Hudson Farm, Sutcombe, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22

Quietly set 44 acre grassland farm with a four bedroom farmhouse in need of some updating. Range of traditional stone barns with development potential (subject to planning) and a range of adaptable modern farm buildings. Attractive block of pasture land with River Tamar frontage.



LOCATION
Hudson Farm can be found in between the rural villages of Bradworthy and Kilkhampton, both of which have an excellent range of amenities including a post office, village stores, church and village hall.

The ancient market town of Holsworthy can be found some 5 miles to the east and provides a good range of day to day facilities including a Waitrose Supermarket, thriving livestock market, choice of veterinary practices and agricultural merchants. The popular seaside town of Bude on the north Cornish coast is 7 miles away and provides a wider range of amenities as well as being renowned for its sandy beaches and sea pool.

The A30 trunk route is a 40 minute drive to the south and this quick link leads to the cities of Truro in the west and Exeter in the east.


DESCRIPTION
Hudson Farm is approached over a private entrance drive flanked by lawns, shrubs and mature trees. The farmstead comprises a traditional four bedroom farmhouse in need of some updating and modernisation, a range of tradition stone barns which may have development potential for either residential or holiday use (subject to gaining the necessary planning consents) and a further range of modern farm buildings which were once home to the farm's dairy herd.

The land extends to some 43.98 acres (17.80ha), with the majority located to the south and east of the house and buildings. It is all down to permanent pasture which is level or gently sloping with a small area of conservation land and adjoins the River Tamar on the lands' most eastern boundary.

There is also a small area of woodland to the west of the parish road.


THE FARMHOUSE
Traditionally arranged over two floors, the farmhouse offers four bedroom, two reception room accommodation, which still has some features such as flagstone flooring and exposed beams. It is double glazed throughout, however would benefit from a programme of updating and modernisation. It briefly comprises;

Rear entrance door leading to half glazed Porch and Cloakroom with toilet and wash hand basin. An oil fired 'Rayburn' set into a chimney breast features in the Breakfast Room and the Kitchen is fitted with a range of units, work surfaces, sink and drainer. Pantry/Utility Room has a range of cupboards and shelving, work surfaces and plumbing for a washing machine. Retiring stairs with under stairs cupboard rise to the first floor.

Sitting Room with south facing views over surrounding farmland and wood burner set in tiled fireplace. Entrance Hall with stairs to first floor. An Inglenook fireplace with inset wood burner dominates the Dining Room which again has lovely far reaching views.

The first floor Landing leads to three bedrooms, one en-suite shower room and toilet, and Family Bathroom with toilet and large corner shower cubicle.

An Inner Landing has retiring stairs leading down to kitchen and one further bedroom.


THE GARDENS
Hudson farmhouse gardens can be found at the front of the property and include a level lawned area with flower and shrub borders. A greenhouse is located to one side and a small patio to the other.

A further orchard, vegetable garden and lawns can be found just off the entrance drive and a short distance from the farmhouse. This attractive garden has raised vegetable beds together with a variety of fruit trees


THE FARM BUILDINGS
Conveniently located to the farmhouse and with their own entrance from the parish road, the farm buildings sit on a level site and comprise a mixture of traditional stone barns and more modern farm buildings. This versatile range of buildings could be utilised for a number of
purposes with the stone barns offering development potential for residential or holiday use, subject to gaining the necessary planning consents.

The buildings comprise;
Stone & state former SHIPPON - 30' x 15' (9.14m x 4.57m)

Concrete block PIG SHED - 30' x 18' (9.14m x 5.49m)

Traditional stone & cob BARN - 74' x 16' (22.56m x 4.88m).

Traditional stone & slate BARN - 32' x 19' (9.75m x 5.8m)

Traditional stone SHIPPON - 21' x 21' (6.4m x 6.4m)

Traditional stone BARN (no roof) - 45' x 20' (13.72m x 6.1m)

Redundant MILKING PARLOUR and DAIRY

Steel portal frame CUBICLE BUILDING - 75' x 30' (22.86m x 9.14m) 40 cubicles with scrape passage.

Steel frame covered FEED YARD & CUBICLE SHED - 75' x 36' (22.86m x 10.97m) 40 cubicles with scrape and feed passages.

Steel portal frame CUBICLE SHED - 75' x 30' (22.86m x 9.14m) 40 cubicles with scrape passage.

Steel portal frame STRAW SHED - 75' x 45' (22.86m x 13.72m)

Earth bank SLURRY LAGOON

Steel frame LOOSE HOUSE - 60' x 44' (18.3m x 13.4m) Feed passage and barriers to one side.

POLE BARN -  73' x 45' (22.25m x 13.72m)

Concrete block built WOODSHED & STORE - 80' x 20' (24.38m x 6.1m)

Concrete block GARAGE - 30' x 18' (9.14m x 5.49m).


THE LAND
Hudson Farm extends to some 43.98 acres (17.80 ha) in total with the land lying principally to the south east and north of the farmstead.

The majority of the land is in permanent pasture which is level and gently sloping and contained in good sized enclosures. There is an attractive small woodland and area of conservation land adjoining the River Tamar on the lands most south-eastern boundary.

Access to the land is from the farmstead via a track from the yard which runs along the northern boundary, allowing easy movement of livestock and access to fields. There is also direct access from the adjoining parish road.

A smaller area of woodland, 0.69 acres, sits to the west of the farm lane and parish road and this together with the woodland and conservation land at the other end of the farm, offer a real haven for wildlife.



OTHER INFORMATION
Tenure: The farm is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Farm Plan: The farm plan is based on ordnance survey extracts, and the areas are not guaranteed and purchasers must satisfy them selves as to their accuracy.

Floor Plan: Not to scale and for identification purposes only.

Boundaries: Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendors agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS): The land is registered for the claiming of the Basic Payment Scheme, however NO entitlements are included in the sale.

Farm Sale: The seller reserves the right to hold a farm sale between exchange and completion.

Services: Farmhouse = Mains water and electricity connected. Private drainage.
Farm buildings = Mains electric. Spring water connected to the buildings (with mains water back-up).
Land = Spring water (reservoir and pumped to troughs) with a mains water back-up.

Photographs: Taken when May 2022.

Energy Performance Certificates: Energy Efficiency Rating (G31).

Local Authorities: Torridge District Council, Bideford.

Council Tax: Band F.

Directions
The Post Code is EX22 7LA.
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From Holsworthy proceed out of the town on the Chilsworthy to Bradworthy road and proceed for just over 3 miles. At Youldon Moor Cross, turn LEFT and follow this road for about 2 miles. Take the next RIGHT hand turning up a hill, passing two farms, and Hudson Farm can be found after ½ mile on the right hand side.


Council Tax Band: F