Higher Yate Farm Cadeleigh, Tiverton, Devon

Higher Yate Farm, Cadeleigh, Tiverton, Devon EX16 8HW

Cadeleigh 1 mile; Tiverton 7 miles; M5 (j27) & Tiverton Parkway 14 miles; (all distances are approximate) An adaptable and productive residential/agricultural holding set within unspoilt countryside and enjoying far reaching views Spacious and well appointed bungalow (3 beds) occupying a private position within its land and enjoying beautiful rural views Range of adaptable modern buildings with alternative potential Productive pasture land with sporting and amenity appeal In all about 130.77 acres (52.94 Hectares) For Sale by Private Treaty as a whole or in up to 4 lots Viewing by appointment only through the Sole Agents Greenslade Taylor Hunt 5 Fore Street, Tiverton, Devon EX16 6LN. Tel: 01884 243000 Email: [email protected]

Somerset, Devon, Dorset & London www.gth.net Introduction Higher Yate Farm is a productive and versatile holding which occupies an attractive and accessible position within Mid Devon. It is presently run as a mixed livestock unit but is readily adaptable and suited to a variety of alternative enterprises. The bungalow, constructed subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition, affords spacious and well proportioned accommodation; set within private gardens and enjoying far reaching views across unspoilt undulating countryside. It is complimented by a versatile range of adaptable modern farm buildings, conveniently located to the dwelling together with fertile and productive pasture land, in part suited to alternative cropping. In total, the holding extends to about 131 Acres which includes two offlying blocks of accommodation land. It is offered for sale by private treaty, either as a whole or in a combination of up to 4 Lots.

Situation The property occupies an attractive position within Mid Devon, situated in an elevated position within the unspoilt band of gently undulating countryside which lies to the west of the Exe valley. Cadeleigh is the closest settlement with its parish church and inn, and beyond is the larger village of Bickleigh. This is a popular village, straddling the river Exe and bisected by the A396 which leads northwards to Tiverton and southwards to Exeter. It affords a good level of local amenities with its primary school, choice of public houses and village/craft centre. The former market town of Tiverton affords a more comprehensive range of commercial, recreational and educational facilities as well as providing access eastwards via the dual carriageway section of the A361(T) to the M5 (j27). Exeter which lies to the south, offers the range of facilities befitting those of a county and regional centre.

Directions From Tiverton proceed southerly on the A396 towards Exeter and after about 4 miles and on reaching Bickleigh at the Fisherman’s Cot public house, turn right on to the A3072 and signed to Crediton. After about 100 yards and immediately on passing over the bridge, turn right towards Cadeleigh and proceed up the hill. After about 1.75 miles and on reaching the village of Cadeleigh, turn right towards Little Silver and Higher Yate Farm will be found on the right hand side after about 0.5 miles.

Lotting The property is available either as a whole or in a combination of up to 4 Lots, as follows:-

Lot 1 - The Bungalow, Buildings and about 59.90 Acres The Bungalow This comprises a detached modern bungalow, well positioned and offering outstanding views over the adjoining countryside. It is constructed of brick faced cavity elevations in part rendered and colour washed beneath a pitched concrete tiled roof, with uPVC rainwater goods and predominantly timber framed double glazed casement windows. The bungalow affords well proportioned and adaptable accommodation, as follows:-

(For room dimensions please refer to the floor plan)

Entrance Porch with obscure glazed door and side panel to:

Entrance Hall with access to storage/cloaks cupboard, together with access to airing cupboard with factory lagged hot water cylinder and slatted shelving. Two radiators.

WC with close couple WC, wash basin and radiator.

to ceiling, radiator, consumer electrical unit, space for automatic washing machine and other white goods, part obscure glazed door to outside.

WC with coloured suite comprising close couple WC and wash basin, tiled floor and coving to ceiling. Front aspect through obscure glazed window.

Study/Bedroom 4 with Grant floor mounted oil fired boiler, radiator and coving to ceiling.

