2 bedroom house

An accessible farm surrounded by rolling North Devon countryside. 102.71 acres (41.57 hectares). South-facing bungalow subject to an AOC. Versatile modern farm buildings. Productive arable and pasture land. Stunning views towards Exmoor. Available as a whole or in five lots. EPC: Band D.

Situation - Lashingcott Farm lies in an unspoilt part of North Devon with distant views towards Exmoor from the land and good road connections to Barnstaple and the A361 / A39.

The B3232 is within one mile and links the towns of Barnstaple and Great Torrington. The village of Newton Tracey lies 2.2 miles to the north and has a village pub and a primary school at Lovacott within one mile of this village.

Barnstaple lies approximately 8 miles to the north and is the area's main shopping, business and commercial hub with access to the A361 North Devon Link Road and a railway station with services to Exeter on the picturesque Tarka Line.

The north Devon beaches at Instow, Putsborough, Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are all within easy reach.

Introduction - Lashingcott Farm extends in total to 102.71 acres (41.57 hectares) and lies at approximately 128 metres above sea level with panoramic views from parts of the land towards the Exmoor National Park.

The farm lies in three separate blocks, with the main part of the farm including a well-presented bungalow surrounded by colourful gardens, modern style farm buildings and versatile and productive arable and pasture land.

The two separate land lots include a gently sloping grass field and land used for growing forage and cereal crops. All of the land at Lashingcott Farm has soils described as freely draining slightly acid loamy soils and are classified as Grade 3.

Lashingcott Farm is offered for sale as a whole, or in five lots.

Lot 1 - Lashingcott Farm Bungalow, Buildings & Land (45.28 acres / 18.32 hectares).

Lashingcott Bungalow - The bungalow was constructed in 1973 subject to an agricultural occupancy condition (AOC) and is very well-presented internally and externally and has uninterrupted views to the south over farm land.

The accommodation includes a kitchen / breakfast room which overlooks the garden, a sitting room with a wood-burning stove, a dining room which could be used as a third bedroom, and a utility room. There are two double bedrooms, a bath / shower room and separate w.c.

Outside the enclosed gardens are full of colour and exceptionally well cared for with a level path surrounding the bungalow, level lawn flanked by colourful flower and shrub borders and a productive patch used for growing vegetables, salads and soft fruits. There is a timber-framed car-port for two cars.

The Farm Buildings - The buildings lie to the west of the bungalow and include:

-Workshop and Potato Store (17.56m x 4.36m) with adjoining Diesel Store (5.39m x 2.74m).
-General Purpose Building (22.96m x 19.37m plus lean-to 18.56m x 8.28m).
-Nissen Hut (15.88m x 5.05m).
-Storage Building (17.65m x 8.43m).
-Combine Harvester Shed (9.15m x 8.69m).

The Land - The land within LOT 1 lies directly south of the farmstead and is presently all down to grass within three field enclosures. There is a north-facing aspect and the land within this lot is steeper in places but from the southernmost field there are distant views over the North Devon countryside towards Exmoor.

Lot 2 - Land (14.62 acres / 5.92 hectares)

LOT 2 comprises a single field enclosure known as Higherland and is gently sloping with a north-facing aspect and direct access on to the road to the north. This land is used to grow cereal crops and has views stretching over rolling countryside.

Lot 3 - Land (15.66 acres / 6.34 hectares)

LOT 3 comprises a single field enclosure known as Enfield and is very gently sloping with direct access on to the road to the south. This land is currently being used to grow maize and is enclosed by traditional hedge boundaries.

Lot 4 - Land near West Woodland (11.27 acres / 4.56 hectares)

LOT 4 is situated approximately 1.5 miles (by road) to the north of Lashingcott Farm. This lot is a single field enclosure known as West Woodlands and is currently used for grazing with direct access to the road on the southern boundary.

Lot 5 - Land near Woodland Cross (15.88 acres / 6.43 hectares)

LOT 5 is a single field enclosure known as Shortridge and is currently being used to grow maize and has been used to grow a variety of cereal crops in previous years. There is direct road access to the road on the southern boundary.

Services - LOT 1: Mains electricity. Mains water. Private drainage (Septic tank). Full fibre broadband (FTTP). Oil central heating.

LOTS 2 and 3: There is a stream on the western boundary of these lots.

LOTS 4 and 5: No mains services are connected.

Access - The entrance road to Lashingcott Farm is an unclassified local road. The land near West Woodland (LOT 4) and Land near Woodland Cross (LOT 5) both have direct access to a public highway.

Tenure - Lashingcott Farm is owned freehold and is available with vacant possession upon completion.

Solar Pv Panels - There is a 4kW PV array which provides an income under the Feed-in-Tariff. The ownership of these panels is with Lashingcott Farm and they are included as part of the sale.

Designations - Lashingcott Farm (all lots) is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

Planning - The bungalow at Lashingcott Farm is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition (AOC).

The occupation of the of the dwelling is limited to a person solely or mainly employed, or last employed, in the locality in agriculture or in forestry.

Local Authority - Torridge District Council. Tel: (

Council Tax Band: C

Basic Payment Scheme (Bps) - The land is registered for entitlements under the BPS. The entitlements will be made available to the purchaser upon request. The payment relating to the current scheme year is to be retained by the vendor.

Sporting & Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights, insofar as they are owned, are included in 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 through any of the lots at Lashingcott Farm.

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags. Please call to arrange an appointment.

Directions - From the Roundswell roundabout on the southern edge of Barnstaple proceed south on the B3232 towards Great Torrington. Continue through Newton Tracey and Alverdiscott. Approximately 0.75 miles after leaving Alverdiscott turn left into an unsigned road. After approximately 600 yards, turn left into an unsigned lane and continue for a further 600 yards where Lashingcott Farm will be found on the right.

For the land near West Woodlands (LOT 4), from Alverdiscott proceed towards Great Torrington and after 600 yards turn left at Windmill Cross. Continue for 0.5 miles and the land will be found on the left.

For the land near Woodland Cross (LOT 5), from Alverdiscott continue north towards Barnstaple for approximately 500 yards and turn right into an unsigned road. Pass Gypsy Lane Cross and continue towards Hiscott and Yarnscombe. After just less than one mile at Woodland Cross, continue straight on and the gate into LOT 5 will be found on the left after 250 yards.

Warning - Farms can be dangerous places. Please take care when viewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of the farm buildings and livestock.

Disclaimer - These particulars are a guide only and are not to be relied upon for any purpose.



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