5 bedroom house
Chittlehampton, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9PY
Guide Price
£2,350,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II
Property Tags: Holiday Cottage, Livestock Farm
Land Tags: Arable Land, Paddock, Pasture Land
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Sep 2021
- Removed: Dec 2021
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II
- Property Tags: Holiday Cottage, Livestock Farm
- Land Tags: Arable Land, Paddock, Pasture Land
An attractive former Rolle Estate farm with 135.83 acres (54.97 hectares). Substantial Grade II Listed house with 5 bedrooms and high ceilings throughout. A holiday cottage with 2 bedrooms. Stone barns with potential for alternative uses and modern farm buildings around a central yard. Productive arable and pasture land within a ring-fence. Accessible location within walking distance of Chittlehampton.
Situation - Lower Biddacott Farm lies in an accessible rural location near to the village of Chittlehampton in North Devon.
Chittlehampton provides a parish church, primary school, Post Office & general store and The Bell Inn pub.
The market town of South Molton is within 5.5 miles and has a more comprehensive range of shops, a bank, primary and secondary schools, a supermarket as well as weekly livestock and farmers markets and the nearby independent West Buckland School. Barnstaple is within 8 miles.
The A361 (North Devon Link Road) can be accessed near to South Molton and provides a link to the M5 motorway at Junction 27, nearby to which is Tiverton Parkway rail station with mainline services to London Paddington. Exeter and Bristol Airports have flights to many UK and European cities.
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 Putsborough, Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are all within reach.
Introduction - Lower Biddacott Farm is a former Rolle Estate farm which now totals approximately 135.83 acres (54.97 hectares) all within a ring-fence.
The farm lies in a fine location within walking distance of Chittlehampton and with easy access to South Molton and the A361. There are views stretching over the farm’s land towards the Taw Valley to the west.
The south-facing house is substantial yet characterful and overlooks its enclosed garden to the front and the main yard to the west, which includes a range of attractive stone barns and more modern farm buildings which offer potential for alternative uses, subject to planning consent being obtained.
There is a separate holiday cottage and the land includes a mixture of pasture and arable enclosures with road access.
The House - The farmhouse is Grade 2 Listed and is a substantial stone dwelling with brick quoins surrounding the existing door and window openings, sash windows and a slate roof.
The house is a classic Rolle Estate farmhouse with high ceilings throughout the ground and first floors and there is a date stone above the porch showing 1878.
It has been occupied in two parts (Lower Biddacott and West End) and would therefore suit occupation by two generations of the same family or as one large family home.
The ground-floor accommodation comprises an impressive entrance hall with three reception rooms including a living room with a wood-burning stove and a bread oven to one side. There is a modern kitchen / breakfast room and ancillary rooms including an additional galley kitchen, utility room, shower room and boot room.
On the first floor there are five double bedrooms, three of which have a south-facing aspect. In addition there are two bathrooms.
Outside - To the front of the house is the main garden which has views to the south. This garden is enclosed with a stone wall and includes a sloping lawn and mature shrub and flower beds.
To the rear of the house is a level lawn beyond which is a small grass paddock with two Nissen Huts which have been used for storage.
Meadowcroft (Holiday Cottage) - Meadowcroft is an attractive stone barn conversion with a slate roof and brick quoins around the window and door openings.
This barn was converted approximately 30 years ago and has consent to be used for holiday accommodation.
There are two double bedrooms, a kitchen, a sitting room and a bathroom and outside there is a private enclosed yard area with space for parking and outside furniture.
The Buildings - The traditional barns and modern farm buildings are situated surrounding a large, open concrete yard.
Lofted Stables & Workshop: Built of stone with brick quoins around the existing door and window openings.
Log Stores: A single storey stone barn with a slate roof and brick quoins around the existing openings. Previously used for loose housing cattle.
Storage Building: Rendered brick and block walls with a concrete floor.
Threshing Barn: Built of stone with a slate roof and opening on to the main yard.
A planning application has been submitted to convert this barn to a residential dwelling with four bedrooms.
