Dunkeswell, Honiton, Devon, EX14

An attractive ring fenced residential holding occupying an outstanding private and secluded position in the heart of the Blackdown Hills. Substantial main dwelling and separate bungalow, both affording scope for refurbishment, together with a superb range of buildings, productive land and woodland.

In all about 200.35 Acres.

Offered for sale as a whole or in up to 4 lots:

Lot 1: House, Bungalow, Buildings and Pasture Land - in all 17.84 acres

Lot 2: 68.04 acres of Pasture

Lot 3: 50.59 acres of Pasture

Lot 4: 63.88 acres of Woodland & Pasture


Bywood Farm is a traditional mixed livestock holding, centred upon a substantial farmhouse which has historically been divided into three parts, together with a more modern farm bungalow, and an extensive range of both traditional and modern farm buildings. The farmstead occupies a central position within its surrounding land which comprises predominantly of level and productive pasture, together with an area of amenity broadleaf woodland known as ‘Bywood Copse’.

The property is offered for sale for the first time in over 100 years and affords prospective purchasers with the rare opportunity of acquiring a substantial and productive agricultural and residential holding in an outstanding location. The farmhouse affords great residential appeal, subject to refurbishment and renovation in parts, and the adjoining courtyard of traditional buildings offer enormous potential for a variety of residential or commercial uses to compliment the versatility of the property. Having the benefit of several adaptable modern buildings, productive arable and pasture lands and amenity woodland, the holding also possesses considerable sporting, environmental and conservation appeal.
In total, the holding extends to about 81.03 hectares (200.35 acres), and is offered for sale by private treaty either as a whole or in a combination of up to 4 lots.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
Freehold with vacant possession available upon completion.

SERVICES
Mains electricity. Three phase to some buildings. Communal private water supply situated in Lot 1 and drainage of dwellings to private systems.

OUTGOINGS
These are believed to comprise of local council tax in respect of the dwellings together with the usual service and environmental charges where applicable.
Bywood—Band B
Bywood Farm—Band E
Bywood Farmhouse—Band B

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these sale particulars are otherwise expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold and will be removed by the vendors or their agents prior to completion.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The Vendors will be claiming and retaining the basic payment on the land for 2023. The Purchaser(s) will be required to farm the land in accordance with the cross compliance regulations until the 31st December 2023. BPS claims have now ended and therefore the property is being sold without any entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme or any de-linked payments.

FENCING OBLIGATION
Lot 1 —The purchaser(s) will be required to erect a fence to an agreed specification between points X-Y within 1 months of completion.

Lot 4— The purchaser(s) will be required to erect a fence to an agreed specification between points A-B-C within 1 months of completion.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES, ETC.
A public footpath runs down the main driveway and onwards through the land to the west, before exiting the holding.
The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the property charges register of the registered title together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not.

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
The current use of the farm buildings is agricultural although there may be scope for prospective purchasers to consider alternative uses within the farm buildings, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent from East Devon District Council.

DESIGNATIONS AND AGRI-ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The property lies within the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). We are not aware of any environmental schemes or otherwise.

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

LIVE & DEADSTOCK SALE
The Vendors reserve the right to hold a sale by auction on the premises of the live and dead farming stock prior to the date of completion.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
East Devon District Council, Blackdown House, Border Road, Heathpark Industrial Estate, Honiton, EX14 1EJ.
Tel .

LOTTING
The property will be offered for sale as a whole or in up to 4 lots as detailed within these sale particulars. The right is reserved however, to alter or amend the proposed lotting and prospective purchasers shall make no objection to any such changes. Please note in particular that the access to lot 4 is shown for indicative purposes only and therefore the acreages of lot 3 and 4 may be subject to some alteration subject to access requirements)

MEASUREMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
All measurements are approximate. Any field numbers and areas shown on the attached plan are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for identification purposes only. They do not necessarily correspond either with the National Grid plan numbers or with those produced on the Rural Land Register.
Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars as accurate and reliable as possible, if there are any point which is of particular importance to you please contact the office, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. We have not tested any of the equipment, appliances, central heating or services.

FARM PROPERTIES HEALTH & SAFETY NOTICE
All persons wishing to view the property do so entirely at their own risk. Neither the Vendors or their Agents will be held liable for any damage or injury that may occur when interested parties are visiting the property. A working farm is a potentially hazardous environment and for prospective purchasers own personal safety, please be vigilant when viewing the farm, particularly around the farmyard and in fields containing stock. All potential purchasers are asked to observe the country code and close all gates. We would further note that it is suspected, although impossible to determine without expert assistance and analysis, that the fibre cement sheets used in the construction of some of the buildings may contain asbestos.

Bywood Farm occupies an enviable position in a picturesque area of the Blackdown Hills, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and widely regarded as some of the most attractive countryside in the county. It enjoys a private position down its own driveway. The property is situated approximately 2.6 miles by road to the east of Old Dunkeswell. The town of Honiton lies approximately 6.5 miles to the south and provides a good range of everyday shopping, educational and banking facilities. Taunton lies approximately 13 miles to the north whilst Exeter lies approximately 23 miles to the south west with both affording an extensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities befitting those of important regional and administrative centres, together with a wide range of primary, secondary and further education facilities. Despite its rural position the property enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts and further afield with access to the M5 motorway available at Taunton (J25) and Exeter (J29). Main line rail services are also available at Honiton (London Waterloo) and Taunton (London Paddington). Access to the A30/303 trunk route at Honiton provides an easy link to London and the South East, with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.