Attached larger than average garage constructed of brick faced cavity elevations with up & over door, concrete floor, side aspect and with power & light connected. Storage space within pitched roof. This could be converted in to another room or combined with the existing study/bedroom 4 to create an annexe, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Outside The property is approached via a private hardened entrance drive. The bungalow is surrounded by well kept private gardens with a mixture of fence and hedgerow boundaries, and comprising various lawn areas, together with shrub beds and borders, as well as a productive vegetable growing area together with aluminium and glazed greenhouse (available by separate negotiation). A concreted pathway surrounds the perimeter of the dwelling, and there is a small paved patio area to the north and a large raised paved patio/sun terrace to the south.

Sitting Room with triple aspect offering outstanding views over the countryside The Farm Buildings beyond. Open fire place with CI grate and reconstituted stone tiled surround, radiator, TV point, coving to ceiling and alloy framed double glazed patio door to outside. Obscure The buildings lie to the south west of the bungalow and adjacent to the main entrance. glazed door and side panels to entrance hall. Whilst presently used for mixed livestock purposes, their design and construction renders them equally suited to a variety of alternative uses. All are situated around either Bedroom 1 with dual aspect to front and side, radiator, coving to ceiling, built in concreted or hardened yards as follows:- wardrobe and access to En Suite Shower Room with side aspect through obscure glazed window. Tiled shower cubicle with inset Mira shower, pedestal wash basin, radiator.  2-bay steel and mono profile steel roofed open fronted garage with concrete floor. Approx 8.72m x 5.94m with adjoining single bay workshop/store with concrete Bedroom 2 with side aspect, radiator, coving to ceiling and built in wardrobe. floor. Enclosed with part block and part timber clad elevations. Sliding door. Bathroom with suite comprising panel bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash Adjoining fuel store. basin and close couple WC, heated towel rail and part tiled walls.  To the rear is a 5-bay timber and profile steel roofed covered yard/machinery store approx. 19.36m x 6.75m. Dining Room/Bedroom 3 with rear aspect, radiator and coving to ceiling.  Timber and profile steel roofed cubicle house with profile steel clad elevations. Kitchen/Breakfast Room with dual aspect to front and rear, including alloy framed Divisions for 32 with central feed passage and barriers to either side. Approx double glazed sliding patio doors to rear patio area. Two oven solid fuel Aga, range of 19.36m x 14.06m. base cupboard and drawer units with work surface and inset composite 1½ bowl single  Steel and profile steel roofed general purpose building 13.71m x 9.14m with part drainer sink unit with mixer tap, part tiled walls, coving to ceiling, two corner wall block and part profile steel clad elevations. cupboards, integrated under counter fridge, integrated Whirlpool hob and oven, Tiled  4-bay steel framed and corrugated fibre cement roofed open fronted covered yard floor. with diagonal feed gates to front, concreted scraper passage and enclosed pens Rear Entrance Hall/Utility with Belfast sink, access to roof void, tiled floor, coving with galvanized gates (available by separate negotiation). Part block and space boarded elevations. Approx 18.28m x 8.80m. Adjoining to one side is a small dung clamp with concrete floor and part weeping wall.  3-bay steel framed and profile steel roofed fodder barn approx. 13.50m x 9.00m with part block and part profile steel clad elevations.  Timber and GI roofed sheep house approx. 19.36m x 13.24m.

The Land The land associated with Lot 1 is contained within a ring fence and consists of a level or gently undulating productive pasture, contained within traditional Devon enclosures and eminently suited to prolific grass production or in part, alternative cropping. All enclosures are readily accessible with the majority enjoying mains trough watering. In total, Lot 1 extends to about

59.90 acres (23.23 Ha’s) (as shaded pink on the identification plan).

Lot 2 - 25.29 Acres Pasture Land

This an attractive and productive block of level or gently undulating pasture, lying immediately to the south of Lot 1 and with which it would readily combine. The land enjoys good road frontage and access from the council lane and benefits from natural watering, although it is understood that a mains water supply is available. In total, Lot 2 extends to about

25.29 acres (10.24 Ha’s) (as shaded yellow on the identification plan).

