Rousdon, Lyme Regis, Devon, DT7

A detached 3 bed bungalow with 2 bed annexe affording scope for modernisation enjoying an outstanding rural position together with a range of outbuildings & pasture.

Lot 1 extends in all to about 19.94 acres.

Available as a whole or in up to 2 lots.

Lot 1: Bungalow, Annexe, Buildings & Pasture - 19.94 acres

Lot 2: 16.07 acres of Pasture - 17.89 acres.

Penlong Close represents a most attractive and versatile residential smallholding having been in the current vendors family’s ownership for approximately 70 years. The property is centered upon a detached 3 bed bungalow with attached 2 bed annexe together with a versatile range of farm buildings.

The adjoining land comprises a mix of level and sloping pasture enclosures and are considered to afford appeal to those prospective purchasers with equestrian, lifestyle and smallholding / agricultural interests. Penlong Close extends in total to about 37.83 Acres (15.31 Ha) and is offered for sale as a whole or in up to two lots.

Lot 1 – Bungalow, Annexe, Farm Buildings & Pasture.
In all about 19.94 acres Guide Price £700,000
The bungalow is understood to date from the 1950’s and provides versatile living accommodation and is considered to afford appeal to prospective purchasers seeking either a single home or those with multi-generational interests. The main property has been well maintained but is now considered a little dated, whilst the annexe has been unoccupied for approximately 10 years and both may now benefit from some modernisation. For room dimension please refer to the accompanying floor plan.

The property is complimented by the range of farm buildings which provide an attractive mix of modern style and block construction together with the adjoining pasture.
The range of buildings may be further described as follows:
Garage of brick and tile construction (11’06 x 16’23)

Range of block and profile loose boxes comprising:
Box 1— 9’26 x 9’11, Box 2— 8’19 x 9’06, Box 3—11’47 x 9’16
Adjoining to the rear are the former cow stalls (35’54 x 16’57)
Dilapidated former dairy buildings of part block and part GI construction (14’83 x 30’35)
Steel and block covered yard (45’ x 37’18)
Steel framed machinery store (Approx 49’ x 45’)
Steel framed fodder store (30’ x 30’)
Steel framed covered yard (45’ x 30’)

The property also benefits from an existing Caravan Site which is affiliated with the Caravan & Motorhome Club. The site benefits from an independent access and provides 5 pitches with facilities to include electric hook up points, water and waste disposal. We understand that prospective purchasers who wish to continue with the caravan site will need to apply to the Caravan & Motorhome Club to obtain certification.
In total, lot 1 extends to about 19.94 acres (8.07 Ha) as is shown coloured pink on the accompanying plan.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
Understood to be an oil fired Rayburn together with electric night storage heaters. Mains electricity, mains water and private drainage to a septic tank. The drainage system, which has not been inspected, may require attention and prospective purchasers should carry out their own investigations. These are believed to comprise local Council Tax on the farmhouse (Band F) together with the usual service and environmental charges.

TENURE
The property is of freehold tenure with the pasture land being subject to a grazing licenses to 30 September 2025.

FIXTURES & 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.

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
There may be scope for prospective purchasers to consider alternative uses within the buildings, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent from East Devon District Council.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS ETC
The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred 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 specifically referred to or not.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: Broadband is understood to be available.
Understood to be: Basic: 4 Mbps; Superfast: 77 Mbps
Mobile Coverage: Understood to be available via Three, EE, Vodafone & O2. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 
Flooding: Understood to be very low.
Construction Type: Understood to be brick / block and tile.
Planning Permission: None known
Building Safety: Livestock grazing in fields
Accessibility & Adaptions: The lane leading to Penlong Close is noted to form part of the registered title although we understand that it has been maintained by the council.

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

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Greenslade Taylor Hunt, their clients and any joint agents give note that:
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 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 statement of representations of fact.
Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Greenslade Taylor Hunt have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
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 their own enquiries in this regard.

Penlong Close is set in an elevated position within the highly regarded and sought after East Devon National Landscape (formerly known as Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), and widely regarded as some of the most attractive countryside in the county.
The property occupies a delightful rural position approximately 3 miles to the west of Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The town of Axminster lies approximately 6 miles to the north and affords a range of everyday shopping facilities whilst the larger center of Exeter lies approximately 25 miles to the west and provides a more extensive range of recreational and commercial services befitting an important regional center.
Despite its rural position the property enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts and further afield with access to the A3052 and M5 motorway available at Exeter (J29) whilst main line rail services are also available at Axminster (Waterloo). Access to the A303 trunk route at Honiton provides an easy link to London and the South East, with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.