Exmoor Beauty Fernham Farm, Brayford, North Devon, EX32 7QQ
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Exmoor beauty Fernham Farm, Brayford, North Devon, EX32 7QQ Exmoor beauty Fernham Farm, Brayford, North Devon, EX32 7QQ South Molton: about 10 miles Barnstaple: about 10 miles Exmoor National Park: about 1 mile I Beautifully presented Grade II listed farmhouse I 3 Bedroom farm cottage with outstanding views I South facing landscaped gardens with studio and lake I Traditional farm buildings I Extensive range of modern farm buildings I Productive farm land I Fabulous wildlife and sporting appeal including river meadows, woodland and fishing on the River Bray I In all about 234.70 acres I Available as a whole or in 2 lots Savills Exeter Stags Farm Agency The Forum, Barnfield Road, Exeter EX1 1QR 21 Southernhay West, Exeter EX1 1PR [email protected] [email protected] 01392 455755 01392 680059 Situation Fernham Farm is situated in a glorious protected setting enjoying a south facing position nestled in a private valley on the fringes of Exmoor National Park, an area renowned for some of the county ’s finest countryside and an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property lies about 2 miles from the popular village of Brayford which has a primary school and village hall. Located about 10 miles to the south is the local market town of South Molton and the A361 which links to Tiverton, the M5 motorway and Tiverton Parkway railway station. Centred around the town square, South Molton offers a host of day to day services, a weekly livestock market as well as primary and secondary schooling. Barnstaple is the regional centre for North Devon and offers a more comprehensive selection of commercial, retail and leisure facilities. Exmoor is renowned for its wonderful recreational and sporting opportunities with excellent shooting on many of the wooded valleys, hunting with numerous packs of hounds and fishing on the Rivers Taw and Torridge. The North Devon coast and wide sandy beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe famous for their soft sand and rolling surf are within easy driving distance. Description Fernham Farm is an exceptional private farm located in one of the most beautiful parts of the region with a fantastic outlook over wonderful unspoilt countryside and Exmoor. Approached down a long private drive and centred around an attractive period farmhouse Fernham Farm offers a great combination of a well proportioned family home, set in wonderful landscaped gardens, a further detached house with outstanding views, an excellent range of modern and traditional buildings together with about 234 acres of productive farmland. In all a fantastic commercial and residential opportunity. Method Of Sale Fernham Farm is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in two lots as follows: Farming The land and buildings have been let until recently on a Lot Description Hectares Acres farm business tenancy. The tenant has entered the farm 1 Farmhouse, Linhay cottage, traditional and modern farmbuildings and land 63.68 157.37 into organic conversion under the Organic Entry Level Scheme giving the purchaser the opportunity either to 2 Productive arable/pasture 31.29 77.33 continue to farm organically or revert to conventional Whole 94.97 234.70 farming. Trevear Farmhouse of painted units under slate worktops and Belfast sink set into timber worktop, exposed ceiling beams, slate floor ; door leads out to the rear Hall with slate floor and stable door to outside. Door to Cloakroom housing the oil fired boiler, WC, wash hand basin . Dairy with traditional slate shelving together with a double Belfast sink with worktop and cupboard space below, plumbing for washing machine. To the left of the entrance hall is the Sitting room , a pretty room with large inglenook fireplace with two bread ovens , door to the Library/Study , also accessed from the main hall, fitted with oak shelving and windows to the rear. Games room/Bedroom 4 with exposed beams and door to outside. From the main hall the staircase rises to a well lit spacious first floor landing with airing cupboard with immersion heater . Door to Master Bedroom suite, a large double bedroom with views over the garden, window seat, integral double wardrobe and fireplace. Steps to Dressing Room , fitted with extensive leads through the garden to the front of the house where a Lot 1: Farmhouse, gardens and studio; Linhay wardrobe and shelving space, further door to En-Suite partly glazed door opens to the Porch with slate floor and a cottage; traditional and modern farm buildings Bathroom with large panelled bath, double wash basins in a and land, in all about 157.37 acres (63.68 further part glazed door opens to the generous Hallway with a vanity unit with cupboards and drawers, WC and airing hectares). staircase leading to the first floor. To the right is the Dining cupboard housing hot water