4 bedroom house

A uniquely situated residential farm in the heart of Dartmoor National Park.

Situation - Scorriton Down Farm is situated in a unique position on Dartmoor National Park close to the popular villages of Scorriton and Holne. The village of Scorriton has a strong community with a traditional village pub and a well supported village hall. The village of Holne is approximately 1.75 miles distant and has a village hall and a community village shop.

Situated on Dartmoor National Park, and with direct access straight out onto the moor, the property offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy these beautiful and unspoilt moorland areas for a wide range of outdoor pursuits including walking, riding, cycling and fishing.

The nearby towns of Buckfastleigh and Ashburton have a good range of day to day amenities including local primary and secondary schools. Although occupying a generally unspoilt moorland setting, Scorriton Down Farm is readily accessible with the A38 at Dart Bridge 4 miles away and Plymouth and Exeter within convenient commuting distance.

Introduction - Scorriton Down Farm extends to 61.09 acres (24.72 Hectares) with a modern farmhouse and useful farm buildings situated in a convenient location giving ease of management for the running of this charming residential farm.

The land at Scorriton Down Farm lies in a ring fence offering productive, organic meadow land including Scorriton Down from which there are outstanding views over Dartmoor National Park. The woodland shelter belts provide amenity and conservation appeal.

The Farmhouse - The farmhouse is of block and rendered construction under a slate roof. Natural light floods in throughout the property, and the use of wood gives a natural and contemporary feel offering a comfortable family home. The property occupies an elevated position, surrounded by mature beech trees offering privacy and shelter.
The size and layout of the house are shown on the floor plan. In brief, on the ground floor, the front door leads into the Entrance Hall, a door leads through to the Dining Room with fireplace housing a woodburner. A large Kitchen fitted with base units and solid fuel rayburn, Utility area with base units and sink, with a door to the Cloakroom with WC. Sitting Room with feature fireplace housing a woodburner with timber surround, mantle piece and mirror.

From the Hall, stairs lead to the first floor. Bedroom 1 with built in wardrobes, En-suite bathroom with shower, bath, wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail. Three further Double Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom with bath, shower, wash hand basin and WC. From the landing stairs lead up to the attic, Attic Room 1 with single sink and base units, bath, wash hand basin and WC, Attic Room 2, walk in wardrobe and Attic Room 3.

On the ground floor stairs lead down to the basement with 3 basement rooms. Basement Room with base units, single sink and drainer, Basement Room with sink, bath and WC.

The attic and basement have been in their current use for over 10 years, however, no formal consents or building regulations exist for this use.

The Garden And Grounds - The driveway approaching the property leads through gently sloping lawns to a gravelled parking area at the side of the house. To the north there is a pretty orchard with an array of fruit trees from apple, pear and plum. A productive polytunnel sits behind the orchard.

The Outbuildings - Livestock building (13.17m x 17.85m) of timber construction with a clad roof and hardcore floor.

Generator and battery building of concrete block construction under corrugated roof.

General store of timber framed construction under a corrugated roof. PV panels on the roof.

Outbuilding housing water treatment.

The Land - The land lies in a ring fence and is a mixture of level and sloping productive organic pasture including Scorriton Down, one of the largest species rich meadows on Dartmoor.

General Remarks -

Services - Private water supply.
Private drainage.
Electricity supplied by solar and generator (all equipment included).
Oil central heating

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession.

Access - There is a right of way along Scorriton Lane connecting to the public highway.

Local Authority - Dartmoor National Park Authority
Parke
Bovey Tracey
Devon, TQ13 9JQ.
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Basic Payment Scheme - The Entitlements are included in the sale. The current years payment is reserved from the sale.

The purchaser will take over the vendors cross compliance responsibilities.

Schemes - The farm is entered into the Organic Entry Level plus the Higher Level Stewardship schemes running until 31 August 2022. As part of the purchase of the farm the purchaser will take over the vendors cross compliance responsibilities.

Planning - A Certificate of Lawful Use or Development which was issued on 29 September 2020 application 0334/20 for non-compliance with the Agricultural Occupancy Condition is deemed to be lawful.

The original planning permission for the dwelling was granted on 06 June 1986 under application number 9/60/9'6/86/1D and was subject to agricultural occupancy condition which states The dwelling hereby permitted shall be occupied only by a person or persons employed or last employed full time locally in agriculture or forestry work as defined by Section 290 of the Town & Country Planning Act, 1971, and dependants of such persons as aforesaid

Moorland Grazing Rights - Grazing rights on Buckfastleigh Moor and the Forest of Dartmoor are included within the sale and will be transferred to the purchaser.

Designations - The property is within Dartmoor National Park.

Specific Rights, Fencing Covenents & Rights Of Way - There is a covenant in place stating that the purchasers are required to retain the shelter belts to the satisfaction of Dartmoor National Park Authority and the previous owners.

Sporting And Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are owned are included with the freehold.

Fixtures And Fittings - All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold.

Wayleaves, Rights Of Way Etc. - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements in respect of any electricity or telephone poles, wires, stays, cables etc., or water or drainage pipes etc., either passing upon, over or under it. The property is also sold subject to and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way or bridleways etc.

Plans And 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.

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

Directions - From the A38 / Devon Express way, exit at Dart Bridge / Buckfastleigh and head north. On reaching the mini roundabout take the second exit. Pass Buckfast Abbey on the right hand side and proceed up the steep hill. Take the right turn at the crossroads on the crest of the hill and follow this road for approximately 2 miles and turn left immediately after Stumpy Oak Cross signed Scorriton. On entering the centre of the village turn left by Scorriton Farmhouse and proceed along this drive for approximately 1 mile and Scorriton Down Farm will be found at the top of this drive.
Please note that the lane to Scorriton Down Farm is not suitable for all vehicles.

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



Marketed by: Stags, Exeter, Farm Agency