Sale by tender
Land for saleAwliscombe, Honiton, Devon EX14
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About this property
Productive permanant pasture
In all about 26.61 Acres
Further lots available
For Sale by Informal Tender (unless sold previously)
Tenders Close Monday 10 August 2026 at 12 noon
Situated on the eastern periphery of the holding, this comprises a mix of level and gently sloping pasture. Whilst not benefiting from direct road frontage, the land can be accessed either over the track shown hatched or via the track along the eastern boundary. Lot 9 is shown shaded orange on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 26.61 acres (10.76 Ha)
The holding is offered for sale by Informal Tender (unless previously sold) with all Tenders to be submitted by 12 noon on Monday 10 August 2026.
The property is available either as a whole or in up to 9 lots as follows:-
Lot 1: Farmhouse, Extensive Buildings & Pasture Land extending to about 24.50 Acres - Guide Price £925,000
Lot 2: 14.74 acres of pasture - Guide Price £175,000
Lot 3: 10.13 acres of pasture - Guide Price £120,000
Lot 4: 4.80 acres of pasture - Guide Price £50,000
Lot 5: 9.91 acres of pasture - Guide Price £100,000
Lot 6: 2.65 acres of pasture - Guide Price £40,000
Lot 7: 3.63 acres of pasture - Guide Price £40,000
Lot 8: 14.43 acres of pasture - Guide Price £140,000
Lot 9: 26.61 acres of pasture - Guide Price £250,000
Lot 9 - extending to 26.61 acres
Situated on the eastern periphery of the holding, this comprises a mix of level and gently sloping pasture. Whilst not benefiting from direct road frontage, the land can be accessed either over the track shown hatched or via the track along the eastern boundary. Lot 9 is shown shaded orange on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 26.61 acres (10.76 Ha)
(as A whole)
Aller Farm has been in the current vendors’ family ownership for 65 years having purchased the property at auction in 1961 and the sale therefore presents a particularly rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a unique rural holding. The property is centred on a detached, non-listed farmhouse offering spacious and flexible accommodation, now requiring a programme of modernisation throughout. Believed to date from the 1700s, the farmhouse provides significant potential for the creation of a charming and characterful country residence, set within an outstanding rural environment.
The property is complemented by an extensive range of both modern and traditional farm buildings, which may offer potential for alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. In addition, there is adjoining and off-lying traditional pastureland that has been sensitively farmed.
In total, Aller Farm extends to approximately 111.40 acres (45.07 hectares) and is available as a whole or in up to 9 lots.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully balanced country property with exceptional versatility and charm - a true rural retreat offering lifestyle, smallholding, agricultural and amenity appeal in abundance.
Lot 1 – The Farmhouse, Buildings and adjoining Pastureland – In all about 24.50 acres Guide Price £935,000
A detached unlisted farmhouse providing generous and well-balanced accommodation arranged over two floors. At ground level, the principal reception rooms offer an excellent layout for both formal entertaining and day-to-day living. Furthermore, a particularly notable feature is the scope to incorporate existing stores into the house to provide additional living space whilst affording significant adaptability in layout.
The first floor offers the scope to create up to six or seven well-proportioned bedrooms, providing extensive sleeping accommodation. The bedrooms are generously sized, with several capable of serving as principal suites or guest accommodation, making the property particularly suited to larger families or those wishing to accommodate visitors in comfort or even those seeking aa property with multigenerational potential.
Outside:
The property is accessed from the adjoining council lane leading to the attractive courtyard range of traditional buildings providing ample parking. A second independent access is also available to the northern range of buildings.
To the north of the dwelling, is an enclosed walled garden providing additional outdoor space of lawn and shrub boarders.
Farm Buildings:
Situated to the south, west and north of the farmhouse comprises an extensive range of both traditional and modern farm buildings. Set within the courtyard these comprise:
Stone and tile tractor shed (4.74m x 9.00m approx).
Adjoining stone and slate Barn with loft over (4.25m x 7.80m). Adjoining steel framed 4 bay covered yard (5.75m x 7.29m).
Stone barn part gi / part slate roof with store (6.7m x 4.51m).
