Set amidst the heart of Devon countryside in a tranquil backwater, a productive all pasture stock rearing farm. Four bedroom farmhouse, 3 reception rooms, extensive range of outbuildings, covered yard, land in ring fence, 38.8 Acres
SITUATION
The farm occupies a peaceful rural location within the small hamlet of Lashbrook with two working farms and four residential properties, which nestles peacefully at the end of a Council maintained 'No Through Road'. The village of Cookbury is 0.5 of a mile
and the small hamlet of Brandis Corner is 3 miles. The self-contained village of Shebbear, with its village stores, doctors surgery, places of worship, primary school and village inn is 6 miles and also is the home of the renowned Shebbear College which provides
private education for boys and girls to A-level standard.
The historic and busy North West Devon market town of Holsworthy is 6 miles with its variety of shops surrounding an attractive town square, doctors, dentists and veterinary surgeries, places of worship, Waitrose supermarket, weekly cattle and pannier market,
thriving light industrial estate providing excellent employment opportunities and educational facilities from pre-school through to GCSE level. The market town of Hatherleigh is 12 miles to the east and Okehampton on the northern fringes of the Dartmoor National
Park is 17 miles. This gives access onto the A30 dual carriageway connecting to the Cathedral City of Exeter and the M5 motorway to the east.
DESCRIPTION
The farm has always had a reputation of being one of the best of its size within the locality and supports a commercial suckler herd of beef cattle. The farmhouse enjoys a quiet southerly position overlooking a pleasant and mature garden and to the rear is
a concreted yard with a large and comprehensive range of stock rearing buildings. The land, which is in a ring fence, is down to excellent grazing with a small river and stream forming the eastern and south eastern boundaries. The farmhouse is detached and
traditionally constructed with a rendered and colour wash finish beneath a slate tiled roof. It possesses tremendous charm and character with the following comfortable accommodation afforded:
GROUND FLOOR
RECEPTION PORCH
South facing, opening into:
HALLWAY
Slate flag floor.
SITTING ROOM
5.33m (17'6') x 3.89m (12'9') extending to 4.57m (15'0'). Impressive open inglenook fireplace with original beam over and bread oven. Bench window seat, recessed display shelving and exposed beams. Access to:
SHOWER ROOM
Double glass fronted shower cubicle with ceramic tiled surrounds, fitted shower, pedestal washbasin, low flush WC and infrared wall heater. Access to:
FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM 4 4.57m x 2.51m (15'0' x 8'3')
This is a lovely quiet room ideal for hobbies or could be used as a study if so desired. Fitted wardrobe, book shelves and velux roof light.
GROUND FLOOR CONTINUED
DINING ROOM 5.05m x 3.05m (16'7' x 10'0')
Attractive open inglenook fireplace with original beam over and bread oven. Walk-in under stair cupboard 7'8 deep, fitted shelving and night storage heater.
OFFICE 3.00m x 1.85m (9'10' x 6'1')
Quarry tiled floor, fitted shelving and night storage heater.
SECOND KITCHEN/UTILITY 3.45m x 3.12m (11'4' x 10'3')
Also Rear Entrance. Quarry tiled floor, glazed Butler sink with work surface areas with drawers and cupboards beneath providing ample storage space. Plumbing for washing machine.
KITCHEN 3.81m x 2.90m (12'6' x 9'6')
LPG gas fired Rayburn Royal cooker (also domestic hot water system). Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, electric cooker with four ring gas hob over. Ceramic tiled surrounds, work surface areas with drawers and cupboards providing further
storage space, larder cupboard, plumbing for dishwasher, quarry tiled floor, dual aspect windows and five inset ceiling lights.
BREAKFAST ROOM 3.66m x 2.41m (12'0' x 7'11')
Quarry tiled floor, exposed beams and fitted shelving.
FIRST FLOOR
Staircase leading to:
LANDING
On which is a night storage heater and large walk-in illuminated eaves storage cupboard with Velux ceiling window.
BEDROOM 1 4.11m x 3.40m (13'6' x 11'2')
Built-in cupboard, exposed ceiling joists.
BEDROOM 2 3.20m x 2.74m (10'6' x 9'0')
Built-in wardrobe, exposed ceiling joists.
BEDROOM 3 4.19m x 3.00m (13'9' x 9'10')
Exposed ceiling joists.
