Dalwood, Axminster, Devon, EX13

Unexpectedly back on the market due to a chain break. An enchanting detached Grade II Listed Farmhouse affording scope for modernisation enjoying a delightful rural position together with a range of stone stables, traditional and modern outbuildings together with pasture land. Lot 1 extends in total to about 9.97 acres available as a whole or in up to two lots.

Lower Corry Farm represents a most attractive and versatile residential property having been in the current vendors ownership for about 23 years. The property is centered upon a spacious detached Grade II Listed farmhouse principally constructed of stone set over three floors, which now affords potential purchasers the opportunity to modernise and update to suit individual requirements.

The ground floor consists of four rooms off a central passage with a kitchen with traditional stone flagged floor and beams over the dual aspect windows. Opposite the kitchen is a room with wc and hand basin which is currently used as a guest room. At the front of the house, with views over the Corry Valley, are the reception room, and the dining room, both with an open fireplace. The windows in both of these rooms have window seats and shutters.

Stairs lead to the first floor with the family bathroom and four bedrooms, the smallest of which is currently used as a dressing room. A second staircase leads to the loft space which is divided into two rooms.

The versatile range of buildings afford an attractive mix of traditional and modern. Whilst currently utilised for equestrian purposes they are considered to offer the scope for potential purchasers to consider a variety of alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent.   

Formal lawned gardens lie mainly to the front and provide a delightful setting whilst the pasture allows for a protective buffer affording considerable appeal to those prospective purchasers with equestrian, lifestyle and small holding interests. A mobile home is also sited within the grounds having been on site when our vendors purchased the property although no formal applications have been submitted.
Lower Corry Farm extends in total to about 12.11 Acres (4.90 Ha) and is offered for sale as a whole or in up to two lots.

Lot 1 ? Lower Corry Farm, buildings and pasture land extending in total to about 9.97 acres (4.03 Ha)
The farmhouse, land and buildings are contained within a ring fence and extend in total to approximately 9.97 acres (4.03 Ha) as shown edged red on the accompanying plan.

Lot 2 Pasture extending in total to about 2.14 acres (0.87 Ha)
Situated to the west of lot 1 on the opposite side of the lane the land comprises a single parcel of pasture with frontage along the western boundary adjoining the Corry Brook. A footpath is noted to cross lot 2.

TENURE
The property is of freehold tenure with the benefit of vacant possession of all parts.

SERVICES
Understood to be oil fired central heating, mains electricity, mains water and private drainage.

OUTGOINGS
These are believed to comprise of local Council Tax on the farmhouse (Band F) together with the usual service and environmental charges.


FIXTURES & FITTINGS
All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these sale particulars are otherwise expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold and will be removed by the vendors or their agents prior to completion.

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
There may be scope for prospective purchasers to consider alternative uses within the buildings, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent from East Devon District Council.

We would also note that the mobile home was on the property when our vendors purchased over 23 years ago although its use and positioning has not been formalised.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, ETC
We understand that a footpath crosses lot 2.
The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matter contained in or referred in the property charges register of the registered title together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements, and other rights of way whether specifically referred to or not.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
East Devon District Council, Blackdown House, Border Road, Heathpark Industrial Estate, Honiton, EX14 1EJ. Telephone: 01404 515616.

Agent Note:
Please note that there are pylons in the area although they are not on the property being sold. The cables are identified on the sale plan crossing the southern periphery of the holding.

Lower Corry Farm lies approximately 0.70 miles to the north of the village of Dalwood and 2.5 miles south of the village of Stockland. Both are popular and highly regarded villages offering thriving local communities. Each have a Parish Church, Village Hall and a Public House. Dalwood also has a thriving nursery & pre school as well as a community shop. With Stockland having a primary School. The larger centres of Axminster and Honiton lie approximately 5.4 miles and 7 miles distant respectively with both affording an extensive range of everyday banking, shopping and schooling facilities.
The county town of Somerset, Taunton lies approximately 18.5 miles to the north affording an extensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities befitting those of an important regional and administrative centre,
together with a wide range of primary, secondary and further education facilities, including three noted public schools whilst the property is also well located for the renowned Colyton Grammar School.

Despite its rural position the property enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts and further afield with access to the M5 motorway available at Taunton (J25) or Exeter (J29) whilst main line rail services are also available at Taunton (Paddington) and Axminster (Waterloo). Access to the A303 trunk route at Honiton provides an easy link to London and the South East, with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.