House For Sale £1,200,000
SITUATION
The property is situated at the end of a long private drive, in a particularly secluded location. The thriving market town of Holsworthy is about 7 miles to the south, whilst the coastal town of Bude is about 16.5 miles to the west. Holsworthy provides a good range of shopping, educational and social facilities whilst the north Devon and Cornwall coast is within easy reach for water sports and walking. Access to the A30 is at Okehampton, about 24 miles to the south east, which in turn provides access to the M5 at Exeter, a further 50 miles to the east. The city of Exeter provides a wider range of shopping facilities
together with premiership rugby, a university and airport.
THE PROPERTY
Higher Walland offers prospective purchasers the opportunity to purchase an attractive, private and secluded ring-fenced livestock or equestrian enterprise serviced by a south facing detached 3-bedroom farmhouse, a small range of outbuildings, two telecommunication masts and a recently decommissioned poultry house measuring 873.38 Sq M, all lying within a total of 57.55 acres, the majority of which is laid to goodquality, well-fenced pasture, the balance comprising attractive amenity woodland.
THE FARMHOUSE
The farmhouse enjoys a southerly aspect and is set within its own gardens with an area of hardstanding and adjoining stores to the rear. Accessed off the entrance drive, lying to the south of the farm building.
Constructed of rendered elevations under a slate roof, the house provides good family accommodation comprising on the ground floor of front door leading to hall with stairs off, living room, dining room, kitchen with a range of fitted units, utility room, bathroom, back door and rear porch.
The first floor accommodation comprises a landing with two double bedrooms and a single bedroom.
FARM BUILDINGS
Located away from the house is a decommissioned poultry house measuring 68.5m x 12.75m (873.38 Sq M). Constructed of rendered block and clad walls under an insulated clad roof with raised floor. The building, which is in need of repair, provides prospective purchasers with a range of alternative opportunities.
Located next to the poultry house and serviced by the farm track, are two telecommunication masts with a total rent passing of £7,403.74 per annum.
LAND
The land lies within a ring-fence and is serviced by the farm access drive and an internal hard track the runs from the buildings to the eastern boundary. The land is divided into a number of good-sized, manageable enclosures, which have recently been re-fenced, all laid to pasture and suitable for mowing or ploughing. Water troughs are situated in most fields.
Located in the south-eastern corner of the farm, there are four enclosures of attractive amenity woodland surrounding a former quarry.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by private treaty with vacant possession available upon completion.
SERVICES
The farm is serviced by mains electricity. A back-up generator is connected to the poultry house.
The house is serviced by a private drainage system.
The house, buildings and land are serviced by a mains water supply.
Leases are in place for two telecommunication masts, one of which has recently been renewed under new terms. Further information regarding the masts is available via the agent.
WAYLEAVES EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY
The neighbour to Higher Walland enjoys a right of access over the first section of the entrance drive. Further details are available from the agents.
HEALTH & SAFETY
The site currently comprises a working farmstead. Potential purchasers are therefore required to take particular care when inspecting the property, bearing in mind especially the risk of sudden movements from machinery, vehicles and livestock which may be present and operating at the time of inspection, especially in and around the farm buildings. Potential purchasers are requested to wear supportive footwear for viewings and are advised to be conscious of potentially uneven and slippery ground surfaces.
SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS
The mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned.
EPC RATINGS
Higher Walland farmhouse has an EPC rating of F.
COUNCIL TAX
Band D.
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Torridge District Council
VIEWINGS
By prior appointment with the vendors’ agents, Carter Jonas:[use Contact Agent Button].
DIRECTIONS
From Holsworthy, head east on the A388 passing through Holsworthy Beacon and Milton Damerel. On leaving the village of Milton Damerel, turn right where signed Thornbury and Shebbear. After 0.4 miles, the entrance to the farm is found on the left hand side of the road, signed Higher Walland.
The property is situated at the end of a long private drive, in a particularly secluded location. The thriving market town of Holsworthy is about 7 miles to the south, whilst the coastal town of Bude is about 16.5 miles to the west. Holsworthy provides a good range of shopping, educational and social facilities whilst the north Devon and Cornwall coast is within easy reach for water sports and walking. Access to the A30 is at Okehampton, about 24 miles to the south east, which in turn provides access to the M5 at Exeter, a further 50 miles to the east. The city of Exeter provides a wider range of shopping facilities
together with premiership rugby, a university and airport.
THE PROPERTY
Higher Walland offers prospective purchasers the opportunity to purchase an attractive, private and secluded ring-fenced livestock or equestrian enterprise serviced by a south facing detached 3-bedroom farmhouse, a small range of outbuildings, two telecommunication masts and a recently decommissioned poultry house measuring 873.38 Sq M, all lying within a total of 57.55 acres, the majority of which is laid to goodquality, well-fenced pasture, the balance comprising attractive amenity woodland.
THE FARMHOUSE
The farmhouse enjoys a southerly aspect and is set within its own gardens with an area of hardstanding and adjoining stores to the rear. Accessed off the entrance drive, lying to the south of the farm building.
Constructed of rendered elevations under a slate roof, the house provides good family accommodation comprising on the ground floor of front door leading to hall with stairs off, living room, dining room, kitchen with a range of fitted units, utility room, bathroom, back door and rear porch.
The first floor accommodation comprises a landing with two double bedrooms and a single bedroom.
FARM BUILDINGS
Located away from the house is a decommissioned poultry house measuring 68.5m x 12.75m (873.38 Sq M). Constructed of rendered block and clad walls under an insulated clad roof with raised floor. The building, which is in need of repair, provides prospective purchasers with a range of alternative opportunities.
Located next to the poultry house and serviced by the farm track, are two telecommunication masts with a total rent passing of £7,403.74 per annum.
LAND
The land lies within a ring-fence and is serviced by the farm access drive and an internal hard track the runs from the buildings to the eastern boundary. The land is divided into a number of good-sized, manageable enclosures, which have recently been re-fenced, all laid to pasture and suitable for mowing or ploughing. Water troughs are situated in most fields.
Located in the south-eastern corner of the farm, there are four enclosures of attractive amenity woodland surrounding a former quarry.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by private treaty with vacant possession available upon completion.
SERVICES
The farm is serviced by mains electricity. A back-up generator is connected to the poultry house.
The house is serviced by a private drainage system.
The house, buildings and land are serviced by a mains water supply.
Leases are in place for two telecommunication masts, one of which has recently been renewed under new terms. Further information regarding the masts is available via the agent.
WAYLEAVES EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY
The neighbour to Higher Walland enjoys a right of access over the first section of the entrance drive. Further details are available from the agents.
HEALTH & SAFETY
The site currently comprises a working farmstead. Potential purchasers are therefore required to take particular care when inspecting the property, bearing in mind especially the risk of sudden movements from machinery, vehicles and livestock which may be present and operating at the time of inspection, especially in and around the farm buildings. Potential purchasers are requested to wear supportive footwear for viewings and are advised to be conscious of potentially uneven and slippery ground surfaces.
SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS
The mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned.
EPC RATINGS
Higher Walland farmhouse has an EPC rating of F.
COUNCIL TAX
Band D.
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Torridge District Council
VIEWINGS
By prior appointment with the vendors’ agents, Carter Jonas:[use Contact Agent Button].
DIRECTIONS
From Holsworthy, head east on the A388 passing through Holsworthy Beacon and Milton Damerel. On leaving the village of Milton Damerel, turn right where signed Thornbury and Shebbear. After 0.4 miles, the entrance to the farm is found on the left hand side of the road, signed Higher Walland.