Adjoining cow stalls with loft over (5.14m x 9.12m)
Adjoining former parlour with loft over (11.42m x 4.98m)
To the rear of the courtyard is a further range comprising:
4 bay concrete framed part block implement shed (17.97m x 9.89m)
4 bay concrete framed cubicle shed(18m x 6.42m)
Implement shed (18.00m x 7.26m)
4 bay steel framed machinery shed (18.00m x 8.82m)
Adjoining 3 bay timber, stone, brick & gi machinery shed (Approx 8.78m x 12.42m)
To the north and with independent access comprising:
Steel framed with profile cladding workshop with mezzanine (20.90m x 9.10m)
Steel framed with gi cladding covered silage pit (20.90m x 9.10m)
Block and profile tractor shed (5.89m x 13.48m)
Stone & timber covered yard (12.27m x 9.55m)
Stone, brick & tile Barn (Approx 5.22m x Approx 15.18m)
The Land
The land comprises an attractive block of predominantly level pasture, enclosed by mature hedgerow boundaries and interspersed with charming little streams. It is considered to be highly appealing to prospective purchasers seeking lifestyle or smallholding opportunities in an attractive rural setting.
Lot 1 is shown shaded pink on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 24.50 acres.
Lot 2 – 14.74 acres pasture Guide Price £175,000
Situated to the east of Lot 1, the land comprises of two enclosures of level pasture. Lot 2 is shown shaded yellow on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 14.74 acres (5.96 Ha).
Lot 3 – 10.13 acres pasture Guide Price £100,000
Situated to the east of Lot 1 and comprising a single enclosure of level pasture. Lot 3 is shown shaded green on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 10.13 acres (4.10 Ha).
Lot 4 – 4.80 acres pasture Guide Price £50,000
Adjoining Lot 1 to the north, the land comprises a single enclosure of versatile land with good access along the northern boundary. Lot 4 is shown Light green on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 4.80 acres (1.94 Ha).
Lot 5 – 9.91 acres pasture Guide Price £100,000
Situated to the north of Lot 1 and comprising a single enclosure of pasture benefiting from road frontage on the eastern and southern boundary. Lot 5 is shown shaded light blue on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 9.91 acres (4.01 Ha).
Lot 6 – 2.65 acres pasture Guide Price £40,000
Adjoining Lots 2 & 3 and comprising a single enclosure of pasture. Lot 6 is shown shaded red on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 2.65 acres (1.07 Ha).
Lot 7 – 3.63 acres pasture Guide Price £30,000
Situated on the southern periphery of the holding and comprising two enclosures of gently sloping pasture. Lot 7 is shown shaded blue on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 3.63 acres (1.47 Ha).
Lot 8 – 14.43 acres pasture Guide Price £140,000
Situated to the east of Lot 1, comprising a parcel of level pasture. Please note that Lot 9 and the owner / occupier of the land between Lots 8 & 9 has a right of access over the track marked hatched. Lot 8 is shown shaded pink on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 14.43 acres (5.81 Ha).
Lot 9 – 26.61 acres pasture Guide Price £250,000
Situated on the eastern periphery of the holdings, this comprises a mix of level and gently sloping pasture. Whilst not benefiting from direct road frontage, the land can be accessed either over the track shown hatched or via the track along eh eastern boundary. Lot 9 is shown shaded orange on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 26.61 acres (10.76 Ha)
Services & outgoings
Lot 1 - Oil Fired Rayburn, mains electricity, private water and private drainage to a septic tank. We would note that the septic tank has not been inspected and may require attention and prospective purchasers should carry out their own investigations with regards to the installation of a treatment plant.
Lots 2,3,4,6,8 & 9 are serviced by either private or natural water. Please note that lots 5 & 7 have no water.
Local Council Tax on the farmhouse, Band E, together with the usual service and environmental charges.
Fixtures & fittings
All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these sale particulars are otherwise expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold and will be removed by the vendors or their agents prior to completion.
Town & country planning
There may be scope for prospective purchasers to consider alternative uses within the buildings, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent from East Devon District Council.
Rights of way, easements, etc
We understand that there are no public rights of way crossing the holding. The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matter contained in or referred in the property charges register of the registered title together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements, and other rights of way whether specifically referred to or not.
Local authority
East Devon District Council, Blackdown House, Border Road, Heathpark Industrial Estate, Honiton, EX14 1EJ Tel:
Method of sale
The property will be offered for sale by Informal Tender (unless previously sold), as detailed within these sales particulars. All tenders should be submitted to the Agents office (111 High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1LS) by 12 noon on Monday 10 August 2026.
