Challacombe Withycombe Farm 250 Acres, Challacombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

PRICE GUIDE £1,750,0004TU

• 5 Bedroom Farmhouse for • Exmoor Hill Livestock Holding • Range of Modern & Traditional • 250 Acres Pasture improvement Outbuildings • Stunning Views • Sporting Potential • Existing Revenue Stream • Well Maintained Land A quietly located livestock farm in an accessible position on the western fringes of Exmoor comprising a well proportioned 5 bedroom farmhouse, traditional barns with potential, further livestock buildings, 250 acres of pastureland with stunning far reaching views and sporting potential

SITUATION Situated in a quietly located position on the western fringes of Exmoor, this quietly located livestock farm comprises a well proportioned five bedroom farmhouse in need of improvement and offering a rare opportunity to purchase a large Exmoor Hill Farm with ongoing revenue streams amounting to circa 40k per annum, a range of traditional stone built barns with much potential together with other livestock buildings and 250 acres of south facing pastureland. There is great sporting potential with a popular and successful shoot where stunning far reaching views over the surrounding countryside can be viewed. DESCRIPTION The farmstead is approached off a council maintained road via its own concrete lane which leads towards the livestock buildings and farmstead beyond. The farm extends to 250 acres of south facing pasture and arable land within a ring fence and the whole farm has recently been nexly fenced.

The farm is currently stocked with cattle and sheep and many of the fields would lend themselves to arable use and there is also a well established pheasant shoot.

The farmstead is situated in the middle of the farm and comprises a five bedroom farmhouse which would benefit from upgrading and modernisation. The front elevation of the house is flanked by two traditional barns, both of which could provide further residential, annexe or holiday accommodation, subject to the appropriate planning consents.

The farm is complemented by various livestock buildings and there are excellent far reaching views from the farmstead and the whole of the farm. Along the western boundary of the farm is a valley which is a renowned haven for wildlife and many rare plant species, insects and bird life can be found throughout this area. THE FARMHOUSE Situated in a west facing location surrounded by stone buildings with much potential the property is in need of updating and modernisation yet enjoys a perfect private location at the end of its own driveway with the upland areas of the Exmoor National Park literally on the doorstep. There is a good sized kitchen with solid fuel Rayburn a 17 foot sitting room together with 5 bedrooms on the first floor and best described as being a typical unimproved Exmoor Farmhouse. There is tremendous scope for improvement and the location and situation with adjacent stone farm buildings set around a cobbled yard with a duck pond subject to planning could create a good sized family home in a wonderful location. It is increasingly hard to find unimproved properties of this nature on the Moor. OUTBUILDINGS Two Loose Boxes adjoining the Utility/Store Box 1: 4.70m x 2.80m (155 x 92) Box 2: 4.70m x 2.80m (155 x 92)

Detached Barn - 13.07m x 6.30m (42'11" x 20'8") - with part loft over, light and power connected.

Adjoining Roundhouse - 6.92m max x 6.67m max (22'8" max x 21'11" max)

Garages - 9.14m x 4.98m (13'0" x 16'4") - Open fronted with 4 bays.

Shippon - 7.69m x 5.91m (25'3" x 19'5") - Stalls for 16 and door to:

Adjoining Livestock Buildings - 11.17m x 4.30m (36'8" x 14'1")

Adjoining Shippon - 11.17m x 4.30m (36'8" x 14'1") - Stalls for 10.

Stable - 7.31m x 5.30m (24'0" x 17'5") - With loft over.

Stable - 5.04 x 4.86m (16'6" x 15'11") - With loft over.

Lean-to Tack Room/Feed Store - 4.94m x 2.01m (16'2" x 6'7") - Power and light connected.

Devon Contractors Covered Yard - 26.21m x 13.72 (86')2 x 45'0") - With 15 bays, corrugated sheet cladding and roof.

Detached 2 Bay Open Fronted Building - 7.66m x 5.99m (25'2" x 19'8") - Of stone and concrete block construction requiring a new roof.

Livestock Building - 11.26m x 8.85m (36'11" x 29'0") - Of timber and galvanised corrugated sheet construction.

3 Bay Fodder Store - 10.83m x 8.4m (35'6" x 27'7") - Of timber and corrugated galvanised sheet construction.

Lean-to Sheep Building - Of timber and galvanised corrugated sheet construction.

Adjoining Lambing Building - 14.32m x 10.63m (14'0" x 34'11") - Of timber and corrugated galvanised sheet construction with water and electricity connected.

Sheep/Lambing Building - Of steel & timber framed construction, timber and Yorkshire board cladding under a corrugated sheet roof. Water and power connected.

Further Barns - A short distance from the farmstead there is a walled enclosure with an L-shaped stone and slate Barn (35 x 20) and an adjoining stone and concrete block under corrugated galvanised sheeting and a timber roofed covered yard 11.5m x 7.15m (379 x 236) with feed racks, mangers and water troughs.

It is considered that the stone and slate barn has conversion potential subject to the necessary planning approval, mains water being available across an adjoining filed could be tapped subject to South West Water regulations. THE LAND The land enjoys a southerly aspect and extends to approximately 250 acres (101.17ha) and surrounds the farmstead and buildings and enjoys a southerly aspect. The land is within good sized and shaped, newly fenced, easy working enclosures and benefits from natural water supplies either from streams along the western boundary or spring-fed water troughs. The land is ring fenced and has direct council road access on southern boundary with direct moorland access on the northern boundary on to some of the best walking and riding country in the uk.

The whole farm is within Higher Level Stewardship and we understand payments in the region of £13,000 per year are being received by the current owners in respect of this scheme. SPORTING There is ample sporting potential throughout the farm and currently approximately 30 acres are let for game cover and a further 70 acres are let under a lease of sporting rights at an attractive rent. Details of the rent and shooting lease are available from the selling agents on request. SERVICES Water - Private / Drainage -Private / Electricity - Mains / Telephone - BT connection LOCAL AUTHORITY North Devon Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EA Tel. 01271 327711

Exmoor National Park Authority, Exmoor House, Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9HL

Western Power Distribution, Avonbank, Feeder Road, Bristol, BS2 0TB

Council Tax Band: D METHOD OF SALE The property will be offered for sale by private treaty. MAPS & PLANS A plan which is not to scale is included in these details for identification purposes only. FLOOR PLANS The plan is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. OMBUDSMAN We are members of the Ombudsman for Estate Agents Scheme. full details of which are held at our offices. VIEWING Strictly and only by prior appointment through the Vendors sole Agents, Nancekivell & Co on 01769 574111 or out of hours Peter Nancekivell on 07970 288996. Prior to making an appointment to view we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey. FINANCIAL SERVICES We are not linked with any specific finance company, however we are happy to put forward names of various organisations that would be pleased to assist. IMPORTANT NOTICE Nancekivell & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: (1) They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. (2) Any areas, measurement or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Nancekivell & Co have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. BOUNDARIES Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor or vendors agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendors agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final. EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the property and charges register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way which cross the property. REVENUE INCOME STREAMS The farm has been exceptionally well managed with extensive amounts of land management having taken place the farm has excellent hedges ditches and fences which has allowed a significant income stream from three sources to be attained currently amounting to over 40k. There is the HLS scheme which is detailed above together with letting of grazing and renting the farm to a local shoot with game plots on the eastern boundary.

These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed. They do not form part of contract.

2 King Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BL T: 01769 574111 F: 01769 574616 [email protected] www.nancekivellandco.com