Bycott Farm - Lot 1
Dunkeswell, Honiton, Devon, EX14 4ST
Guide Price
£795,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Private Water Supply
Property Tags: Dairy Farm
Land Tags: Pasture Land, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Oct 2022
- Removed: Nov 2022
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Private Water Supply
- Property Tags: Dairy Farm
- Land Tags: Pasture Land, Woodland
An attractive and versatile residential holding enjoying an outstanding rural position in The Blackdown Hills, comprising a detached house (5 beds) affording scope for modernisation, a range of farm buildings, together with a superb block of adjoining productive pasture. EPC:G.
Lot 1 extends in total to about 24.81 Acres.
Bycott Farm extends in total to about 125.72 Acres and is offered for sale by private treaty either as a whole or in lots as follows:-
Lot 1: Farmhouse, Farm Buildings & Pasture Land extending to about 24.81 Acres - Guide Price £795,000
Lot 2: Pasture Land extending to about 20.13 Acres - Guide Price £200,000
Lot 3: Pasture, Woodland & Modern Agricultural Building extending to about 44.89 Acres - Guide Price £375,000
Lot 4: Pasture & Buildings extending to about 31.12 Acres - Guide Price £375,000
Lot 5: Pasture & Woodland extending to about 4.77 Acres - Guide Price £60,000
Having been rented by our vendors family since 1897 and subsequently purchased in 1923, the sale of Bycott Farm represents a rare opportunity to acquire a versatile residential holding occupying a delightful and yet readily accessible position within an extremely sought-after part of rural East Devon. The farmhouse is well-positioned within its own land and whilst now in need of modernisation it affords great potential to be an attractive family home. Furthermore, benefiting from two staircases, with some internal adjustment it may appeal to those purchasers with multigenerational interests. The property is complimented by a range of farm buildings which are mainly of modern style construction in various states of repair, having previously been run as a dairy farm.
The excellent combination of house, buildings together with pasture and amenity land / woodland provide an excellent setting and afford considerable agricultural, sporting and environmental / conservation appeal.
Bycott Farm extends in total to about 125.72 Acres and is offered for sale as a whole or in up to five lots as detailed in these sale particulars.
LOT 1 – FARMHOUSE, BUILDINGS & PASTURE. IN ALL ABOUT 24.81 ACRES. GUIDE PRICE £795,000
A detached farmhouse which is now in need of renovation and modernisation in order to bring it up to modern day standards but affording great potential to create a superb family home. In brief, the accommodation comprises an entrance porch, kitchen / breakfast room, utility, ground floor shower room, dining room and sitting room with two staircases leading to the first floor, with five bedrooms and family bathroom. For room dimensions please refer the accompanying floor plan.
The land associated with Lot 1 lies to the south of the farmstead and is contained within a ring fence. The land has been extensively farmed with minimal input and is ideally suited to livestock enterprises. The land is level being enclosed within natural hedgerow boundaries and has direct road frontage along the northern boundary. In total, Lot 1 extends to 24.81 acres as shown shaded orange on the attached identification plan.
LOT 2 - PASTURE IN ALL ABOUT 20.13 ACRES. GUIDE PRICE £200,000
Adjoining Lot 1 to the south is a single and level pasture enclosure with direct road frontage along the southern boundary. In total Lot 2 extends to 20.13 acres as shown shaded yellow on the attached identification plan.
LOT 3 – PASTURE, WOODLAND & BUILDING IN ALL ABOUT 44.89 ACRES. GUIDE PRICE £375,000
Adjoining Lot 2 to the west, this comprises a particularly attractive parcel of sloping pasture and woodland affording an extremely diverse landscape and an abundance of flora and fauna.
The lot is complimented by an excellent open fronted 4 bay steel framed livestock building (12.09m x 18.10m/ 39.68’ x 59.40’). Lot 3 extends in total to about 44.89 acres and is shown shaded green on the accompanying plan.
LOT 4 – PASTURE & BUILDINGS IN ALL ABOUT 31.12 ACRES. GUIDE PRICE £375,000
Situated to the north of Lot 1 and on the opposite side of the lane, Lot 4 comprises an excellent parcel of three regular shaped level pasture enclosures bounded by mature hedgerows. The land is complimented a range of buildings and specifically comprising a 5 Bay steel framed hay / straw store (8.86m x 23.02m/ 29.08’ x 75.55’ approx.) together with a range of dilapidated GI buildings. Lot 4 extends in total to about 31.12 acres and is shown shaded pink on the accompanying plan.
