Templeton, Tiverton

A private farm for improvement with development potential. Secluded attractive setting. Bungalow and annexe. Woolaway and AOC. Extensive farm buildings. Accessible location. Productive pasture. 44 acres. EPC Band D.

SITUATION

The property is situated near the small village of Templeton, with a church and parish hall/social club. The villages of Nomansland and Rackenford are nearby, with churches, excellent village pubs, and a community shop in Rackenford.

Tiverton is a historic market town boasting a wealth of amenities including both private and state schooling, supermarkets, shops, banks and building societies, as well as a modern hospital, sports centre and an 18 hole golf course. From Tiverton there is easy access to Junction 27 of the M5, alongside which lies Tiverton Parkway with fast trains to London Paddington.

DESCRIPTION

This farm has a lovely private rural position, whilst still being very accessible to Tiverton and to the M5 motorway at Junction 27.

The property is approached over a private track that leads down through the land to the dwelling and buildings. The property consists of a large Woolaway (concrete panel construction) bungalow which is divided to provide accommodation for two families. The whole bungalow is for improvement and is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. (AOC)

In one half there is a sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room and 3 bedrooms, in the other half there is a sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room and 2 bedrooms. There is a communicating door between both parts.

In the past the property has been operated as a dairy farm, however in recent times the fields and buildings have been used to accommodate cattle and sheep. There is an extensive range of traditional buildings of various constructions. All have their uses but most are outdated by modern standards.

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

Subject to obtaining the necessary consents (STC) there is potential to demolish the existing bungalow with the erection of a replacement dwelling in its place.

Parts of the range of agricultural buildings also offer potential for conversion (STC) under permitted development part Q.

LAND

The land area amounts to 44 acres in total, including 14 fields and enclosures. The land is attractive and creates a lovely position for a home with great privacy, being at the end of its own private drive. It is mainly productive grassland and is accessible from the long drive and some road frontage.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

The Entitlements are included in the sale. The current year s payment is reserved from the sale. The purchaser will take over the vendors cross compliance responsibilities.

SERVICES

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

VIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment through the vendor s selling agent.

DIRECTIONS

From Tiverton, with Morrisons on your left, proceed through the roundabout over the bridge and at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit, signposted Calverleigh. Proceed through Calverleigh and continue on for just under a mile. After passing the turning for Calverleigh Church take the next left, signposted Templeton. Proceed up the hill for over 2 miles, passing Templeton Village Hall and the turning for Templeton (cross roads). In a short distance the entrance to the farm is on the right hand side.