GOLDBURN Goldburn, , EX20 3BD

GOLDBURN Goldburn, Okehampton, Devon EX20 3BD

Okehampton 2 Miles • 24 Miles

Georgian 6 Bedroom Family Residence with gardens and traditional stone outbuildings, range of farm buildings and 182 acres of arable ground, pasture and woodland.

For sale as a whole or in five lots.

11 Charter Place, Okehampton EX20 1HN Wisteria Cottage, , EX19 8BG 6 Fore Street, South Brent TQ10 9BQ Telephone 01837 659420 Telephone 01837 810845 Telephone 01364 646184 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.stags.co.uk www.andrewlane.biz www.luscombemaye.com SITUATION Goldburn is situated in a delightful setting within easy reach of Okehampton and enjoys a most attractive rural aspect. The property is situated close to Abbeyford Woods, a Forestry Commission mixed woodland providing delightful walks, cycling and horse riding (by permit). The road up to Goldburn leads through the woodland, which adjoins the Okement River and is a haven for wildlife including deer and the occasional otter as well as a wide variety of birds, flora and fauna. Okehampton itself is situated on the northern fringes of the National Park, famed for its hundreds of square miles of superb unspoilt scenery, with many opportunities for riding, walking and outdoor pursuits. The town offers a wide range of local shops, services and amenities together with three supermarkets, which include a Waitrose. The town also has a modern hospital, well equipped leisure centre and schooling from infants to sixth form level. From the town there is direct access to the A30 dual carriageway, providing a link west into Cornwall or east to the cathedral and University City of Exeter, with its M5 motorway, mainline rail and international air connections. Exeter also has a large shopping centre with a wide range of business and commercial facilities. The nearby Taw and Torridge Valleys are well known for their fishing and the Tarka Trail for its delightful walks and cycling. The north and south coast of Devon are within easy travelling distance with attractive beaches and rugged coastal scenery.

Communications By road – A30 dual carriageway from Okehampton to Exeter (approximately 25 minutes) links to the M5. By train – Exeter St. Davids provides fast trains to London Paddington (approximately 2 hours 10 minutes). By air – Exeter Airport being the Flybe hub.

Description of the Lotting Lot 1 – Goldburn - A six bedroomed family residence with gardens, outbuildings and grounds extending to 1.76 acres. Shown coloured red on the plan attached. Lot 2 – “Park”, the field is situated due south of Goldburn House and extending to 3.66 acres. This field is suitable for pony grazing and amenity use. Shown coloured orange on the plan attached. Lot 3 – A single pasture field of 2.40 acres at Goldburn Cross, ideal for a pony paddock or other amenity/leisure uses. Shown coloured blue on the plan attached. Lot 4 – Goldburn Farm Buildings together with 31.90 acres of any of the lots. The property will be offered for sale as a whole Single Payment pasture ground, woodland and stream. Shown coloured green or in the lots as detailed in these particulars. The single payment entitlements relating to the freehold land on the plan attached. The whole offering an ideal opportunity to will be included in the sale. For the avoidance of doubt, the go with lot one or to create a smallholding in its own right. This vendor will retain the present year’s payment. The number of lot also has the added advantage of first refusal to purchase Ingoing Valuation entitlements to be transferred with each lot will be as follows:- Goldburn Bungalow together with building and paddock (as In addition lots 4 & 5 will take over and pay for the following shown hatched green on the plan attached), as and when items of ingoing valuation:- Lot 2 – 1.45 ha of entitlements possession is available. All baled silage as stacked in the open yard adjacent to the farm Lot 3 – 0.97 ha of entitlements Lot 5 – 144.08 acres of arable ground, permanent pasture and buildings on lot 4. Lot 4 – 11.11 ha of entitlements woodland all in a ring fence with good road frontage. Shown The quantity of silage per lot (number of bales) together with Lot 5 – 47.45 ha of entitlements coloured purple on the plan attached.. the price per bale will be announced in the auction room and The transfer to be subject to the usual Rural Payment Agency payment will be made in addition to the completion monies. Regulations and cannot be guaranteed by the Agents. Method of Sale The purchaser of lot 5 will have a right of access to enter the farmyard on lot 4 for a period expiring on 31st. December 2014 The above lots are for sale by public auction unless sold Environmental Schemes for the sole purpose of loading and removing their round bale previously by private treaty. There are currently no environmental schemes registered on silage. The auction will be conducted on Wednesday 15th. October Goldburn. 2014 at 2.30pm at the Betty Cottles Inn situated approximately 1 Completion mile west of Okehampton Town Centre. Sporting Completion will be fixed for one month after the auction or such The vendors reserve the right at any time prior to the auction to The shooting and hunting rights are in hand. sell one or more of the lots, to withdraw, amalgamate or amend a date as maybe announced at the auction. Services Lot 1 – mains water as detailed, through a sub meter. with the retained Lodge. The owner of the retained Lodge Lot 2 – no water connected but right of easement to the water will contribute a 10% payment to all repairs, maintenance and

