57.68 Acres - Rackenford, Tiverton, Devon, EX16

An attractive smallholding, centred on a detached 3-bedroom farmhouse with potential for extension and improvement (STP), and adjoining pasture and amenity land. Lot 1 extends in total to around 57.68 acres.



LOT 1:

INTRODUCTION
A rare opportunity to purchase a well situated smallholding close to the village of Rackenford, centred on a 3-bedroom detached farmhouse and with extensive adjoining lands totalling around 57.68 acres (Lot 1). The property offers the opportunity of creating a desirable family home with the potential to improve and enlarge subject to any necessary planning consents. N.B. The holding is alternatively available as a whole, totalling around 66.04 acres to include a small adaptable range of outbuildings (Guide Price for Whole: £1,050,000).

DESCRIPTION
Sunnymead Farmhouse is understood to have been built around 80 years ago. The internal accommodation may be further described as follows:-

On the Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall with stairs rising to first floor, and doors to:
Living Room with bay window to front and woodburner.
Dining Room with bay window to front, open fireplace, and serving hatch through to kitchen.
Kitchen with base and wall units with worksurface and stainless steel double drainer sink unit. Dual aspect, tiled flooring and walk-in larder cupboard with window and shelving.
Utility with rear aspect, space for washing machine, and oil fired ‘Worcester’ boiler.
Lean-to Outhouse with exposed corrugated roof, window and door to rear garden. Beyond this is a semi-derelict lean-to greenhouse with metal framed glazed windows.
WC - With external access door, located beneath staircase.

On the First Floor:
Landing with access to roof void and doors to:
Bedroom 3 with rear aspect.
Bedroom 1 with front aspect and feature open fireplace.
Bedroom 2 with front aspect and feature open fireplace.
Bathroom with panelled bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash basin, obscure glazed window to rear aspect and access to airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and slatted shelving.
WC with obscure glazed window to rear aspect and low level WC.

Outside:
The farmhouse is approached over a short gated tarmacadam driveway leading from the public lane to the south, to the single garage and parking area. We would note that there may potentially be scope (subject to planning) to create a longer, sweeping driveway utilising part of the adjoining field. To the front are level lawned gardens, and a concreted pathway which extends around all four elevations of the property. To the rear are further lawned garden areas, and a small adaptable range of outbuildings including a block built workshop, and timber framed GI clad store.

The Land:
This comprises principally of Grade 3 pasture land divided into a number of convenient field enclosures, although with some Grade 4 land, and areas of woodland, adjoining the Little Dart River, which meanders along the westernmost boundary of the holding. The boundaries are generally characterised by traditional banks and hedgerows with some mature boundary trees and stock fencing in places. The holding extends in total to around 57.68 acres or thereabouts, as shown for identification purposes only on the accompanying site plan.

SERVICES
Mains electricity connected. There is a private water supply system which we understand requires replacement with an alternative supply system. Drainage is to a private system. Domestic oil supply. N.B. if Lot 2 is retained or sold separately, rights will be reserved for some services.

TENURE
The property is of freehold tenure with vacant possession available upon completion.

COUNCIL TAX
Band D - North Devon Council.

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment only with the agents: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, 5 Fore Street, Tiverton, Devon EX16 6LN
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Email: residential.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: Basic broadband is available.

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 

Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding.

Health & Safety Policy
Please note the property includes 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Greenslade Taylor Hunt, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise.
They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Greenslade Taylor Hunt has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
3. We have not made any investigations into the existence or otherwise of any issues concerning pollution of land, air or water contamination and the purchaser is responsible for making his own enquiries in this regard.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchasers inspecting properties that have been sold, let or withdrawn.

v.7.1 - Ref. TIV240136 - date revised 04/09/2024

SITUATION
Sunnymead Farm occupies an attractive and accessible position on the border of Mid and North Devon being privately situated yet within easy reach of major transport links. The property enjoys one of the more unspoilt areas of Devon with rolling hills, wooded valleys and moorland all in close proximity. The village of Rackenford (0.6 miles) is the closest settlement and has an active community, home to a number of amenities including primary school, post office/shop and village church. The nearby villages of Witheridge and Nomansland similarly provide active communities and excellent village pubs. 5 miles to the north, the village of Knowstone has a Michelin starred restaurant, The Masons Arms. To the south east, the historic market town of Tiverton (8 miles) offers a comprehensive range of commercial, recreational and educational amenities including the noted public school of Blundelll’s, shops, secondary school, hospital and golf course. This road provides direct access to Junction 27 of the M5 and to the nearest mainline railway station, Tiverton Parkway (both around 13.5 miles). From here trains to London take 2-3 hours while the M5 ensures Exeter and Bristol airports are highly accessible.