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HIGHER COURT FARM, Littlehempston, Totnes, Devon NEWTON ABBOT ~ ASHBURTON ~ TOTNES ~ CHAGFORD ~ ANTIQUES SALEROOM, ASHBURTON Ref: DRO1615 HIGHER COURT FARM, Littlehempston, Totnes, Devon. TQ9 6LU Grade II Listed thatched farmhouse in need of restoration and improvement, range of traditional farm buildings (without planning consent for change of use) centrally located in popular village, range of general purpose farm buildings and agricultural land extending in total to 122.07 Acres (49.38 Hectares) available in 11 lots. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Thursday 15th March 2018 at 14:00 p.m. At The Royal Seven Stars Hotel, The Plains, Totnes, Devon. TQ9 5DD Auctioneers Solicitors Rendells Brixlaw Ltd 57 Fore Street 3 Bolton Street Totnes, TQ9 5NL Brixham, TQ5 9DA Tel: 01803 863888 Tel: 01803 882210 27.01.18 Email: totnesrural@rendells.co.uk Email: sue@brixlaw.co.uk Higher Court Farm, Littlehempston Totnes Rural Department Situation and Description Higher Court Farm provides a rare opportunity to purchase land and property within the heart of the village of Littlehempston and coming to the market for the first time in nearly 100 years. Higher Court Farm is situated within the parish of Littlehempston, which has a church and a popular community run inn (The Tally Ho), with the farm house, traditional buildings and the northern block of the farm land situated around Littlehempston village itself with the southern block of the farmland located to the south of the A381 Totnes to Newton Abbot Road. The property lies within convenient reach of the towns of Totnes and Newton Abbot, whilst being set in a rural location. Higher Court Farm is well placed with good accessibility to the amenities of the area and there is a mainline railway station in Totnes bringing London within 3 hours travelling. Nearby Totnes is about 2 miles and offers an interesting range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, galleries and good educational provision. The River Dart is celebrated for sailing and rowing and the beautiful South Devon coast is less than 30 minutes’ drive. Other close by features include Dartington Hall and the Dart Valley steam railway. The cities of Exeter and Plymouth are both within easy commuting and the Dartmoor National Park and the coastline of the South Hams are all within easy reach. Description Higher Court Farm comprises a detached Grade II listed (List Entry Number: 1108516) thatched character farmhouse, together with a range of traditional farm buildings (without planning consent for change of use), range of general purpose farm buildings and agricultural land, although all currently sown to grass much is of arable quality and extends in total to some 122.07 acres (49.38 hectares) the full extent of which is (in 11 lots – see below) shown on the sale plan forming part of these sales particulars. Details of the 11 lots, being offered for sale are as follows: - Lot 1 – Higher Court Farmhouse and O.S. 5480 - 3.56 acres (1.44 hectares) As edged red on the sale plan. Situated on the eastern side of Littlehempston village and adjoining the public highway, Higher Court farmhouse is believed to be constructed of stone and cob, rendered construction under a thatched roof and offers the following accommodation: - Ground Floor Porch/Entrance Area of wooden pole construction under a sheeted roof with all elevations open and steps leading up to the Kitchen door. Kitchen: Belfast sink, old Range cooker with boiler to side, double aspect windows, flagstone floor, power points, cupboards and worktops/bench. Pantry: Flagstone floor, worktops, power/electric. 2 Higher Court Farm, Littlehempston Totnes Rural Department Breakfast Room/Dairy: Flagstone floor, meat hooks, double aspect windows, cupboards, power points. Utility/Kitchen Store: Single aspect window. Dining Room: Fuse box, flagstone floor, power points, fireplace, built in cupboards, double aspect window, wood panel walls with staircase leading to upstairs/first floor, door to front of property, cupboards, fitted bench and smoke alarm. From the Dining Room steps rising to the Lounge/Sitting Room. Lounge/Sitting Room: Window, power points, fireplace and wood paneling. First Floor Bedroom 1: Single aspect window, power points, new modern ceiling and fireplace. Bedroom 2: Single aspect window with new ceiling. Hallway steps down to a second Hallway with a separate Bathroom and separate W.C. Bathroom: Bath, sink, window and loft hatch. Toilet W.C. with single aspect window. Bedroom 3: Single aspect window, power point, cupboard, roof light. Bedroom 4: Window, fireplace, ceiling light with exposed ceiling timbers. Gardens The property is bordered to the north and east by a walled garden and with the remains of old garden buildings situated to the north-eastern corner of the garden. This area also adjoins the adjacent pasture paddock OS5480. There are remains of old garden buildings situated to the north and east of the garden. The property benefits from an outside W.C. located opposite the Porch. 