CHELFHAM BARTON, CHELFHAM, , EX31 4RP

Barnstaple 5 miles Exeter 56 miles

A rare opportunity to purchase a rural property for complete refurbishment on the fringe of Exmoor with former six bedroom Barton house, converted four bedroom bungalow, further barns with potential for conversion (subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents) and land extending in total up to 30.5 hectares (75 acres). For sale as a whole or in up to 8 lots

Michelmore Hughes Joint Sole Agents Bateman Hosegood 26 Fore Street Martinsfield Totnes, Devon TQ9 5DX Broadclyst Tel 01803 865116/862002 Exeter, Devon EX5 3JH Email: [email protected] Tel: [email protected] INTRODUCTION The Accommodation comprises: Chelfham Barton was originally part of the Chichester Estates and there has been a farmstead on the site for hundreds of years. Written records go back to the mid 17th Century. On the Ground Floor:

The farmhouse is now uninhabitable having been unoccupied for a number of years. However Entrance Porch to the arrangement of accommodation in what was once a substantial farmhouse is still evident and the sale offers the opportunity either to acquire and restore the existing house or to demolish and Entrance Hall with partial wood panelling and door to staircase. create a new house on the site subject to the necessary planning consents. Reception Room 1 5.67m x 5.03m with doors to secondary staircase and to The property also includes a detached four bedroom single storey barn conversion which would Box Room provide ideal accommodation whilst the main house was being refurbished and ancillary family or holiday accommodation thereafter. Inner Lobby with door to

There are also a range of former agricultural buildings which would be suitable for conversion to Former Bathroom further residential accommodation subject to the necessary planning consents. Reception Room 2 3.50m x 5.58m with cupboard. The property includes some 30.5 hectares (75 acres) of level and sloping pasture and woodland. Utility Room 4.48m x 3.49m. The property is available as a whole or in up to 8 lots. Kitchen 4.97m x 7.49m with redundant Rayburn. SITUATION Chelfham occupies a rural location in the parish of some 5 miles east of Barnstaple. Inner Lobby 2.80m x 1.80m with door to Bratton Fleming, approximately 2 miles distant, is a large village with a community primary school, village shop, visiting Post Office and sports/social club. Rear Entrance Lobby

Barnstaple is the main town in and the administrative centre with North Devon District Larder 3.50m x 5.40m with slate shelves. Council based in the town. There is an extensive range of independent shops and national retailers, bank and leisure facilities, including leisure centre, cinema and theatre. The North Devon District On the First Floor: Hospital is based on the edge of the town. Access to the first floor is limited to the top of one staircase, the majority of floors have collapsed barring safe inspection however the accommodation would appear to have afforded 5 or 6 bedroom The North Devon Link Road (A361) offers good connections to the M5 at Junction 27 (Tiverton) accommodation, including some inter-connecting rooms. and the Motorway network beyond. There are national mainline railway links to Barnstaple from Exeter St. David’s. Outside Courtyard to the east bounded by redundant stone and tile stores and aluminium greenhouse. Exeter, with its International Airport and excellent shopping and scholastic facilities is some 56 Grassed area surrounding remainder. Stone, block and rendered and galvanised roof store. miles away. Outbuildings The dramatic North Devon Coast offers many leisure opportunities with the resorts of Croyde, Saunton and Woolacombe 12, 14 and 15 miles distant respectively. Exmoor National Park with its The outbuildings comprise a range of part stone block and galvanised iron former Granary Barn. It dramatic scenery is within easy reach by car and offers opportunities for walking and cycling and is understood that planning permission was granted for the conversion of this building at the same is a renowned centre for riding and rural pursuits. time as the bungalow (Lot 2). Any planning has since lapsed but the building has some potential for conversion to additional residential accommodation subject to the necessary planning permission DESCRIPTION being obtained. Lot 1 (edged red on the plan) The Land The property is approached over the farm road from the Council Highway and comprises the This comprises two small paddocks to the north of the farmhouse. former farmhouse, barns and land extending in total to approximately 0.53 hectares (1.3 acres). Viewing – Caution The Farmhouse The property is in extremely poor condition and is unsafe. Prospective purchasers should take Chelfham Barton is a Grade II Listed detached house principally of stone and tile construction every precaution when viewing the property. Purchasers are not advised to inspect on their own and part rendered which has been unoccupied for some time and is in need of total restoration, or outside of daylight hours. including significant structural works. Services The condition of the property is such that inspection is limited. Thus measurements and other There is electric wiring in the house but the status of the supply is unclear. A sub meter will need details are given for guidance only. to be installed for Lot 1, Lot 2 and the retained land. A new connection will be required to the mains water supply. Shower Room with suite of low level WC, wash basin and shower, radiator and extractor fan.

