Cotleigh, Honiton, Devon

Lot Four at Pitfield Farm - Land south of Cotleigh Mill. An attractive parcel of species rich pasture and woodland, with considerable conservation appeal, that has been used in the past as pheasant cover. Natural water supply from the Umborne Brooke. Access from the lane. In all about 6.10 acres (2.47 ha).

Situation - Pitfield Farm occupies a stunning, private position standing at the end of its own driveway, on the western flank of Stockland Hill, surrounded by the unspoilt rolling countryside in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (now a National Landscape). This tranquil farmstead is well protected, sitting in the centre of its own land with glorious views down the valley towards Cotleigh Church and beyond. The farm is located between the villages of Stockland and Cotleigh. Stockland has an active community with an inn, The Kings Arms, village hall, well regarded primary school, church and tennis courts. The nearby bustling market town of Honiton is well served with shops, restaurants, sports centre and hospital, as well as a main line rail station to London Waterloo. To the south, the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site features the popular resort of Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb and sandy beach, as well as the picturesque resorts of Branscombe and Sidmouth. Whilst surrounded by beautiful countryside there are good road connections both east and west with the A30 (3 miles away) providing access to the Cathedral city of Exeter with its excellent shopping, leisure facilities, international airport as well as the A303 London trunk route. The county town of Taunton with its connection to the M5 and mainline station to Paddington is also within easy reach.

The Land - An excellent block of gently sloping west facing pastureland offered in good heart and well fenced for livestock or equestrian purposes ring fences the farmstead, providing utility and protection. There is an extremely attractive amenity area with mature native woodland and a substantial pond. Most of the enclosures are bordered by ancient hedgerows with mature trees and our clients have planted numerous new plantations of mixed native woodland on the farm. There is considerable sporting/conservation appeal with species rich pastureland, watercourses (much of the farm fronts the Umborne Brook), wildlife ponds and areas of coppice. The farm, has also formed the basis of a local syndicate shoot for several years.

Lot Four - Land South Of Cotleigh Mill - On the opposite side of the valley, west of the Umborne Brook is a parcel of species rich pasture and woodland,with considerable sporting/conservation appeal,that has been used in the past as pheasant cover. Natural water supply. Access from the lane. In all about 6.10 acres (2.47 ha).

Services - Lot Four - Natural water supply

Tenure - All freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Sporting - All rights are understood to be owned and included in the sale. Hunting with The Cotley Harriers. Racing at Taunton or Exeter. Golf at Honiton, Lyme Regis or Axe Cliff. Sailing on the coast at Lyme Regis or Topsham. The topography of the farm is well suited to shooting and has formed the basis of The Cotleigh Shoot previously.

Rights Of Way - No public rights of way cross the land.

Education - Primary schooling at Stockland. Good State secondary schools at Honiton and the excellent Colyton Grammar School. Independent Schools in the area include Wellington School, Blundells at Tiverton and The Taunton Schools.

Local Authority - East Devon District Council. Tel: .

Agricultural Schemes - Delinked BPS payments will be retained by the vendors. No application has been made to the Sustainable Farming. Incentive (SFI) Scheme. A Woodland Grant Scheme previously covered the farm, annual payments have finished but there remain ongoing management obligations that buyers will be required to continue.

Designations - Pitfield Farm is located in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (an AONB). The farm is not located in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) and has no Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).