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West Yeo Moor Farm, LOT 1 Witheridge, Tiverton, EX16 8QA

A charming and characterful farmhouse in a quiet part of Mid with conservation and wildlife appeal

Witheridge 2 miles - 9 miles - Tiverton 12 miles - M5 (Junction 27) 21

• Grade II Listed House • Pretty Gardens & Orchard • Former Farm Shop • Outbuildings • 11.27 Acres • Further Land Available •

Guide price £595,000

Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London West Yeo Moor Farm, LOT 1, Witheridge, Tiverton, EX16 8QA

SITUATION continues through most of the ground floor and a solid oak staircase to the first floor. West Yeo Moor Farm lies in a quiet location near to the Mid / border, surrounded by fields and woodland, yet accessible to the market towns of South Molton A door opens into the living room which has a dual aspect overlooking the gardens and and Tiverton as well as the M5 at Junction 27. with views to the rear, a door to outside and a stone inglenook fireplace with a wood The village of Witheridge is 2 miles south of the farm and provides a doctor's surgery, village burning stove, with a bread oven, stone hearth with a beam over. shop, a pub, church, a veterinary practice and primary schooling. From the dining room, steps lead down to the kitchen / breakfast room which has a tiled The market town of South Molton is found within 9 miles and has a more comprehensive floor, a range of fitted units with a burr oak veneer and a solid oak worktop. There is an range of shops, banks and schooling, a supermarket as well as weekly livestock and farmers integrated Universal range cooker and a separate integrated AEG electric oven with an markets and the nearby independent West Buckland School. extractor fan over. The town of Tiverton, about 12 miles away, is an old market town with an historic castle. There are several supermarkets and a wide range of shops in the town, together with The kitchen opens into the breakfast room, with a stone floor and fitted bookshelves. schools for all ages, including the independent Blundell's School. There is also a hospital, There is a door into a boot room which has a door to the outside and a cloakroom with w.c sports centre and an 18-hole golf course. and wash basin. On the first floor, there are four bedrooms, three of which are double sized with an oak The A361 (North Devon Link Road) can be accessed within 5 miles and provides a link to the floor continuing throughout the landing and bedrooms. The master bedroom has exposed M5 motorway at Junction 27, nearby to which is Tiverton Parkway rail station with mainline beams, a dual aspect and an en-suite shower room with w.c and wash basin services to London Paddington. Exeter and Bristol Airports have flights to many UK and The other bedrooms have wonderful views over the surrounding fields and there is a European cities. separate bathroom with a tiled floor, panelled corner bath, w.c. And wash basin. From the farm there is easy access to the Exmoor National Park, known for its hundreds of square miles of superb unspoilt scenery, and the North Devon beaches of , OUTSIDE , and are all within reach. The entrance lane leads into a turning and parking area, with a low level stone wall enclosing the gardens on the south side of the house. A flagstone path flanked by gravel, INTRODUCTION leads to the front door, with an area of lawn opening into the former orchard and a feature West Yeo Moor Farm has been significantly improved by the present owners, the house well with stone walls and a slate roof cover. having been completely rebuilt after they purchased the farm in 2001. The house is Grade II Listed and was originally two cottages, now comprising one house To the rear and western side of the house is a gravelled area with raised stone flower and with a south-facing aspect and boasting oak floors, doors and beams with the stone and fruit beds and a private seating area. some of the timber coming from the farms woodland and quarry. The buildings include the former farm shop, a workshop and other outbuildings used to rear THE BUILDINGS pigs, chicken and cattle, with the farm land managed with conservation in mind, resulting in an abundance of wildlife and wild flowers. FORMER FARM SHOP LOT 1 Constructed of stone and timber clad elevations, this building was formerly a Farm Shop and Cutting Room, with ancillary storage rooms and food preparation areas. Subject to planning The farmhouse, former farm shop, farm buildings and 11.27 acres (4.56 hectares). consent, this building could be suitable for alternative uses. Electricity and water are THE FARMHOUSE connected. The house at West Yeo Moor Farm is a highly attractive building, constructed of cob and stone walls with a thatched roof, with solid oak windows and doors throughout. The house Note: the equipment is available by separate negotiation. was thatched in 2003 and was re-ridged and dressed in 2012. To the rear is an attached A solid oak door opens into the entrance porch, which has a slate roof and a door into the LEAN-TO: dining room which boasts a stone inglenook fireplace with a bread oven, a slate hearth and 18'2" x 9'3" (5.54m x 2.81m) a beam over, housing a wood burning stove. There is an exposed beam, an oak floor which Timber frame with galvanised iron (GI) roof. West Yeo Moor Farm, LOT 1, Witheridge, Tiverton, EX16 8QA

WORKSHOP: TENURE: 25'0" x 14'1" (7.61m x 4.29m) The farm is owned freehold and is available with vacant possession upon completion. Stone faced block elevations, a concrete floor and corrugated GI / plastic roof. Electricity is connected. BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS): The farm land is registered for entitlements under the BPS. The entitlements will be made PIG / CHICKEN HOUSES: available to the purchaser. Two stone buildings with GI roof, one measuring 3.52m x 2.99m, the other 2.49m x 2.07m. HIGHER LEVEL SCHEME (HLS): HEN HOUSE: The farm is entered into an HLS agreement which ends on 31st March 2022. The capital 12'2" x 8'2" (3.70m x 2.50m.) works have been completed and the options are mainly pasture management for cattle Timber construction grazing and hay making. It is a condition of the sale that the purchaser(s) takes over this agreement on completion. FARROWING HOUSE: 25'6" x 11'5" (7.78m x 3.49m.) LOCAL AUTHORITY: Cob construction with a timber framed roof with a Galvaprime covering. Four internal pens. North Devon District Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, , Devon, EX31 1EA. Tel: 01271 327711 (www.northdevon.gov.uk). POULTRY HOUSE: 27'4" x 18'10" (8.34m x 5.74m.) PLANNING: Timber building with a thatched roof. The house is Grade II Listed. THE LAND PLANS AND BOUNDARY FENCES: The land within LOT 1 lies predominantly to the south-east of the farmstead and comprises A plan, which is not to scale and is not to be relied upon, is attached to these particulars. two level pasture fields and a paddock to the south of the orchard. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy. WILDLIFE & FLORA FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: The fields at West Yeo Moor Farm are predominantly wildflower meadows which have All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these particulars, are expressly developed a varied sward, with Marsh Orchids, Marsh Marigolds and Devils Bit Scabious excluded from the sale. evident. The orchard provides apples from August to November with varieties including Pigs Snout, VIEWING: Bramley and Discovery. Strictly by prior appointment with Stags. Please call: 01769 575244. The farm is also a habitat for over 50 species of bird with Marsh Harrier, Red Kite and Barn Owls frequent visitors. DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Witheridge, take the B3137 towards South Molton. Continue for just FURTHER LAND AVAILABLE over a mile and take the right fork signposted to and Creacombe at Doorpark There is up to 71.37 acres of pasture land and woodland also available to purchase, as Cross. Continue for just under half a mile and the farm entrance will be found on the left. shown on the land plan (LOTS 2, 3, 4). DISCLAIMER: GENERAL REMARKS These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.

SERVICES: LOT 1: Mains water. Mains electricity. Private drainage (septic tank). The house is heated by wood burning stoves and electric radiators. West Yeo Moor Farm, LOT 1, Witheridge, Tiverton, EX16 8QA

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