Little Oak Farm comprises a 3/4 bedroom barn conversion surrounded by its own land
within the edge of the Exmoor National Park.

There is an extensive range of versatile stables and buildings together with approximately
29 acres of pastureland within a ring fence.

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY AS A WHOLE
OFFERS IN THE REGION OF £550,000


The farmhouse at Little Oak, Timberscombe

The drive approaching Little Oak

PARTICULARS

Exmoor Farmers Livestock Auctions Ltd. are delighted to have been instructed to offer Little Oak Farm, Timberscombe which provides a marvellous opportunity with potential for equestrian and other use, set within delightful countryside within its own land and approached over a private drive. The property is easily accessible and provides a 3/4 bedroom, recently extended barn conversion, a range of buildings that comprise extensive stabling, large clearspan building/arena and other useful storage and workshop buildings.

The property lies close to the village of Timberscombe, being conveniently located close to the A396 road between Wheddon Cross and Timberscombe. Wheddon Cross provides local post office, village store and garage. Both Wheddon Cross and Timberscombe have first schools and Minehead lies only 7 miles away with a full range of shopping, banking, schooling and recreational facilities. Taunton is within easy reach with motorway and railway connections. The property is ideally suited for access to the countryside of Exmoor, the Quantocks and Brendon Hills with a wide variety of leisure facilities including walking, riding and fishing.

ACCOMMODATION

The current owners have the accommodation laid out in a 4 bedroom and 2 reception room style, but prospective purchasers will see that this is a very versatile property that could be arranged in a variety of ways.

The accommodation provides

Entrance Hall/Utility Room – 13' 6" x 7' 0" (4.1m x 2.1m)
Belfast sink with plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher below a fitted work surface. Tiled floor.

Cloakroom
Adjacent to Utility Room with low level WC, extractor fan

Kitchen/Dining Room – 18' 3" x 11' 0" (5.5m x 3.3m)
Spacious farmhouse style kitchen with extensive work surface over fitted kitchen units with a corner cupboard over. Sink and single drainer inset, with tiled surrounds. Tiled floor. Exposed beams. An oil fired Rayburn providing hot water and part central heating. Wood door to

Sitting Room – 24' x 9' 10" (7.2m x 3m max)
With substantial natural stone fireplace with multi-fuel burner, exposed timbers, recesses with picture lights and timber over. Open plan stairs leading to first floor. Double glazed doors leading to:

Reception/Bedroom 4 - 12' x 11' 6" (3.6m x 3.45m)
With a window to side of the property this room is currently used as a fourth bedroom and has an en suite shower room together with WC and wash hand basin.

Lounge – 14' 8" x 11' 6" (4.4m x 3.4m)
Beamed ceiling, window and door to garden. Further door to


FIRST FLOOR

Upper Hallway
With double glazed skylight, access to roof space and linen cupboard leading to

Bedroom 1 – 12' x 11' (3.6m x 3.3m)
With window with views over surrounding countryside, part sloped ceiling, built-in small wardrobe.

Bedroom 2 – 10' 11" x 8' 9" (3.2m x 2.6m)
With double glazed skylight, under eaves storage cupboard and with part sloping ceiling

Bedroom 3 – 11' x 6' 4" max (3.35m x 1.93m)
Window to end elevation, part sloping ceiling

(It would be easily achievable to convert Bedrooms 2 and 3 into one substantial large bedroom)

Bathroom
Three piece suite with panelled bath with partial tiled surround, shower attachment over, wash hand basis and WC, partly sloping ceiling with double glazed skylight, extractor fan and towel rail.

OUTSIDE
The property has mainly lawned gardens with flower borders and a variety of shrubs. The gravel drive sweeps around the side of the house providing ample turning and parking space together with access to all areas of the yard and surrounding land.

THE LAND
The land comprises permanent pasture being well situated around the house and buildings mainly with water to each field.

BUILDINGS
Horse Barn containing 14 loose boxes situated either side of a central access together with tack room, storage areas with electric light and power, and water.

A large covered yard, (120' x 50'), metal frame with fibre cement roof providing a variety of possible uses. An adjoining 3 bay barn providing covered access to the main building with livestock penning either side constructed of timber and box profile. Adjacent workshop with a further area comprising stock handling facilities for cattle and/or sheep.
There is a concrete hard standing area suitable for storage. There is a caravan adjacent to the main building that has been used for accommodation during lambing time.

SERVICES
Mains electric, private water, private drainage to septic tank. Part central heating by oil fired Rayburn.
Double glazing throughout.

DIRECTIONS
The property is situated midway between Timberscombe and Wheddon Cross close to the A396. From Wheddon Cross proceed towards Timberscombe on the A396, after approximately 2 miles the drive to Little Oak Farm is situated on the right hand side shortly after a left handed bend.

VIEWINGS
Viewings are to be strictly by appointment through the Agents.
Please contact:
Exmoor Farmers Livestock Auctions Ltd., Cutcombe Market, Wheddon Cross, Minehead, Somerset TA24 7DT.
Tel: 01643 841841. www.exmoorfarmproperties.co.uk, www.exmoorfarmers.co.uk.
E-mail: exmoorfarmers@btconnect.com

SINGLE FARM PAYMENT
The land has been digitally registered on the Rural Land Register and an SP5 form has been submitted. Area entitlements have been established for the property and will be transferred to the purchaser in accordance with DEFRA rules that may be in place at the time. These entitlements are area entitlements for the lowland region.

AGENTS' NOTES

1. The property was originally converted in 1994 and has recently been extended.

2. The Hunting Rights have been conveyed to Badgworthy Land Company.

3. The property we understand should be used for equestrian use and the land must not be split away from the freehold. It is understood that the condition is not particularly restrictive and any purchaser using the property for private or commercial use would comply with the wording.

4. We understand that there are no rights of way over the property.

Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way
The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the Registered Title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not.

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

For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are any important matters that are likely to affect your decision to buy please contact us before viewing the property.

Plans, areas and schedules: These are based on Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and computed by the Vendor's Agent and the Purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation thereof. The plans attached to these Particulars are taken from the Ordnance Survey Plans and are reported with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office with Crown Copyright reserved under Licence No: AL52417A0001. The plans are for identification purposes only.


The stables at Little Oak

The shed at Little Oak
Plan of the farmhouse at Little Oak, Timberscombe

For further information contact:
Exmoor Farmers, The Auction Field, Wheddon Cross
Minehead Tel: 01643 841841 email info@exmoorfarmers.co.uk