5 bedroom detached house for sale

A totally unique, organic Exmoor Hill farm offering great potential positioned in approximately 53.91 acres just south of Wimbleball Lake.

Description

Haddon Farm offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a secluded yet accessible organic farm within the stunning Exmoor National Park. This farm is uniquely situated on an elevated site, providing breathtaking panoramic views over the Haddeo Valley to the south. To the north, it borders the picturesque Haddon Hill, and it is conveniently located adjacent to the serene Wimbleball Lake.

The farm is brimming with potential, making it an ideal investment for those looking to develop a rural retreat or a working farm. Its elevated position not only ensures stunning vistas but also offers a sense of tranquillity and privacy, while still being within easy reach of local amenities and transport links.

Approached from a charming private drive, the traditional, stone and block constructed farmhouse offers comfortable and flexible living accommodation offering potential to enlarge (subject to planning) by utilising the adjoining traditional farm buildings. These buildings also offer potential for alternative uses (stp) and are currently used as stabling, workshops, kennels and general purposes stores.

The ground floor accommodation includes an entrance hall leading to two large reception rooms, both fitted with log burners. There is a door leading to a further hall, off which is a galley-style kitchen with well-fitted units, including an electric hob and cooker. Beyond the kitchen is a large boot room/utility with external door. In addition, there is a shower/wet room, further utility/store, laundry and boiler room. On the first floor, there are five bedrooms, three of which doubles, two singles, a family bathroom and eaves storage. All the rooms on the first floor are accessed from a landing area.

Lot 1:
The land within lot 1 comprises approximately 53.91 acres in total and is all contained within a ring fence with further land available by separate negotiation up to a total of 165. The land is predominantly down to grass with pockets of woodland and been farmed under organic status in recent years. The land has been used predominantly for the grazing of livestock as well as mowing purposes and has in recent years been used as part of a neighbouring shoot.

Location

Haddon Farm lies on the southern fringes of Exmoor National Park, an area of spectacular and unspoilt landscape renowned for its open moorland, hidden tree-lined valleys, steep combes, rolling farmland, and fast-flowing rivers. The farm is located east of Dulverton, a vibrant small market town situated on the banks of the River Barle. Dulverton offers a super range of independent shops, pubs, and restaurants, along with essential everyday amenities including a doctor’s surgery, primary school, and post office.

The immediate area is famed for being home to many of the best high bird shoots in the UK. In addition to shooting, the area boasts hunting with the Devon and Somerset Staghounds and the Exmoor Foxhounds, as well as salmon and trout fishing on the Exe and Barle Rivers and home to some of the most scenic walking and cycling in the west country.

Tiverton, Taunton and the Cathedral City of Exeter are all within easy reach and offer a whole host of amenities including supermarkets and extensive retail facilities.

There is an excellent range of state and private schools within the area, including Blundell’s School in Tiverton and various educational institutions in Taunton.




Acreage: 53.91 Acres

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Postcode - TA4 2DT
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