Drainage was to a private system, a new system will be required. Integrated Garage 9.56m x 4.03m with up and over door and access to roof void.

Relevant rights for services will be reserved out of the retained land and Lot 2 where relevant for Outside the benefit of Lot 1 and vice versa. Garden area laid mainly to lawns at the front of the property. All services will need to be completely reinstated. The Land Council Tax The property has been deleted from the VOA Council Tax list. This comprises two small paddocks to the north and east of the bungalow.

Lot 2 (edged blue on the plan) Services This lot is approached from an easterly direction via a farm track and comprises a detached Mains electricity and mains water currently serving Lot 1 and 2, purchasers will be required to bungalow converted from a former barn together with land extending in total to approximately 0.57 install new sub meters. Drainage is to a private system currently serving Lots 1 and 2. If the hectares (1.4 acres). properties are sold separately the purchaser of Lot 1 will be required to provide a new drainage system for that property.

The Bungalow Relevant rights for services will be reserved out of the retained land and Lot 1 where relevant for This is a detached bungalow converted from a range of barns with part stone and part rendered the benefit of Lot 2 and vice versa. and colour-washed elevations under a pitched and slated roof. Council Tax The accommodation comprises: The property is listed as Council Tax Band E on the VOA website.

Entrance Porch to Lot 3 (edged turquoise in plan)

Entrance Hall with tiled floor and part glazed door to This lot extends to approximately 0.77 hectares (1.9 acres) and comprises two small paddocks. The land is accessed via the same farm track as Lot 2 and would make useful amenity or pony Inner Hall 5.8m x 2m L shaped minimum measurements. paddock land for the purchasers of Lot 1 or Lot 2.

