Description
A versatile traditional Devon farm with Grade II Listed 4-bedroom Devon farmhouse and detached bungalow, range of traditional and modern agricultural buildings and land comprising substantial block of Grade 2 arable land with red soils and a good run pasture, located in a sought-after and well connected rural area. Freehold. Council Tax G. EPC F.
Situation - West Trecott Farm is situated about 0.5 of a mile south of the attractive West Devon village of Sampford Courtenay. The village offers good local amenities including a public house, church, and village hall, while the nearby town of Okehampton provides a wider range of services and facilities including schools, local shops, supermarkets, a cinema and leisure centre. Okehampton has a recently re-opened train station providing a link to Exeter. The property is 4.3 miles from Okehampton and the A30, offering convenient access to the A30 dual carriageway and to Exeter. Dartmoor National Park is nearby, offering trails for horse riding, walking and many rural pursuits.
Introduction - West Trecott Farm is a traditional and productive mixed farm, comprising substantial runs of Grade 2 arable land alongside areas of pasture, which have historically supported both arable cropping and livestock grazing. The farm presents an excellent opportunity to continue with a flexible mixed farming enterprise or follow a specialist cropping or livestock system. There may also be scope to explore development of the agricultural buildings for alternative uses, subject to obtaining necessary planning consents (stp).
Currently, the farm is partly contract farmed, with areas of arable land under contract for cropping and sections of pasture let for seasonal grazing. A proportion of the arable ground is utilised for swede production, with the existing infrastructure supporting on-site processing.
The principle residence at West Trecott is a thatched Devon Farmhouse, retaining many of its original features which date to the 15th Century and possibly earlier. The farmhouse is
constructed of rendered walls of cob and stone with rendered and exposed granite finishes to the front. There are 4 chimneys of masonry and granite construction, traditional timber framed single glazed windows and a substantial timber front door. An elevated side access leads to a void above the Kitchen which could be incorporated into the internal accommodation (stp) to provide further living space.
A detached bungalow called The Old Granary has been constructed to the rear of the farmhouse over an existing garage/store and which benefits from its own private access. The Old Granary is constructed of rendered masonry walls under a part tiled, part corrugated fibre roof. Windows are timber frame double glazed units. The land is arranged into 2 main blocks, a block of predominately free draining, fertile red soils to the north and a run of productive pasture to the south. In addition, there a there are two parcels of off-ground, currently under arable cropping.
Lot 1 - West Trecott Farmhouse, The Old Granary, traditional and modern farm buildings with pasture and woodland extending to 15.49 acres.
West Trecott Farmhouse: - Briefly the accommodation comprises: Entrance with granite steps and wrought iron railings lead to the front door, set within a granite surround, opening into a welcoming hall with exposed stonework. Kitchen with fitted units and granite worktops, Belfast sink, tile splashbacks, oil-fi red AGA and dual outlook to front and side. Dining room with imposing granite stone fireplace housing woodburning stove, raised ceilings with exposed feature timber beams, timber bench with decorative carved backing, large window to front. Living room with open granite fireplace, original timbers, character walls and large window with front aspect.
Connecting snug with further exposed timbers and feature window reveal. Sitting room/office with dual-aspect, exposed ceiling timbers and staircase to the first floor. Rear kitchen/utility with open fi replace unused), bread oven, built in storage, storage units with Belfast sink, and external rear access.
First floor landing with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. Master bedroom, accessed via a short flight of stairs, spacious bedroom with eaves storage, leading into a dressing room and en-suite with WC, wash basin. Bedroom 2 with garden views and character features. Bedroom 3 with vaulted ceiling, exposed floorboards and beams. Bedroom 4 with built-in storage and ceiling timbers. Family bathroom with freestanding
bath, separate shower, pedestal basin, WC, heated towel rail, and traditional timber panelling. Separate WC with toilet, wash basin and exposed timber flooring. Void above kitchen reached by raised external timber door which could be incorporated into living accommodation (stp).
Outside, the farmhouse sits within a beautifully maintained garden featuring paved areas, mature borders, large lawn areas and a selection of ornamental trees. A delightful thatched, timber-framed pagoda offers a shady spot for al fresco dining or entertaining.
Outbuildings - Garage and store (7.44m x 4.32m) + (9.68m x 4.32m)
Masonry construction with steel frame, timber first floor and sheet steel cladding. N.B. The Old Granary forms part of the building's first floor.
Stables (9.37m x 1.80m min.)
Constructed of brick with timber doors and metal-framed windows beneath a corrugated roof.
Threshing Barn (13.90m x 5.46m)
A Listed building of stone and cob construction under a turnerised tiled roof, with dove holes and traditional double timber doors.
Stable Block (22.42m x 5.21m min.)
Constructed of stone and brick with concrete floors under a corrugated steel roof.
Garage & Store Block (4.95m x 10.46 min.)
Cob and masonry structure with corrugated roof and timber doors.
The Old Granary - Briefly the accommodation comprises: Timber front door to Kitchen with fitted kitchen units and worktops, oil-fi red boiler, tiled flooring, and timber-framed windows with views to Sampford Courtenay church over farmland. Central hallway with loft access. Living room with dual-aspect. Master bedroom with rear aspect, fitted wardrobes and exposed ceiling timbers. Bedroom 2 with fitted storage and similar exposed timber features. Bedroom/study with side aspect; currently arranged as a study but suitable as a third bedroom. Family bathroom comprising tiled floor, bath with shower, wash basin, and toilet.
