This traditional estate farm has been enjoyed by the same family for 200 years. It was originally a tenanted dairy farm with a typical mixture of land use to service the herd; in more recent years some of the land has been cultivated for arable crops and grazed, and the extensive farm buildings used to rear beef cattle. The farm sits in a secluded position surrounded by its own land, offering far-reaching views of the surrounding landscape and Mendip Hills. The farmhouse and buildings are approached down a long tree-lined driveway from Rankers Lane, offering privacy and protection. Wick Farm is a wonderful example of a residential mixed farm with considerable opportunities to modernise, expand and further develop for agricultural or alternative uses, subject to the necessary planning consents.

The farm is for sale as a whole, with about 422 acres, or in up to six lots as follows:

Lot 1 – Wick Farm Grade II listed farmhouse with two reception rooms and six bedrooms | Stables | Beautiful orchard garden | Traditional courtyard of former dairy buildings with development potential | Extensive portal frame farm buildings | Paddock About 7.4 acres (2.9 ha)

Lot 2 – Wick Farm Grain Stores Steel grain stores and general-purpose buildings | Paddock About 2.6 acres (1 ha)

Lot 3 – Wick Farm Cottage Two reception rooms | Three bedrooms | Detached garage | Garden | Paddock | Views over beautiful surrounding countryside About 2.6 acres (1 ha)

Lot 4 – Land south of Wick Farm Arable land | Pasture About 58 acres (23 ha)

Lot 5 – Land north of Wick Farm Arable land | Pasture | Spectacular valley and woods About 204 acres (82 ha)

Lot 6 – Arable land west of Hunstrete Lane Productive arable land | Pasture | Woodland About 147 acres (59 ha)

This property has 422 acres of land.

Situation

Wick Farm is nestled amongst beautiful rolling countryside between the Somerset villages of Compton Dando, Marksbury and Hunstrete. The farm is well located for access into the popular city of Bath and commercial centre of Bristol, both within about a 9-mile drive.

Locally the farm is 2.5 miles northwest of Marksbury which offers a primary school and convenience store, closer still is the popular ‘The Pig – near Bath’ hotel at Hunstrete. Compton Dando is another quaint village situated on the River Chew and home to The Compton Inn, St Mary’s church and village hall. The village is a vibrant hub of activity with regular fêtes and seasonal festivals.

From the historic city of Bath there is access to the M4 motorway and Bath Spa train station which has regular services into London Paddington (from 1hr 13 mins). The city itself provides excellent leisure, cultural and sporting opportunities as well as offering an excellent range of schools with the most notable being Prior Park, Monkton Combe, King Edwards, The Royal High School (girls) and Kingswood. Bristol Airport is 10 miles from the farm.