3 bedroom house

Wembworthy, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7SJ

Guide Price

£895,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Feb 2021
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • 66.6 acres
  • 3 beds

Residential Tags: N/A

Property Tags: Equestrian, Ménage, Water Frontage

Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Pasture Land

Summary Details

  • First Marketed: Feb 2021
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • Residential Tags: N/A
  • Property Tags: Equestrian, Ménage, Water Frontage
  • Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Pasture Land
An accessible small farm with 66.60 acres (26.93 hectares) in a fine rural setting adjoining the River Taw. South-facing cottage with three bedrooms and potential to extend (STP). A range of farm and equestrian buildings and an outdoor riding arena. Productive grass land with river frontage and fishing rights on the River Taw. Available as a whole or in two lots. EPC Band E.

Situation - Brushford Mill Cottage lies in an accessible rural location overlooking the Taw Valley on the edge of Brushford, a small hamlet in mid Devon.

Local services are available at Winkleigh, which is about three miles to the west and has a primary school, post office, butchers, a small range of shops and two public houses.

The market town of Crediton is about 12 miles from the farm and offers a wider range of amenities including a weekly farmers market, a leisure centre and indoor swimming pool. There is an excellent school, Queen Elizabeth Academy, which has its own sixth form.

The city of Exeter is located about 20 miles to the south east from where there are mainline rail services to London Paddington, access to the M5 and Exeter International Airport.

North Devon’s regional centre Barnstaple lies to the north, near to which is the rugged north Devon coastline with its beautiful sandy beaches and walks. The farm is also well located for access to the national parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor.

INTRODUCTION

Brushford Mill Cottage is tucked away at the end of a private lane which is shared by only one other property.

The farm is surrounded by beautiful mid Devon countryside and includes a cottage with potential to extend into an attached barn, a range of agricultural and equestrian buildings, an outdoor arena and level and sloping grass land with single bank fishing rights on the River Taw. There are stunning views towards Dartmoor from the land.

Brushford Mill Cottage extends in total to approximately 66.60 acres (26.93 hectares) and is available as a whole or in two lots.

Introduction - Brushford Mill Cottage is tucked away at the end of a private lane which is shared by only one other property.

The farm is surrounded by beautiful mid Devon countryside and includes a cottage with potential to extend into an attached barn, a range of agricultural and equestrian buildings, an outdoor arena and level and sloping grass land adjoining the River Taw. There are stunning views towards Dartmoor from the land.

Brushford Mill Cottage extends in total to approximately 66.60 acres (26.93 hectares) and is available as a whole or in two lots.

Lot 1 - Brushford Mill Cottage, Farm & Equestrian Buildings and Land. 41.78 acres (16.90 hectares).

Brushford Mill Cottage - The cottage was converted and extended by the current owners and has a south-facing aspect. The walls are rendered under a tile roof with mostly upvc double glazed windows throughout.

The ground floor accommodation includes an open plan living and dining room with glazed elevations in the dining area.

The kitchen has an opening into the sitting room, a Rayburn and range cooker and a further reception room is currently used as an office and family room.

The ground floor accommodation also includes a spacious gym, a utility room, boot room and cloakroom with a shower.
On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a bathroom.

Outside - There is an area of garden adjoining the cottage which is laid to lawn and overlooks the fields.

The Buildings -

Modern Barn / Tractor Shed - 24.04m x 11.28m - Steel frame and timber roof. This building is attached to the cottage.

Machinery Store - 15.83m x 13.85m - Block pillars and earth floor, fibre cement and corrugated iron roof.

Stone Barn (Dilapidated) - 5.77m x 6.08m -

Stables - Three stables (4.54m x 4.54m each) plus open storage area (4.54m x 4.54m).

Nissen Hut - Clad with corrugated iron sheets.

Outdoor Arena - Adjacent to the stable block there is an outdoor arena which is fully enclosed.

Land - The land within LOT 1 includes a level meadow adjoining the River Taw and two sloping pasture fields above, on the higher side of the former leat. These fields have a south-facing aspect and stunning views towards Dartmoor.

Lot 2 - LOT 2: RIVER MEADOWS. 24.82 ACRES (10.03 HECTARES)

LOT 2 comprises two level meadows adjoining the River Taw (single bank fishing rights included). These meadows have been used for mowing and grazing and have direct access on to a council-maintained road.

General Remarks -

Services - LOT 1: Private water (well supply with UV filter), mains electricity, and private drainage (septic tank). LOT 2: Natural water from the river.

Tenure - Brushford Mill Cottage is owned freehold and is available with vacant possession on completion.

Access - The entrance lane is included in the freehold. The neighbouring property (Brushford Mill) will have a right of access over this lane subject to contributing towards maintenance.

Local Authority - Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PP. Tel: .

Basic Payment Scheme (Bps) - The farm land is registered for entitlements under the BPS. The current scheme year's payment is reserved from the sale.

Land Management - The farm is not within any stewardship or land management schemes.

Designations - The farm is within a Eutrophic Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

Sporting And Mineral Rights - LOT 1: The fishing and sporting rights within LOT 1 are not included.

LOT 2: We are informed that the sporting and fishing rights are included with LOT 2.

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 and 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.

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags. Please call to arrange an appointment.

Directions - From Crediton, proceed north on the A377. Continue through the village of Copplestone and upon reaching Morchard Road, turn left onto the B3220 towards Winkleigh.

After about 5.3 miles, at Taw Bridge Cross, turn right towards Brushford and continue for approximately 500 yards where the entrance lane to the farm will be found on the right. Turn into the lane, and where the lane forks, proceed to the right and continue to Brushford Mill Cottage.

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

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



Marketed by: Stags Farm Agency, Exeter

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