Homelea Farm

Ring fenced 277 acre commercial dairy farm with a five bedroom farmhouse, three bedroom bungalow and three bedroom cabin (AOC). 3 ‘Lely A4’ Astronaut robotic milking machines. Extensive range of farm buildings including 300 cubicles. Mainly level, productive pasture land with excellent access from the adjoining parish road an internal central spine track. Wonderful far reaching views to Dartmoor.
EPC F and E.


INTRODUCTION
Homelea Farm comprises an excellent ring fenced dairy farm comprising a five bedroom farmhouse and two detached three bedroom bungalows. There is an extensive range of modern dairy farm buildings which are conveniently located a short distance from the properties and provide accommodation for 430 head of cattle, together with ample fodder, machinery and slurry storage.

The land lies predominantly to the south of the farmstead with a further smaller block to the north. It benefits from excellent access from the adjoining parish road and superb central internal spine track which provides excellent machinery and cow access to the majority of
enclosures.

METHOD of SALE
Private treaty.

LOTTING
The farm is offered for sale, as a whole.

THE FARMHOUSE
Built circa 1916, Homelea farmhouse offers good sized five bedroom, two reception roomed accommodation. Traditionally arranged over two floors, the property retains some of its original period features, however would benefit from some updating. It is double glazed and heated with a mixture of radiators off the woodburner and night storage radiators. The accommodation comprises;

Rear Porch: Fitted cupboards to one side and coat hanging area.

Hallway: Stairs to first floor. Fitted full height storage cupboard. Door to front porch.

Utility Room: Fitted with a range of kitchen units with work tops over.

Shower Room: Wash hand basin, WC, shower cubicle with electric shower.

Kitchen: Fitted with a range of grey gloss units including a full height larder cupboard, integral fridge and dishwasher. Worktops over with inset 1½ bowl sink and drainer. Tiled inglenook fireplace with inset oil fired Rayburn (for cooking and hot water).

Sitting Room: Large picture style window taking full advantage of the far reaching views. Fireplace with brick surround and woodburner set on a slate hearth. Cupboard and shelving to each side.

Office: Again with a large window overlooking surrounding countryside.

First Floor Landing: Airing cupboard with shelving, hot water tank and immersion heater

Bedroom: Built in wardrobe.

Bedroom: Built in cupboard.

Bedroom (L-shaped)

Bedroom: Built in cupboard.

Bedroom

Bathroom: Panelled bath, wash hand basin, WC. Part tiled walls.

The Garden and Grounds: The farmhouse is approached from the adjoining parish road which leads to a concreted parking area for 4-5 cars.

The gardens wrap around the property on three sides and are level and mainly laid to lawn. From the front there are fantastic panoramic views over surrounding countryside to Dartmoor in the distance.

THE BUNGLAOW
Located a short distance from the farmhouse, the bungalow, built some 33 years ago is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. Traditionally constructed of brick under a tiled roof, the good sized accommodation comprises;

Rear Porch

Rear Hall: Fitted cupboards and work top to one side, space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Pedestrian door to garage.

Kitchen: Fitted with a range of ‘oak’ units, work tops over with 1½ bowl inset sink and drainer. Built in electric oven with inset hob and extractor fan over. Solid fuel Rayburn (used for cooking and central heating).

Front Hall: Front door with glazed panels to side. Built in airing cupboard with hot water tank and immersion heater. Further built in storage cupboard.

Sitting Room: Patio doors to the garden with far reaching views. Open fireplace with stone surround.

Bathroom: WC, wash hand basin, panelled bath, shower enclosure.

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Single Garage: Up and over door to front.

Outside: The bungalow has ample level parking to the rear with lawned gardens lying predominantly to the front. From here there are far reaching near panoramic views to Dartmoor and beyond.

THE CABIN
Recently constructed, The Cabin is also subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. The accommodation comprises

Door to Hallway: Double cloaks/storage cupboard

Open Plan Kitchen, Sitting & Dining Room: Free standing wood burner set on a slate hearth. Patio doors to decking area and gardens. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of wall and base units with work tops over, 1½ bowl sink and drainer. Built in eye level electric oven. Island unit with hob and extractor over. Space for fridge freezer.

Utility Room: Work tops with cupboard below. 1½ bowl sink and drainer. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Side entrance door.

Bathroom: WC, Vanity unit with wash hand basin.
Shower bath with side panel and shower over. Towel rail.

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Outside: There is ample parking to rear of property. Level lawned gardens can be found mainly to the front and from here are far reaching rural views.

THE FARM BUILDINGS
The farm buildings are conveniently located a short distance from the farmhouse and can be accessed from the adjoining parish road. They comprise a comprehensive range of modern farm buildings with 300 cubicles and 3 Lely robots.

Garage & Store: 41'6" x 11' (12.65m x 3.35m)

Umbrella Dairy Building
Interconnecting steel frame buildings comprising;
170 cubicles with rubber mats, partial slated floor passage with slurry channel below. Three ‘Lely Astronaut’ A4 robot stations. Stairs to mezzanine office and viewing gallery.
Dairy - 15000 litre bulk tank, buffer tank and associated equipment.
Parlour - 16:16 West Falia herringbone parlour with overhead cake loft. Please note this has not been used for some time and could require some refurbishment.