3 Higher Court Farm, Littlehempston Totnes Rural Department 4 Higher Court Farm, Littlehempston Totnes Rural Department O.S. 5480 - 3.56 acres (1.44 hectares) Schedule of Land SX Number OS Number Description Acreage Hectarage SX8162 OS Pt 4678 Farmhouse and 0.28 0.11 Gardens SX8162 OS5480 Permanent Pasture 3.56 1.44 Total: 3.84 acres 1.55 hectares A permanent pasture field with access off the adjoining highway to the west below Higher Court Farmhouse and past the garden area. This field has a gently south and east facing aspect and is bordered by solid Devon hedge banks and with the benefit of a natural water supply from the stream that runs along the southern boundary. Important Note Higher Court Farmhouse is in need of various works including the floors at first floor level and applicants must be accompanied by the Agents for all viewings of the property and must exercise extreme caution and care at all times. Services The farmhouse benefits from mains water and electric and drainage via a septic tank situated in the garden area. The farm buildings benefit from a septic tank situated in the adjoining paddock to the south. Council Tax It is believed that the Council Tax banding for Higher Court Farm is Tax Band F. Energy Performance Rating The property is listed and no EPC is required or available. Lot 2 – Traditional Farm Buildings, Yards and O.S. 4573 - 1.47 acres (0.59 hectares) As edged pink on the sale plan Schedule of land SX Number OS Number Description Acreage Hectarage SX8162 OS Pt4678 Farm Buildings 0.28 0.11 and Yards SX8162 OS4573 Permanent Pasture 1.19 0.48 Total: 1.47 acres 0.59 hectares 5 Higher Court Farm, Littlehempston Totnes Rural Department Traditional Farm Buildings and Yards A range of traditional stone buildings under slate roofs arranged in a horseshoe shape and situated immediately to the south-west of the farmhouse. The north-eastern section extends in total to 27.50m x 5.90m divided into various different sections being two storey with the ground floor benefiting from numerous openings/gates onto the lower yard area and the first floor opening towards Lot 1. The south-eastern section extends in total to 12.20m x 7.40m also being two storey with a further 7.40m x 2.30m single storey section to the southern side all opening out onto the yard/courtyard area. The south-western section extends to a further 17.20m x 6.50m being single storey of the same construction and facing onto the yard/courtyard. To the east of the main barns is a further Pig House extending to 5.50m x 3.20m which is of traditional stone construction under a slated roof and benefiting from a concrete floor with a further walled yard area with the remains of a 2.40m x 1.50m Lean-to. Important Note Applicants must strictly only view the buildings with the Agents and will be provided with safety helmets, as the roofs/slates of the buildings are in poor order and extreme care is required. O.S. 4573 - 1.47 acres (0.59 hectares) Adjoining the southern side of the barns is a pasture paddock with the benefit of gate access directly onto the adjoining road to the north-west and with the benefit of mains water from the stream that borders the southern side of the field. 6 Higher Court Farm, Littlehempston Totnes Rural Department Lot 3 – Ackrells Field – 14.65 acres (5.93 hectares) As edged purple on the sale plan Schedule of Land SX Number OS Number Description Acreage Hectarage SX8162 OS7096 Permanent Pasture 14.65 5.93 Total: 14.65 acres 5.93 hectares A useful size pasture paddock extending in total to 14.65 acres (5.93 hectares) with access from the public highway running along the north-western boundary of the land. The field is free draining permanent pasture with a gentle south/south-eastern facing aspect running down to the stream which provides natural water to the land along the south-eastern boundary. The land is bordered by solid Devon hedge banks. Lot 4 – The Meadow - O.S. 5871 – 1.63 acres (0.66 hectares) As edged brown on the sale plan Schedule of Land SX Number OS Number Description Acreage Hectarage SX8162 OS5871 Permanent Pasture 1.63 0.66 Total: 1.63 acres 0.66 hectares 7 Higher Court Farm, Littlehempston Totnes Rural Department A conveniently located meadow pasture being gently south facing and bordered by a stream which runs along the east-northern boundary providing a natural water supply. The field benefits from access directly off the Littlehempston Road which runs along the southern side of the land and is bordered by a stone wall to the south and a mixture of Devon hedge banks and general growth with supplementary fencing to the other boundaries.
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