A SOMERSET farm has gone up for sale for the time in more than 85 YEARS.

Preston Farm, in Preston Bowyer, Milverton, comes to the market for the first time in over eight decades following the vendor’s decision to retire from day-to-day farming.

The sale offers prospective purchasers the extremely rare opportunity of acquiring a superb block of highly fertile arable land, together with an extensive range of modern and traditional farm buildings with a number benefiting from residential and commercial consents, according to agent, Greenslade Taylor Hunt (GTH).

In all, there are 303 acres available as a whole with a guide price of £5,000,000, or in up to five convenient lots.

Basic Payment Scheme entitlements for the relevant area of land will be included in the sale.

"The farm lies in the heart of the Taunton Vale, renowned for its attractive countryside and highly productive soils," the agent says.

"The property is positioned centrally between the Quantock, Blackdown and Brendon Hills, all designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and provide excellent walking, cycling, riding and any other outside pursuits."

Martyn Venner MRICS, Partner in the Taunton office of Greenslade Taylor Hunt, added: “The sale of Preston Farm is an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a highly fertile block of prime agricultural land with a superb range of modern and traditional farm buildings in the heart of the Taunton Vale. 

“Over the past 20 years I can count on one hand the number of similar farms which have come to the market and I am confident it will generate a great deal of interest from locals and across the UK.

"I am delighted and deeply honoured to be acting on behalf of the King family, who are well known in the farming community.”

To arrange a viewing or to get advice on selling your own property, contact Martyn Venner on 01823 277121 or email martyn.venner@gth.net.