3 bedroom property for sale

An attractive residential smallholding, comprising a
3-bedroom ‘woolaway’ bungalow (AOC) and productive agricultural land. Lot 1 extends to about 16.19 acres.

Further land and buildings available in separate Lots.

For sale by Informal Tender
Tenders close Friday 30th July 2021 at 12 noon

LOT 1
Leigh Hill Farm Bungalow and land extending to about 16.19 acres

The Bungalow
This is understood to have been built in the early 1980’s, subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition worded as follows: ‘the occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted shall be limited to a persons solely or mainly employed, or last employed, in the locality in agriculture as defined in Section 290 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971 (including any dependents of such a person residing with him or her) or a widow or widower of such person’.

The bungalow is understood to be of prefabricated “woolaway” construction, although having been attractively externally clad with a reconstituted stone finish. The dwelling has a pitched concrete tiled roof and a mixture of timber framed and uPVC framed windows.

The bungalow is principally accessed via a glazed side porch and Boot Room which provides access into the Kitchen/Breakfast Room with fitted kitchen units, an oil fired Rayburn providing hot water and heating, a further electric cooker, an enclosed larder cupboard, and an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with immersion heater. Doors provide access to the Dining Room and to the Inner Hall. The Living Room and Dining Room form an attractive open-plan L-shaped room with windows to the south and east elevations and glazed patio doors to the garden. There is an open fireplace with a stone surround and hearth.

From the Inner Hall access is gained to the formal Front Entrance Hall with door to outside and a further small porch area. There is a Family Bathroom with WC, wash basin, bath, shower and electric heater. Beyond this are 3no. good sized Bedrooms, one of which benefits from an En-suite with WC and wash basin.

Whilst perfectly habitable, the dwelling would now benefit from some modernisation, presenting a fantastic opportunity for prospective purchasers to “put their own stamp” on the property.

Outside, the bungalow is surrounded by good sized private garden areas including areas of lawn and terraced patio areas to the south and east running up to the adjoining field. There are various mature trees and shrubs, and a private driveway leads out to the council road. There is a detached single garage and a greenhouse.

For approximate room dimensions and layout, please refer to the enclosed floor plan.

The Land
The land associated with Lot 1 comprises an attractive block of gently sloping productive agricultural land, interspersed with a number of mature in-field trees. The land is currently down to grass although has in the past been used for arable cropping. It may be suited to a variety of smallholder, equestrian, conservation, or other amenity uses, subject to any necessary planning permissions where applicable. Lot 1 extends in total to approximately 16.19 acres as shown edged red on the attached identification plan.

FURTHER SEPARATE LOTS
Leigh Hill Farm extends in total to approximately 51.53 acres.
It is offered for sale either as a whole or in up to 3 lots.

Lot 2 - comprises a range of traditional and modern agricultural buildings, some with planning permission for residential conversion (with most modern buildings proposed for demolition), together with around 5.67 acres.

Lot 3 - comprises a block of agricultural land extending to approximately 29.67 acres.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
Freehold with vacant possession available upon completion.

SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS
Lot 1 benefits from mains electricity, an unmetered mains water supply, drainage to a private septic tank system, and a domestic oil supply.
Lots 2 and 3 currently have a metered water supply. Mains electricity was formerly connected to Lot 2 but was recently disconnected. If sold in Lots, agreements will need to be reached regarding the practical splitting of services.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
Basic Payment scheme entitlements for the relevant area of land will be included in the sale if purchased by an eligible claimant, and the vendors agree to use their best endeavours to transfer the entitlements to the purchaser(s) subject to receiving written instructions. On request of this transfer the purchaser(s) will be responsible for the vendors agents reasonable costs incurred in completing the relevant transfer. The vendors will retain the 2021 payment.

DESIGNATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The land is currently not subject to any agri-environmental scheme agreement. The holding lies within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
The sporting and mineral rights, in so far as they are owned, will be included in the freehold sale.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
The bungalow is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition as described within these particulars.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Copies of some of the relevant approved planning documents (relating to Lot 2), and a “fly-through” video are available via the following links:

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VIEWINGS
All viewings are strictly by appointment only via the Agents, Greenslade Taylor Hunt -[use Contact Agent Button]

HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
Please note part of the property includes some buildings in a poor state of repair, together with other outbuildings and agricultural land, with associated risks.
Our Health and Safety policy requires all interested parties undertaking viewings of this property to be accompanied by a member of our staff. (If so directed by a member of GTH they must wear their own appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)). If interested parties do not adhere to our policy and view the site unaccompanied (or without PPE) then they do so at their own risk and we/the seller cannot be held liable for any personal injury or associated claim for compensation.

Updated 28/07/2021

Leigh Hill Farm is situated in an attractive rural position, lying at the edge of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and a short distance (around 1 mile) from the popular village of Ashill in Mid Devon. The larger village of Uffculme lies around 3 miles distant and provides a good range of local shops, public houses, church and educational facilities including a well rated and sought after secondary school. The M5 motorway at junction 27 together with mainline rail facilities at Tiverton Parkway lie within easy reach, around 5 miles distant from the property.

The holding occupies a position within South West England renowned for both the diversity of its countryside and for the many varied sporting and recreational facilities available either within the immediate locality or further afield. The Blackdown Hills are renowned for their scenic beauty, and offer extensive walking, cycling and riding opportunities. The property is ideally suited for those with all rural interests.