Property description

DESCRIPTION Well set off the Council road, Southlands is approached down its own drive which leads to the

Dwellings and Buildings. Southlands enjoys a particularly well thought out position, being ideally placed, not only for the Buildings and dwellings but also for the enjoyment of the surrounding countryside. Most rooms in the Farmhouse overlook the healthy pastures of the Farm, which are set against the impressive back-drop of Easdon Down, Hunter’s Tor and Haytor Down with the wooded River Bovey Valley which divides the Farm in between and a glimpse of the Church and Village of North Bovey.



The Farmhouse which was constructed in the 1930’s is of rendered cavity construction under a slated roof and provides on the Ground Floor Entrance Porch ,Reception Hall, Lounge, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Lobby, Cloakroom, Side Hall and Entrance. On the First floor are Four Good sized Bedrooms, Large Landing and Bathroom and separate W.C., Outside; Detached Garage, Parking Areas, Lawned Terrace and Attractive well laid Pleasure and Vegetable Gardens including a large rockery.



The Bungalow constructed in the late 1990’s is of rendered cavity construction under a natural slate roof Entrance Hall ,Large Family Kitchen/Dining Area with Oil Fired Rayburn Cooker and Central Heating Boiler, Lounge, Study ,Two Bedrooms , one with en- suite Shower and W.C., Utility Room ,Bathroom and separate W.C., Conservatory. Outside; Cloakroom. Large Lawned Gardens and Parking. 

FARM BUILDINGS The modern buildings situated adjoining the entrance drive comprise:



90’ x60’ Steel Framed and Timber Four Bay Cattle Shed with box profile roof concrete floor and apron Central Feeding Passage Concrete panel walls and boarded to sides and rear in part. Water Troughs.



60’ x 47’ Steel Framed with box profile roof Four Bay Cattle Shed concrete floor, apron and feeding area Concrete panel walls and boarded to three sides double gated access to two ends Water Troughs



60’ x 30’ Steel Framed and Timber Four Bay Purpose Built Bull Shed half block walls and boarded to one side concrete floor, apron and feeding area. Water Troughs.



In addition and requiring refurbishment is a Brick and rendered Range of ‘U’ shaped Buildings arranged around a open concreted Yard providing Three Loose Boxes Workshop pigsties Fodder Barn Former Shippon Three Open fronted Garages. At a lower level Stone Built Double Field Shelter Stone and Cob Barn 45’ x 20’ with large concreted Yard.



Towards the South West of the Farm and approached either from the land or off the road to North Bovey are situated a 105’ x 72’ Steel framed Livestock Building concrete floor and apron natural water supply.



120’ x 33’ Steel Framed Fodder Storage/Livestock Building. 

THE LAND The Land which has been the home of the Saxon Herd of Pedigree Charolais Cattle lies within a ring fence and is well served by Council maintained roads giving very good access to most of the Fields. The majority of enclosures have either natural or main water supplies.



The principal Buildings being situated almost in the centre of the farm allows for speedy movement of stock and machinery. The Land which rises to about 750 ft., above sea level is all down to pasture and the majority of the enclosures are bounded by well fenced natural Devon banks and with the Farm being divided by the River Bovey coupled with the amenity areas and ponds it also provides a useful Small Shoot as there are no footpaths or rights of way across the Land.



In all about 220 acres (89.34 hectares). 

SINGLE FARM PAYMENTS, ELS AND HLS AGREEMENTS The Farm will be sold with the Single Farm Payment entitlements attributable to it. The 2013 payment is retained. The Purchaser(s) will agree to take over the ELS and HLS Agreement which runs to 30.06.20





 

AGRICULTURAL OCCUPANCY AOC Both proper ties are subject to Agricultural Occupancy Conditions.

 

PLANS AND BOUNDARY FENCES A Plan, which is not to scale, is included within these Particulars and is for Identification Purposes only. The Vendor’s shall not be called upon to define the ownership of boundary fences. 

FARM SALE The Vendor’s reserves the right to hold a Farm Sale by Auction of the Live and Dead Farming Stock on the property prior to Completion.



 

RIGHTS OF WAY It is believed that the Farm is free of any Public Footpaths or Rights of Way 

SERVICES Mains Water. Private Drainage. Mains Electricity 

LOCAL AUTHORITIES The Dartmoor National Park Authority, Parke, Haytor Road, Bovey Tracey TQ13 9JG (01626 832093



Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX (01626 361101) 

TENURE The Property is Freehold and Vacant Possession will be given upon Completion of the Purchase 

COUNCIL TAX Band E 

VIEWINGS Strictly by confirmed appointment with the Vendor’s Sole Selling Agents SAWDYE & HARRIS (Dartmoor Office) 01364 652304