The bungalow is accompanied by a gently sloping garden with well-established shrub borders, a vegetable plot and off-road parking for two vehicles.
The Farm Buildings - Covered Yard (22.00m x 13.21 max.)
Block and concrete construction with timber-frame roof and partial masonry walls.
Dutch Barn (23.00m x 6.07m) and Lean-to (23.00m x 4.50m)
Steel frame structure partially clad in corrugated steel with concrete and timber retaining walls.
Implement Store (18.20 m x 7.64m)
Constructed from concrete uprights and block walls with fibre-sheet roof over concrete base.
General-Purpose Agricultural Building (22.00m x 15.21m)
Constructed from steel portal frame with timber and corrugated elevations under a corrugated roof over a concrete base.
Agricultural Store (23.00m x 11.20m)
Steel portal frame, corrugated sheet and timber board elevations under a fibre cement roof over a concrete base.
Traditional Stock Building (14.00m x 4.88m)
Constructed of rendered masonry walls with corrugated steel roof, central door, and two windows.
Land - In all about 15.49 acres of level and gently sloping pasture extending to the north and south of the farmstead with a further 5.4 acres of mixed mature woodland and a stream to the west.
Lot 2 - About 97.75 acres of pasture with some wooded copses
A productive run of pasture contained within a number of grazing enclosures secured by stock fencing and boundaries of mature growth.
The soils of this land are characterised as slowly permeable, acid loamy and clayey. There are some small areas of woodland and a spring fed pond.
Lot 3 - About 84.01 acres of arable land
A productive run of arable land with red soils suited to a variety of cropping, grazing or grass cropping systems. The land is separated into fields by mature boundaries and some fencing.
The soils of this land are characterised as freely draining slightly acid loamy soils. The land is classified as Grade 2.
Lot 4 - About 21.43 acres of arable land
A block of gently sloping and level Grade 2 arable land separated into 3 enclosures by mature boundaries.
General Remarks -
Services - Water: Mains water serves the Farmhouse, The Old Granary (submeter) and the farm yard. Lot 2 and 3 have separate metered mains water connections. No water to lot 4.
Electricity: Mains electricity connected to the Farmhouse, The Old Granary and farm buildings.
Drainage: A private drainage system serves the Farmhouse and The Old Granary. Type, health and compliance with General Binding Rules is unknown. Purchasers to satisfy themselves with their own inspection.
Central Heating: Separate oil-fired central heating systems serve the Farmhouse and The Old Granary.
Telephone/ Broadband coverage is Standard (Ofcom 19.06.25) Mobile Coverage/Signal Mobile coverage available outside with EE, O2, Three and Vodafone (Ofcom 19.06.25)
Tenure - Freehold subject to existing agreements.
Access - All lots have access from the public highway.
Local Authority - West Devon Borough Council
Environmental Stewardship And Direct Payments - The land is currently entered into the Sustainable Farming Incentive. The land is registered under a Mid Tier agreement which expires 31/12/2027. More information from the agent.
Tenancies - The Old Granary has been let under an assured shorthold tenancy agreement. Part of the agricultural land is subject to a grazing licence. Part of the arable land is subject to a contract farming agreement. Vacant possession is available on the whole farm by December 2025. More information on tenancies and agreements from the agents.
Designations - West Trecott Farmhouse and the Threshing Barn are registered as Grade 2 listed. There is a scheduled monument which stands on part of the land. Part of the farmland is located within a NVZ.
Sporting & Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are owned are included with the freehold.
Fixtures & Fittings - All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold.
Farm Sale - The vendor reserves the right to hold a farm sale by auction of live and deadstock on the property prior to completion.
Wayleaves, Rights Of Way Etc - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements in respect of any electricity or telephone poles, wires, stays, cables etc., or water or drainage pipes etc., either passing upon, over or under it. The property is also sold subject to and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way or bridleways etc.
Plans & Boundary Fences - A plan, which is not to scale and is not to be relied upon, is attached to these particulars. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy.
Warning - Farms can be dangerous places. Please take care when viewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of the farm buildings.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Stags Farm Agency on 01392 680059.
Directions - From Okehampton, take the B3215 north-west to Belstone Corner. Pass through Belstone Corner and continue for about 2.3 miles. Take the left turn towards Sampford Courtenay and continue for a further 1.8 miles. Turn left at the signpost for Trecott and follow the lane for about 0.3 of a mile. The farm is found on the right.
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Disclaimer - IMPORTANT: Stags gives notice that: 1. These particulars are a general guide to the description of the property and are not to be relied upon for any purpose. 2. These particulars do not constitute part of an offer or contract. 3. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and fittings have not been tested or assessed. Purchasers must satisfy themselves. 4. All photographs, measurements, floorplans and distances referred to are given as a guide only. 5. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. 6. Whilst we have tried to describe the property as accurately as possible, if there is anything you have particular concerns over or sensitivities to, or would like further information about, please ask prior to arranging a viewing.
