Description
An adaptable block of gently sloping pasture land suitable for mowing or grazing, located in the Blackdown Hills, on the Devon/Somerset border. Range of farm buildings with hard tracks providing good access. In all 42.57 acres (17.24 ha.)
Situation - Knapp Farm occupies a secluded but accessible position in the heart of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB). The small village of Marsh is less than a mile away and has access to the A303 providing excellent links to London and Exeter. The market towns of Honiton and Chard (9 and 5 miles respectively), which cater for daily needs, including shops, schools and recreational facilities. Honiton has a mainline rail link to London Waterloo (2 hours 50 minutes). Taunton the county town of Somerset (12 miles) offers excellent retail, commercial and educational opportunities. Equestrian facilities at Chard Equestrian Centre & Bicton Park are within easy reach.
The Property - Knapp Farm comes to the open market for the first time since 1928 and was formerly part of the Whitestaunton Estate. It was a dairy farm until the late 1980's and in recent years has been a beef unit.
Lot Three 42.14 Acres Of Pastureland With A Range - A useful and adaptable block of gently sloping pasture, accommodation land suitable for mowing or grazing, divided into three main enclosures. Hard tracks provide good access to the buildings and all fields. The range of farm buildings are set around hardcore yards include: Located close to the lane: Steel framed Dutch Barn with GI cladding with two Lean-to's (18.53m x 12.65m). In the upper yard nearer the main farmstead: Steel frame Cattle Building (14.01m x 20.05m) with block and Yorkshire boarding and adjoining steel framed Cattle Building (24.41m x 20.05m) with block and GI cladding. This lot would make an excellent youngstock unit for a local farmer or could become a small start up farm for a new entrant. In all 42.57 acres (17.24 ha.)
Services - Lot Three: Private water available, not connected.
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Rights Of Way - A public bridleway crosses Lot Three, a good distance from the farmstead.
Designations - Knapp Farm is located in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape. The land is not situated within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Agricultural Schemes - The farm is currently not in any subsidy schemes.
Fencing Obligations - If sold in lots, fencing obligations will become the purchaser's responsibility, with any shared boundaries being 50/50.
Sporting - All rights are understood to be owned and included in the sale. Racing at Exeter or
Taunton. Golf at Cricket St Thomas or Taunton and Pickeridge. Sailing on the coast at
Seaton or Lyme Regis.
Dispersal Sale - The vendors reserve the right to hold a dispersal sale on the property prior to completion.
Local Authority - Somerset District Council Tel: 0300 123 2224