Lot 3 - 25.01 Acres Arable/Pasture Land

This is an off-lying block of accommodation land, situated at Brindiwell Cross which lies about 1 mile to the west of Cadeleigh and comprising of 3 enclosures of south facing pasture land, equally suited to alternative cropping. The land enjoys good road frontage and access along its northernmost boundary and extends in total to about

25.01 acres (10.12 Ha’s) (as shaded blue on the identification plan).

Lot 4 - 20.57 Acres Pasture Land

This is a similar off-lying block of productive pasture land, situated at Endicott which lies about 1 mile to the south of Cadeleigh and comprising of 3 enclosures of productive pasture land, in part bisected by a natural stream. Situated within the property is a 3-bay timber and profile steel roofed general purpose building approx. 10.30m x 6.60m. In total, Lot 4 extends to about

20.57 acres (8.33 Ha’s) (as shaded green on the identification plan). General Remarks Live & Dead Farming Stock Tenure and Possession The right is reserved to hold a sale by Auction on the premises of any live and dead farming stock on the holding, prior to the date of completion. The property is of freehold tenure with vacant possession of all parts available upon completion of the purchase. Services Mains water and electricity are connected to the bungalow and principal farm buildings on Lot 1. Drainage of dwelling to private system.

Outgoings These are believed to comprise solely of local Council Tax in respect of the bungalow, together with the usual service and environmental charges where applicable. Sporting Rights The sporting rights across the holding are in hand and will be included in the sale of the freehold.

Single Farm Payment The Vendors will be claiming and retaining the single farm payment on the land for 2014 and the Purchaser(s) will be required to farm the land in accordance with the cross compliance regulations until the 31st December 2014. Single farm payment entitlements for the relevant area of land will be included in the sale. The entitlements will be apportioned to each Lot and the Vendors undertake to use their best endeavours to transfer the ongoing entitlements to the Purchaser(s) subject to receiving written instructions. On request of this transfer the Purchaser(s) will be responsible for the Vendors Agents reasonable costs incurred in completing the relevant transfer documents.

Rights of Way, Easements, Wayleaves, Etc. The property is sold and as far as required by the vendors will be conveyed subject to all rights of way, easements, quasi-easements, privileges and advantages (whether for way, water, drainage, light or of laying and maintaining water and other piped or mains of any nature whatsoever and although not mentioned or referred to in the particulars, or shown on the plans) for the benefit of any other property as the owner, tenants or occupiers thereof now or have been accustomed to use, enjoy or exercise.

Fixtures & Fittings All fixtures and fittings unless specifically referred to within these particulars of sale are otherwise excluded from the sale of the freehold and will be removed by the vendors or their Agents prior to completion.

Stewardship Scheme

The holding is not subject to any stewardship or similar environmental schemes. Local Authorities Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4QD Tel: (01392) 382000 Mid Devon County Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PP Tel: (01884) 255255 South West Water, Peninsula House, Rydon Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7HR Tel: (01392) 443022 Western Power, Osprey Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 7WP Tel: (0845) 601 2989

Important Notice Messrs Greenslade Taylor Hunt for themselves and for the vendors of the property whose agents they are give notice that: - these particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers should seek their own professional advice. - all descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition, necessary permissions for use and occupation, and all other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct. Any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. - no responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchasers inspecting properties that have been sold, let or withdrawn. - no person in the employment of the Agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property or the particulars. Measurements and Other Information All measurements are approximate. The field numbers and areas shown on the attached plan are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for identification purposes only. They do not necessarily correspond either with the National Grid plan numbers or with those to be produced on the Rural Land Register.

Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars as accurate and reliable as possible, if there are any point which is of particular importance to you please contact the office, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. We have not tested any of the equipment, appliances, central heating or services.