and for parking provided access to Manor is not obstructed.
Health & safety. The site is a working farm. Potential purchasers are therefore required to take particular care when inspecting the property, bearing in mind especially the risk of moving machinery, and the presence of livestock, especially in and around the farm buildings. Potential purchasers are requested to wear suitable robust footwear for viewings and are advised to be conscious of potentially uneven and slippery surfaces.
Holding deposit – equivalent to one weeks rent, which may not be refundable, but will go towards first months rent at the point of moving in.
Example to calculate weekly rent: £600pcm x 12 months = £7200, divided by 52 weeks = £138.46.
Balance of monies required 48 hours before occupancy
First month's rent required in advance
5 weeks rent for Security Deposit payable in advance
Optional Tenant Services (Can be provided during tenancy term if requested and subject to landlord approval) Pet Addendum - £50
Repeat copies of tenancy agreement/inventory (first copy is free) - £10
Change of sharer/permitted occupier/license agreement - £50
Altering the rent due date – to any day of the month other than the one stated on the original tenancy agreement and apportion rent and reissue standing order mandate. - £50
Request for early termination during fixed term – This fee is set as the landlords full loss of income or reletting costs (whichever is the lowest)
Replacement keys - £5 per key
Locking devices/fobs – Charged per quote
Company let: for company checks and Right to Rent checks- £300
All prices are inclusive of VAT Client Money Protection is via RICS 751090
LANDLORDS SERVICES
BRONZE SERVICE - Let Only Service
Administration of Bronze Service
•Completing reference and credit checks on prospective tenants
•Check property's readiness for occupation
•Preparing tenancy agreements
•Preparing and checking a full inventory, taking meter readings at the move in and informing the relevant service providers and authorities - If instructed
•Collecting initial rent payment
•Administering the tenant's check-in
•Taking meter readings at the move in and informing the relevant service providers and authorities
•Preparing a statement of account and forwarding monies due (or requesting payment.)
•Collecting the deposit, and transferring the money to the tenancy Deposit Scheme of your choice. Deposit monies must be transferred within 30 days of the start of the tenancy
SILVER SERVICE - Let and Rent Collection Service
As for Let Only Service, plus....
•Collecting the deposit, and registering it with The Dispute Service. The deposit will be held in our client bank account
•Invoicing the tenant, collecting the rent, and paying to the landlord (net of commission and other charges) on a monthly basis
•Preparing and forwarding monthly and annual tax statements to the landlord by email
•Review rent annually
•Arranging annual gas safety certificate
•Negotiate tenancy renewal or termination
Please note that this service does not include property inspections, coordinating maintenance and repairs or overseeing the termination of the tenancy with a final inspection. These can be provided, but will be charged separately, please refer to our Scale of Charges for further details.
GOLD SERVICE - Fully Managed Service
As for Let Only Service and Rent Collection Service, plus....
•Carrying out THREE inspection visits each year and reporting to the landlord
•Liaising with the landlord and the tenant to authorise and arrange repairs and maintenance
•Out of hours emergency contact for tenants
•Preparing and forwarding monthly and annual tax statements to the landlord by email
Overseeing the termination of the tenancy, completing a final inspection of the property including deposit deduction negotiation if necessary, arranging final meter readings, and informing the relevant service providers and authorities
Letting Only A one-off fee of 96 percent of the first month's rent
"Bronze Service" (minimum fee of £360)
Rent Collection 60 percent of the first month's rent plus
"Silver Service" 10.8 percent of the rental income per month
Full Management 60 percent of the first month's rent plus
"Gold Service" 15 percent of the rental income per month
Direct Let 72 percent of monthly rent. Includes tenancy, inventory and move in. (excludes marketing and viewings)
Rent Guarantee £25.00 per month or a one off upfront fee of £235.00. & Legal Expenses Available in conjunction with Gold and Silver Service only
* All fees above are INCLUSIVE of VAT at the current rate.
Additional services:
EPC: £114.00
Tenancy renewal fee (fixed Term): £120.00
Section 13 notice: £120.00
Routine property inspection/Empty Care Service: £54.00
Inventory and Schedule of Condition Report: £180.00
Tenancy Deposit Protection Registration: £48.00
Service of Section notices: £120.00
Checkout fee (for Let Only Landlords) £180.00
*Additional Service fees are all inclusive of VAT at the current rate