Crinhayes Farm Upottery, Honiton, Devon gth.net Crinhayes Farm, Upottery, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9ND Honiton 6.7 miles; Exeter 24 miles An outstanding ring fenced agricultural smallholding centered upon a detached Grade II Listed thatched farmhouse, an extensive range of farm buildings together with adjoining pasture / arable land. In all about 15.70 acres. Guide Price OIEO £750,000

Introduction Crinhayes Farm comes to the market for the first time in two generations and now provides an excellent opportunity to acquire a versatile agricultural small holding situated in the heart of the Blackdown Hills.

Following the sale of the dairy herd in 2011 the farm has been run a livestock holding and the extensive range of buildings together with the accessible location may also make it ideally suited to a variety of other commercial uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent.

Description The property is located approximately 2.3 miles by road to the The property is centered upon a detached Grade II Listed west of the village of Yarcombe and 2.3 miles north east of thatched farmhouse affording versatile family accommodation Upottery whilst the larger town of Honiton lies approximately over two floors. The excellent combination of a farmhouse, 6.7 miles to the south west. Upottery is a small traditional range of modern style farm buildings with extensive areas of Devon village with a thriving community spirit and home to a concrete and hard standing in addition to versatile level land, range of local amenities and services including, Primary School, makes an appealing property package. Pubic House, Village Hall, Church and sports field.

Crinhayes Farm extends in total to about 15.70 Acres (6.35 Ha) . Honiton provides an excellent range of everyday shopping, educational and recreational facilities and with main line rail Situation connections to London Waterloo. Access to the M5 motorway Crinhayes Farm occupies an accessible position and is contained is also available at Taunton (J25) and Exeter (J29). Taunton lies within a ring fence. The property lies within the favoured approximately 11.5 miles to the north and Exeter 24 miles to the Blackdown Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural south west, with both affording a full range of facilities befitting Beauty, a predominantly agricultural landscape primarily those of a county town and major regional centre.. comprising pasture and arable land, interspersed with areas of woodland and is widely regarded as some of the most attractive countryside in the county.

Outside The property is approached over a private driveway, which leads to the house and range of farm buildings and providing ample parking for a number of vehicles. Gardens lie to the north and south of the house being mainly down to lawns together with cultivated vegetable patches and fruit trees.

The Farm Buildings Situated to the west of the dwelling, these comprise a range of modern construction around extensive areas of concrete and hard standing which may be further described as follows:- 8 bay steel framed building used mainly as corn store (120’ x 30’)

4 Bay stock shed (60’ x 30’) with further lean-to (45’ x 20’) Cubicle shed (75’ x 45’), Straw shed (75 x 30’), Cubicle shed / covered yard (75’ x 30’) and two open silage pits . Former dairy buildings including parlour, bulk tank room and other general storage buildings. The Land The land is level with one field down to grass and the other being sown to barley. The enclosures are of a convenient size being well fenced and watered. Tenure & Possession The property is of freehold tenure with the benefit of vacant possession of all parts, subject to any rights of holdover, which may be required, depending upon the date of completion.

Services & Outgoings Mains electricity. Main water (metered). Drainage to a private system. Oil fired central heating.

East Devon District Council – Band E.

Fixtures & Fittings All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these sale particulars are otherwise expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold and will be removed by the vendors or their agents prior to completion. Sporting Rights All sporting rights are believed to be in hand. 111 High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1LS Email: [email protected] Tel: 01404 46222 | Ref: HON200222

Designations The property is situated within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The land is not currently subject to any agri environment schemes.

Town & Country Planning The current use of the farm buildings is agricultural although there may be scope for prospective purchasers to consider alternative uses within the farm buildings, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent from East Devon District Council.

Rights of Way, Easements Etc The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matter contained in or referred in the property charges register of the registered title together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements, and other rights of way whether specifically referred to or not.

Basic Payment Scheme The property is being sold without the benefit of any entitlements to the Basic Farm Payment although these may be available by separate negotiation.

Lotting The property will be offered for sale as a whole as detailed within these sale particulars. The right is reserved however, to alter or amend the proposed lotting and prospective purchasers shall make no objection to any such changes.

Local Authority East Devon District Council, Blackdown House, Border Road, Heathpark Industrial Estate, Honiton, EX14 1EJ. Tel 01404 515616

Directions From Honiton head east on the A30, passing through the village of Monkton. Where the A30 splits remain on the A303 and continue for approximately 0.5 miles whereupon the entrance to Crinhayes Farm will be found on the left hand side. Agent Note

 Please note that the property is a working farm and our Health and Safety policy requires all interested parties undertaking viewings of this property to be accompanied by a member of our staff.  The thatch on the farmhouse has been replaced in 2020.  We would further note that It is suspected, although impossible to determine without expert assistance and analysis, that the fibre cement sheets used in the construction of some of the buildings may contain asbestos.  We note the property lies in the parish of Upottery, but the postal address also shows in Yarcombe. IMPORTANT NOTICE For clarification we wish to inform any prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office prior to viewing the property. gth.net