Offers may be made for the property as a whole, in lots or as purchasers see fit for their own purposes. If you are submitting a tender for the property different to the proposed lotting please attach a plan clearly marking the area to which the offer applies.
Sales prior
It is possible that the property may be withdrawn or sold prior to the tender deadline. Interested parties are advised to register their interest with the Agents and it is their responsibility to check with the selling Agents whether a particular lot will be offered or if it has been withdrawn.
Lotting
It is intended that the property will be offered as a whole or in up to 9 lots and as described within these particulars. The right is reserved however to alter or amend the prospective lotting and prospective purchasers shall not raise any requisition or objection whatsoever to any such change. Offers may be made for the property as a whole, for individual or a combination of lots or with alternative lotting arrangements. If you are making a tender for the property with a change to the proposed lotting please attach a plan clearly marking the area to which the offer applies. Please note that Lots 2-9 will not be sold independently until a sale of Lot 1 is agreed.
Additional information
Broadband: Understood to be: Basic 8 Mbps & Ultrafast 1000 Mbps. We recommend that prospective purchasers make their own enquiries.
Mobile Coverage: Understood to be available via EE, O2, three and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from flooding.
Additional Property: A two bed farm cottage set within approx. 0.32 acres will also be coming onto the market in due course. For further information please contact the selling agents.
Aller Farm enjoys a wonderfully peaceful position lying on the southern edge of the Blackdown Hills, an area designated as a National Landscape and renowned for its striking scenery, rolling countryside, rich biodiversity and widely regarded as some of the most beautiful countryside in the region.
The property is situated approximately 1.6 miles to the north west of the village of Awliscombe, a traditional Devon village with a strong and thriving community. Local amenities include a Parish Church, Village Hall and a Primary School, ensuring a welcoming and practical environment for families.
The nearby market town of Honiton, about 3.3 miles to the south east, offers an excellent selection of everyday shops, supermarkets and services and a mainline railway station providing services to London Waterloo. Further afield, the city of Exeter lies approximately 16.6 miles to the south west, providing a comprehensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities. As a major regional centre, Exeter offers extensive shopping, cultural attractions, sporting venues, and a wide choice of educational establishments.
To the south lies the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site, with pretty coastal towns and villages such as Lyme Regis, Seaton, Sidmouth, Branscombe and Beer.
The holding is offered for sale by Informal Tender (unless previously sold) with all Tenders to be submitted by 12 noon on Monday 10 August 2026.
The property is available either as a whole or in up to 9 lots as follows:-
Lot 1: Farmhouse, Extensive Buildings & Pasture Land extending to about 24.50 Acres - Guide Price £925,000
Lot 2: 14.74 acres of pasture - Guide Price £175,000
Lot 3: 10.13 acres of pasture - Guide Price £120,000
Lot 4: 4.80 acres of pasture - Guide Price £50,000
Lot 5: 9.91 acres of pasture - Guide Price £100,000
Lot 6: 2.65 acres of pasture - Guide Price £40,000
Lot 7: 3.63 acres of pasture - Guide Price £40,000
Lot 8: 14.43 acres of pasture - Guide Price £140,000
Lot 9: 26.61 acres of pasture - Guide Price £250,000
Lot 9 - extending to 26.61 acres
Situated on the eastern periphery of the holding, this comprises a mix of level and gently sloping pasture. Whilst not benefiting from direct road frontage, the land can be accessed either over the track shown hatched or via the track along the eastern boundary. Lot 9 is shown shaded orange on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 26.61 acres (10.76 Ha)
(as A whole)
Aller Farm has been in the current vendors’ family ownership for 65 years having purchased the property at auction in 1961 and the sale therefore presents a particularly rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a unique rural holding. The property is centred on a detached, non-listed farmhouse offering spacious and flexible accommodation, now requiring a programme of modernisation throughout. Believed to date from the 1700s, the farmhouse provides significant potential for the creation of a charming and characterful country residence, set within an outstanding rural environment.
The property is complemented by an extensive range of both modern and traditional farm buildings, which may offer potential for alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. In addition, there is adjoining and off-lying traditional pastureland that has been sensitively farmed.
