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THE ORCHARDLEIGH SHOOT FROME, SOMERSET, BA11 2PH
THE ORCHARDLEIGH SHOOTFROME, SOMERSET, BA11 2PH
THE ORCHARDLEIGH SHOOTFROME, SOMERSET, BA11 2PH
A well-established commercial shoot in an attractive and accessible location including extensive areas of mature mixed broadleaf woodland
Distances: Frome 2 miles, Bath 12 miles, M4 24 miles,
A303 14 miles (all distances are approximate measurements)
IN ALL ABOUT 268 ACRES
TOGETHER WITH SPORTING RIGHTS OVER A FURTHER 711 ACRES
• Grade II listed three bedroom lodge house • Actively managed chiefly mixed broadleaf woodland
• Well established operational shoot • Option to employ Gamekeeper
• Guns on Pegs account • In all about 268 acres
• Sporting rights over a further 711 acres
Savills
Rolfes House, 60 Milford Street,
Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2BP
01722 426810
Savills Bath
Edgar House, 17 George Street,
Bath BA1 2EN
01225 474577
SITUATIONThe Orchardleigh Shoot was formerly part of the Orchardleigh Estate which is located about 2 miles north of Frome.
The shoot and the woodlands are set in attractive countryside which undulates throughout providing attractive views through the parkland and woodland towards the nearby villages of Buckland Dinham and Lullington.
The property is easily accessible with approximate distances as follows: Bristol (24 miles); M5 J18 (35 miles); Bath (12 miles); M4 J18 (24 miles) and Mere, A303 (15 miles). There is a mainline railway connection available at Frome Station.
HISTORICAL NOTEOrchardleigh Wood comprises part of the former Orchardleigh Estate, owned as a single entity by generations of the Duckworth family who acquired the Estate in 1856 from the Champneys who had been at Orchardleigh from the Norman Conquest. Orchardleigh House was built in 1856 by Sir William Duckworth whose descendants sold the Estate in lots in 1986. The House and much of the parkland including the Island Chapel are privately owned and run as a residence, wedding venue and golf club. The Island Chapel provided inspiration for renowned Poet Laureate Sir Francis Newbolt.
The Grade II listed lodge house known as ‘Woodlodge’ included in the sale was originally built as a music room with the round room as the centre piece. When built, Woodlodge sat at the end of an avenue of trees with views down to the original Manor House that was demolished in the mid 19th Century. Orchardleigh Wood and part of the parkland was bought in 1991 by the late Charles Fuller and under his stewardship the Shoot was run as a commercial enterprise until the 2020/21 season before it was suspended as a result of Covid-19 restrictions.
Orchardleigh Wood is chiefly a mixed broadleaf woodland with an area thought to be first planted in 1860. The most recent tree planting was instigated by Mr Fuller in 1991.
WOODLODGEWoodlodge occupies a quiet and secluded position set back from the main entrance drive into the Estate and provides an excellent base which is accessible to the woods, outbuildings and surrounding farmland over which the sporting rights are exercised.
The lodge dates to the early 19th Century with the original stone lodge being extended in 2002 and refurbished during 2019.
Woodlodge offers plenty of character features including the circular former music room with stained glass doors opening to the rear garden and attractive bark covered wooden posts to the front elevation. The surrounding garden area amounts to 0.44 acres and offers scope to further extend the lodge subject to necessary permissions.
Woodlodge is currently occupied by the self employed gamekeeper under an assured shorthold tenancy. A copy of which can be provided on request.
OUTBUILDINGSIn the close proximity of Woodlodge is a stone bothy with adjoining stone storage barn and kennels area. The outbuildings have historically been used by the beaters on the shoot. In addition there is a grain silo and dilapidated storage building.
COMMERCIAL SHOOTThe shoot operates over a total of 711 acres in addition to the 268 acres of woodland and parkland included in the sale.
The shoot last operated during the 2019/20 season but was not able to function in 2020/21 due to Covid-19 restrictions. The shoot employs the current gamekeeper on a self employed basis and they would be willing to continue with any new owner subject to terms of employment being agreed.
In the past chicks have been reared on site, but in recent seasons poults have been ordered in and reared by the gamekeeper in three release pens.
Typically, the shoot has operated on a Saturday, fortnightly throughout the season with many repeat bookings of guns from past seasons or via the Guns on Pegs account. Prior to the Covid-19 restrictions of Spring 2020, the current owners had planned to run the shoot on a weekly basis for a better return on the business. Given the current owners wishes to dispose of the property no poults have been ordered for the forthcoming season and the Guns on Pegs account has been placed temporarily on hold.
The shoot boasts 14 well established drives which can be shot in reverse subject to timing, weather and location of birds on the shoot day. The principal drives are indicated in further details within the brochure and on the sale plan.
