Primrose Farm

Property Reference: EXE

Primrose Farm, is a deeply attractive and unspoilt holding occupying a delightful position enjoying spectacular views over the Otter Valley. In addition to the recently improved farmhouse is a range of holiday cottages presently run as a successful holiday let business, enjoying a healthy separation and screened from the farmhouse, providing a welcome source of revenue.

The detached farmhouse (subject to an AOC) is currently loosely divided to provide annexe should it be required. Adequately supported by an excellent range of modern farm buildings. Primrose Farm sits neatly in around 33.32 Acres (13.71 Ha) The land comprises a mixture of sloping traditional pasture, together with small areas of woodland, a stocked carp lake, small pond and two former rearing ponds which have been recently rewilded to encourage local flora and fauna. Securing ring fence and loosely divided into easily manageable enclosures. The land provides great agricultural, amenity, sporting and conservation appeal located in an unspoilt and peaceful part of East Devon.

Planning
The farmhouse is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition which states: “The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed in the locality in agriculture as defined in section 336 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990, or forestry or a dependant of such a person residing with him or her or a widow or widower of such a person”.

Accommodation
Originally a bungalow and extended in 1997 to create a spacious and flexible home. Recently modernised and configured over two floors with four well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which are ensuite

Cottages
Situated to the south of the farmhouse are the complex of holiday cottages comprising of;
THE GABLES An accessible wheelchair friendly cottage comprising 3 bedrooms, ensuite shower room, wet room and living / dining room with patio doors to outside
STARGAZER An end of terrace two bedroom cottage comprising on the ground floor 1 bedroom, ground floor shower room, kitchen, living room / dining room with patio doors to decking area and on the first floor a further bedroom and bathroom.
VALLEY VIEW A single storey cottage comprising 2 bedrooms, kitchen, wet room and living room / dining room with patio doors to decking area. GREENFIELDS A single storey cottage comprising 2 bedrooms, wet room, kitchen and living room / dining room with patio doors leading to decking area.

TENURE
Primrose Farm is of freehold tenure with vacant possession available upon completion, subject to any holiday let occupation.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, Private water, Private drainage, Telephone and broadband.

RIGHTS OF WAY
A bridleway passes along the lane adjacent to the holiday cottages. The property is offered and as far as required by the vendors will be conveyed subject to all other rights of way, easements, wayleaves, privileges and advantages, either public or private, whether specifically referred to in these particulars of sale or not.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME/STEWARDSHIP
Basic Payment Entitlements will be included in the sale. We understand the property is also subject to a mid tier stewardship agreement and the purchasers will be required to take on the obligations of the agreement

Primrose Farm occupies an outstanding and prominent position nestling neatly within the Blackdown Hills, rightly recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with far reaching views over the beautiful Otter Valley. The property enjoys a delightful setting being situated approximately 1.7 miles to the south west of the pretty village of Upottery and around 6 miles to the north east of the Devon town of Honiton. Upottery is a small traditional Devon village with a thriving community spirit and home to a range of local amenities and services including, Primary School, Pubic House, Village Hall, Church and sports field. Honiton provides a good range of everyday shopping and banki

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