Cattle Shed: Steel frame, earth floor and fibre cement roof. Attached to the:
Stone Storage Building: Built of stone with an earth floor.
General Purpose Building: Divided into four sections. Concrete frame with a concrete floor.
The Land - The land at Lower Biddacott is classified as Grade 3 with soils described as freely draining, slightly acid loamy soils. There is road frontage along the western and eastern boundary.
There are fourteen field enclosures with a mostly south-facing aspect and there are approximately 83.43 acres 33.76 hectares) in arable rotation being used to grow cereal crops and the remaining land down to pasture.
The grass fields surround the farmstead and run along the southern boundary where there is a small stream.
Services - Mains water. Mains electricity. Private drainage system (septic tank). Broadband. Oil-fired central heating.
Tenure - The farm is owned freehold and is registered on the Land Registry.
Vacant possession will be available from completion.
Basic Payment Scheme (Bps) - The land is registered for entitlements under the Basic Payment Scheme. The entitlements will be made available to the purchaser upon request.
The payment for the 2021 scheme year will be retained by the seller.
Planning - A planning and Listed Building consent application is being submitted by the sellers to convert the Threshing Barn and attached storage building to a residential dwelling.
Further information is available from Stags.
Local Authority - North Devon District Council. Tel: . (
Main House: Council Tax Band D.
West End: Council Tax Band B.
Designations - The farm is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Plans & Boundary Fences - A plan, which is not to scale and is not to be relied upon, is attached to these particulars. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy.
Sporting & Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are owned, are included with the freehold of the whole farm.
Fixtures & Fittings - All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale.
Wayleaves & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements and any public or private rights of way or bridleways etc.
There are no public footpaths or bridleways passing across the farm.
There is a right of way benefitting the neighbouring land to the north for the purposes of extracting of timber.
Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags. Please call: or to arrange an appointment.
Directions - From South Molton take the B3227 towards Umberleigh. Continue on this road for 4.5 miles and at Homedown Cross turn right towards Chittlehampton.
Proceed into Chittlehampton and at Townsend Cross continue straight ahead towards Stowford and Cobbaton.
After approximately 0.5 miles Lower Biddacott Farm will be found on the left.
Warning - Farms and land can be dangerous places. Please take care when viewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of farm buildings and livestock.
Disclaimer - These particulars are a guide only and are not to be relied upon for any purpose.
Marketed by: Stags, South Molton
Situation - Lower Biddacott Farm lies in an accessible rural location near to the village of Chittlehampton in North Devon.
Chittlehampton provides a parish church, primary school, Post Office & general store and The Bell Inn pub.
The market town of South Molton is within 5.5 miles and has a more comprehensive range of shops, a bank, primary and secondary schools, a supermarket as well as weekly livestock and farmers markets and the nearby independent West Buckland School. Barnstaple is within 8 miles.
The A361 (North Devon Link Road) can be accessed near to South Molton and provides a link to the M5 motorway at Junction 27, nearby to which is Tiverton Parkway rail station with mainline services to London Paddington. Exeter and Bristol Airports have flights to many UK and European cities.
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 Putsborough, Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are all within reach.
Introduction - Lower Biddacott Farm is a former Rolle Estate farm which now totals approximately 135.83 acres (54.97 hectares) all within a ring-fence.
The farm lies in a fine location within walking distance of Chittlehampton and with easy access to South Molton and the A361. There are views stretching over the farm’s land towards the Taw Valley to the west.
The south-facing house is substantial yet characterful and overlooks its enclosed garden to the front and the main yard to the west, which includes a range of attractive stone barns and more modern farm buildings which offer potential for alternative uses, subject to planning consent being obtained.
There is a separate holiday cottage and the land includes a mixture of pasture and arable enclosures with road access.
The House - The farmhouse is Grade 2 Listed and is a substantial stone dwelling with brick quoins surrounding the existing door and window openings, sash windows and a slate roof.
The house is a classic Rolle Estate farmhouse with high ceilings throughout the ground and first floors and there is a date stone above the porch showing 1878.
