Land for sale

LOCATION
Coombe Farm is situated in the stunning and popular coastal region of East Devon a short distance to the south of the village of Woodbury which offers a vibrant community offering two village pubs and a shop. The communities of Topsham, Lympstone and Exmouth also lie within easy reach. The historic city of Exeter is approximately 10 miles to the North.


AMENITIES
The property lies a short distance from the Exe Estuary which is a nationally important nature site at the start of the Jurassic coastline. The estuary offers wonderful opportunities for water sport enthusiasts. There are two famous golf courses nearby at Budleigh Salterton and Woodbury Park.

There are train stations with regular services from Lympstone and Topsham into Exeter. The city of Exeter is extremely popular offering extensive retail and leisure facilities. It also provides good independent schools and a mainline railway connection to London Paddington. Access to the M5 motorway is within easy reach.


FARMHOUSE
Lot 1: Coombe Farm House offers spacious and light accommodation (which is more specifically described by the floorplan) constructed of brick elevations under a slate roof. The accommodation comprises a ground floor entrance hall with stairs to first floor, cloakroom, sitting room, kitchen, dining room and utility.

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom with access from the landing.


ANNEXE
Interconnecting doors to farmhouse, accommodation comprising a ground floor sitting room with stairs to first floor, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and cloakroom. On the first floor there is a large landing providing access to the double bedroom and single bedroom.


OUTSIDE
The house and annexe comprise part of a traditional courtyard. The house enjoys the benefit of an area of enclosed lawn and garden to the North.


PROPERTY & LAND

TRADITIONAL COURTYARD
The courtyard comprises an excellent range of well-maintained brick and slate former farm buildings that now enjoy the benefit of planning permission for commercial use (B1, B2 & B8). Enjoying access off the adjoining council maintained road, the buildings offer enormous potential for a range of commercial and residential uses (subject to obtaining the appropriate consents).


MODERN FARM BUILDINGS
The modern farm buildings are located to the rear of the courtyard and enjoy access from a separate drive. These former dairy buildings have been converted to provide dry storage and workshop space totalling some 1,246 Sq M (13,412 Sq Ft).

Building 1: Implement store measuring 18.3m x 17m (60’2 x 56’). Enclosed store constructed of steel elevations under a fibre cement roof with clad walls (former parlour and dairy).

Buildings 2 & 3: Fully enclosed workshop measuring 18.4m x 9.30m (60’4 x 30’6) with concrete floor and roller shutter doors adjoining lean-to workshop measuring 18.4m x 7.56m (60’4 x 24’10) of steel elevations under a fibre cement roof, concrete floor and shutter doors.

Building 4: Measuring 36.5m x 13.75m (120’ x 45’1) with steel elevations under a fibre cement roof with fully enclosed clad walls.

Building 5: Lean-to store of 18.3m x 6.71m (60’1 x 22’) providing additional storage.


OUTSIDE
Adjoining the farm buildings are various areas of hardstanding and storage including the site of a former silage clamp. In total the area of the site comprises 2.52 acres.

LOT 2: 134.06 ACRES OF LAND
Lot 2 comprises a parcel of quality fertile pasture divided into a number of goodsized manageable enclosures. The land enjoys excellent road access some of which would be capable, if so required, to grow maize or other arable crops. The topography and views are particularly attractive and the retention of numerous specimen trees adds greatly to the character and charm of the holdings. Within the holding there is approximately 6.98 acres of amenity woodland.


METHOD OF SALE
The farm is for sale by private treaty as a whole or in three separate lots.

TENURE & POSSESSION
Farmhouse: Currently let under an assured shorthold tenancy.
Traditional courtyard: Majority of the barns are currently vacant. The small area is currently let on a short-term licence agreement.
Modern farm buildings: Buildings 2 & 3 are currently let on a short-term three year agreement, expiring in 2022.
Land: The pasture land is occupied under seasonal agreements. The land is currently vacant.


PLANNING
Planning permission has been granted for the traditional courtyard of barns to be used for commercial use.

LISTING STATUS
None of the dwellings or farm buildings are listed.

OVERAGE
The farm is sold subject to an overage provision for a period of 25 years from completion whereby a payment equal to 30% of the uplift in value as a result of any residential or energy consents will be payable to the vendors.

SERVICES
Water: Mains water and a private borehole water supply is available.
Electricity: Mains electricity is connected to all properties.
Drainage: A sewage treatment plant services the dwellings and buildings.

HEALTH & SAFETY
We ask that you are as vigilant as possible when making your inspections for your own personal safety. All viewings are carried out at the sole risk of the viewer and neither the selling agent nor the vendor takes responsibility.

SPORTING TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS
The sporting, timber and mineral rights are included within the sale so far as they are available.

EPC RATINGS
Farmhouse: EPC rating E.
Annexe: EPC rating E.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES
East Devon District Council



VIEWINGS
By prior appointment with the Vendors’ agents Carter Jonas .


DIRECTIONS
At J30 of the M5 motorway, take the A379/A376 to Dawlish/Exeter. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Sidmouth Road/A376.

At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Exmouth Road/A376.

At the next roundabout take the 1st Exit onto B3179. Turn right at The Arch then turn left. Continue onto Tedstone Lane.

Turn left onto Exe View Road and continue down this road. The property will be on the right hand side.

Marketed by: Carter Jonas Rural, Taunton