4 bedroom house

Lot 1 - A well-presented livestock farm with a picturesque, Grade II Listed farmhouse, a range of modern and traditional farm buildings with approximately 151.40 (61.27 hectares) of agricultural land and woodland


SITUATION
Lower Sheepsbyre Farm is located in a quiet tranquil location right in the heart of the North Devon countryside. The renowned market town of Chulmleigh is located 3.5 miles to the west which provides both a primary and secondary school, shops and healthcare facilities. The town of Tiverton is located 17.5 miles to the east with close access onto the M5 motorway, whilst the thriving city of Exeter is located 24 miles to the south east and provides further necessary transport links in the form of railway and airport.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Lower Sheepsbyre Farm is a charming ring fenced livestock holding subject to 13.12 acres of land situated less than a mile down the road. A hard-core track leads off the country lane, through a ford and rises up to the farmhouse and surrounding buildings. The farmhouse is a well presented, picturesque, Grade II listed property. Located within the farmstead lies a range of modern and traditional agricultural buildings which lend themselves to a variety of different uses (stp). The land is generally slightly sloping and is currently down to permanent grassland benefitting from well-maintained hedgerows protected by livestock fencing.

THE FARMHOUSE
Lower Sheepsbyre Farmhouse is a well-proportioned and spacious Grade II listed property. Downstairs the property comprises of a spacious sitting room, well laid out dining room, kitchen, neighbouring utility room, boot room and downstairs toilet. Upstairs the property contains four bedrooms together with a family bathroom. To the front of the thatched farmhouse lies a lawned area and gardens together with a hard-core space which provides ample car parking, whilst to the rear contains agricultural buildings forming part of Sheepsbyre Farm.

MODERN AND TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS
Lower Sheepsbyre Farm benefits from both a range of modern and traditional buildings which are located in close proximity of the farmhouse and are used to store machinery and house livestock. These well-proportioned buildings (subject to the appropriate planning) lend themselves to a variety of different uses.

THE LAND
The land comprises of approximately 164.52 acres (66.58 hectares) of undulating pasture, woodland and a flight pond. The land is a mixture of Grade 3 and 4 and comprises of freely draining, slightly acidic loamy soils. The land is used for both grazing and foraging of grass silage. Situated in close proximity to the farmstead lies two established cider apple and other fruit tree orchards. The majority of the land is of a gently sloping topography benefiting from natural hedgerow boundaries incorporating livestock fencing. A large proportion of the land is served with natural water.

LOTTING
Lot 1 Lower Sheepsbyre Farm being the farmhouse, farm buildings and approximately 151 .40 acres (61.27 ha) of agricultural land.

ENVIROMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Lower Sheepsbyre is subject to a Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) agreement. It is understood that the agreement comes to an end in June 2022. Further details are available from the selling agents on request.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The land is registered for claiming on under the Basic Payment Scheme and corresponding entitlements will be part of the purchase. Subject to the opening of the Rural Payments Agency transfer window, the vendor (and not Kivells as selling agent; unless specifically instructed in writing to do so) shall transfer the necessary entitlements commensurate with the eligible area of the property and bear any necessary costs. There shall be no appointment of the money claimed during any scheme year between the parties.

SERVICES
The property benefits from private drainage and mains electricity. The properties water is supplied via a well, the farm also profits from rainwater harvesting and spring water. Heating for the farmhouse is provided by log burners situated throughout the property.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
Lower Sheepsbyre Farm is available freehold and with vacant possession upon completion.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
North Devon District Council, Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1DG.

COUNCIL TAX
Lower Sheepsbyre Farmhouse - Band E

ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING
Lower Sheepsbyre Farmhouse - Rating F

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the selling agents Kivells at Exeter.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is offered for sale subject to and with all the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property Charges Register of the registered title, together with all public rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way which cross the property.

BOUNDARIES
These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and completed by the vendor’s agents and the purchaser would have deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agent will be responsible for defining boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agents whose decision acting as the expert shall be final.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
Given the potential hazards of working farms, we ask for all potential purchasers when viewing the farm to be as vigilant as possible and take particular care when in the vicinity of farm buildings.

DIRECTIONS
For satellite navigation please use the post code: EX18 7ED
From leaving the M5 motorway at Junction 27, take the A361/A38 exit to Barnstaple, Tiverton, Wellington. Head west on the A361 passing Tiverton, travel for approximately 10 miles along on the A361 to then turn left, sign posted to Bishops Nympton. Take the next left sign posted to Chulmleigh. Continue straight for approximately 3 miles, whereby Lower Sheepsbyre Farm will be located on your right, displayed by a Kivells ‘For Sale’ board.

ALL ENQUIRIES
Kivells Exeter Farm and Land Department

DISCLAIMER
• Kivells for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice;
• The particulars are set out only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessors and do not constitute part of an offer or contract.
• All descriptions, photographs – which may be taken with a wide angle lens or zoom, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of the fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
• All measurements are approximate.
• No person in the employment of Kivells have any authority to make or give a representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
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