BATHROOM
Panel bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, pedestal washbasin with splash back and mirror over with twin light console overall. Low flush WC, infrared wall heater, electric shaver point, wood stripped floor, two exposed ceiling joists and fitted bathroom
dresser. Airing cupboard. Hot water is Rayburn and economy 7, plus daytime electric immersion.
CLOAKROOM
Adjoining the dwelling is a CLOAKROOM with low flush WC and washbasin.
OUTSIDE
To the south elevation and front of the farmhouse residence is a pleasant walled-in garden with well stocked herbaceous borders and stone retaining walls. To the side is a former range of THREE LOOSE BOXES 13'0' x 8'6', 16'0' x 13'0' x and 12'0' x 10'0', LEAN-TO
GREENHOUSE, GARDEN POTTING SHED 15'0' x 12'0' with ADJOINING POULTRY SHED 24'0' x 11'6'. There is a DETACHED STONE POULTRY SHED 22'0' x 12'0'. There is an area of vegetable garden and orcharding to the side. Off-lying there is a large well cultivated and very
productive vegetable garden approximately 60 yards from the house. The outbuildings comprise a comprehensive range of stock buildings approached by concreted yards and have been well designed and maintained as a single manned unit and is ideal for keeping
the present suckler herd of continental beef cattle and their followers. Water and electricity is connected to the majority of the buildings which include the following:
OPEN FRONTED GARAGE 4.95m x 2.77m (16'3' x 9'1')
CART SHED/WOOD STORE 9.75m x 4.95m (32'0' x 16'3')
Adjoining three bay open fronted cart shed/wood store.
COVERED YARD 22.86m x 12.19m (75'0' x 40'0')
Recently constructed COVERED YARD of which two of the five bays have the benefit of a concrete base and is used for wintering the beef cattle.
CATTLE SHED 10.97m x 5.18m (36'0' x 17'0')
Two bay open fronted cattle shed constructed of concrete block and with an external CONCRETED APRON 15'0' x 12'0'.
LEAN-TO IMPLEMENT SHED 8.23m x 7.62m (27'0' x 25'0')
FURTHER OUTBUILDINGS
In the main yard there is a range of block constructed FORMER DAIRY BUILDINGS incorporating a STORE SHED/WORKSHOP 23'0' x 17'0' overall and incorporating a FORMER DAIRY with standpipe. Adjoining LOW LEVEL ENCLOSED LOOSE BOX: 49'0' x 17'0' with two stock doors
one of which opens onto a CONCRETED YARD 39'0' x 20'0' with feed barrier and manger. EXTERNAL CONCRETED COLLECTING PEN AND CATTLE CRUSH. Second CONCRETED YARD 54'0' x 27'0' with feed barrier and mangers on two sides. Ramp leading to SLURRY PIT with concrete
base. COVERED YARD: 60'0' x 45'0' overall with 60'0' x 29'0' STOCK HANDLING YARD with ADJOINING SILAGE BARN 60'0' x 23'0'.
THE LAND IN ALL EXTENDS TO
15.7 hectares (38.8 acres or thereabouts) and is contained within a compact ring fence with a natural stream forming its eastern boundary. The enclosures have benefitted greatly over recent years of excellent land management and stocking ratios. It will be
found in first class heart and productive condition. The hedgerows have been well managed and support a wide variety of flora and fauna.
VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment with the vendors sole agents STAGS on 01566 774999.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity (economy 7). Private drainage. Telephone connected. Please note the agents have not inspected or tested these services.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, Devon. EX39 2QG. Tel: 01237 428700
VALUATION
Upon completion the purchaser and in addition to the purchase the purchasers shall take over and pay for (including VAT where applicable) the following items at valuation. All remaining hay, straw, wrapped and bagged silage, grain, etc upon the property at
market value. All matters of valuation shall be carried out by Stags acting on behalf of the vendor and the purchaser, whose decision shall be final and binding on both parties. The fees and expenses will be shared in equal parts by each. All valuation money
shall be paid by completion date.
SPORTING RIGHTS
Sporting rights in so far as they are owned are included in the freehold.
ENTITLEMENTS OF FARM
Lashbrook is registered and has the benefit of entitlements and these will be included in the sale and transferred to the purchaser by way of the vendor completing an RLE1 Form transferring such entitlements following completion.
FARM SALE
The vendors reserve the right to hold a farm sale by Auction of live and dead stock on the property prior to completion.
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