LOT 5 – PASTURE & WOODLAND IN ALL ABOUT 4.77 ACRES. GUIDE PRICE £60,000
Situated to the east of Lot 4 this comprises an attractive parcel of amenity pasture and woodland providing a diverse array of flora and fauna. Lot 5 extends in total to about 4.77 acres and is shown shaded purple on the accompanying plan.
TENURE
The property is of freehold tenure with the benefit of vacant possession of all parts, subject to any rights of holdover which may be required, depending upon the date of completion.
SERVICES
Lot 1 benefits from mains electricity and private water. All the lots are connected to the private water supply which comes from a spring located in lot 3. In the event that the property is sold in lots it is the intention that the necessary rights will be granted for the respective lots.
Drainage of the farmhouse is to a private system. Please note, the drainage system may require attention and upgrading and prospective purchasers should carry out their own investigations.
OUTGOINGS
These are believed to comprise local Council Tax on the farmhouse (Band D) together with the usual service and environmental charges.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these sale particulars are otherwise expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold and will be removed by the vendors or their agents prior to completion.
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
The current use of the farm buildings is agricultural although there may be scope for prospective purchasers to consider alternative uses within the farm buildings, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent from East Devon District Council.
RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS ETC.
We understand that there are no public rights of way crossing the holding. The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matter contained in or referred in the property charges register of the registered title together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements, and other rights of way whether specifically referred to or not.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The property is being sold without the benefit of any entitlements to the Basic Farm Payment although these may be available by separate negotiation.
SPORTING
Sporting rights in so far as the owner is aware are included in the freehold.
DESIGNATIONS
The property lies within the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We are not aware of any environmental schemes or otherwise.
LOTTING
The property will be offered for sale as a whole or in up to five lots as detailed within these sale particulars. The right is reserved however, to alter or amend the proposed lotting and prospective purchasers shall make no objection to any such changes.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
East Devon District Council, Blackdown House, Border Road, Heathpark Industrial Estate, Honiton, EX14 1EJ. Tel .
Bycott Farm occupies an enviable and elevated position in a picturesque area of the Blackdown Hills, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and widely regarded as some of the most attractive countryside in the county. Enjoying a private position part way along a no through road, the property enjoys fine country views in this favoured part of East Devon.
The property is situated approximately 2.3 miles by road to the east of Old Dunkeswell. The town of Honiton lies approximately 6.5 miles to the south and provides a good range of everyday shopping, educational and banking facilities. Taunton lies approximately 13.5 miles to the north whilst Exeter lies approximately 23.8 miles to the south west with both affording an extensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities befitting those of important regional and administrative centres, together with a wide range of primary, secondary and further education facilities.
Despite its rural position the property enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts and further afield with access to the M5 motorway available at Taunton (J25) and Exeter (J29). Main line rail services are also available at Honiton (London Waterloo) and Taunton (London Paddington). Access to the A30/303 trunk route at Honiton provides an easy link to London and the South East, with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
The house is set back from the public highway screened by a high hedge where a gated entrance provides access to a parking area adjoining the house and lawned gardens. A secondary entrance provides an additional entry point primarily providing access to the range of farm buildings and yards.
THE FARM BUILDINGS
Situated to the north and west of the dwelling are a range of farm buildings originally designed for the running of the dairy farm and these may now be further described as follows:
Block and GI garage (7.08m x 12.13m/ 23.22’ x 39.79’). The oil tank serving the dwelling is situated adjoining.
A range of block, GI & profile stock buildings including calf house (3.65m x 4.62m/ 11.98’ x 15.16’), adjoining cow stalls (3.25m x 3.71m/ 10.66’ x 12.20’) further adjoining former Parlour (5.06m x 7.35m/ 16.62’ x 24.11’), adjoining former bulk tank room (4.52m x 3.29m/ 14.85’ x 10.79’), log store (2.26m x 3.70m/ 7.44’ x 12.15’), calf house (2.26m x 3.69m) and further adjoining calf house (2.23m x 3.69m/ 7.33’ x 12.12’).
Extensive concrete yards.
Block, timber and concrete frame covered yard (9.21m x 13.27m/ 30.21’ x 43.54’) with adjoining covered yard (5.62m x 13.51m/ 18.46’x 44.34’) and further lean-to of timber frame construction (13.50m x 3.52m/ 44.31’ x 11.57’).
