West Hill

A peacefully situated threshing barn with scope for conversion (stp), further outbuildings including modern clear span barn and stabling, all set within a block of attractive pasture land with fine views. Total about 18.23 acres.

Situation - West Hill is set part way along a farm access track in an attractive rural location Between Knowstone and Ash mill. The local villages of Knowstone and Bishops Nympton have village amenities whilst the local market town os South Molton (6 miles) offers a further range of amenities.
Exmoor National Park is within easy reach and offers an abundance of walking and riding opportunities on the moor.

Description - West Hill comprises a large stone and cob former threshing barn and a collection of other useful and adaptable buildings set in the eastern corner of an attractive block of mainly gently sloping pasture land with superb views away to the north-west in particular.

The Buildings - In more detail:
 
Stone and cob former THRESHING BARN (47' x 18' internally) with a further ROOM at the western end (16' x 15') with stairs to a similar sized room over. These two rooms are currently used for accommodation purposes and currently has permission to do so but this permission is personal to the owners only. Adjoining this end of the barn is a timber framed ADDITION 21' x 12' plus 18' x 16'.
 
Set opposite the eastern end of the above barn is a recently erected steel and timber framed CLEAR SPAN BUILDING (60' x 40').
 
In addition there is a timber framed, open fronted BUILDING (30' x 15') incorporating 3 LOOSE BOXES (each 12' x 10'). Forming a 'L' shape with this is an open BARN (30' x 20) providing further loose boxes, tack and feed storage. Adjacent timber framed FIELD SHELTER (20' x 12').

The Land - Just to the south of the main stone barn is an area of mature garden. The buildings are set in the eastern corner of a attractive block of pasture land which is initially sub-divided into a number of post and railed paddocks. The land slopes away and down to a stream border along the western boundary where there is also an area of woodland.

Services - Mains electricity, private water.

Town And Country Planning - The building has a temporary permission to be occupied by the current owners only.
It is considered that the main stone barn has potential for conversion, subject to the necessary consents being obtained.

Tenure And Possession - The land is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Wayleaves And Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of wayleave agreements in respect of electricity or telephone poles, wires, stays, cables etc, or any 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 .

Plans And Boundaries - A plan, which is not to scale, is included with these sale particulars for identification only.

Method Of Sale - The property is offered to the market by 'Informal tender' as a whole.
 
All offers are to be submitted in writing on the attached tender form no later than midday Friday 3rd August 2018.
 
All offers will be treated as being best and final.
The vendor(s) do not undertake to accept the highest or indeed any offer.
Offers must be for an exact amount, escalating offers will be deemed to be for the maximum amount stated.
The vendor reserves the right to accept an offer prior to the tender deadline.

Viewing - Strictly by confirmed prior appointment please through the sole selling agents, Stags on 01769 572263.

Directions - From South Molton take the B3227 east out of the town and after 1.5 miles at Bish Mill turn right signposted to Bishops Nympton and Rackenford. Stay on this road for a further 3 miles and at Ash Mill take the first turning left towards Molland and then the very next right. Continue on this country lane, pass under the A361, and after about 1.5 miles turn left onto a farm track just after passing West Cross Side Farm. Continue for a short distance and the timber five bar gate leading to the property will be found on the left.

These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.