Sidbury, Sidmouth, Devon

A tranquil 3 bedroom rural retreat set in a secluded location close to the coast. Excellent outbuildings and equestrian facilities surrounded by level pastureland. Secured planning permission for a replacement 4 bedroom detached house. In all 10.33 acres (4.18 ha). For sale by private treaty.

Situation - Hatway Stables occupies a secluded rural setting above the tranquil Roncombe Valley close to the pretty village of Sidbury in the East Devon National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Sidbury (1.5 miles) has a thriving community with a primary school, general store, inn, village hall and parish church. The nearby Regency resort of Sidmouth (4 miles) with its long esplanade and wide beaches is located on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The town offers a wide range of amenities including restaurants, good independent shops, Waitrose, cinema, theatre and a wide range of sporting facilities. Whilst surrounded by beautiful countryside, the property is easily accessible, close to the A30/A303 and connections to London. The nearby market town of Honiton (6.3 miles) has a main line rail link to London Waterloo. The Cathedral City of Exeter, about half an hours drive away, offers a further range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities, M5 access and Exeter International Airport.

The Property - A rare opportunity to acquire this unique ‘off grid’ property which offers a self-sufficient lifestyle in the beautiful Devon countryside. The former stables have been converted into a 3 bedroom single storey residence, subsequently regularised by a Certificate of Lawful Use or Development (CLUED). Electricity is supplied by 12 solar panels on the roof of the main barn, with energy stored in a 24 battery bank. There is a 14Kw back-up diesel generator. A rain water harvesting system supplies water collected from the roof of the main barn, filtered and stored in 4 tanks with a total capacity of approximately 16,000 litres. This comfortable modern home has an attractive sheltered garden mainly laid to lawn, with flowering shrubs and well stocked mixed flower beds. The property has excellent equestrian facilities such as an all-weather arena and former outdoor arena area. Hatway Stables will appeal to a range of lifestyle interests, for those seeking a haven from the bustle of modern life, as a smallholding or an equestrian property.

See floorplan for accommodation and measurements

Outside - The property is approached along a long un-metalled drive/bridleway, flanked on both sides by fields, leading to a gated entrance. The drive, bordered by mature native trees, leads to a parking area and General Purpose Barn (13.7m x 7.5m) with a concrete portal frame, Yorkshire boarding and cement fibre roof. This flexible building could be used for loose boxes if required. Through a further gate is the property and the site for the replacement residence. Beyond is the clear span General Purpose Barn (36.8m x 16.1m), steel framed with Yorkshire boarding and cement fibre roof. This building provides an all-weather arena with a sand surface and lighting. There is an attached timber viewing gallery and a lean-to wooden Generator Shed (4.31m x2.56m) which houses the battery storage for solar panels.

The Land - There are two main enclosures, one adjoins the driveway with the former Outdoor Arena (50m x 25m) enclosed by post and rail fencing. The other, to the south of the farmstead, is an excellent field of level pastureland. The land is well-protected by hedges, mature trees and Buckley Plantation. There is conservation and ecological appeal, with wildflowers including bluebells and native orchids in season. The land offers protection and amenity use to this versatile rural retreat. In all 10.33 acres (4.18 ha).

Services - Private electricity. Private water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Cooking via LPG. Broadband: via EE. Mobile Network Coverage: There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details.

Planning - Planning Permission has been granted and secured for a 4 bedroom house on the site, which will require the removal of the existing dwelling on completion of the replacement dwelling. (East Devon District Council Planning Ref 18/1296/FUL Decision date 29th January 2019). Furthermore East Devon District Council has granted a Certificate of Lawfulness (CLUED) Ref 22/0147/CPE to establish that planning consent 18/1296/FUL has been lawfully implemented within the relevant timescale and without breeching conditions, thus securing the planning permission.

Community Infrastructure Levy - The development is not liable to a CIL charge.

Education - Primary schooling at Sidbury . Secondary schools at Sidmouth College and the excellent Colyton Grammar School. Independent Schools in the area include St Johns at Sidmouth, and the Exeter or Taunton Schools.

Material Information - 1. We cannot confirm if the private drainage system complies with the current regulations
2. Hatway Stables is situated in an area with a very low probability of flooding from surface water or a river.
3. No public rights of way affect the property.
4. There is a right of access along the drive to a gate into adjoining woods for maintenance and extraction of timber which the vendor informs us is rarely exercised.
5. A small section of the driveway is not within the property's title, but there are access rights over it.

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion

Sporting - All rights are in hand. Racing at Taunton or Exeter. Golf at Sidmouth or Honiton. Sailing on the coast at Sidmouth or Seaton.

Local Authority - East Devon District Council. Tel: Council Tax Band B

Viewings - Strictly by prior appointment with sole agents Symonds and Sampson LLP. Further information, if required, is available from Ross Willmington or Angela Gillibrand on .

Directions - What3words /// inhales.innocence.widest From Honiton take the A375 south to Sidbury. As you enter the village just after the 30mph signs and before the river bridge, turn left on to Buckley Road. Continue for 0.20 of a mile and then turn left on to Hatway Hill. Proceed to the top of the hill passing two properties. Just as you reach the brow, turn right sign posted Hatway Stables and bridlepath. Continue on the track for about 0.30 of a mile, the property will be found on your right hand side. Our sale boards will be posted.