It has been occupied in two parts (Lower Biddacott and West End) and would therefore suit occupation by two generations of the same family or as one large family home.
The ground-floor accommodation comprises an impressive entrance hall with three reception rooms including a living room with a wood-burning stove and a bread oven to one side. There is a modern kitchen / breakfast room and ancillary rooms including an additional galley kitchen, utility room, shower room and boot room.
On the first floor there are five double bedrooms, three of which have a south-facing aspect. In addition there are two bathrooms.
Outside - To the front of the house is the main garden which has views to the south. This garden is enclosed with a stone wall and includes a sloping lawn and mature shrub and flower beds.
To the rear of the house is a level lawn beyond which is a small grass paddock with two Nissen Huts which have been used for storage.
Meadowcroft (Holiday Cottage) - Meadowcroft is an attractive stone barn conversion with a slate roof and brick quoins around the window and door openings.
This barn was converted approximately 30 years ago and has consent to be used for holiday accommodation.
There are two double bedrooms, a kitchen, a sitting room and a bathroom and outside there is a private enclosed yard area with space for parking and outside furniture.
The Buildings - The traditional barns and modern farm buildings are situated surrounding a large, open concrete yard.
Lofted Stables & Workshop: Built of stone with brick quoins around the existing door and window openings.
Log Stores: A single storey stone barn with a slate roof and brick quoins around the existing openings. Previously used for loose housing cattle.
Storage Building: Rendered brick and block walls with a concrete floor.
Threshing Barn: Built of stone with a slate roof and opening on to the main yard.
A planning application has been submitted to convert this barn to a residential dwelling with four bedrooms.
Cattle Shed: Steel frame, earth floor and fibre cement roof. Attached to the:
Stone Storage Building: Built of stone with an earth floor.
General Purpose Building: Divided into four sections. Concrete frame with a concrete floor.
The Land - The land at Lower Biddacott is classified as Grade 3 with soils described as freely draining, slightly acid loamy soils. There is road frontage along the western and eastern boundary.
There are fourteen field enclosures with a mostly south-facing aspect and there are approximately 83.43 acres 33.76 hectares) in arable rotation being used to grow cereal crops and the remaining land down to pasture.
The grass fields surround the farmstead and run along the southern boundary where there is a small stream.
Services - Mains water. Mains electricity. Private drainage system (septic tank). Broadband. Oil-fired central heating.
Tenure - The farm is owned freehold and is registered on the Land Registry.
Vacant possession will be available from completion.
Basic Payment Scheme (Bps) - The land is registered for entitlements under the Basic Payment Scheme. The entitlements will be made available to the purchaser upon request.
The payment for the 2021 scheme year will be retained by the seller.
Planning - A planning and Listed Building consent application is being submitted by the sellers to convert the Threshing Barn and attached storage building to a residential dwelling.
Further information is available from Stags.
Local Authority - North Devon District Council. Tel: . (
Main House: Council Tax Band D.
West End: Council Tax Band B.
Designations - The farm is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Plans & Boundary Fences - A plan, which is not to scale and is not to be relied upon, is attached to these particulars. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy.
Sporting & Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are owned, are included with the freehold of the whole farm.
Fixtures & Fittings - All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale.
Wayleaves & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements and any public or private rights of way or bridleways etc.
There are no public footpaths or bridleways passing across the farm.
There is a right of way benefitting the neighbouring land to the north for the purposes of extracting of timber.
Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags. Please call: or to arrange an appointment.
Directions - From South Molton take the B3227 towards Umberleigh. Continue on this road for 4.5 miles and at Homedown Cross turn right towards Chittlehampton.
Proceed into Chittlehampton and at Townsend Cross continue straight ahead towards Stowford and Cobbaton.
After approximately 0.5 miles Lower Biddacott Farm will be found on the left.
Warning - Farms and land can be dangerous places. Please take care when viewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of farm buildings and livestock.
Disclaimer - These particulars are a guide only and are not to be relied upon for any purpose.
Marketed by: Stags, South Molton
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.