Farmhouse for sale in Stoodleigh, Tiverton, Devon EX16

A fine residential farm with a 5 bedroom house set in a secluded, tranquil location with views over a private valley to the rolling countryside beyond. Range of flexible outbuildings, stables
and outdoor arena. Ring fenced by pretty pastureland, mixed woodland with a wildlife pond and a stream running through.
In all 47.54 acres (19.24 ha).

Outside

Outside
The farmstead is approached over a long driveway, flanked on each side by fields, leading through the yard to a parking and turning area. To the front of the house is a fenced paved area
and sun terrace, whilst there is a pretty, enclosed, west-facing lawned garden to the rear with a small ornamental pond.

In the yard there are the following buildings:
Open fronted timber frame 3 bay and 2 bay Garages (23.39m x 5.62m max).
Steel frame General Purpose Barn (18.28m x 9.30m).
Timber frame covered Horse Box Port (9.04m x 5.88m).
Block built American Barn with 2 loose boxes and additional former dairy (17.75m x 11.90m).
Block built Stable Block with 8 boxes (33.30m x 5.82m).

To the far side of the farm buildings is the well landscaped Outdoor Arena (40m x 20m). Beyond the wildlife pond, in a discrete location by the farm track, is the attractive traditional open fronted stone Linhay (13.10 x 4.04m). It is felt that this building offers an excellent opportunity for conversion under Class Q permitted development rights (STPP).

The Land
Contained within a ring fence surrounding the farmstead is an excellent block of pretty pastureland served by several useful field shelters. The well fenced, gently sloping pastureland has
access from a good track which passes to the side of the farmhouse, past the stone Linhay and continues through the centre of the land. There are areas of native woodland and a large wildlife pond with an island fed by the stream. In all about 47.54 acres (19.24 ha).

Services
Main electric. Private water. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Starlink high speed internet.

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

Basic Payment Scheme
The vendors will endeavour to transfer the entitlements under the bps with the purchasers being responsible for the agent’s costs involved (£350 plus VAT).

Planning
Planning permission was granted in 2019 for an orangery extension from the kitchen at the
front of the house featuring a Chinese lantern and bi-fold doors opening onto the terrace.
(Planning Ref: 19/01280/house on mddc planning portal).

Sporting
All rights are owned and included in the sale. Hunting with the Tiverton Foxhounds or
Staghounds. Racing at Taunton or Exeter. Golf at Tiverton. A number of well-regarded shoots
operate within the locality.

Education
Primary schooling at Bolham and Bampton. State secondary school and college at Tiverton.
Independent schools in the area include Blundells at Tiverton, Wellington School, the Exeter
and Taunton Schools.

Local Authority
Mid Devon District Council, Tiverton EX16 6PP Tel . Council tax band: G

Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment with sole agents Symonds and Sampson llp. Further
information, if required, is available from Sarah Vere on

Situation

Situation
Hazels Farm nestles in an elevated but sheltered position to the west of the Exe Valley between the villages of Cove and Stoodleigh. This secluded property is set at the end of a long private driveway, sits well within its own land, has no
immediate neighbours yet does not feel isolated as the village of Stoodleigh with inn, church and village hall, is close by. The charming historic town of Bampton has a good selection of
everyday amenities including a range of independent shops, pubs and a restaurant. The nearby market town of Tiverton, is well served with a further range of shopping and leisure
facilities, including the Exe Valley Leisure Centre and a Marks & Spencer Simply Food. The surrounding area offers excellent riding and walking, with Exmoor National Park close by and the surfing beaches of North Devon are within easy reach. Communication links to the area are excellent, with the A361 providing dual carriageway links to Barnstable and the north
coast, and the M5 Motorway (J27). This gives easy access to Tiverton Parkway mainline train station and onwards to Exeter Airport, with flights to UK and international destinations.

The Property
Hazels Farm offers a rare opportunity to acquire a versatile residential farm with excellent equine facilities set in an unspoilt yet convenient location. The current farmhouse has rendered elevations under a tiled roof and offers spacious
accommodation. The oldest part of the property dates to the 17th century, with later additions to the front. This heritage is evident in the charming sitting room with inglenook fireplace with woodburner and original beams. The study and snug were originally one larger dual aspect reception room, which could be reinstated if desired. The country kitchen with its Aga opens onto the garden and terrace, and there is planning permission to create an orangery extension. Upstairs there are five bedrooms, two ensuite and a family bathroom. The sixth
bedroom is currently used as a study but could be easily converted into a further ensuite bathroom. The range of outbuildings offer the purchaser a variety of options for multiple occupancy or to provide an income (STPP). This lovely property offers a perfect rural retreat, whilst the land provides amenity, sporting and conservation appeal, and would suit a
variety of buyers.

Please see floorplan for accommodation and measurements.