Water main. emptying charges in respect of this drainage system. A full right The private water pipe runs northwards across Goldburn farm, of easement will be granted. Lot 3 – no water connected but right of easement to the water from the South West Water Authority main, close to Goldburn main. cross. The ownership of this pipe will belong to lot 4 but lot 1 Boundaries and the retained land namely Goldburn Bungalow and The Lot 4 – owner of the private supply pipe; subject to the rights as All boundaries where they abut an adjoining lot will be sold Lodge will have the right to access this pipe and take water detailed above. as party. The cost of sealing up the boundary gateways and through a sub meter which will be paid for at South West Water Lot 5 – no water connected but right of easement to the water infilling, where the lots are sold separately will be split equally Authority rates prevailing at the date of invoice. main. between the purchasers. The purchaser of lot 1, will also have a similar right to take water Electricity through a sub meter as above. Fixtures & Fittings Lots 1 is connected to a Western Power supply. The electricity Alternatively, all lots (to include the retained land) will have a supply to the farm buildings (lot 4) is disconnected and the Only those fixtures and fittings mentioned within the sale right of easement from the specific lot to the water main, granted purchaser of lot 4 will be required to make a new connection if particulars are included in the sale, all others are specifically to them within the sale contract. they require a new service.. excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. Lots 2, 3 and 5 will undertake to disconnect any connection to the existing private supply pipe within one month of completion Drainage Council Tax and will make their own arrangements for the installation of a Lot 1 - A private drainage system is situated on the land hatched Lot 1 – Goldburn House – Band E and the amount payable for water supply, any necessary tapping and installation of a meter. red to the west of Goldburn House and this system is shared the year 2014/15 is £1958.85 VIEWING Viewing is strictly by appointment through the Vendor’s Agents Messrs. Stags (01837 659420), Messrs. Luscombe Maye (01364 646171) or Andrew Lane Ltd. (01837 810845)

Local Authority West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, PL19 0BZ. Tel: 01822 813600.

DirectionS From Okehampton town centre proceed out of the town as if towards Exeter, proceeding up East Street. At the second set of traffic lights at the Police Station turn left into Barton Road and bear left at the mini roundabout. Proceed down past the hospital until reaching the T junction before turning right signposted to Exbourne. Proceed for a short distance before taking the left hand turning, signposted to Hook. Proceed up the hill through the woods for approximately 2 miles, passing straight ahead at Goldburn Cross, whereupon the entrance driveway to Goldburn will be found upon the left hand side. From the A30 leave the carriageway at Cross, approximately 2 miles west of Okehampton. Take the A386 north towards and proceed into the village of Folly Gate. In the village immediately opposite the Crossways Inn turn right signposted Goldburn. Proceed down the hill over the bridge and up to Goldburn Cross. Lot 4 will be found on the left hand side after crossing the bridge and lot 3 will be found on the left hand side on approaching Goldburn Cross. Turn left, proceed for approximately 150m and lot 2 and the entrance to Goldburn House (lot 1) will be found on the left hand side. Continue for another 100m and the entrance to lot 4, being the driveway leading into the farmyard, will be found on the left hand side Lot 5 will be found by continuing past this driveway with gate access all the way along the lane on the left.

