Lot 1: Perry Farm, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22

Lot 1: Comprising the farmhouse, courtyard of traditional farm buildings, modern farm building and some 95.63 acres.

Further lots available.


Location
Perry Farm is located on the southern edge of the Exmoor National Park between the Rivers Exe and Barle, a short distance from the village of Brushford. The farm is therefore very well located to take advantage of the wonderful riding, shooting and wider sporting opportunities offered by Exmoor, whilst also benefiting from easy access to the south west’s main road and rail links.

The nearby town of Dulverton, located about two miles to the north, provides day to day shopping facilities together with a post office, primary and middle school, health centre along with a dental practice and veterinary surgery.

Tiverton, which is located about 12 miles to the south, offers a further range of facilities together with access to the M5 Motorway at Junction 27 via the A361 North Devon Link Road. Tiverton Parkway Railway Station (with trains to London Paddington in just over two hours) and Blundell’s
School are easily accessible. The Cathedral and University City of Exeter is about 28 miles away and offers a further range of shops together with premiership rugby and an international airport.


The Farmhouse
Converted to a very high standard from a former granary in around 2005, Perry Farmhouse retains many of the fine features and character of the traditional barn, whilst also incorporating double glazing and oil-fired central heating, and now offers excellent family accommodation extending to in excess of 4,300sqft, divided between wellproportioned rooms ideal for entertaining, and positioned to take full advantage of the southerly views. The accommodation provides on the ground floor of entrance hall with stairs off and cloakroom, sitting room, triple aspect drawing room with imposing fireplace, dining room, a good-sized farmhouse kitchen with fully fitted units, four oven Aga and door leading to utility room with boiler room, office, larder and further shower room off.

On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, three of which have the benefit of en-suite bathrooms, with the fourth bedroom enjoying the benefit of an adjoining family bathroom.


Farm Buildings
Located to the west of the farmhouse is a range of very attractive traditional stone farm buildings which offer privacy and seclusion to the farmhouse whilst also providing excellent stabling and further storage facilities. These buildings may also be suitable for alternative uses, subject to
obtaining the necessary consents. In addition to the traditional buildings, to the east of the farmhouse is a covered yard suitable for a range of equestrian, beef or sheep enterprises. The buildings more specifically comprise as follows:

1. Stone, slate and fibre cement stable building providing three stables and foaling box with loft over (5.5m x 15.6m).
2. Stone, slate and fibre cement stable and storage building with three loose boxes, washroom and storage areas (4.3m x 7.6m and 24.9m x 5.3m).
3. Block, timber and fibre cement store (12.2m x 4.7m).
4. Brick, timber and slate Granary on staddle stones (5.2m x 3.3m).
5. Timber and galvanise livestock and storage building (36.6m x 18.3m).


Land
Lot 1 extends in all to about 95.63 acres, all of which slopes gently up from the farmstead with a southerly aspect. The land is divided between a number of conveniently shaped and sized enclosures, all of which are suitable for mowing and/or grazing purposes.

At the top of Pixton Hill, which forms the highest point on the holding at about 239m/1,079ft, Perry Farm benefits from outstanding, far reaching southerly views over the Exe Valley and beyond.


Method of Sale
The farm is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in up to 7 separate lots.

Tenure & Possession
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession available upon completion of the majority of the lots, with the exception of Lot 2, Perry Cart House.

Designations
The farmhouse, farm buildings, Perry Cart House and land to the north of the house are located within Exmoor National Park.

Services
The farm is serviced by mains electricity, a private water supply and private drainage. Both the Farmhouse and Perry Cart House are serviced by oil-fired central heating.

Health & Safety
Potential purchasers are requested to take particular care when inspecting the property, bearing in mind especially the risk of sudden movements from livestock on the land, together with machinery which may be working at the time of inspection. Potential purchasers are requested to wear supportive footwear for viewings, and are advised to be conscious of potentially uneven, steep and slippery ground surfaces.

Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights
Shooting rights are in hand whilst the hunting rights are vested in the Badgworthy Land Company.

Environmental Schemes
The land is currently within a Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship agreement.

Listing Status
Neither the farmhouse nor farm buildings are listed.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including; rights of way, whether public or private, light, sport, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.

Should Lot 2 be sold separately to Lot 1, an easement in respect of the water supply to Lot 2 will be granted. The purchaser of Lot 2 will be required to install a sub-meter in respect of the water supply from Lot 1. The private farm water supply is also connected to Nos.1 and 2 Perry Cottages for which there is an established easement. There is a public footpath crossing Lot 5 only.


EPC Rating
Perry Farm has an EPC rating of C.

Council Tax
Perry Farm has a council tax band of G.

Local Authority
Exmoor National Park Authority


Somerset Council


Viewings
Strictly by prior appointment with the Vendors’ agents, Carter Jonas .