The substantial workshop has considerable potential for a wide variety of rural and business uses, subject to planning. The farmland (62 acres) envelops the farmhouse and offers the opportunity for good quality livestock and equestrian grazing and the mature timber woodland (5,409) brings a charm and character to the whole property. Wick Farm adjoins various byways which connect to an extensive network of bridleways and tracks giving comprehensive out-riding opportunities.
Situation
Wick Farm is situated in the quiet hamlet of Potterne Wick, just east of the A360 and about three miles south of the thriving market town of Devizes, which provides a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities. Wick Farm is centrally located and within easy reach of Bath (27 miles), Salisbury (22 miles), Andover (30 miles), Swindon (23 miles) and good access to both the M4 and A303 for routes to London and the West Country.
Accommodation
Central reception hall with bespoke ash curved staircase and doors leading off to the principal rooms and study. The rooms are impressively light and spacious with spectacular elevated views across the valley. Both the sitting and dining room have feature wood-burners with wood mantles and polished granite hearths. The principal reception rooms offer excellent entertaining space and the flooring throughout is Brazilian tiger wood. The kitchen/breakfast room is a double aspect room with panoramic views of the gardens and provides a range of bespoke oak wall and floor units with polished granite worktops incorporating an integrated stainless steel sink. It has a range of integrated appliances including dishwasher, grill and oven, ceramic 4-ring hob and feature three oven Aga. The utility room provides space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and houses the fuse boxes and under-floor heating controls. Basin and w.c., granite floor throughout. Stairs lead to a galleried landing with five well proportioned bedrooms with four of the bedrooms south-facing taking advantage of the breath-taking views. There are two family bathrooms, generous in size and have the charm of free-standing roll topped baths as well as separate shower units.
Outside
Garden: The gardens and house are reached via a sweeping tarmac drive, flanked by horse chestnut trees, which leads to an extensive gravelled area around the house.
Garage: Full planning permission (K/5506S/F) for the erection of a four bay open-fronted garage with boot room and log store adjoining and store room above.
The Land
Pasture: Land extends to 61.51 acres (24.89 ha) of gently sloping productive pasture. There is an obligation for the purchaser to fence between point A & B (please refer to land map). The land is divided into convenient sized fields and is served by a mains water supply with galvanised drinking trough.
Woodland: Extends to 5.4 acres (2.10ha) and acts as a dramatic steep backdrop to the whole farm, comprises an interesting variety of mature and semi-mature native hardwood trees including oak and ash.
Single payment scheme: The land is registered on the Rural Land Register and can be used to claim Single Payment Scheme Entitlements. The Entitlements held by the vendor are valued at €161.03 (2007) per Entitlement and 4.94 units of Entitlement are available by separate negotiation.
Farm Buildings
The outbuildings are located to the south of the property and are in excess of 30,000 sq. ft. The buildings include an L shaped stable block of brick construction with a clay tiled cantilever roof, comprising 4 loose boxes 3.66m x 3.66m (12'' x 12''), and tack room. Large concrete yard to the front and separate adjacent blockwork muck store. Livestock building: 12.72m x 17.43m (45'' x 90'') steel portal framed, clear span building with concrete floor, walls of blockwork and timber framed space boarding plus corrugated cement fibre roof sheeting with translucent panels. The lean-to 9.14m x 22.86m (18'' x 20'') brick built store room with secure timber door, concrete floor and clay tile roof. Workshop 9.14m x 22.86m (30'' x 75'') steel framed with blockwork walls internally and reclaimed brickwork externally with some timber cladding, concrete floor and clay tile roof. Concrete yard: two principal concrete yards.
Directions
From Devizes head south on the A360 Salisbury road, passing through the village of Potterne. After exiting the village take the next turning left into Potterne Wick, where Wick Farm will be found after about ½ mile on the left hand side. Full details and maps of all property being offered through Devizes estate agent Martin Walker can be found on www.mwwilts.co.uk
Disclaimer
The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture, fitting or services and so cannot verify they are in working order, or fit for their purpose, neither has the agent checked the legal documents to verify the tenure of the property. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor and surveyor. All photographs are taken using a camera with either a wide angle or zoom lens. Floor plans are not to scale and the accuracy of measurements is not guaranteed.