Hand & Pen Lane, Whimple, Exeter

Excellent smallholding/equine property, with two-bedroom bungalow for improvement surrounded by 6.28 acres, in a convenient location. Gardens, orchard and level pastureland, with garage and adaptable modern farm buildings.

Situation - Little Ralegh is located in Strete Ralegh, a rural location, about a mile from the centre of the village of Whimple, yet is only a short commute from the city of Exeter via the A30. The village has a thriving community with a well-stocked village store, primary school, two public houses, ancient church, cricket club, play area and a doctor’s surgery. The property benefits from excellent communication links with a train station at Whimple on the Waterloo line giving access to Exeter and London, easy and fast access to the A30, M5 and Exeter International Airport. The well-regarded Jack in The Green restaurant is close by at Rockbeare.

The Cathedral City of Exeter offers a further range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Ottery St Mary and Honiton are nearby offering a good selection of amenities including independent shops and supermarkets. The coast at Sidmouth or Topsham is also easily accessible, providing coastal walking, fishing and swimming. Access is easy to both the M5 and A303 providing excellent links to London, Exeter and beyond.

Lot 1 Bungalow, Barn And 3.56 Acres (1.44 Ha) - The bungalow was built for the vendor’s grandparents in 1956 and has been in the same family ownership some 70 years, previously farming next door at Strete Ralegh Farm. The property is constructed of part-rendered brick elevations under Redland roof tiles. It is filled with light from good-sized double-glazed windows, and several rooms are double aspect, with attractive views over the gardens to the countryside beyond. This versatile property could now benefit from modernisation or extension, alternatively this excellent plot may offer the opportunity for a new replacement dwelling (STPP).

Please see floorplan for accommodation and measurements

Outside - The bungalow is set well back from the lane at the end of its driveway, with the garden laid to lawn flanked by shrubs to the front. The driveway leads up to a parking area by the Garage (7.83m x 3.86m) with a log store to the rear. Adjacent to the garage is a steel framed block and profile General Purpose Farm Building (10.50m x 6.40m) with a manual roller door.

The Land - The mainly level pasture is divided into two main paddocks together with an orchard, it surrounds the property offering protection and privacy. Mature hedges form the boundaries together with a small stream on the southern side adjacent to Lot 2. Ideal as a smallholding or for equestrian purposes.

Lot 2 Land At Madges Cross 2.72 Acres (1.10 Ha) - Lying to the south of Lot 1 is a further level pasture paddock with long road frontage and good access via its own separate gateway.

Services - Lot 1: Main water. Main electricity. Private drainage. Night storage heaters.
Broadband : Superfast available. Mobile Network Coverage : Good outdoor, variable in-home. Source - Ofcom.org.uk
Lot 2: Natural water supply from stream

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Rights Of Way - No public rights of way affect the property.

Overage - Lot 2 Only - The contract for Lot 2 will include an overage/uplift clause. Therefore, if planning for residential development of the land was granted within 25 years, the vendors would be entitled to a 25% uplift in value. See Agents for details.

Material Information - 1.We cannot confirm if the septic tank conforms to the current regulations.
2.We understand that Closed cell roof foam insulation is present in the roof space.

Sporting - All rights are understood to be owned and included in the sale. Racing at Exeter. Golf at Woodbury or Honiton. Sailing on the coast at Topsham.

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

Education - Primary schooling at Whimple. State secondary schools at Kings School or Clyst Vale Community College and the excellent Colyton Grammar School. Independent Schools in the area include Blundells at Tiverton and the Exeter Schools.

Directions - From Daisymount roundabout on the A30 proceed towards Whimple and Rockbeare, passing East Devon Crematorium. At Hand & Pen crossroads turn left into Hand & Pen Lane, signposted Strete Ralegh. The property will be on the left-hand side after about 400 metres.
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Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents Symonds & Sampson LLP. Further information, if required, is available from Ross Willmington or Angela Gillibrand on .