Tilworth Tilworth Bungalow, Bungalow, Hawkchurch, Hawkchurch, Axminster, Axminster, Devon Devon
Particulars of Sale Tillworth Bungalow, Hawkchurch, Axminster, Devon EX13 5UB (Hawkchurch 1 mile, Axminster 4 miles, Chard 6 miles) A versatile rural smallholding serviced by a five bedroom bungalow and an excellent range of modern farm buildings, set in an outstanding rural location, in an extremely sought after part of East Devon. Viewing In all extending to about 5.78 acres. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY Strictly by appointment through Humberts: Humberts Mansfield House Taunton Somerset TA1 3DN 01823 331234 david.hebditch@humberts.com jack.mitchell@humberts.com Humberts 105 High Street Honiton Devon EX14 1PE 01404 42456 honiton@humberts.com www.humberts.com Tillworth Bungalow offers prospective purchasers the rare opportunity to purchase a versatile rural smallholding situated in an extremely sought after part of East Devon, which benefits from far reaching views of the outstanding surrounding countryside. The holding is centered upon and serviced by a spacious detached bungalow which is now in need of some modernisation. In addition, the holding has the benefit of an extensive range of modern livestock and general purpose buildings situated within a large established farmyard. In all the holding extends to about 5.78 acres, which is divided between a good sized pasture paddock running to the south of the bungalow and farm buildings, together with a further traditional orchard/paddock adjoining the bungalow, which adds to the overall amenity of the holding. Situation Although lying in a truly rural location within the hamlet of Tillworth, the holding is well serviced with local amenities provided by the nearby village of Hawkchurch, with its parish church, village hall, public house and primary school all within easy reach; and further facilities provided in the nearby larger centres of Chard and Axminster which are also within easy reach and provide an extensive range of shopping, scholastic and everyday facilities. The holding is serviced by good road and rail communications with access to the M5 motorway available at Taunton (Junction 25) and access to the A30/A303 at Honiton and Ilminster. Main line rail links to London Paddington are available at Exeter, Taunton and Tiverton Parkway, with a direct line to Waterloo available from Honiton and Axminster. In addition to the local towns and villages serving the holding, a short distance to the south of the property lies the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site, with popular towns such as Lyme Regis. The Bungalow Tillworth Bungalow comprises a detached bungalow understood to be of brick and block rendered elevations under a tiled roof, and is now in need of some general updating and modernisation. The property has been well laid out to provide light and airy accommodation comprising as follows: Entrance Conservatory leading to Entrance Hall with Office/Dining Room off. Kitchen/Breakfast Room serviced by an oil fired Raeburn and a range of wall and floor cupboards, leading too Sitting Room with wood burning stove and French windows to the garden. Utility Room off kitchen. To the rear of the bungalow, benefiting from far reaching views to the north, there are 2 Double Bedrooms together with 3 Single Bedrooms, a Family Bathroom with bath, wash hand basin and low level WC and a Wet Room with WC, wash hand basin and shower.
Outside The bungalow is well serviced by a large garden which surrounds it to the north, east and west and adjoins the entrance drive to the holding to the south. Opposite the bungalow there is a good sized traditional orchard extending to about a quarter of an acre and the farm buildings are situated further to the south. The Farm Buildings The holding is serviced by an extensive range of principally modern buildings which are positioned within a good sized concrete yard with adjoining hardstanding area with direct access to the adjoining pastureland. The buildings may be more specifically described as follows: 1. Timber framed workshop and garage/store with adjoining timber framed former milking parlour and loose housing area with further adjoining former cake store, all with galvanized cladding and roof. 2. Four bay steel and block covered yard with concrete floor (60ft x 30ft approx.) with steel loose housing lean-to off (60ft x 30ft max approx.) and further loose housing lean-to off to the other side, with open yard area and adjoining feed barriers to the front (60ft x 30ft max approx.). 3. Block and fibre cement workshop adjoining building number three (20 x 30 approx.). 4. Six bay steel and block stock shed and machinery store with part Yorkshire board cladding and open feed yard with feed barrier to the front (100ft x 30ft approx).
The Land The land is split between an attractive traditional orchard and paddock opposite the bungalow and a further pasture enclosure to the south of the farm buildings. The land would be well suited to service a variety of agricultural, amenity, or indeed equestrian uses. In all the holding extends to about 5.78 acres.
General Remarks and Stipulations Tenure and Possession The property is of freehold tenure and vacant possession is available upon completion. Town and Country Planning East Devon District Council have confirmed that their records, which only go back as far as 1974, do not show any record of the existence of an Agricultural Occupancy Condition attached to the bungalow. We understand that planning permission exists for the extension building No. 4 by a further 100ft and that footings for this extension have been laid. The property is sold subject to existing town and country planning legislation and to any development plan, resolution or notice which may be in force and also subject to any statutory provisions or bye-laws without obligations on the part of the Vendor(s) or his Agent to specify them. Services Electricity - mains electricity is connected to the bungalow and farm buildings. Water mains water is connected to the bungalow and farm buildings. Drainage it is understood that the bungalow is connected to a private drainage system. To comply with the Property Misdescriptions Act, Humberts would bring to your attention that it is unable to verify that any of the service systems in this property are operational. All measurements and distances in these particulars are approximate. VAT The Vendor has not opted for tax (VAT) in respect of his property assets and therefore no VAT will be charged on the freehold of the property. Single Farm Payment It is understood that the land is registered with the rural land register for single payment scheme purposes. However, no single payment scheme entitlements are included within the sale. Reservations The Vendor reserves the right to hold livestock and deadstock sales on any part or parts of the property prior to completion. In the event of disease restrictions preventing sale or removal of livestock, the Vendor reserves the right to hold a sale of livestock or deadstock as soon as possible after completion together with the right to house, feed, milk and care for such stock until such sale. Every care will be taken to avoid damage incurred in these sales, but the Purchaser shall have no right of claim in respect to any damage done. Rights and Easements 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. We understand that there are no footpaths or bridleways crossing the property. Health and Safety Issues Potential purchasers are requested to take particular care when inspecting the land and buildings due to increased traffic movements. Fixtures and Fittings Every effort has been made to omit any fixtures and fittings belonging to the Vendor(s) in the description of the property and the property is sold subject to the Vendor(s) rights to removal or payment for, as the case may be, any such fixtures and fittings, etc, except those specifically mentioned in these Particulars which are included in the sale. The fixtures and fittings normally designated as tenant(s) equipment are excluded.