Cubicles & Dry Cow Building:  96' x 57' (29.26m x 17.37m)
Steel frame. 38 cubicles, plus calving pen.

Calves House: 39' x 20' (11.89m x 6.1m)

Permastore Slurry Tower
Holds approximately 400,000 gallons.

Bull Pen: 23'6" x 17' (7.16m x 5.18m)

External Race to side of the above.

Covered Silage Clamp: 90' x 60' (27.43m x 18.3m)
Steel frame.

Calf & Weaned Calf Shed: 75' x 39' (22.86m x 11.89m)
Timber frame.

Calf House: 65'6" x 12' (19.96m x 3.66m)
Divided into four pens

Calf House: 45' x 12' (13.72m x 3.66m)
Divided into three pens

Workshop: 40' x 30' (12.2m x 9.14m)
Steel frame.

Machinery Store: 45' x 40' (13.72m x 12.2m)
Steel frame.

Sawdust Store: 40' x 15' (12.2m x 4.57m)
Steel frame.

Straights Store: 40' x 15' (12.2m x 4.57m)
Steel frame.

Loose House: 45' x 45' (13.72m x 13.72m)
Steel frame with mezzanine level for straw.

Youngstock Cubicles: 50' x 43' (15.24m x 13.1m)
Steel frame. 90 Cubicles.

Covered Silage Clamp: 60' x 44' (18.3m x 13.4m)
Steel frame.

External Silage Clamp: 90' (27.43) x 40' (12.2) [L shaped]
Concrete floor, concrete panel and sleeper walls.

Earth Bank Slurry Lagoon
Holds approximately 300,000 gallons.

6 Ton Feed Bin

24 Ton Feed Bin

10 Ton Molasses Tank

11 Ton Feed Bin

Covered Diesel Tank
Holds approximately 9000 litres.

THE LAND
Extending to some 277.21 acres (112.16 hectares) in all, the land at Homelea Farm comprises a ring fenced block of well farmed productive pasture land, dissected by the parish road.

Approximately 239.26 acres (96.81 hectares) acres lie to the south east of the holding and has excellent access from the adjoining parish road and a concreted central spine lane which runs north to south.

The land is level/very gently sloping and divided into easy working, good sized enclosures. The farm is in an excellent grass growing area and produces multiple heavy crops of silage.

A smaller block of 37.95 acres (15.35 hectares) can be found to the north of the farmstead and comprises three level pasture fields with excellent access off the adjoin parish road.

The land benefits from mains water troughs throughout, together with a natural water supply on the eastern boundary of the principal block, and the eastern boundary of the smaller block.

INFORMATION
Tenure: The farm is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Farm & Location Plan: The farm plan is based on ordnance survey extracts, and the areas are not guaranteed and purchasers must satisfy them selves as to their
accuracy.

Easements, Wayleaves, Rights of Way: The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or
private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.

Boundaries: Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendors agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS): The land is registered for the claiming of the Basic Payment Scheme and corresponding entitlements will be available as part of the purchase. Subject to the opening of Rural Payments Agency transfer windows the Vendor (and not Kivells as selling agents; unless specifically instructed in writing to do so) shall transfer the necessary entitlements commensurate with the eligible area of the Property and bear any necessary costs.

Farm Sale: The vendor reserves the right to hold an on farms sale prior to completion.

Valuation: The purchaser will be required to take over silage. fodder and some other items at valuation, to be prepared by Messrs Kivells. There will be no counter claim for dilapidations.

Nitrate Vunerable Zone (NVZ): The farm is not in a NVZ.

Services: FARMHOUSE - Mains water, mains electricity and private drainage.
BUNGALOW - Mains water, mains electricity and shared
private drainage with the cabin.
CABIN - Mains water, mains electricity and private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
FARM BUILDINGS - Mains water, mains electricity to farm. Plus two bore holes supply livestock drinking water.

Planning Permissions: The Bungalow and The Cabin are both subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition.

Photographs: Taken when March 2022

Energy Performance Certificates: FARMHOUSE - F [29]
BUNGALOW - E [42]
CABIN - to follow.

Local Authorities: Torridge District Council, Bideford.

Council Tax Band: FARMHOUSE - Band E
Bungalow - Band D
Cabin Band - A.

SITUATION
Peacefully located amongst rolling Devonshire countryside, Homelea Farm is conveniently situated only ½ mile from the A3072 Holsworthy to Hatherleigh main road. The nearest village of HIghampton benefits from a church, primary school, public house, and village Hall. The larger village of Halwill Junction lies some 2½ miles to the south and benefits from a primary school, chapel, pub and village stores.

The busy market town of Hatherleigh is around 6 miles away and offers a good range of amenities whereas the towns of Holsworthy and Okehampton, 9 and 13 miles respectively, offer a wider choice including Waitrose supermarkets, agricultural merchants, veterinary
practices and equine suppliers. Holsworthy has a thriving weekly livestock market

The A30 dual carriageway is some 13 miles distant, with its link into to Cornwall in the west and the city of Exeter to the east which has a mainline railway station, airport and link to the M5 motorway.

The area has much to offer the outdoor enthusiast with the likes of Dartmoor National Park being within reasonable striking distance, as are the north and south coasts which have stunning beaches, quaint coves and harbours as well as many sailing opportunities. Nearby Roadford Lake offers a range of boating and water sport activities.

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