Challacombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

A most attractive Residential and Commercial Livestock Holding enjoying an outstanding rural position within the sought after Exmoor National Park. In all about 290.47 Acres.


The sale of Brockenbarrow Farm affords prospective purchasers the rare opportunity of acquiring a most attractive residential and
commercial livestock holding enjoying an outstanding positon. The property is centred upon a detached conventionally built farmhouse
which was erected in the 1970’s, subject to an agricultural occupancy condition. Originally comprising a chalet style dwelling, the house was
extended in the early 1990’s. Despite now requiring some updating the farmhouse provides well-proportioned three bedroomed family
accommodation approached over a private entrance drive. Situated adjacent to the house is an extensive range of adaptable modern farm
buildings currently utilised for the housing of livestock, fodder and machinery storage. For those prospective purchasers with horses
there is a purpose built stable block for up to 6 horses. Additionally, there is an American-style indoor stable block for 4 horses and 2 small
ponies. The farmstead itself is conveniently positioned within the surrounding
land, which is contained within a ring fence and utilised for fodder production and the grazing of beef cattle and sheep. The land complements the appeal and diversity of the holding with gently
undulating productive pastures and a steeper valley affording a superb conservation area. It is a dramatic landscape, providing a diverse habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna. As well as affording considerable agricultural and amenity appeal, the land may also offer the potential for a variety of equestrian, sporting or conservation type uses.
The property extends in total to about 290.47 Acres (117.55 Ha) and is offered for sale by private treaty and as a whole.

Accessed over a private entrance drive, Brockenbarrow Farm is set well back from the council road occupying an elevated and readily accessible rural position lying on the south western edge of the Exmoor National Park. The property occupies an outstanding setting enjoying superb countryside views just inside the National Park. The position is rural but by no means isolated, lying less than half a mile to the east of the A399 with the access drive leading directly off the B3358 Friendship Cross to
Simonsbath road. The property lies in the Exmoor parish of Challacombe, which provides
a small general shop/post office and a popular public house The Black Venus Inn, whilst the larger village of Bratton Fleming affords a thriving
local community and a useful range of day to day facilities with its village shop, out reach post office, primary school and parish church.
Beyond lies the historic town of Barnstaple providing a comprehensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities as well as a
district hospital and sprinter rail connections to Exeter. To the south and approached over the A399 is the popular market town of South
Molton from where the A361 North Devon Link Road provides easy access eastwards to Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27). Mainline Intercity rail links available at Tiverton Parkway (Paddington approx. 2 hours) and international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
The property is situated within a part of Devon renowned for the diversity of its countryside and for the many varied sporting and recreational facilities available either within the immediate locality or further afield. The Exmoor National Park provides some of the most spectacular countryside in the southwest, ranging from open
moorland to tumbling river valleys, quaint villages and rural settlements, affording beautiful scenery with many foot and bridle paths and the stunning North Devon coastline. To the west are the
popular sandy beaches of Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe. The property is surrounded by picturesque countryside providing a wealth of recreational activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, fishing on the rivers Bray and Mole, hunting, shooting and golf courses at Barnstaple and Tiverton.

The property is approached over a private concrete entrance drive with a spur off leading to the farmhouse which is set in lawned gardens with a small nursery paddock adjoining.

The farmstead is conveniently situated within its own excellent block of agricultural land, which is primarily contained within a ring fence
comprising productive improved permanent pastures, utilised for the grazing of livestock and fodder production. Enjoying a predominantly
southerly aspect and divided into a number of good sized enclosures, the majority of the land is gently sloping. On the northern periphery a
steeper attractive area of conservation land forms the head of a pretty valley, known on Exmoor as a ?combe’, providing a superb sheltered wildlife habitat. A useful stone track leads north from the farm buildings to provide access to the land, with trough or natural watering available to the majority of fields. Brockenbarrow Farm is undoubtedly a holding which possesses agricultural productivity as well as sporting,
amenity and conservation appeal, extending in total to about 290.47 Acres.


Council Tax Band: E