Farmhouse for sale in Sidbury, Sidmouth, Devon EX10

An attractive smallholding with planning permission for a 3/4 bedroom farmhouse (aoc), farm buildings (former poultry unit) and about 37.93 acres (15.35 ha) of land. Located in the pretty Roncombe Valley close to Sidmouth and the coast. For sale by Private Treaty.

Situation

Sidbrook Farm is situated on the western flanks of the pretty Roncombe Valley, close to Sidbury and the coast at Sidmouth. The farmstead is surrounded by rolling East Devon countryside designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sidbury has a thriving community with a primary school, general store/butcher, public house, village hall and parish church. The nearby Regency resort of Sidmouth with its long esplanade and wide beaches is located on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and has excellent opportunities for coastal walking, fishing and swimming. The town offers a wide range of amenities including restaurants, good independent shops, Waitrose, cinema, theatre and a wide range of sporting facilities.

Whilst surrounded by beautiful countryside, the property is easily accessible, close to the A30/A303 and connections to London, whilst the market town of Honiton has a main line rail link to London Waterloo. The Cathedral City of Exeter offers a further range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities, a mainline railway service to London Paddington, M5 access and Exeter International Airport.

The Property

A rare opportunity to acquire a smallholding with planning permission for a new farmhouse (aoc), previously run as a poultry/livestock holding by the vendors. The site for the farmhouse is elevated and set in front of the farm buildings enjoying stunning views down the Roncombe Valley. The approved plans provide a light and airy house designed to make the most of the views to the south and is well suited to modern living. The house is set back from the lane and will have level gardens to the front.

Farm buildings
The main entrance driveway splits just beyond the farm gates to provide separate access to the farmyard and buildings. Set around hardcore yards they comprise;

• Steel framed farm building (28.2 x 16.6m)
with concrete portal lean to, fully clad.
• Former poultry building (20.5 x 8.67m)
• Other stores, containers and Mobile Home
• Accessed over a hardcore track west of the farmstead is a further former poultry building (20.5 x 8.67)

The Land
Sidbrook Farm extends to some 37.93 acres (15.35 ha), the land surrounds the farmstead and is divided into eight main enclosures. The land is mainly sloping with some level areas near the Roncombe Stream and some steeper hills forming the western boundary. Good tracks provide access to the majority of the fields. The land has been used for poultry, sheep and cattle by the vendors. There are areas of mixed broadleaved woodland with watercourses running through. In total the woodland extends to just over 4 acres.

Services

Mains electricity. Private water & drainage.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Planning

Planning permission was granted by East Devon District Council under application 14/0562/ful, dated 24th December 2014 for “Removal of existing caravan and construction of agricultural workers dwelling”, the occupier being limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in the locality in agriculture or forestry, or a widow or widower of such a person, and to any resident dependants.

Sporting

All rights are understood to be owned and included in the sale. Hunting with the East Devon Foxhounds, Racing at Exeter or Taunton, Golf at Honiton or Sidmouth. Sailing on the coast at Sidmouth or Lyme Regis.

Rights Of Way

• The farm is accessed over a concrete private road that provides access to Sidbrook Farm, Lower Knapp Farm Holiday Complex and Sidbrook Nook (a family travellers site).
• No public rights of way cross the farm. A bridle path adjoins the eastern boundary, giving access to good off road outriding.

Education

Primary schooling at Sidbury or Farway. Good state secondary schools at Sidmouth College, The Kings School, Ottery St Mary 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, Devon County Council Tel : Council Tax Band A

Directions

From Honiton direction at the Hare & Hounds, on the main A375 turn left signposted Seaton. After two miles turn right into Roncombe Lane, signposted Drum and Lower Knapp Farm. Proceed to the bottom of Roncombe Hill and turn right up the private driveway signposted Lower Knapp Farm. Sidbrook Farm will be found on your left.
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