House For Sale £695,000
A well-positioned Dartmoor farm of 42.45 acres with an excellent range of outbuildings with potential for development (STP), pasture and woodland. This three bedroom agriculturally tied bungalow of non-standard construction has magnificent rural views. Freehold. Council tax band - B. EPC G.
Situation - The property is situated in a fine rural location equidistant between the small town of Moretonhampstead and the sought-after village of Dunsford, both less than 4.5 miles with both providing a good range of day-to-day facilities. Access to the A30 dual carriageway is 9 miles.
Introduction - Upper Leign Farm, which had a dairy herd until the late 1980's and used for beef stock until 2014, is a small farm in a delightful part of Dartmoor enjoying spectacular, far reaching views. The prefabricated bungalow (Woolaway), with the usual Agricultural Occupancy Restriction, was built in 1975, and would benefit from a schedule of refurbishment. Serving the property are a significant range of buildings suitable for a holding of this size, and of particular note is an unconverted threshing barn which could offer development potential, subject to gaining the necessary consents. The land comprises a mixture of quality pasture, land of amenity appeal plus broadleaved woodland. For those with equestrian interests, the farm is ideally placed with access via a bridleway onto Mardon Down.
The Bungalow - An open fronted porch leads into a hallway off which is; a kitchen/breakfast room with wall mounted cupboards, electric oven and separate larder cupboard. The sitting room has an open fireplace and picture window with glorious south-facing views. Three double bedrooms, two of which has far-reaching views, a family bathroom with separate WC.
Agents Note - The bungalow is of non-standard construction (Woolaway). At present the Vendors are not in possession of the related planning consent. Please speak to the Agents for further information.
The Buildings - A former threshing barn made by traditional building methods with original roof trusses and beams with pegged joinery, offering the potential for conversion, subject to gaining the necessary consents. A steel framed 3 bay pole barn with attached lean-to. Two Nissen huts which are used for storage purposes, and a separate granite Linhay
The Land - To the front of the bungalow is a garden with stock proofed vegetable plot. There is also a wildlife pond.
Please see the land plan attached. It comprises good sized enclosures of pasture surrounded by traditional Dartmoor hedge banks/walling and stock proof fencing. There is also an area of broadleaved woodland. Overall the property amounts to approx. 42.45 acres.
Defra And Commoners -
Bridlepath - There is a bridle path following the entrance track and giving access to Mardon Down
Services - Mains electricity. Two private drainage systems (Septics). Well water supply.
Directions - From the A38 take the A382 to Moretonhampstead. At Moretonhampstead take the B3212 to Dunsford and Doccombe. On leaving Doccombe the property entrance will be on your left marked 'Leign Farm'. The property is located at the top of the track. Please be aware that the track is not suitable for low-profile vehicles.
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Situation - The property is situated in a fine rural location equidistant between the small town of Moretonhampstead and the sought-after village of Dunsford, both less than 4.5 miles with both providing a good range of day-to-day facilities. Access to the A30 dual carriageway is 9 miles.
Introduction - Upper Leign Farm, which had a dairy herd until the late 1980's and used for beef stock until 2014, is a small farm in a delightful part of Dartmoor enjoying spectacular, far reaching views. The prefabricated bungalow (Woolaway), with the usual Agricultural Occupancy Restriction, was built in 1975, and would benefit from a schedule of refurbishment. Serving the property are a significant range of buildings suitable for a holding of this size, and of particular note is an unconverted threshing barn which could offer development potential, subject to gaining the necessary consents. The land comprises a mixture of quality pasture, land of amenity appeal plus broadleaved woodland. For those with equestrian interests, the farm is ideally placed with access via a bridleway onto Mardon Down.
The Bungalow - An open fronted porch leads into a hallway off which is; a kitchen/breakfast room with wall mounted cupboards, electric oven and separate larder cupboard. The sitting room has an open fireplace and picture window with glorious south-facing views. Three double bedrooms, two of which has far-reaching views, a family bathroom with separate WC.
Agents Note - The bungalow is of non-standard construction (Woolaway). At present the Vendors are not in possession of the related planning consent. Please speak to the Agents for further information.
The Buildings - A former threshing barn made by traditional building methods with original roof trusses and beams with pegged joinery, offering the potential for conversion, subject to gaining the necessary consents. A steel framed 3 bay pole barn with attached lean-to. Two Nissen huts which are used for storage purposes, and a separate granite Linhay
The Land - To the front of the bungalow is a garden with stock proofed vegetable plot. There is also a wildlife pond.
Please see the land plan attached. It comprises good sized enclosures of pasture surrounded by traditional Dartmoor hedge banks/walling and stock proof fencing. There is also an area of broadleaved woodland. Overall the property amounts to approx. 42.45 acres.
Defra And Commoners -
Bridlepath - There is a bridle path following the entrance track and giving access to Mardon Down
Services - Mains electricity. Two private drainage systems (Septics). Well water supply.
Directions - From the A38 take the A382 to Moretonhampstead. At Moretonhampstead take the B3212 to Dunsford and Doccombe. On leaving Doccombe the property entrance will be on your left marked 'Leign Farm'. The property is located at the top of the track. Please be aware that the track is not suitable for low-profile vehicles.
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