In total, Aller Farm extends to approximately 111.40 acres (45.07 hectares) and is available as a whole or in up to 9 lots.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully balanced country property with exceptional versatility and charm - a true rural retreat offering lifestyle, smallholding, agricultural and amenity appeal in abundance.
Lot 1 – The Farmhouse, Buildings and adjoining Pastureland – In all about 24.50 acres Guide Price £935,000
A detached unlisted farmhouse providing generous and well-balanced accommodation arranged over two floors. At ground level, the principal reception rooms offer an excellent layout for both formal entertaining and day-to-day living. Furthermore, a particularly notable feature is the scope to incorporate existing stores into the house to provide additional living space whilst affording significant adaptability in layout.
The first floor offers the scope to create up to six or seven well-proportioned bedrooms, providing extensive sleeping accommodation. The bedrooms are generously sized, with several capable of serving as principal suites or guest accommodation, making the property particularly suited to larger families or those wishing to accommodate visitors in comfort or even those seeking aa property with multigenerational potential.
Outside:
The property is accessed from the adjoining council lane leading to the attractive courtyard range of traditional buildings providing ample parking. A second independent access is also available to the northern range of buildings.
To the north of the dwelling, is an enclosed walled garden providing additional outdoor space of lawn and shrub boarders.
Farm Buildings:
Situated to the south, west and north of the farmhouse comprises an extensive range of both traditional and modern farm buildings. Set within the courtyard these comprise:
Stone and tile tractor shed (4.74m x 9.00m approx).
Adjoining stone and slate Barn with loft over (4.25m x 7.80m). Adjoining steel framed 4 bay covered yard (5.75m x 7.29m).
Stone barn part gi / part slate roof with store (6.7m x 4.51m).
Adjoining cow stalls with loft over (5.14m x 9.12m)
Adjoining former parlour with loft over (11.42m x 4.98m)
To the rear of the courtyard is a further range comprising:
4 bay concrete framed part block implement shed (17.97m x 9.89m)
4 bay concrete framed cubicle shed(18m x 6.42m)
Implement shed (18.00m x 7.26m)
4 bay steel framed machinery shed (18.00m x 8.82m)
Adjoining 3 bay timber, stone, brick & gi machinery shed (Approx 8.78m x 12.42m)
To the north and with independent access comprising:
Steel framed with profile cladding workshop with mezzanine (20.90m x 9.10m)
Steel framed with gi cladding covered silage pit (20.90m x 9.10m)
Block and profile tractor shed (5.89m x 13.48m)
Stone & timber covered yard (12.27m x 9.55m)
Stone, brick & tile Barn (Approx 5.22m x Approx 15.18m)
The Land
The land comprises an attractive block of predominantly level pasture, enclosed by mature hedgerow boundaries and interspersed with charming little streams. It is considered to be highly appealing to prospective purchasers seeking lifestyle or smallholding opportunities in an attractive rural setting.
Lot 1 is shown shaded pink on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 24.50 acres.
Lot 2 – 14.74 acres pasture Guide Price £175,000
Situated to the east of Lot 1, the land comprises of two enclosures of level pasture. Lot 2 is shown shaded yellow on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 14.74 acres (5.96 Ha).
Lot 3 – 10.13 acres pasture Guide Price £100,000
Situated to the east of Lot 1 and comprising a single enclosure of level pasture. Lot 3 is shown shaded green on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 10.13 acres (4.10 Ha).
Lot 4 – 4.80 acres pasture Guide Price £50,000
Adjoining Lot 1 to the north, the land comprises a single enclosure of versatile land with good access along the northern boundary. Lot 4 is shown Light green on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 4.80 acres (1.94 Ha).
Lot 5 – 9.91 acres pasture Guide Price £100,000
Situated to the north of Lot 1 and comprising a single enclosure of pasture benefiting from road frontage on the eastern and southern boundary. Lot 5 is shown shaded light blue on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 9.91 acres (4.01 Ha).
Lot 6 – 2.65 acres pasture Guide Price £40,000
Adjoining Lots 2 & 3 and comprising a single enclosure of pasture. Lot 6 is shown shaded red on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 2.65 acres (1.07 Ha).
Lot 7 – 3.63 acres pasture Guide Price £30,000
Situated on the southern periphery of the holding and comprising two enclosures of gently sloping pasture. Lot 7 is shown shaded blue on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 3.63 acres (1.47 Ha).