Further details of past shoot returns can be made available on request.
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DRAFT The Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PBTel: (01202) 856800
NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with thepermission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.© Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Limited
MCL: Date: 13/10/202129643/ORCHARDLEIGH SHOOT DRAFT4
NOTE: THE RIGHTS OF WAY SHOWN ON THE PLAN ARE FOR INDICATIVE PURPOSES
ONLY. FOR LEGAL PURPOSES REFER TO THE DEFINITIVE RIGHT OF WAY MAP.
NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only andalthough believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed.
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WOODLAND AND PARKLAND AREASThe extensive well established woodland areas are mainly mixed broadleaf plantations and are actively managed. They are well served by existing access tracks. Further details of recent management plans are available on request. As well as the sporting interest the woodlands also offer potential recreational, leisure and amenity interests, subject to any necessary permissions. The woodlands also offer an environmental and natural capital interest.
The parkland areas make up about 28.5 acres acres and are mainly down to grass pasture with some sections historically put down to game cover crops.
GENERAL REMARKSMethod of Sale
Orchardleigh Shoot comprising 268 acres and 711 acres of sporting rights is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.
Tenure and Possession
The property is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion and subject to the occupation of Woodlodge under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement. The current rent passing is £250 per annum.
Services
Woodlodge: Mains electricity, sub-metered mains water supply and private drainage system.
Outbuildings: Large wooden storage shed and game chiller unit have electricity supply.
Council Tax
Woodlodge is currently band E
Local Authority
Mendip District Council, The Council Offices, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5BT
T. 0300 303 8588 www.mendip.gov.uk
Sporting, Mineral and Timber Rights
All the sporting rights are in hand and included within the sale. All mineral and timber rights as far as they are owned are included in the sale.
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The Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PBTel: (01202) 856800
NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with thepermission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.© Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Limited
MCL: Date: 13/10/202129643/ORCHARDLEIGH SHOOT BLOCK
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NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only andalthough believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed.
Designations
The property is subject to the following designations: Registered Parks and Gardens, SSSI Impact Risk Zone, County Wildlife Site.
Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements
9.52ha of Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are owned and claimed by the vendor across the parkland and game cover crop areas and included with the sale. The vendors will use all reasonable endeavours to transfer the Entitlements after completion and the purchaser will covenant to keep the land in good agricultural and environmental condition for the remainder of the calendar year. There will be a professional charge made to the purchaser for the transfer of the entitlements.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights Of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in and referred to in the Title Registers to the property and the land over which the sporting rights are exercised, together with but subject to all existing rights of way whether public or private, including wayleaves, easements, covenants, restrictions and obligations whether specifically mentioned in these sale particulars or not. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and ownership thereof.
It should be noted that The Macmillan Way passes east to west through part of Orchardleigh Wood and a public footpath runs parallel to the main entrance drive.
Holdover
The vendors reserve the right to have holdover on the property for the purposes of disposal of equipment and machinery associated with the shoot after completion.
VAT
Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event of a sale of the property or any part of it, or any right attached to it becoming a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax would be paid for in addition to the purchase price.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings, chattels and equipment whether referred to or not are specifically excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.
Viewings
All viewings to be strictly by appointment arranged through the selling agents. Please note that no dogs will be permitted on the viewings.
Health & Safety
Given the potential hazards of a working shoot, we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible for your own personal safety when making your inspection especially around the woodland and buildings.
Legal Pack
A legal pack is available via the vendor’s solicitors Messrs Thrings, 2 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HQ T 01225 340000 Ref: Neil Barbour E: [email protected]
DIRECTIONS
From Bath travel south on the A36. At Beckington take the right exit at the roundabout onto the A361 towards Frome. Proceed downhill and at the next roundabout continue straight over onto the B3090. Turn right onto Iron Mill Lane. Continue to T-Junction and turn right onto the A362 towards Radstock. Within a quarter of a mile where the highway dips take the right turn onto the main drive between the Castle Lodges. The entrance to Woodlodge is on the left shortly before the golf course.
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The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills and their clients give notice that:1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.3: The reference to any mechanical or electrical equipment or other facilities at the property shall not constitute a representation (unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function and prospective purchasers/tenants should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such equipment for their requirements. 4: We have not made any investigations into the existence or otherwise of any issues concerning pollution of land, air or water contamination and the Purchaser(s) is responsible for making his own enquiries in this regard. Particulars taken September 2021 and photographs taken April 2021. Plans not to scale and for indicative purposes only. SH020112
Woodlodge, Somerset
Main House gross internal area = 1,319 sq ft / 123 sq m
W.C. gross internal area = 29 sq ft / 3 sq m
