Newlands Farm - Lot 1

A delightfully situated residential smallholding, comprising of a detached bungalow together with fertile and productive pasture land with woodland. In all about 15.44 acres.

Further adjoining pasture land and buildings available as Lot 2.

INTRODUCTION
Newlands Farm is an exceptionally attractive and adaptable smallholding, set within unspoiled countryside. The property is centred on a detached bungalow, set within private gardens and affording well appointed accommodation with the potential for further improvement and possibly enlargement, subject to consent. The pasture and woodland comprises of level or gently sloping productive pasture, interspersed with amenity broad leafed woodland which provides a diverse habitat for a variety of flora and fauna.

Available separately as Lot 2 is a range of modern farm buildings; one of which has an application pending for conversion to residential use under Class Q, together with pasture and woodland extending to about 23.20 acres.

SITUATION
The property occupies an attractive and idyllic position within Mid Devon, set within the unspoiled and gently undulating band of countryside which lies to either side of the Little Dart River and between the popular villages of Witheridge and Rackenford. The former provides a comprehensive range of local amenities including primary healthcare and schooling, whilst Rackenford is an equally popular village and affords similar facilities as well as a thriving community. Although the setting is undoubtedly rural, the property is by no means isolated and the A361 North Devon Link Road is within easy reach and provides access to the larger centres of South Molton, Barnstaple and Tiverton with all affording a comprehensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities . Beyond Tiverton is the M5 (J27) and with mainline rail connections available adjacent to this junction at Tiverton Parkway. The property is ideally located for those interested in all rural pursuits, with a great variety of designated foot and bridle ways within the locality as well as the National Park of Exmoor which lies to the north with it’s beautiful moorland scenery, deep valleys and traditional hamlets and villages.

Lot 1—The Bungalow and about 15.44 acres pasture Land

An attractive detached bungalow, constructed with rendered and colour washed elevations over a reconstituted stone plinth with concrete tiled roof. The bungalow affords attractive and adaptable accommodation with the potential for further improvement and possible enlargement subject to consent. With the existing accommodation benefitting from uPVC double glazed casements and soffits, together with oil fired central heating it affords attractive and conveniently arranged accommodation as follows:-

Front door to Entrance Lobby with stable door to:
Entrance Hall with enclosed airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and immersion heater.
Sitting Room an attractive dual aspect room with brick feature fireplace with inset wood burning stove.
Kitchen with range of base cupboard and drawer units with work surfaces and inset ceramic single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Integral hob and oven and range of matching wall cupboards with inset microwave. Tiled floor and panelling to dado height. Stable door to :
Side Entrance Lobby with fitted cupboard and tiled floor. Door to outside.
Conservatory/Dining Room of uPVC construction beneath a polycarbonate roof with French door to outside.
Situated off the main entrance hall:
Bedroom 1 3.93m x 3.47m with En-suite comprising of WC, wash basin and shower cubicle with electric mixer unit. Tiled floor and door to outside.
Bedroom 2 with fitted wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 with fitted wardrobe.
Bathroom with panel bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. Pedestal wash basin and WC. Tiled floor and heated towel rail.

The property is approached over a private entrance drive which will also serve Lot 2, if the property is sold in two Lots. A hardened spur leads to a parking area and to private enclosed gardens. These are undoubtedly one of the most attractive features of the property, providing a diversity of colour throughout the growing season with a great variety of flowering shrubs and ornamental borders, complimented with grassed conservation areas and an exceptionally attractive willow walkway. Completing the domestic curtilage are chicken and duck runs, together with a vegetable area.

The adjoining pasture land is principally level and provides productive grazing together with various areas of amenity broad leafed woodland which add to the amenity appeal of the property. In total, Lot 1 extends to about 15.44 acres as edged red on the identification plan.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
Freehold and with vacant possession upon completion.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. In the event of the property being sold in two Lots, this will necessitate the subdivision and rerouting of supplies. Further details are available from the Agents.

The bungalow currently drains to a private system. The barn will drain to a new system to be installed within the curtilage of Lot 2 at the purchasers expense and in accordance with Environment Agency requirements.

OUTGOINGS
These are believed to comprise of local council tax in respect of Lot 1 (Band C) together with the usual service and environmental charges.

Lot 2 will be assessed on completion.

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

PLANNING
The bungalow on Lot 1 is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. Further details are available from the Agents.

PUBLIC FOOTPATH
A public footpath crosses part of the property.

MEASUREMENTSAND OTHER INFORMATION
All measurements are approximate. Any field numbers and areas shown on the attached plan are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for identification purposes only. They do not necessarily correspond either with the National Grid plan numbers or with those produced on the Rural Land Register.
Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars as accurate and reliable as possible, if there are any point which is of particular importance to you please contact the office, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. We have not tested any of the equipment, appliances, central heating or services.

DIRECTIONS
The postcode EX16 8QF is a generic postcode for the area. The property will be most easily found by using What3words. For the exact location download the app and enter:
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