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High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 4 bed detached house for sale
High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37
£845,000
High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37
£845,000
Our Summary
- This superb rural property package may be well suited to those prospective purchasers seeking a rural lifestyle, a working smallholding, potential to develop a tourism business, or an equestrian based enterprise
- Despite now requiring updating in some areas, the farmhouse affords the potential to create a charming country residence
- SWALLOW COTTAGEAn attractive detached stone, part rendered and slate roofed former shippon, currently part converted, with the potential to create a charming self contained annexe ideal for multi-generational living, a guest suite, home office or studio, with scope for holiday letting subject to obtaining any necessary change of use planning consent
- THE FARM BUILDINGSThe rear entrance drive provides access to a useful range of adaptable farm buildings, offering the scope, subject to planning, for conversion to alternative uses, whilst also appealing to those prospective purchasers with livestock, machinery or horses
- In recent years the lake has become silted and overgrown, although the potential undoubtedly exists to create a superb feature
- This lot exhibits considerable conservation and amenity appeal, with potential for wildlife, leisure and possible glamping (stp) uses
- TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNINGWe understand that Swallow Cottage has planning consent for conversion to a guest annexe for residential purposes ancillary to the farmhouse
- There may be scope for prospective purchasers to consider alternative uses within the farm buildings, subject to obtaining the necessary planning approval
Description
North Heale Farm is a charming 40-acre smallholding in North Devon, offering a unique opportunity to acquire a rural property with a traditional farmhouse, self-contained annexe, and adaptable outbuildings. The farmhouse, which requires updating, boasts character features such as exposed timbers and stonework, and the annexe, known as Swallow Cottage, is part-finished and provides a separate living space. The property is surrounded by productive agricultural land, including a mix of traditional pasture, meadows, and amenity woodland, as well as a wildlife lake. The farmstead is well-positioned within its own block of land, providing ample space for a variety of uses, including a rural lifestyle, working smallholding, or equestrian enterprise. The property is being sold as a whole or in up to three lots, offering flexibility for potential buyers.