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Bungsland/(Bunksland) Farm, West Anstey | Devon GUIDE £575,000

"DoubleClick Insert Picture" Bungsland/(Bunksland) Farm West Anstey Devon EX36 3PF It’s very rare nowadays for a property like Bungsland to exist. Being sold by Informal Tender (Closing date Wednesday 18th August 2021 at

5.00pm7 bed 4 bathPlease 3 recp see8.6 acragents Double garagefor with a tender form and for further details) thisroom project above offers an exciting but rare opportunity for someone to restore this Grade 11* listed country home located on the southern fringes of the Exmoor National Park.

 Complete Renovation Project  Grade 11* Listed dating back to the Medieval Period with timbers from the 15th century  3 Bedroom Farmhouse with potential to extend into the attached Barn and Milking Parlour (Subject to planning consent).  Variety of Traditional and Modern Agricultural Buildings  Rural location within Striking distance of the Exmoor National Park  A Horse Engine House dating back to the late 19th Century.  58 Acres of Pasture including a small Wooded copse

The Setting Outside For those interested in a rural way of life The farm is approached by a shared then both Bungsland Farm (also known as country lane with a 5 barred gate at the Bunksland Farm) in the Parish of West entrance with space for a number of Anstey is an ideal location for you. Whilst on vehicles to park. the very fringe of the National Park the property is conveniently away from the In addition, Bungsland offers a range of majority of hustle and bustle with tourists traditional and modern agricultural buildings and visitors, yet close enough to all the main both in need of some works more so the beauty spots to really feel being part of the traditional buildings. wonderful and dynamic way of life that

Exmoor offers. Land

Offered for sale with approx. 58 acres The Parishes of East Anstey and West including the upper fields which are gently Anstey are a real throwback to how rural sloping and mainly pasture, ideal for grazing. Exmoor Life was before the formation of the The old railway line runs in between the National Park, with quiet yet pretty rural land splitting the upper and lower paddocks. communities right in the heart of rolling The lower fields are a mixture of pasture farming and moorland countryside with ease and wild amenity land with a wealth of of access to Dulverton to the East and the wildlife. North Devon Market town of South Molton There is also a small parcel of woodland to the west. known as Bungsland/(Bunksland) Copse

which has a small stream running into it The Property and Accommodation creating a small ford crossing between the The property offers a fantastic opportunity lower paddocks. for someone seeking a complete renovation project to bring this home back to modern Planning living but still retaining the character and Bungsland Farm is a property of charm it once had. The farmhouse is considerable architectural importance, believed to have dated back to around the hence its listing as Grade II*. As a result the early 15th century and then improved on owners of the property and Webbers Fine through the 16th and 17 century with some & Country have been both in further alterations in the 19th century. The communication with and held site meetings current accommodation consists of with the local Planning Department and the entrance hall, lounge, separate snug, kitchen, Conservation Officer (North Devon and a downstairs bathroom. Planning Dept).

Upstairs consists of 2 bedrooms and a small We have heard back from NDPD and in single room/ study off the landing. their view there is some potential for

development of the buildings at the site for See later notes from N.D planners and the economic, tourism or residential purposes conservation officer as to how the property subject to the relevant planning permissions may be further developed (subject to and further works to be carried out. formal approval).

The Conservation officer has also provided a and subject to the approval of North Devon Council Viewing and Health and Safety brief Q and A sheet for potential buyers which planning department. The property is deemed unsafe so therefore any requests covers the following:- to view internally will be denied. Any viewing will be strictly by appointment with the agent and no access will  What is special about the property? The aim being to advise potential interested buyers as early as possible on the potential and to limit the volume of initial be allowed without a member of staff in attendance. We  What does Grade II* listed mean? calls through to the Planning Department with similar would therefore ask you to be vigilant at all times when  Why is part of the building propped up by questions. Of course, should a buyer have visited the visiting the property for your own personal safety. scaffolding? property and are genuinely interested in pursuing the  What happens to the scaffolding in the property then the North Devon Planners would be Energy Performance Rating (EPC) future? delighted to assist and advise in the usual way. This property is exempt  What can be done with the building? (this Please see the selling agents for more details. does not include further detailed advice that Similar to the Q and A the information from the North may be forthcoming from the planning dept Devon Planners is available for us to email to prospective Opening Times in due course) purchasers. Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm  What sort of techniques and materials will Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm need to be used? Informal Tender  What sort of consent will be needed? The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender. The Services closing date is 18th August 2021 at 5.00pm if you would Private Water- Water test has been carried out –see This 2 page initial Q and A sheet is available like to submit a tender then please complete the form and agents for more details. Private Drainage – We understand from the agents be emailing return to: Webbers Estate Agents, Woodton Lodge, the septic tank is no longer in use [email protected] Dulverton, TA22 9DW. Contact agent for more details. Mains Electricity Agents Note We also have a detailed response from the North Due to the condition of the property buyers should not be Tenure Devon Planning Department which indicates that dependent on a mortgage to purchase this property (unless Freehold there is potential for further development to the raised against an alternative property). attached stone barn taking into consideration its physical capability and re-sue intended purpose Rural Payments Council Tax Band which must be achieved without significant No BPS is claimed on the land at Bungsland. North Devon District Council - TBC alteration.

Hunting Rights It has been highlighted in a survey report that there We understand the hunting rights are held with the farm. Directions are bats within the building. From Dulverton, proceed out over the bridge and take the Land Management turning right onto Andrews Hill signposted to East Anstey. The modern agricultural buildings currently have We understand no schemes are currently affecting the Follow this road until you reach a T-junction where you agricultural use on them so could be used for the farm. will need to turn right and continue along this road into storage of machinery, feed etc without the need for Oldways End. At the junction take the right turn planning. Any other use such as equestrian or Rights of Way proceeding into the village of East Anstey, Continue domestic purposes a change of use would be The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit through the village past the school and take the left hand required. of all rights including rights of way (whether public or turn sign posted Yeo Mill. Proceed along the road for private), light, support, drainage, water, and electricity approx. ½ a mile and after passing Dunsley Mill on your There could also be potential for the modern supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and right, Bungsland will then be a few yards on the left. agricultural barns to be converted under a Class Q quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing planning application subject to a structural survey and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water, gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.

For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.

View from Anstey Common not taken at the Property

"DoubleClickin association with Insert Picture" Tel : 01398 323271 Webbers Fine & Country webbers.co.uk Woodton Lodge Dulverton Somerset TA22 9DW [email protected] fineandcountry.com