Summary - Higford House, Yatton HR9 7RF
- Large central courtyard with multiple outbuildings and development potential (STPP)
- Established cattery (22 pens) offering immediate trading income
- Two separately let annexes plus internal granny annexe studio
- Substantial plot including 1.11 acre paddock and formal gardens
- Requires updating throughout; refurbishment and modernisation needed
- Oil‑fired heating, private septic drainage; verify service connections
- EPCs: Main E, Annexe D, Cottage E; Council Tax Band G (quite expensive)
- Good road access (A449) to M50/M5 but remote hamlet location
Higford House is a substantial late‑Victorian/earlier country property set around a large central courtyard with extensive outbuildings and a huge plot, offering clear scope for redevelopment and income generation. The site includes two self‑contained annexes currently let, plus a well‑established cattery business (Country Cats) that provides immediate trading income and room for expansion. A well‑appointed 17’0 x 12’6 granny annexe studio inside the main house supports multi‑generational living or staff accommodation.
The main house provides nearly 2,000 sq ft of accommodation across multiple reception rooms, an open‑plan kitchen/breakfast with oil‑fired Aga, cellar, large workshop and a range of sash‑fronted living spaces with attractive south‑easterly views. The property sits directly off the A449 with straightforward access to the M50/M5, yet is set within a quiet hamlet surrounded by agricultural countryside — offering both connectivity and rural privacy.
Important practical points: the whole estate requires updating and renovation throughout, with oil central heating, private drainage via a septic tank, and older single/double glazing where present. EPCs are middling (main house E, annexe D, cottage E) and the property falls into Council Tax Band G. Prospective purchasers should factor in refurbishment costs and seek advice about planning potential for conversion of outbuildings (STPP).
This is a niche opportunity for a buyer seeking a countryside estate with immediate rental and business income, significant development potential and the flexibility to create either a large family home with annexed accommodation or a revenue‑generating rural enterprise.
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