cylinder and immersion heater. Room with polished floor boards, inset shelving, cupboard and Bedroom 2 , a light double bedroom overlooking the garden, Fernham Farmhouse a large stone traditional inglenook fireplace with timber beam Bedroom 3 , a light double bedroom overlooking the garden A highly attractive Grade ll listed farmhouse full of character above and bread oven. Steps from the dining room lead down with integral wardrobe . Family Bathroom which includes occupying a sheltered and secluded south facing site at the to the farmhouse Kitchen , a lovely light room with French panelled bath with tiles around, WC, wash hand basin with tiled end of the private tarmac drive. A pair of gates open into the doors opening out to the garden, oil fired two oven black Aga splash back and mirror above, a shower cubicle fully tiled with courtyard with ample parking behind the farmhouse. A path set in stone fireplace with inset larder cupboard beside, range power shower, heated towel rail. Linhay Cottage Outside There are stunning landscaped gardens which include a stream planted with water loving plants and two overflow ponds that feed a floodlit lake at the bottom of the garden. The garden has terraced lawned areas with well stocked borders and is bounded by a bank and stone wall. There are a number of sheltered spots within the garden to sit and enjoy the magnificent views towards the moors. Close to the house is a small orchard area and behind the stable is a very well stocked enclosed vegetable garden. Within the garden is the Studio converted from a traditional stone barn and to which more recently a wonderful timber frame conservatory has been added which enjoys spectacular views across the lake to the moor. The studio offers potential as overflow guest accommodation. Traditional Buildings The traditional stone buildings form an attractive courtyard Of modern construction with rendered elevations under a slate Staircase rises to the first floor Landing with integral cupboard behind the farmhouse and have potential for conversion subject roof Linhay cottage has outstanding views over Exmoor. space, shelving and airing cupboard with hot water tank, hatch to obtaining the necessary planning consents and include; space to roof. Bedroom 1 , large dual aspect room with views From the Porch , front door opens to Hallway with staircase Two Storey Stone Barn (16.85m x 6.35m) providing stabling, and understairs storage. Door to the Sitting Room with dual over the garden to Exmoor, integral wardrobe with hanging and dog kennelling and garage adjoining this barn is a Single aspect providing glorious views out across Exmoor, wood shelving space, Bedroom 2 , with storage under eaves Storey Wash Room (16.85 m x 2.65m). burning stove in fireplace with timber beam above . Kitchen/ Bedroom 3 wash hand basin with tiled splash back Family bathroom with a panelled bath, WC and wash hand basin with Single Storey Stone Barn (4.05 m x 13.50m ) providing further Breakfast Room with fitted base units under work tops and tiled splash back and mirror above. stabling and storage. larder cupboard, single stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer. 4 point calor gas hob and a oil fired Stanley cooker Outside there is a Traditional Stone Linhay (6.1m x 4.57m) which also provides central heating and hot water. Adjoining under clad roof currently providing two stables with feed/ tack Linhay Cottage Utility room , fitted with base and wall units with plumbing for area. Three wooden Kennels. Located in private position set back from the main drive and the washing machine and a single stainless steel sink with surrounded by a large lawned garden Linhay cottage is mixer tap and drainer, back door to garden. Cloakroom with Linhay cottage is currently let under an assured shorthold approached over a circular gravel drive with parking. WC and wash hand basin. Stud y. tenancy at a rent of £625 per calendar month . Fernham Farm Gross internal area (approx.): House: 281.6 sq m / 3032 sq ft Cottage: 116.4 sq m / 1253 sq ft FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY. NOT TO SCALE Ground Floor First Floor Ground Floor First Floor Farm Buildings An excellent range of modern buildings accessed from the main farm drive with ample yardage. The buildings include: Number Buildings Dimensions (ft) Dimensions (m) Description 1 Open fronted Livestock and straw barn 180’3 x 45’1 54.96m x 13.75m 12 bay steel portal frame with timber cladding and walling elevations under corrugated roof. 2 Cattle race 3 Silage clamp 30’8 x 59’2 9.40m x 18.05m Concrete panel walling and concrete floor. 4 Covered yard 60’3 x 45’2 18.4m x 13.8m Atcost building with timber frame lean to. Concrete block and timber cladding under corrugated roof. Provides livestock housing. 5 Covered yard 31’ x 41’ 9.50m x 12.50m Timber frame with part concrete block and timber walling, corrugated and timber cladding under corrugated roof.