Right of First Refusal The vendors, for personal family reasons, are retaining that area of Goldburn shown hatched green on the plan attached. This dwelling comprises a single storey bungalow situated on a plot of 0.98 acres together with a steel framed covered yard. At whatever time in the future the current tenant so chooses to vacate the bungalow, then the purchaser of lot 4 will be given first refusal to purchase the bungalow at market value at that time. In the event of market value not being able to be agreed then a standard Dispute Resolution Clause will be in the contract. The Retained Lodge Bedroom 3 with window to rear and connecting door to main The retained Lodge situated to the west of Goldburn House landing. belongs to a member of the Vendor’s family. Access to The Bathroom 2, panelled bath with electric shower, pedestal Lodge is via a right of way from the County Highway down washbasin, door to airing cupboard. the farm drive through the farm buildings (lot 4) and into the Bedroom 4 with secondary staircase down to rear hall, two retained land. Due to the very limited use by the occupier of windows to rear with rural aspect. the Lodge there will be no contribution to the repair or upkeep Bedroom 5, window to rear with rural views. of the access. The owner of the barn will agree to give first Second Floor Landing with internal archway and access to large refusal to the purchaser of lot 1 in the event of her wishing to loft storage area. sell the property at any time in the future. This will be at market Bedroom 6, window to side with views over gardens and value and if a price cannot be agreed then the standard dispute surrounding countryside. Access to loft space. En Suite Shower resolution clause will be included in the contract. Room, tiled shower cubicle with electric shower, pedestal washbasin, low level W.C., heated towel rail, extractor fan. Particulars of sale Lot 1 – Goldburn House, Gardens, Grounds and Outbuildings Outside extending to approximately 1.76 acres. From the road, the property’s driveway passes through a pair of Description mature lime trees, flanked by mature beech, copper beech and Believed to be constructed in 1710, this fine period Gentleman’s oak trees, sweeping down through the large lawned gardens to Residence offers exceptionally spacious accommodation, having a parking and turning area immediately adjoining the front of the well proportioned reception rooms and high coved ceilings. The house. To the side are an extensive range of stone and slated property itself is in need of restoration and modernisation but barns, which provide an adaptable range of workshops/storage benefits from extensive UPVC double glazing and part oil fired space with the potential for expansion of the accommodation, central heating and the accommodation ideally lends itself as a conversion to annexe/holiday units, subject to any necessary spacious family home or with potential for the creation of a self- consents. These two storey barns incorporate three workshops/ contained annexe, subject to any necessary consents. stores opening onto the driveway together with a large car port Accommodation and store with three further large barn areas accessible from the From a colonnaded Entrance Portico, front door to Reception rear. Accessed at the rear of the property via stone steps is a Hall with a fine curved Queen Anne staircase with polished timber large cellar area, providing useful storage and housing an original balustrade, giving access to all three floors. well. The property also has an original Bell Tower. Drawing Room with marble fireplace with wood burning stove The gardens themselves are laid extensively to lawn with a wealth and French doors to gardens and an adjoining Garden Room with of shrubs, trees, rhododendrons, with spring flowers lining the grape vine, Jasmin and arum lily leads through to an Office. driveway. Mature trees give the garden a good degree of shelter The Dining Room has French doors to front, a stone fireplace and and seclusion and there is a vegetable garden. The gardens and a hatch through to the kitchen/breakfast room. grounds enjoy an attractive aspect over directly adjoining farmland and it should be noted that two adjoining fields totalling just over six Rear Hall with a wash basin and separate W.C. acres could be available to purchase by separate negotiation. Kitchen/Breakfast Room with oil fired Aga, double drainer sink, range of wall and base units and a terracotta tiled floor. Grant oil Lot 2 - (Shown coloured orange on plan attached). central heating boiler, built-in Pantry and understairs cupboard. Park Field comprising O.S. Nos. 9655 & 8957 extends to an Utility Room with butler sink, space and plumbing for appliances, estimated 1.48 hectares (3.66 acres). Situated due south of lot space for fridge and freezer, terracotta tiled floor.Side Porch with 1 having a right of access through the gate of lot 3, off the county access to front and rear. highway, full details will be available in the legal pack. An ideal Further Ground Floor Hallway with door to rear and secondary equestrian/amenity field. Suitable to go with either lot 1 or 3 or to staircase access to first floor. provide an additional area to lot 4. First Floor Landing with window to front, Master Bedroom with Lot 3 - (Shown coloured blue on plan