Range of dilapidated timber and GI cubicles (20.16m x 13.98m/ 66.15’ x 45.87’) with further adjoining lean-to (5.62m x 13.88m/ 18.44’ x 45.55’). Former slurry store to rear.
6 bay steel framed machinery / silage building (11.61m x 26.92m/ 38.09’ x 88.33’)
Dung Ramp
Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Honiton
Lot 1 extends in total to about 24.81 Acres.
Bycott Farm extends in total to about 125.72 Acres and is offered for sale by private treaty either as a whole or in lots as follows:-
Lot 1: Farmhouse, Farm Buildings & Pasture Land extending to about 24.81 Acres - Guide Price £795,000
Lot 2: Pasture Land extending to about 20.13 Acres - Guide Price £200,000
Lot 3: Pasture, Woodland & Modern Agricultural Building extending to about 44.89 Acres - Guide Price £375,000
Lot 4: Pasture & Buildings extending to about 31.12 Acres - Guide Price £375,000
Lot 5: Pasture & Woodland extending to about 4.77 Acres - Guide Price £60,000
Having been rented by our vendors family since 1897 and subsequently purchased in 1923, the sale of Bycott Farm represents a rare opportunity to acquire a versatile residential holding occupying a delightful and yet readily accessible position within an extremely sought-after part of rural East Devon. The farmhouse is well-positioned within its own land and whilst now in need of modernisation it affords great potential to be an attractive family home. Furthermore, benefiting from two staircases, with some internal adjustment it may appeal to those purchasers with multigenerational interests. The property is complimented by a range of farm buildings which are mainly of modern style construction in various states of repair, having previously been run as a dairy farm.
The excellent combination of house, buildings together with pasture and amenity land / woodland provide an excellent setting and afford considerable agricultural, sporting and environmental / conservation appeal.
Bycott Farm extends in total to about 125.72 Acres and is offered for sale as a whole or in up to five lots as detailed in these sale particulars.
LOT 1 – FARMHOUSE, BUILDINGS & PASTURE. IN ALL ABOUT 24.81 ACRES. GUIDE PRICE £795,000
A detached farmhouse which is now in need of renovation and modernisation in order to bring it up to modern day standards but affording great potential to create a superb family home. In brief, the accommodation comprises an entrance porch, kitchen / breakfast room, utility, ground floor shower room, dining room and sitting room with two staircases leading to the first floor, with five bedrooms and family bathroom. For room dimensions please refer the accompanying floor plan.
The land associated with Lot 1 lies to the south of the farmstead and is contained within a ring fence. The land has been extensively farmed with minimal input and is ideally suited to livestock enterprises. The land is level being enclosed within natural hedgerow boundaries and has direct road frontage along the northern boundary. In total, Lot 1 extends to 24.81 acres as shown shaded orange on the attached identification plan.
LOT 2 - PASTURE IN ALL ABOUT 20.13 ACRES. GUIDE PRICE £200,000
Adjoining Lot 1 to the south is a single and level pasture enclosure with direct road frontage along the southern boundary. In total Lot 2 extends to 20.13 acres as shown shaded yellow on the attached identification plan.
LOT 3 – PASTURE, WOODLAND & BUILDING IN ALL ABOUT 44.89 ACRES. GUIDE PRICE £375,000
Adjoining Lot 2 to the west, this comprises a particularly attractive parcel of sloping pasture and woodland affording an extremely diverse landscape and an abundance of flora and fauna.
The lot is complimented by an excellent open fronted 4 bay steel framed livestock building (12.09m x 18.10m/ 39.68’ x 59.40’). Lot 3 extends in total to about 44.89 acres and is shown shaded green on the accompanying plan.
LOT 4 – PASTURE & BUILDINGS IN ALL ABOUT 31.12 ACRES. GUIDE PRICE £375,000
Situated to the north of Lot 1 and on the opposite side of the lane, Lot 4 comprises an excellent parcel of three regular shaped level pasture enclosures bounded by mature hedgerows. The land is complimented a range of buildings and specifically comprising a 5 Bay steel framed hay / straw store (8.86m x 23.02m/ 29.08’ x 75.55’ approx.) together with a range of dilapidated GI buildings. Lot 4 extends in total to about 31.12 acres and is shown shaded pink on the accompanying plan.
LOT 5 – PASTURE & WOODLAND IN ALL ABOUT 4.77 ACRES. GUIDE PRICE £60,000
Situated to the east of Lot 4 this comprises an attractive parcel of amenity pasture and woodland providing a diverse array of flora and fauna. Lot 5 extends in total to about 4.77 acres and is shown shaded purple on the accompanying plan.
