Description
A 26.80 acre block of level or gently sloping productive pastureland with frontage to the River Otter.
Situation - Bishops Court Farm enjoys a lovely position in the Otter Valley, near to the hamlet of Fluxton, 2 miles from the town of Ottery St Mary in the East Devon National Landscape (formerly an AONB). Ottery St. Mary has a thriving community with a range of independent shops, pubs and cafes, Sainsbury's supermarket and medical centre. To the south, the popular resort of Sidmouth (5 miles) on the Jurassic Coast offers a cinema, theatre, sports facilities and Waitrose supermarket. There are good road connections with the A30 providing access to the Cathedral city of Exeter (12 miles) with its excellent shopping, leisure facilities, international airport, mainline train station and access to the M5.
The Property - Bishops Court Farm has been farmed by the Carter family since the 1950's, firstly as tenants and latterly as owners. Much of the farm, including the farm buildings, was originally part of the larger Bishops Court Estate, which was split up in 1990s. The property offers the rare opportunity to purchase a substantial agricultural holding in the Otter Valley.
Lot Four - Land At Fluxton 26.80 Acres (10.85 Ha) - A block of level or gently sloping productive pastureland situated just to the north of Fluxton, divided into two enclosures with frontage to the River Otter. Some areas of rushy pasture. Access directly from the highway and off the Sewerage Works Lane. Bounded by mature hedges and stockproof fencing.
Services - Lot Four: Natural water supply
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion, completion anticipated February/March 2026.
Rights Of Way - No public rights of way cross the farm.
Designations - Bishops Court Farm is located in the East Devon National Landscape. The land is in the Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Agricultural Schemes - The farm is entered into Environmental Stewardship. Two mid-tier schemes, one scheme ends in December 2025 and the second ends in December 2027.
Basic Payment Scheme - The delinked payments will be retained by the vendors. The land is registered on the Rural Land Register and can be transferred to the new owner, with the purchasers being responsible for the agents fees involved being £200 + VAT.
Material Information - 1. Bishops Court Farm is situated in an area with a low probability of flooding. Some areas of the lower land does flood.
2. We are not aware of any planning applications in the postcode that affect the property.
3. There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom's website. Standard broadband is available.
4. A small section for Lot 4 is held on a Possessory Title only.
Dispersal Sale - The vendors reserve the right to hold a dispersal sale of live and deadstock on the holding prior to completion.
Sporting - All rights are understood to be owned and included in the sale. Racing at Taunton or Exeter. Golf at Honiton or Seaton. Sailing on the coast at Seaton or Topsham.
Local Authority - East Devon District Council. Tel 01404 515616
