Trew Farmhouse Higher Clovelly, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5SJ

Situation

Trew Farmhouse can be found at the end of a private no through country lane which it shares with the

surrounding farm land and a bungalow a short distance to the east.

The house is set with far reaching southerly views over farm land and lightly wooded slopes in the

distance. Although privately set the property is within 1½ miles of the A39 Atlantic Coast Highway which

runs westwards from the Port and market town of Bideford on the River Torridge to the coastal town of

Bude on the Devon/Cornwall borders.

Locally the fishing village at Clovelly with its cobbled main street and Quay is some 3 miles to the north

as is Hartland, about 5 miles and Woolsery, about 2 miles, between them providing a good range of local

facilities, junior schooling, village inns, places or worship, post offices and the like. Along the North Coast

some 3-5 miles north and west of the property is the dramatic North Devon coastline with its steep cliffs,

sheltered coves and waterfalls such as Spekes Mouth, Peppercombe and Greencliffe.

Some 21 miles to the east is Barnstaple, the administrative centre for North Devon.

Description

Trew Farmhouse is set to the end of a private drive otherwise surrounded by un-spoilt countryside and

just 3 or 4 miles in from the dramatic North Devon coastline.

Briefly, the property comprises the period six bedroom farmhouse with two attached cottages, a range

of stone barns with residential planning permission granted for three units. Extensive range modern

portal frame buildings previously used for a dairy enterprise and some 55.78 acres of level or gently

sloping pasture land.

LOT 1: The Farmhouse, two cottages and just over 3½ acres

The farmhouse is traditionally constructed of stone under a pitched roof and this spacious

accommodation retains many character features. It also has the benefit of double glazing and oil fired

central heating. The accommodation on two floors comprises;

Entrance door to Front Hall - Stairs to first floor, sliding doors to the patio and garden and doors off to;

Trew Farmhouse, Higher Clovelly, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5SJ

Large character farmhouse with six bedrooms and wonderful far reaching rural views

Two attached holiday cottages and courtyard of stone barns with residential planning permission on three units

Range of modern agricultural buildings and yards. In all, just over 55½ acres of level and gently sloping pasture land.

For Sale by Public Auction (unless sold prior)

As a whole: Farmhouse, cottages, barns, buildings and some 55½ acres - Guide £1,000,000 to £1,100,000

Lot 1: Farmhouse, two cottages and about 3 acres - Guide £475,000

Lot 2: Traditional farm buildings with planning for holiday use and yards - Guide £175,000 to £200,000

Study - 17'10 x 10'10 (5.44m x 3.30m) Two built in cupboards.

Dining Room - 13'10 x 12' (4.22m x 3.66m) Recessed cupboard with shelves over.

Drawing Room - 14'5 x 11'10 (4.39m x 3.61m) Attractive stone fireplace.

Walk-in Pantry Cupboard with fitted shelves for storage.

Airing Cupboard with hot water cylinder, timber slatted shelving.

Bathroom - Corner bath, low level W.C, pedestal hand basin and large shower cubicle housing the

Mira Sport electric shower.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 16'8 x 10'6 (5.08m x 3.20m) Range of fitted wall and base units under roll

top work surfaces with tiled splash-back surround, inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit, built in

ceramic hob, fitted electric double oven, fitted dishwasher and space for fridge. Door to rear and door

to;

Sitting Room - 16'11 x 10'6 (5.16m x 3.20m) Beamed ceiling, mock cut stone fireplace and surround

with slated shelf.

Rear Lobby/Boot Room - 12' x 10'1 (3.66m x 3.07m) Oil fired central heating boiler, washing machine.

From the hall, stairs rise to the First Floor Landing with doors off to all rooms, access to loft hatch and

door to external lobby and staircase.

Bathroom - Low level W.C, pedestal hand basin and panelled bath.

Bedroom 1 - 13'1 x 10'4 (3.99m x 3.15m)

Bedroom 2 - 13'3 x 12'8 (4.04m x 3.86m) Built in vanity unit with hand basin and cupboard below.

Bedroom 3 - 14'4 x 10'11 (4.37m x 3.33m)

Bedroom 4 - 12'8 x 9'6 (3.86m x 2.90m)

Bedroom 5 - 11'9 x 8'4 (3.58m x 2.54m) Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder, slatted timber

shelving, further built in storage cupboard.

Bedroom 6 - 10'10 x 9'9 (3.30m x 2.97m)

The Farmhouse Gardens and Grounds

The properties sit at the end of a long entrance drive which leads to a concreted yard/parking area by

the farmhouse and cottages. The farmhouse gardens can be found to the front of the property and are

mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs. It has lovely south facing views over the

surrounding countryside.

Floor Plans (Not to scale and for identification purposes only)

LOT 1: Jessies Cottage

This is an attached character cottage with double glazing and a mixture of night

storage heating and convector heaters. It has much character with exposed

beams and it has been used successfully as a holiday let.

The accommodation is as follows;

Entrance Hall leading to Sitting Room - 14'8 x 12'11 max (4.47m x 3.94m max)

and doors off to

Shower Room - Built in tiled shower cubicle with Tivoli shower, low level

W.C, pedestal hand basin and tiled floor.