attached). double aspect windows, Bathroom with panelled bath, pedestal A single pasture field extending to 0.97 hectares (2.4 acres) washbasin, heated towel rail. having road frontage to the south and east. Inner Landing, Bedroom 2, window to front overlooking gardens, Virtually level, all to permanent grass and an ideal equestrian/ fireplace recess, inner lobby with large built-in airing and linen amenity field. Alternatively could be sold with either lots 1, 2 or 4. cupboards and connecting door to – A right of access will be reserved for lot 2, through the gate off the Lot 5 - (Shown coloured purple on plan attached). Luscombe Maye llp county highway of lot 3 and in to lot 2, full details will be available A block of arable land, temporary ley and permanent pasture 6 Fore Street, South Brent TQ10 9BQ in the legal pack. ground extending to a total of 58.31 ha (144.08 acres). This lot Telephone 01364 646184 comprises a useful mainly level block of accommodation land. Email: [email protected] Lot 4 - (Shown coloured green on plan attached). Six fields having been used in the past for arable purposes. Messrs. Stags A block of 12.91 ha (31.90 acres) of pasture and woodland Included with this lot is some 11.60 ha (28.66 acres) of woodland 11 Charter Place, Okehampton EX20 1HN together with the site of the farm buildings and the right of first and waste. Telephone 01837 659420 refusal at some date in the future on Goldburn Bungalow (shown Email: [email protected] Further information available from any of the undermentioned coloured hatched green on plan attached). auctioneers:- Vendors Solicitors: A total of four field enclosures, together with woodland along Andrew Lane Ltd., Wisteria Cottage. Iddesleigh, Winkleigh Lot 1 – Messrs. Vine Orchards the western boundary, currently all to permanent pasture. A real EX19 8BG. Telephone 01837 810845 Trinity Chambers, 49 Rolle Street, EXMOUTH EX8 2RS character block of land, well sheltered and gently sloping to the Email: [email protected] Telephone 01395 273035 west. Woodland and stream running along the majority of the western boundary. Schedule Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey. Not This lot is accessed principally down the main farm entrance to Scale mapping with permission of the Parcel Area Cropping Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office drive, alternatively along the southern boundary against the © Crown copyright (ES100004507) County Highway leading from Goldburn Cross to Folly Gate. SX 0987 2.41 ha Arable The farm buildings that surround a large open yard comprise the SX 9889 4.23 ha Arable following:- SX 7586 4.02 ha Arable • A steel framed covered yard under a fibre cement roof with side cladding, used principally for cattle housing. Dimensions SX 7905 4.56 ha Arable 17.92 m x 7.47 m. SX 9621 6.84 ha Arable • A range of three span buildings constructed of steel and timber SX 1217 4.02 ha Arable framework under a range of roof cladding. Mainly CGI clad sides. Lean-to on the south. Earth floor. This building has SX 1437 1.56 ha Pasture been used primarily for forage. 17.76 m x 19.09 m. With the SX 9946 2.09 ha Pasture lean-to of 17.76 m x 6.58 m. • Three former stables comprising a framed building build of SX 8553 0.56 ha Woodland concrete block under an asbestos roof, concrete floor and old SX 7939 5.89 ha Pasture pigs housing.18.37 m x 6.28 m. SX 7720 0.96 ha Woodland • Other former outbuildings are mainly redundant and/or dilapidated and include a stone workshop building, the site of SX 6747 2.57 ha Pasture dismantled stone barns, a bull pen and a brick building. SX 6050 3.12 ha Waste • A right of way will be reserved over the farm drive and into the SX 6819 0.72 ha Pasture retained bungalow. IMPORTANT NOTICE SX 6211 1.40 ha Woodland VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the agents. The comments made by Schedule SX 6387 0.74 ha Woodland the vendor and estate agents are not factual in any way. TENURE The agents have not had sight of the title documents and therefore the buyer is advised SX 5201 2.69 ha Woodland to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor as to whether the property Parcel Area Cropping is freehold. ALL MEASUREMENTS quoted are approximate. THE FIXURES, SX 5899 1.66 ha Woodland FITTINGS & APPLIANCES have not been tested and therefore no guarantee SX 7238 1.25 ha Pasture can be given that they are in working order. INTERNAL PHOTOGRAPHS are SX 6848 2.78 ha Pasture SX 5320 0.84 ha Pasture reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. GENERAL DISCLAIMER Every care has been SX 7858 6.03 ha Pasture SX 3896 6.96 ha Pasture taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to SX 8175 2.85 ha Pasture SX 4320 0.47 ha Woodland you, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. goldburn Approx. gross internal floor area 5,251 sq.ft. (487.8 sq.m.)

GROUND floor Approx. Floor Area 1,743 sq.ft. (161.9 sq.m.)

1ST floor 2nd floor Approx. Floor Area Approx. Floor Area 1,161 sq.ft. (107.8 sq.m.) 938 sq.ft. (87.1 sq.m.)

the barn Approx. Floor Area 1,410 sq.ft. (131.0 sq.m.) This floorplan is produced as a guide to layout only. Measurements, scale and position of units cannot br relied upon and do not form part of any contract. Lots 2- 5 – Messrs. WBW County Chambers, 75 Queen Street, EXETER EX4 3RX. Telephone 01392 666545