Property Description
An exceptional mid-Devon livestock farm for sale, which can be summarised as follows;
- 4-bedroom detached farmhouse with a 1-bedroom Annexe
- Extensive range of traditional and agricultural buildings
- Set within approximately 80 acres
- Peaceful countryside location
- On the edge of the village of Bradninch, Devon
- Guide Price: £1,600,000 plus VAT (where applicable)
SITUATION
A rare opportunity to purchase a well-located livestock farming unit, featuring a substantial four-bedroom farmhouse together with a one-bedroom annexe. The holding benefits from an excellent range of modern and traditional farm buildings, which may lend themselves to alternative uses, subject to planning. Extending in total to approximately 80.07 acres, of which the majority is pasture, the property is situated in an accessible rural position close to Bradninch, with excellent links to Exeter.
LOCATION
Caseberry Farm is set in an idyllic rural location sitting within a ringfenced block of pastureland, with the farmhouse and yard set within the centre. The property is in close proximity to the small town of Bradninch that boasts a shop, public house, café, church, and local primary school. The larger local town of Cullompton provides a wider range of amenities such as supermarkets, schools, leisure facilities and healthcare facilities.
The farm is located southwest of Cullompton, approximately 4 miles from the towncentre. In turn, it is approximately 9 miles to the city of Exeter and 9.5 miles from thetown of Tiverton.
The area is well connected, with Junction 28 of the M5 approximately 5 miles
Northeast, making it well suited for both commuters and those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle. Mainline rail services are available from both Exeter and Tiverton stations. The Exeter Airport is also easily accessible.
FARMHOUSE AND ANNEXE
The property is a detached dwelling, split into two properties knows as the Farmhouse and the Annexe. The Farmhouse is of red brick and stone construction and includes a family kitchen with dining area, large living room with a feature fireplace and 4 spacious bedrooms. Accessed from the rear of the property, the dwelling benefits from a range of utility/storage rooms and an outdoor toilet. It has a detached garage.
The Farmhouse has an EPC rating of D.
Council Tax Band : C
The adjoining Annexe can be accessed via a separate entrance or internally. The kitchen provides all the essentials, with a good sized living room on the ground floor. Upstairs is a large bedroom with bathroom.
The Annexe has an EPC rating of E.
Council Tax Band : B
Offcom data Broadband speed: Standard Broadband with download speed of 6Mbps and a upload speed of 0.8Mbps
Mobile Coverage: 58%-82% dependant on your provider.
AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS
Traditional red brick storage buildings with a brick lean-to can be found along the driveway. Further into the holding is an eye-catching courtyard style red brick stable block and yard. This was partly used as an old dairy and stables with a two-storey hay loft building to the rear. Both buildings offer development potential, subject to the necessary planning consents, and provide character to the holding. The more modern agricultural buildings include three steel portal framed buildings, which have mostly recently been used for livestock housing and general agricultural purposes. Again, subject to planning there is scope for alternative uses.
LAND
The holding is made up of 77.01ac of productive pasture along with 3.06ac of farmhouse, annex, tracks, buildings and orchards. The land can be further detailed below in the land schedule. The property has been recently fenced to a high standard throughout and has water services.
Additional land may be available and should be discussed with the Vendor’s agent.
There is a Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Agreement situated on the holding until December 2027. Further information can be made available on request
PLANNING
The property offers significant potential for redevelopment for a range of uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. The site is within the Mid-Devon District. Interested parties are advised to undertake their own planning enquiries with the Local Authority. We are not aware of any current planning activity, implemented or extant but un-implemented planning permissions relating to the property. Buyers should make their own enquiries in relation to this.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PACK
Further details regarding the property are contained in the additional information pack that is available on request via Sworders’ Dataroom. We advise that all interested parties should make themselves fully aware of the content therein.
SERVICES
The purchaser is to make their own enquiries in relation to the suitability and capacity of the current services. The property is served by mains electricity and a combination of mains and private water supplies, together with private drainage.
TENURE AND OCCUPATION
The Property is available Freehold with Vacant Possession on completion.
METHOD OF SALE
The land is offered for sale by private treaty.
SPORTING, TIMBER AND MINERAL RIGHTS
All sporting, fishing and timber are included in the sale as far as they owned by the Vendor. All mines and minerals, stone and substrata below a depth of 18.288 metres (10 fathoms) shall be reserved to the Vendor.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The land is offered subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights of way, rights of access, wayleaves and easements, whether or not specifically referred to in these particulars.
There is a public footpath that crosses the property via the farm entrance and across the land.
A right to use the existing private drainage at the property will be reserved by the Vendor, together with the continued right by a third party. Further details can be provided by the Sellers’ agent.
BOUNDARIES
The purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendors nor their Agent will be responsible for defining any boundaries. The purchaser will be responsible for the future maintenance and repair of all internal and external boundaries.
VAT
As a result of the property being opted for VAT, the purchase price will be subject to VAT on relevant component parts.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Sworders for itself and the Vendor of this property give notice that the particulars are a general outline only for the guidance of intending Purchasers and do not constitute an offer or contract. All descriptions and any other details are given without responsibility, and any intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. Any measurements, areas or distances referred to herein are approximate only. None of the services or fixtures or fittings has been tested, and no warranty is given as to their suitability or condition. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise. No employee of Sworders has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. No responsibility can be accepted for the expenses incurred by any intending Purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.
All plans included are not to scale and are based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H M Stationary Office. Crown Copyright Reserved.
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING & OTHER REGULATIONS
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Legislation, bidders will be required to provide proof of identity and their address to the Selling Agents.
If you would like to arrange a viewing please contact Tom Bishop or Isla Ginbey in our South West Office on 01823 426500.
