Description
An attractive residential/livestock farm set close to Lyme Regis and the coast. Adaptable 6 bedroom bungalow with views over the Axe Valley to the sea. 5 CL caravan site. Range of farm buildings. Productive pasture/arable land and some woodland. In all 92.57 Acres (37.47 ha).
Situation - Curlew Farm is set in an elevated yet convenient location surrounded by rolling countryside, between the ever popular resort of Lyme Regis on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and the busy market town of Axminster. The farmstead has far reaching views over the East Devon countryside towards the sea. Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb and sandy beach, provides a range of independent shops and restaurants, as well as offering excellent opportunities for walking, fishing and swimming. The bustling market town of Axminster offers all the amenities one would expect, with a choice of supermarkets, medical centre, sports centre, swimming pool and mainline train station. The property is only 1.5 miles from River Cottage HQ. The A35 coast road is about 3 miles away giving access to Bridport to the east, Honiton to the west and the A30 to the Cathedral City of Exeter (with its regional airport and access to the M5), excellent shopping, leisure and cultural facilities.
The Property - Curlew Farm comes to the market after 30 years, following the vendors decision to retire from farming. Currently run as a livestock farm with beef and sheep, it offers prospective purchasers the opportunity to acquire a versatile working farm in East Devon with a diversified income, taking full advantage of its favoured location popular with visitors.
Lot 1 - Farm Bungalow, CL Caravan site, farm buildings and about 60.86 acres (24.63 Ha).
The farm bungalow was built in 1950's and has been recently extended by our clients. The bungalow has rendered brick elevations under a tiled roof and offers generous accommodation. The spacious living room with patio doors into the garden takes full advantage of the glorious views. This light filled space has tiled floors throughout and opens into the dining area with an Aga. Currently the property has six good sized bedrooms with two shower rooms and a family bathroom. The farmhouse offers great flexibility with the potential to divide into two dwellings, if required. The former adjoining garage has been converted into a bedroom with
an ensuite shower room, with the potential to create further living space, possibly as an annexe for multi-generational living or providing an income.
Please see floorplan for accommodation and measurements.
Outside - The farmstead is approached over a private drive, with a parking and turning area by the bungalow, the drive then continues past the garden on to the farmyard. To the rear of the bungalow the level garden is laid to lawn with several fruit trees.
Farm Buildings - A range of adaptable farm buildings with concrete/hardcore yards have a dedicated farm drive from Trinity Hill Road to the south of the farmhouse and comprise of:
1. Steel framed 4 bay Cattle Shed (18.34m x 7.82m) block
and Yorkshire boarding construction
2. Steel framed Cattle Shed (18.34m x 10.37m)
3. Steel framed Cattle Yard (18.4m x 10.25m) with cattle race
4. Adjoining concrete portal Covered Yard (18.4m x 13.5m)
5. Steel framed & GI Fodder Barn (13.8m x 7.18m) with steel
framed Lean-to (13.8m x 10.78m)
6. Silage Pit (18.4m x 9m) with concrete floor.
7. Slurry Lagoon
The Cl Caravan Site - This well-established touring caravan site (affiliated with the Caravan & Motorhome Club) has a separate access away from the farmstead. There are 5 well-spaced pitches with far reaching views. The facilities include electric hook up points, water and waste disposal.
The Land - Lot One - Surrounding the farmstead is an excellent block of productive pasture/arable land, being mainly level or gently sloping. The land has good access from the farmyard via a farm track and the highway. There are small areas of deciduous woodland. In all about 60.86 acres (24.63 ha).
Lot Two - Land At Trinity Hill Road - Adjoining Lot One is a further four enclosures of mainly level pasture/arable land. Good road frontage. Extends to 26.58 acres (10.76 ha) in all.
Lot Three - Land Near Combpyne Station - Located a short distance further up the road from the farmstead and adjoining Lot Two is one enclosure of attractive level pastureland In all about 5.13 acres (2.08 ha).
Services - Lot One - Main electric and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Telephone and broadband connected. Solar panels on the bungalow roof.
Lot Two - Main water connected if sold in lots the installation of a sub meter will be required.
Lot Three - Main water connected if sold in lots the installation of a sub meter will be required.
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Rights Of Way - No public rights of way cross the property
Designations - The farm is not in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) and has no Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Agricultural Schemes - Delinked payments will be retained by the current owners. No application as been made to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Scheme.
Sporting - All rights are understood to be owned and included in the sale. Hunting with the Axe Vale Harriers. Racing at Taunton or Exeter. Golf at Lyme Regis, Seaton or Axe Cliff. Sailing on the coast at Lyme Regis.
Local Authority - East Devon District Council. Tel 01395 516551. Council Tax Band E
Education - Primary schooling at Mrs Ethelstons Primary School in Uplyme. State secondary school at the popular Woodroffe School and the excellent Colyton Grammar School. Independent schools in the area include Perrott Hill, Blundells, the Exeter and Taunton Schools
