Exmoor National Park
Sherracombe Exmoor National Park, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3HA PRICE GUIDE £500,000 A SMALL EXMOOR STOCK REARING FARM WITH A PARTIALLY CONVERTED BARN WHICH HAS AN AGRICULTURALLY TIED PLANNING CONSENT, A RANGE OF FARM BUILDINGS AND 88 ACRES (APPROX.) OF UPLAND PASTURE AND ROUGH GRAZING WITH A NATURAL WATER SUPPLY • Exmoor National Park
• AOC
• Partially Converted Barn
• Complete Seclusion
• End of Own Driveway
• Surrounded by Own Land
• 88 Acres Level or Sloping Pasture
• 2 Good Sized Agricultural Buildings
Exmoor stock rearing farm with a partially converted barn with an Agriculturally Tied planning consent. To include a range of farm buildings comprising a clearspan 105ft x 55ft sheep building, a further 52ftx 30ft leanto machinery store with adjacent yard and slurry ramp together with cattle handling facilities. The farmland extends to approx 88 acres of upland pasture and rough grazing with a natural water supply. The whole being gently sloping with a Southerly aspect. SITUATION Sherracombe Farm is situated in the parish of Brayford, between the villages of Brayford and Simonsbath and lies at an altitude of approximately 1000 feet above sea level . Situated at the end of its own driveway with access from a council road to a private South facing setting the property is completely secluded and surrounded by its own land. DESCRIPTION A rare opportunity to purchase a small Exmoor stock rearing farm with the benefit of a partially converted barn with an Agriculturally Tied planning consent together with a range of farm buildings comprising a clearspan 105ft x 55ft sheep building, a further 52ftx 30ft lean-to machinery store with adjacent yard and slurry ramp together with cattle handling facilities. The farmland extends to approximately 88 acres of upland pasture and rough grazing with a natural water supply. The whole being gently sloping with a Southerly aspect. THE BARN CONVERSION The property has been partially converted to create a large lounge with adjacent utility, a staircase leading up to the bedrooms and a family bathroom. The accommodation is in need of modernization and improvement and the existing layout could be to be reconfigured. Outside the lovely sheltered southerly aspect affords views over completely unspoilt surrounding farmland and woodland. THE FARM BUILDINGS There is a substantial range of farm buildings including a clear span 105ft by 55ft stock shed, a further 52ft by 30ft building as well as a partially concreted yard and a complete slurry ramp. The buildings have the makings of a well laid out block being a useful covered area set some distance from the main dwelling. THE LAND The land associated with the holding is formed by a ring fenced block of permanent pasture subdivided by Devon Banks into good sized enclosures all with a predominantly southerly aspect. The land is registered for organic production and the purchaser will agree to take over the scheme, full details of which are available from Mr K Bateman 01884 839980. There is an additional Block of Agricultural Land extending to 85 Acres across the lane from this lot available for sale on the same date. VIEWING Strictly and only by prior appointment through the Vendors sole Agents, Nancekivell & Co on 01769 574111 or out of hours Peter Nancekivell on 07970 288996. Prior to making an appointment to view we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey. BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME The vendors have registered the land for the above scheme. There are no entitlements available from the vendors. EASEMENTS, WYALEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the property and charges register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way which cross the property. BOUNDARIES Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor or vendors agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendors agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final. PLANNING PERMISSION Exmoor National Park granted planning permission on the 9th October 1981 Ref No. 62/49/81/002 for the "Conversion of existing agricultural building to farmhouse at Sherracombe Farm, Yarde Down, North Molton" subject to "The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to persons employed or last employed full-time locally in agriculture as defined in Section 290 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, or in forestry and the dependants of such persons". The planning permission also went on to say that the existing derelict farmhouse on the land shall not be used for human habitation. Full details are available from the agents. LAND PLAN The land plan is for identification purposes only and based on Ordnance Survey extracts. The area defined is not guaranteed and purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. TENURE Freehold with vacant possession upon completion. GENERAL REMARKS The contract, memorandum of sale, general and special conditions are available for inspection at the auctioneers office or available from the solicitors. LOCAL AUTHORITY North Devon Council, Civic Centre, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EA Tel. 01271 327711 Tax Band: E OMBUDSMAN We are members of the Ombudsman for Estate Agents Scheme. full details of which are held at our offices. METHOD OF SALE The property will be offered for sale by private treaty. IMPORTANT NOTICE Nancekivell & Co, their clients and any joint agents 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, measurement 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 Nancekivell & Co have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed. They do not form part of contract.
2 King Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BL T: 01769 574111 F: 01769 574616
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