Land for sale

An excellent block of productive agricultural land with organic status enjoying a convenient rural position.
In all about 39.92 Acres

This sale represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a superb block of productive agricultural land occupying a convenient and readily accessible rural position between South Molton and Chittlehampton. The land, which is in excellent heart having been farmed organically for a number of year, forms one large ring-fenced block of mainly gently sloping and productive pasture. Accessed via a right of way over the lane leading to Cleave Farm, the main part of the block is divided into two principle enclosures currently sown to high yielding pasture leys. Situated along the northern and western periphery are enclosures of more steeply sloping permanent pasture, running down to a small stream on the boundary, which provides some natural watering. A small former Stock Handling Corral is situated in the north east corner of the first field.
The land is well suited to fodder production and livestock grazing, although it may also have potential for arable cropping and/or other agricultural enterprises, as well as affording equestrian and amenity appeal. Extending in total to about 39.92 Acres (16.16 Ha) the land is offered for sale as a whole as shown shaded red on the attached identification plan and described within these sale particulars.

The land occupies an outstanding rural position set in glorious North Devon countryside enjoying an accessible location lying between the B3226 Umberleigh road and B3227 Clapworthy Mill road.   The land lies about 3 miles from the popular and historic village of Chittlehampton, centred upon a charming village square which is dominated by the impressive 15th century parish church. The village has a thriving and very active local community with its highly regarded primary school, post office/village stores, cricket club and traditional public house, The Bell Inn.
The bustling market town of South Molton provides an excellent range of everyday services and amenities including shops, primary and secondary schools, restaurants and banks, together with a supermarket, two health centres, recreational facilities and a cottage hospital. From South Molton the A361 North Devon link road provides quick and easy access to the regional centre of Barnstaple as well as Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27). Mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway London Paddington approx. 2 hours) with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
The land is surrounded by picturesque countryside providing a wealth of recreational activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, fishing on the Rivers Taw and Mole, hunting, shooting and golf courses at Libbaton, High Bullen and Barnstaple. To the north the Exmoor National Park offers wonderful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, whilst the spectacular North Devon coast with its pretty villages and popular sandy beaches is only about 35 minutes drive away.



Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, South Molton