Lot 8 – 14.43 acres pasture Guide Price £140,000
Situated to the east of Lot 1, comprising a parcel of level pasture. Please note that Lot 9 and the owner / occupier of the land between Lots 8 & 9 has a right of access over the track marked hatched. Lot 8 is shown shaded pink on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 14.43 acres (5.81 Ha).
Lot 9 – 26.61 acres pasture Guide Price £250,000
Situated on the eastern periphery of the holdings, this comprises a mix of level and gently sloping pasture. Whilst not benefiting from direct road frontage, the land can be accessed either over the track shown hatched or via the track along eh eastern boundary. Lot 9 is shown shaded orange on the accompanying plan and extends in total to approximately 26.61 acres (10.76 Ha)
Services & outgoings
Lot 1 - Oil Fired Rayburn, mains electricity, private water and private drainage to a septic tank. We would note that the septic tank has not been inspected and may require attention and prospective purchasers should carry out their own investigations with regards to the installation of a treatment plant.
Lots 2,3,4,6,8 & 9 are serviced by either private or natural water. Please note that lots 5 & 7 have no water.
Local Council Tax on the farmhouse, Band E, together with the usual service and environmental charges.
Fixtures & fittings
All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these sale particulars are otherwise expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold and will be removed by the vendors or their agents prior to completion.
Town & country planning
There may be scope for prospective purchasers to consider alternative uses within the buildings, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent from East Devon District Council.
Rights of way, easements, etc
We understand that there are no public rights of way crossing the holding. The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matter contained in or referred in the property charges register of the registered title together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements, and other rights of way whether specifically referred to or not.
Local authority
East Devon District Council, Blackdown House, Border Road, Heathpark Industrial Estate, Honiton, EX14 1EJ Tel:
Method of sale
The property will be offered for sale by Informal Tender (unless previously sold), as detailed within these sales particulars. All tenders should be submitted to the Agents office (111 High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1LS) by 12 noon on Monday 10 August 2026.
Offers may be made for the property as a whole, in lots or as purchasers see fit for their own purposes. If you are submitting a tender for the property different to the proposed lotting please attach a plan clearly marking the area to which the offer applies.
Sales prior
It is possible that the property may be withdrawn or sold prior to the tender deadline. Interested parties are advised to register their interest with the Agents and it is their responsibility to check with the selling Agents whether a particular lot will be offered or if it has been withdrawn.
Lotting
It is intended that the property will be offered as a whole or in up to 9 lots and as described within these particulars. The right is reserved however to alter or amend the prospective lotting and prospective purchasers shall not raise any requisition or objection whatsoever to any such change. Offers may be made for the property as a whole, for individual or a combination of lots or with alternative lotting arrangements. If you are making a tender for the property with a change to the proposed lotting please attach a plan clearly marking the area to which the offer applies. Please note that Lots 2-9 will not be sold independently until a sale of Lot 1 is agreed.
Additional information
Broadband: Understood to be: Basic 8 Mbps & Ultrafast 1000 Mbps. We recommend that prospective purchasers make their own enquiries.
Mobile Coverage: Understood to be available via EE, O2, three and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from flooding.
Additional Property: A two bed farm cottage set within approx. 0.32 acres will also be coming onto the market in due course. For further information please contact the selling agents.
Aller Farm enjoys a wonderfully peaceful position lying on the southern edge of the Blackdown Hills, an area designated as a National Landscape and renowned for its striking scenery, rolling countryside, rich biodiversity and widely regarded as some of the most beautiful countryside in the region.
The property is situated approximately 1.6 miles to the north west of the village of Awliscombe, a traditional Devon village with a strong and thriving community. Local amenities include a Parish Church, Village Hall and a Primary School, ensuring a welcoming and practical environment for families.
The nearby market town of Honiton, about 3.3 miles to the south east, offers an excellent selection of everyday shops, supermarkets and services and a mainline railway station providing services to London Waterloo. Further afield, the city of Exeter lies approximately 16.6 miles to the south west, providing a comprehensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities. As a major regional centre, Exeter offers extensive shopping, cultural attractions, sporting venues, and a wide choice of educational establishments.
To the south lies the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site, with pretty coastal towns and villages such as Lyme Regis, Seaton, Sidmouth, Branscombe and Beer.
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