Kitchen/Dining Area - 14'9 x 9'11 (4.50m x 3.02m) Range of fitted wall and

base units under a roll top work surfaces, stainless steel sink and draining

board with tiled splash-back surround, built in hob and oven, space and

plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, tiled floor and door to;

Sun Room - 13'9 x 6'2 (4.19m x 1.88m) A timber framed double glazed

structure on dwarf block walls under a pitched roof enjoying similar views over

the countryside as the main farmhouse. Part double glazed doors to the front

and rear elevations.

First Floor Landing - Door off to all rooms,

Bedroom 1 - 15' 2 x 13'6 max (4.57m 0.05m x 4.11m max) With built in airing cupboard, hot water

cylinder and timber slatted shelving.

Bedroom 2 - 10''8 x 7'6 (3.05m x 2.29m)

Bedroom 3 - 7'5 x 6' max (2.26m x 1.83m max) Exposed ceiling beams, Velux roof light.

Bathroom - Low level W.C, pedestal hand basin, panelled bath, ceiling extractor fan.

Attached to Jessies Barn is;

LOT 1: Wills Barn

This cottage also benefits from double glazing and electric heaters and has lots of character including

exposed beams.

Living room - 22'8 x 13'1 (6.91m x 3.99m) Divided into a sitting room and kitchen area which has

fitted base and wall units under a roll top work surfaces, inset stainless steel sink unit with draining

board, built in electric hob and oven, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, built in

airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and timber slatted shelving.

Bedroom - 13'3 x 13'2 (4.04m x 4.01m) Exposed ledge and braced roof timbers.

Shower Room - Exposed ledge and brace roof timbers, tiled floor, shower cubicle with Titan electric

shower, low level W.C, pedestal hand basin.

Outside Jessies Cottage and Wills Barn

There are small enclosed gardens outside of both cottages. On the north side of the courtyard to the

rear of the house are the following buildings;

LOT 1: ‘Modern’ Farm Buildings

In two separate ranges are the following portal frame buildings;

Dutch Barn - 75' 0'' x 22' 6'' (22.84m x 6.85m)

Livestock Building - 75' 0'' x 18' 6'' (22.84m x 5.63m)

Machinery Store - 105' 0'' x 22' 6'' (31.98m x 6.85m)

Fodder Store - 60' 0'' x 43' 0'' (18.27m x 13.10m)

Livestock Building - 8 bay with lean to's on either side

Cow Kennel for 23 with central feed passage

Open fronted Barn.

LOT 2: Traditional Farm Buildings

These comprise a range of single storey traditional stone buildings previously used for the farms dairy

enterprise and comprise:

Barn - 22' 8'' x 13' 0'' (6.90m x 3.96m) now utilised as an office.

Barn- 56' 0'' x 26' 0'' (17.06m x 7.92m) together with other buildings including former Milking

parlour, Grain Store, Mill House and Double Garage.

Planning Permission has be granted for three residential units.

The Land (Lots 1 and 2)

The land lies mainly to the south of the farmstead and extends to some 55.78 acres (22.57 hectares) of

productive pasture. It is mainly level or gently sloping and is divided into good sized enclosures with

access from the yard and farm lane. The whole is enclosed within natural hedge banks and mains water

is connected.

Please see land plan for lotting.

Agents Note

Although the property is available with about 55 acres there is a possibility that the sellers may reduce

the acreage by negotiation if so desired. The photographs within these details were all taken before

2015.

Other Information

Tenure: The farm is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Agricultural Occupancy Condition: The farmhouse is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy

Condition (AOC).

Land Plan: The land plan is based on ordnance survey extracts, and the areas are not

guaranteed and purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.

Easements, Wayleaves, 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, which cross the property.

Boundaries: Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and

neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the

ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as the boundaries or any points on the particulars

or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendors agent

whose decision acting as experts shall be final.

Services: The farmhouse has mains electricity, bore hole water supply, private drainage and oil

fired central heating. The holiday cottages have mains electricity, bore hole water supply and

private drainage.

Local Authorities: Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford

Energy Performance Certificate: Rating F (34).

Viewings

Please call to make an appointment. We are open from at least 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

and 9am to 1pm Saturdays.

FULL DETAILS OF THIS AND EVERY PROPERTY ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE www.kivells.com.

Auction

The date and venue are yet to be confirmed.

Directions

Grid Ref SS295/210. From Bideford take the A39 towards Bude. After 10 miles at

Clovelly Cross continue on the A39 and then after about a half mile take the first left signposted

Woolsery. Proceed to the next four cross way at Burford Cross. Pass over the four cross way and on

passing a couple of farms and then on a left hand bend turn right signed Trew Farm, Trew View. Follow

the private drive to its conclusion at Trew Farm.

Viewing

By appointment only. Please contact Kivells, Holsworthy Farms & Land Department on 01409 259547

or email farms@kivells.com.

Contact Us

Farms & Land Department, Holsworthy - Tel: 01409 259547

Joint agents with

Philip Smith & Dunn, Barnstaple Tel: 01271 327878

Disclaimer

Kivells for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice

that:

1. The particulars are set out only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not

constitute part of an offer or contract.

2. All measurements are approximate. None of the electrical items have been tested and there are

numerous power points throughout the property although not listed.

3. All descriptions, photographs, which may be taken with a wide angle lens or zoom,

dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and

other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should

not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy

themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.

4. No person in the employment of Kivells has any authority to make or give any

representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.

5. In the even that out details are used in part exchange negotiations we reserve the right

to recoup our costs.

Location Plan