Living/Dining Room 7.1m x 5.1m (max) with dual aspect to south and east, two radiators, stone Water is available from the mains supply. built fireplace with inset wood burning stove, bay window and serving hatch to kitchen. Lot 4 (edged brown on plan) Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.14m x 4.07m with range of fitted base cupboard and drawer units with This lot extends to approximately 6.96 hectares (17.2 acres) acres in a single sloping pasture field worktop and inset double bowl stainless steel single drainer sink unit, Rayburn, range of fitted wall opposite the farm drive and providing useful stock grazing. The land is accessed directly from the cupboards, door and steps to Rear Entrance Hall. Council maintained highway. There is no water immediately available with this lot but we understand that a mains water supply Bedroom 1 3.87m x 2.75m with radiator and access to roof void. is available nearby. The purchaser will be responsible for installing any new water supply to this lot. Bedroom 2 5.21m x 2.38m with radiator and dual aspect. Relevant rights for services will be reserved out of the retained land and Lot 5 where relevant for the benefit of Lot 4 and vice versa. Bedroom 3 4.06m x 3.89m with radiator. Lot 5 (edged pink on plan) Bedroom 4 2.37m x 2.37m m with radiator and access to roof void. This lot extends to approximately 4.49 hectares (11.1 acres) in two productive arable fields. The land is accessed directly from the Council maintained highway. Separate WC with radiator, low level WC and wash basin. Water is available from the mains supply. A sub meter will be installed if the land is sold separately. [as above] Relevant rights for services will be reserved out of the retained land and Lot 4 where Bathroom 2.37m x 2.37m with part tiled walls and suite of panelled bath with shower over, low relevant for the benefit of Lot 5 and vice versa. level WC and pedestal wash basin, radiator and extractor fan. Lot 6a (edged orange on plan) Rear Entrance Hall 2.64m x 2.52m with radiator, access to roof space, stable door to outside, This lot extends to approximately 7.73 hectares (19.1 acres) in two pasture fields fronting the airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and slatted shelving, doors off to Bratton Fleming to Loxhore Bridge road and bordered by the River Yeo to the north. The land is accessed directly from the Council maintained highway. Water is available from a natural supply. Lot 6b (edged purple on plan) Viewing This lot extends to approximately 0.18 acres and comprises the former railway line. It can be Strictly by appointment only through the joint sole agents. When making an appointment to view accessed directly from either Lot 6a or Lot 7. we strongly recommend you discuss with us any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property to avoid a wasted journey. In particular prospective purchasers should note Lot 7 (edged green on plan) that the farmhouse is uninhabitable in its current condition. This lot extends to approximately 9.4 hectares (23.2 acres) and comprises pasture land fronting the Bratton Fleming to Loxhore Bridge road to the north together with the former railway line. The Selling Agents land is accessed directly from the Council maintained highway. Michelmore Hughes, 26 Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5DX Water is available from a natural supply. Telephone 01803 862002/865116 Email: [email protected]

GENERAL REMARKS Bateman Hosegood, Martinsfield, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3JH Telephone 01392 462128 Single Farm Payment and Basic Payment Scheme Email: [email protected] The land is currently registered with the Rural Payments Agency for the Single Payment Scheme, however no Single Payment or Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are included in the sale. Solicitors

Access Loxley, Langford Mill, Kigswood, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 8RL Lot 1 is accessed over a farm track from the highway. Existing rights are in place between points Telephone 01453 700629 D and E identified on the plan and the remainder of freehold of the track will be conveyed with Lot Email: [email protected] 1. Lot 1 will also benefit from a Right of Way over the access track to Lot 2 between points A and C identified on the plan for the purposes of construction, emptying the septic tank once installed Misdescription and other similar services which require heavy and large traffic. All reasonable steps and due diligence have been taken in preparing these particulars. If you have Lot 2 will benefit from a right of way over points A to B identified on the plan. The freehold of the any queries about any of the statements made herein please contact us before viewing. These remainder of the access track to Lot 2 will be conveyed with Lot 2, subject to the rights in favour particulars do not constitute part of an offer or contract. We are not qualified to test any appliances of Lots 1 and 3. and systems for sale with the property and have not done so. Measurements are to the nearest 10 Lot 3 will benefit from a right of way over the access track to Lot 2. centimetres with computed generated imperial conversion. The vendors will retain a right of way at all times and all purposes over Lot 4 to access their retained land to the south. Inspection of Lot 1 was limited by the condition of the property at the time the particulars were prepared and whilst every effort has been made to prepare accurate particulars we are unable to Rights Of Way, Wayleaves, Easements & Covenants comment on those parts of the property obscured by debris. The property is sold subject to all existing public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights, privileges, covenants and liabilities affecting the property or any part thereof Plans have been prepared from information provided but prospective purchasers should satisfy whether mentioned in these particulars or not. themselves as to the extent of the property by reference to the Land Registry.

Boundaries Boundary features between Lots 1 and 2 will need to be agreed. The vendors will be responsible for creating the north eastern boundary of Lot 4.

Sporting Rights & Mineral Rights The Sporting Rights and Mineral Rights are owned and included in the sale.

Town & Country Planning The property is situated in North Devon District; contact details are as follows: North Devon Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1EA Telephone: 01271 327711 Website: www.northdevon.gov.uk

Tenure & Possession The property is offered for sale Freehold with vacant possession on completion.