Fenacre Farm Burlescombe - Devon MiddleFenacre Rill Farm Barn ShillingfordBurlescombe - Devon- Tiverton - EX16 - Devon 9BD Guide Price £315,000
Bampton 3 miles; Wiveliscombe 7 miles;EX16 Tiverton 9 miles; 7JD M5 (J27) and Tiverton Parkway 15 miles; Taunton 18 miles (all distances approximate) Westleigh 1 mile; Holcombe Rogus 2 miles; M5 (J27) & Tiverton Parkway 6 miles; Wellington 7
miles (all distances approximate)
A traditional and historicGuide farmstead Price: £750,000 set within its surrounding farmland with a substantially renovated character farmhouse A well-appointedwhich contemporary now requires conversion, completion affording light, spacious and flexible accommodation set within a rural position Guide Price OIEO £625,000
INTRODUCTION It is believed that Fenacre Farm was a Doomsday Manor, possibly linked at one time to the nearby Augustin Nunnery at Canonsleigh Farm. The present farmhouse is believed to date from about 1800 and has more recently been the subject of enlargement and substantial refurbishment. Completion is however, now required but the present property provides the basis to create an exceptionally attractive and individual family home. The farmhouse occupies a secluded position within its land, complimented by a range of traditional buildings; some of which predate that of the existing dwelling and are Grade II listed. The surrounding land is level, fertile and provides productive grazing as well as a former orchard. The property adjoins the Grand Western Canal and is bisected by an attractive brook. In total, the property extends to about 4.05 ha’s (10 acres).
SITUATION The property is situated close to the landscaped north-eastern bund of Westleigh Quarry. It is approached from the council road over a private hardened entrance drive which leads to the farmhouse and buildings. Westleigh is the closest settlement, lying about 1 mile to the south with its primary school, public house and garage. Wellington affords a good level of commercial, educational and recreational facilities, whilst to the south and approached via the A38 is the M5 (J27) and with mainline rail connections available adjacent to this junction at Tiverton Parkway.
The property occupies an attractive and accessible rural location. It adjoins the restored Grand Western Canal with the former towpath providing easy walking and cycling southwards to the attractive village of Sampford Peverell and beyond, Tiverton. A public footpath crosses the property and provides access to the nearby favoured village of Master Bedroom with exposed roof timbers and En-Suite Shower Room with WC, shower Holcombe Rogus. cubicle and pedestal wash basin. Heated towel rail and part tiled walls. Main Landing with exposed roof timbers. THE HOUSE Bedroom 2 with exposed roof timbers. Believed to be constructed predominantly of stone elevations; externally rendered beneath a Bedroom 3 with exposed roof timbers and En-Suite Shower Room with WC, shower cubicle slate roof, the farmhouse has been the subject of enlargement and refurbishment. The and pedestal wash basin. Part tiled walls. Heated towel rail. accommodation is both spacious and characterful, providing the basis of a sound family Bedroom 4 with exposed roof timbers. home which now requires completion. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and Family Bathroom with close coupled WC, pedestal wash basin and panelled bath with mixer benefits from timber double glazed casements and oil fired central heating. It is arranged as tap and shower attachment. Part tiled walls. Heated towel rail. follows:- OUTSIDE The Ground Floor: The property is approached over a hardened entrance drive which terminates at the side of Entrance Porch with half glazed door to Entrance Hall with stairs to first floor. the farmhouse and adjacent to the buildings. At the present time, the farmhouse is set Drawing Room a light and spacious room enjoying a dual aspect with French doors to the within undefined boundaries with the potential to create attractive pleasure gardens to rear. Original fireplace recess and exposed beam. compliment the property. Sitting Room with deep fireplace recess with exposed beam and provision for wood burning stove. Exposed ceiling beams. Window seat and door to: Forming part of the property is an attractive range of Grade II listed traditional buildings; in Office with rear aspect. part requiring refurbishment but suitable for a diversity of uses allied to the residential Kitchen requiring fitment, with original arched fireplace with exposed beam. Open plan to enjoyment of the property. The existing buildings comprise of a former chapel believed to adjoining Dining area with French doors to rear. date from the 15th Century, and retaining many of its original features. Situated close by is a Utility Room with door to side. Shower Room with close coupled WC, pedestal wash basin six-bay stone and GI roofed former shippen with tallet loft over. Adjoining store and attached and shower cubicle. Heated towel rail. Adjoining Boiler Room with Grant oil-fired central part stone and part block former shippen with corrugated fibre cement roof. On the opposite heating boiler. side of the yard area is a derelict former threshing barn of stone elevations.
The First Floor: Split level landing providing access to:
THE LAND The surrounding land comprises of either level or gently undulating productive pasture, bisected by an attractive brook together with an adjoining orchard. Although the land has not been managed for some time, it is inherently fertile and is suited to a variety of cropping or stocking. In total, the property extends to about 4.05 ha’s (10 acres), as edged and hatched red on the identification plan.
TENURE & POSSESSION The property is of freehold tenure and with vacant possession available upon completion.
OUTGOINGS These are believed to comprise of local council tax (to be assessed), together with the usual service and environmental charges.
SERVICES Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage to new private system (requires completion).
LOCAL AUTHORITIES Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PP. Tel (01884 255255).
BUILDING REGULATION APPROVAL The building works undertaken to date have not been signed off by Building Control and require completion.
DIRECTIONS From J27 of the M5, proceed eastwards on the A38 towards Wellington. After about 3.5 miles and shortly after passing over the motorway, turn left and signed to Burlescombe and Westleigh. Proceed through Burlescombe, passing over the railway line and canal and at Westleigh Quarry, follow the road round to the right where after the entrance to Fenacre Farm will be found after a further 0. 4 miles on the left hand side. The property is denoted by our ‘For Sale’ board.
VIEWING Viewing is strictly by prior confirmed appointment via the sole agents, Greenslade Taylor Hunt.
5 Fore Street, Tiverton, Devon EX16 6LN Telephone: 01884 243000 E-mail: [email protected]