Hollocombe, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18

An attractive single enclosure of level and gently sloping pasture land lying close to the village and enjoying gated track access from the quiet council road. Lot 1 extends to about 4.37 Acres.

The land at Hollocombe extends in total to about 19.61 Acres and is offered for sale by private treaty either as a whole or in up to 3 lots, as follows:-

Lot 1: Pasture land extending to about 4.37 Acres - Guide Price £40,000

Lot 2: Pasture land extending to about 4.56 Acres - Guide Price £40,000

Lot 3: Pasture and Amenity Woodland extending to about 10.68 Acres - Guide Price £65,000

This sale represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire an attractive block of productive agricultural land occupying a convenient and readily accessible rural position on the edge of the small village of Hollocombe. The land enjoys frontage to and access from the council road which forms the northern boundary, with a separate track leading from the village, which the current vendors have regularly used. In recent years the land has been primarily utilised for livestock grazing and fodder production.
Forming one block the land is a combination of level and gently sloping productive pasture, divided into convenient enclosures, whilst at the eastern end is a more moderately sloping area of traditional pasture, with an attractive parcel of amenity woodland running alongside a small stream, affording wildlife and conservation appeal as well as some natural watering.
The land is well suited to the grazing of livestock and silage/hay production, although some fields may also have potential for arable cropping and/or other agricultural enterprises, subject to any appropriate consents. The quiet and tucked away location, superb views and aesthetic appeal may make the land suitable for a variety of agricultural, conservation, equestrian or other amenity uses.
Extending in total to about 19.61 Acres (7.94 Ha) the land is offered for sale as a whole or in up to three lots, as shown on the attached identification plan and described within these sale particulars.


Lot 1 - Pasture land extending to about 4.37 Acres
This comprises a level and very gently sloping single enclosure of pasture land enjoying gated track access from the quiet council road. A further track in the south western corner of this lot leads direct from the village. A gated and part concreted area at the entrance to the land has been used as a stock corral, with former sheep dip adjacent. Lot 1 is shown shaded pink on the attached identification plan.

Lot 2 - Pasture land extending to about 4.56 Acres
Another single field of productive agricultural land with good road frontage and access. This lot is level and gently sloping and contained within hedged boundaries. Lot 2 is shown shaded green on the attached identification plan.

Lot 3 - Pasture & amenity woodland extending to about 10.68 Acres
An attractive parcel of productive agricultural land incorporating an area of traditional pasture and amenity woodland, bisected by a small stream. Lot 3 is shown shaded blue on the attached identification plan.

Tenure
The land is of freehold tenure with vacant possession available upon completion of the sale.

Services
The land benefits from some natural watering. The land will be sold without any mains services of any kind and prospective purchaser’s should make their own enquires as to the availability of mains water and any other services.

Basic Payment Scheme
The Basic Payment Scheme has now ended and the land will be sold without any entitlements or de-linked payments.

Agri-Environment Schemes & Designations
We understand that the land is not currently entered into any agri-environment schemes. The land lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

Rights of Way, Easements, Etc.
A public footpath crosses Lot 1.
Throughout their ownership of the land the current vendors have regularly utilised the access track in the south west corner of Lot 1 leading from the village, although it is understood that there may not be a formal written right of way in place.
The land, as far as required by the Vendors, will be conveyed, subject to all other public or private rights of way, easements, and wayleaves of telegraph and telephone poles, stays and wires, electric pylons, poles and cables, water and gas pipes at present erected on and passing over or under the property and subject to the agreements affecting the same (if any).

Farm Properties Health & Safety Notice
A covered former sheep dip is situated beside the former corral at the entrance to Lot 1 and those applicants viewing the land are advised to be aware of this feature and are requested to avoid walking over this area.
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. Agricultural land is a potentially hazardous environment and for prospective purchasers own personal safety, please be vigilant when viewing, particularly in fields containing horses or stock. All persons viewing the property are asked to observe the country code and close all gates.

The land occupies an outstanding position in a peaceful rural area to the north of the small village of Hollocombe, tucked away in gently undulating and unspoilt Devon countryside. The villages of Winkleigh and small town of Chulmleigh both provide a thriving and very active local communities which have managed to retain a good range of local services. Chulmleigh has highly regarded primary and secondary schools, a sports centre, post office, various shops, a health centre, dentist, public houses and a historic town hall.
Despite its rural position the land still enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts with the A3124 providing an easy link to the town of Great Torrington and the A377 providing access to the towns of South Molton, Crediton and Barnstaple, each providing an extensive range of everyday shopping, banking, recreational and educational facilities. There are rail stations on the Barnstaple to Exeter (Tarka) line at Eggesford and Kings Nympton. Mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway (London Paddington approx. 2 hours) with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
The property lies in the beautiful band of countryside between the Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks, a predominantly agricultural landscape primarily comprising pasture and arable land interspersed with an abundance of woodland and pretty river valleys. Exmoor to the north offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, whilst the North Devon coast is easily accessible with lovely sandy beaches at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.