TENURE
The property is of freehold tenure with the benefit of vacant possession of all parts, subject to any rights of holdover which may be required, depending upon the date of completion.
SERVICES
Lot 1 benefits from mains electricity and private water. All the lots are connected to the private water supply which comes from a spring located in lot 3. In the event that the property is sold in lots it is the intention that the necessary rights will be granted for the respective lots.
Drainage of the farmhouse is to a private system. Please note, the drainage system may require attention and upgrading and prospective purchasers should carry out their own investigations.
OUTGOINGS
These are believed to comprise local Council Tax on the farmhouse (Band D) together with the usual service and environmental charges.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these sale particulars are otherwise expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold and will be removed by the vendors or their agents prior to completion.
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
The current use of the farm buildings is agricultural although there may be scope for prospective purchasers to consider alternative uses within the farm buildings, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent from East Devon District Council.
RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS ETC.
We understand that there are no public rights of way crossing the holding. The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matter contained in or referred in the property charges register of the registered title together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements, and other rights of way whether specifically referred to or not.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The property is being sold without the benefit of any entitlements to the Basic Farm Payment although these may be available by separate negotiation.
SPORTING
Sporting rights in so far as the owner is aware are included in the freehold.
DESIGNATIONS
The property lies within the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We are not aware of any environmental schemes or otherwise.
LOTTING
The property will be offered for sale as a whole or in up to five lots as detailed within these sale particulars. The right is reserved however, to alter or amend the proposed lotting and prospective purchasers shall make no objection to any such changes.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
East Devon District Council, Blackdown House, Border Road, Heathpark Industrial Estate, Honiton, EX14 1EJ. Tel .
Bycott Farm occupies an enviable and elevated position in a picturesque area of the Blackdown Hills, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and widely regarded as some of the most attractive countryside in the county. Enjoying a private position part way along a no through road, the property enjoys fine country views in this favoured part of East Devon.
The property is situated approximately 2.3 miles by road to the east of Old Dunkeswell. The town of Honiton lies approximately 6.5 miles to the south and provides a good range of everyday shopping, educational and banking facilities. Taunton lies approximately 13.5 miles to the north whilst Exeter lies approximately 23.8 miles to the south west with both affording an extensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities befitting those of important regional and administrative centres, together with a wide range of primary, secondary and further education facilities.
Despite its rural position the property enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts and further afield with access to the M5 motorway available at Taunton (J25) and Exeter (J29). Main line rail services are also available at Honiton (London Waterloo) and Taunton (London Paddington). Access to the A30/303 trunk route at Honiton provides an easy link to London and the South East, with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
The house is set back from the public highway screened by a high hedge where a gated entrance provides access to a parking area adjoining the house and lawned gardens. A secondary entrance provides an additional entry point primarily providing access to the range of farm buildings and yards.
THE FARM BUILDINGS
Situated to the north and west of the dwelling are a range of farm buildings originally designed for the running of the dairy farm and these may now be further described as follows:
Block and GI garage (7.08m x 12.13m/ 23.22’ x 39.79’). The oil tank serving the dwelling is situated adjoining.
A range of block, GI & profile stock buildings including calf house (3.65m x 4.62m/ 11.98’ x 15.16’), adjoining cow stalls (3.25m x 3.71m/ 10.66’ x 12.20’) further adjoining former Parlour (5.06m x 7.35m/ 16.62’ x 24.11’), adjoining former bulk tank room (4.52m x 3.29m/ 14.85’ x 10.79’), log store (2.26m x 3.70m/ 7.44’ x 12.15’), calf house (2.26m x 3.69m) and further adjoining calf house (2.23m x 3.69m/ 7.33’ x 12.12’).
Extensive concrete yards.
Block, timber and concrete frame covered yard (9.21m x 13.27m/ 30.21’ x 43.54’) with adjoining covered yard (5.62m x 13.51m/ 18.46’x 44.34’) and further lean-to of timber frame construction (13.50m x 3.52m/ 44.31’ x 11.57’).
Range of dilapidated timber and GI cubicles (20.16m x 13.98m/ 66.15’ x 45.87’) with further adjoining lean-to (5.62m x 13.88m/ 18.44’ x 45.55’). Former slurry store to rear.
6 bay steel framed machinery / silage building (11.61m x 26.92m/ 38.09’ x 88.33’)
Dung Ramp
Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Honiton
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.