Farmhouse for sale in Shute, Axminster EX13

An attractive 118.91 acres (48.12 ha) residential/livestock farm in a pretty position in the
Umborne Valley. A 6 bedroom period farmhouse and 3 bedroom detached cottage (both now
requiring improvement), range of farm buildings, surrounded by productive pastureland with
frontage to the Umborne Brook. In all 118.91acres (48.12 ha).

Situation

Umborne Farm is located in a pretty position in the Umborne Valley in the East Devon National Landscape (formally known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Its location affords lovely views of the East Devon Countryside. The popular small town of Colyton is just 2 miles away offering everyday amenities along with a wealth of historic buildings. The nearby bustling market town of Axminster offers all the facilities one would expect, including supermarkets, independent shops, and sport centres. The Jurassic Coastline is close by, including the popular resort of Lyme Regis with its famous cobb harbour and sandy beaches, and the picturesque seaside villages of Beer and Branscombe. A mainline railway station is located at Axminster, on the London Waterloo line. The Cathedral city of Exeter is easily accessible with good shopping facilities, an international airport, and access to the M5 motorway.

The Property

The Victorian farmhouse is constructed of local stone and rendered elevations with brick quoins under a slate roof, overlooking its land down to the Umborne Brook. Originally one of the farms from the Shute Estate, once owned by the Marchioness of Dorset. The farm was purchased by Mrs Suzette Sprague over 50 years ago and comes to the open market after her death in 2023 following instructions from her Executors. Much of the charm and character of the house has been retained, with period features throughout the property. The reception rooms are all well-proportioned, offering spacious and welcoming accommodation.
Please see floorplan for accommodation and measurements.

Stone Cottage

Stone Cottage offers separate accommodation from the main farmhouse, on a spilt level, with sitting room, kitchen/ breakfast room, three bedrooms and one bathroom. This barn conversion offers possibilities for multi-generational living or income generation. A traditional stone building adjoins which could be incorporated into the accommodation (STPP).

Lot One - Farmhouse, Stone Cottage, Farm Buildings

Outside

The farmstead is approached from a lane, with gates opening into the front yard. The entrance drive leads to a parking and turning area near the farmhouse and cottage. To the side of the Farmhouse, are gardens with a variety of shrubs, overlooking the Umborne Brook, a tributary of the River Axe.

Farm Buildings

In the lower yard to the South of the Farmhouse are the following buildings:
1. Single garage (5.4m x 2.7m), timber frame and galvanised iron construction
2. Traditional Stone Building (3.7m x 7.3m)
3. Steel framed lean-to with galvanised roof adjoining Stone Cottage (4.6m x 6.4m)
4. Cattle Building (14.6m x 5.28m) part stone and steel construction
5. L-shaped steel framed Machinery/Fodder Store (20.18m x 13.33m X 10.56m max)

In the yard to the west of the Farmhouse are the following buildings:
6. Shippon former cowstall (7.04m x 14.98m max) stone and block construction with tile roof
7. Former Calf Housing (5.1m x 8.3m) block construction
8. Cattle race
9. Old Parlour (5.2m x 15.2m) block and galvanised iron construction
10. Cubicle Building (20.5m x 20.8m) of block and Yorkshire boarding construction
11. Cattle Shed (9.9m x 23.9m) 4 bay steel framed, block and Yorkshire boarding construction with front feed passage and adjoining block-built bull pen (4m x 5.5m)
12. Fodder Barn (6.9m x 17.4m) steel framed with earth flooring

The Land

The excellent block of pastureland is located mainly to the west of the farmstead. The productive level or gently sloping pastureland is bounded by well-maintained hedges with access from the farmstead. The productive land is bisected by the Umborne Brook which winds through the land, providing a natural water supply to part of the land with other parcels having water troughs from a private supply. In all about 47.70 acres (19.30 ha)

Lot Two – River Fields

A block of pastureland situated to the east of the farmstead, has long road frontage with four access gateways and is bounded by mature hedgerows. The Umborne Brook runs through the land. In all about 15.14 acres (6.13 ha).

Lot Three – Railway Fields

Two pasture fields adjoining Lot Two, with good road frontage and bounded by mature hedges, includes an area of mixed native woodland adding to the conservation appeal. If Lots Two and Three are sold separately any fencing required is be split equally between both purchasers. In all about 7.10 acres (2.87 ha).

Lot Four – Watchcombe Field

A single pasture field lying west of Lot 1 with good road frontage, access from the road leading to the hamlet of Watchcombe. Stunning views over the Umborne Valley with a separate main water supply. In all about 4.42 acres (1.79 ha).

Lot Five – Land At Parehayne

A single large enclosure of productive pasture/arable land, mainly level with good access and road frontage to Yardbury Hill Road. Far reaching views over the Umborne Valley to Colyton and beyond. In all about 18.96 acres (7.67 ha).

Lot Six – Land At Parehayne

An excellent block of pasture/arable land in three enclosures, access from Yardbury Hill Road and Parehayne Lane. The land is gently sloping with good road frontage and bounded by mature hedges. In all about 25.59 acres (10.36 ha).

Services

Lot One – Main water supply (meter close to Umborne Hall) and private supply from well (within Lot One and gravity feeds to yard and field troughs) Private drainage to new Treatment Plant, separate septic tank for Stone Cottage
Lot Two – Natural water supply from Umborne Brook
Lot Three – Natural water supply from Umborne Brook
Lot Four – Main water supply to field trough (separate supply – meter at Watchcombe)
Lot Five – Private water supply to field trough (a right to water will be reserved from Lot Six)
Lot Six – Private water supply to field troughs (reservoir/ electric pump in northwest corner of the land)

Agricultural Schemes

Delinked payments will be retained by the current owners. No application to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (sfi) has been made. The land is not entered into any stewardship schemes.

Designations

Umborne Farm is in The East Devon National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). The farm is not located in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (nvz) and has no Sites of Special Scientific Interest (sssi).

Rights Of Way

A footpath crosses Lot 1 and Lot 4.

Sporting

All rights are owned and included in the sale, including fishing rights on the Umborne Brook. Hunting with the Axe Vale Harriers. Racing at Taunton or Exeter. Golf at Axe Cliff, Seaton or Honiton. Sailing on the coast at Lyme Regis or Seaton.

Farm Dispersal Sale

Symonds and Sampson llp reserve the right to conduct a farm dispersal sale on farm between exchange and completion.

Education

Primary schooling at Shute or Colyton. Good State secondary schools at Honiton or Axminster and the excellent Colyton Grammar School. Independent Schools in the area include St Johns at
Sidmouth, Blundells at Tiverton and the Exeter or Taunton Schools.

Local Authority

East Devon District Council EX14 1EJ Tel Umborne Farm Council Tax Band: E
Stone Cottage Council Tax Band: B

Solicitors

Michelmores llp, Broad Quay House, Broad Quay, Bristol BS1 4DJ
Tel. Ref: Tom Hyde -