West Anstey, South Molton, Devon, EX36

A most attractive and well situated rural property package affording residential, smallholder and amenity appeal centred upon a substantial detached farmhouse (4 beds - all ensuite), with a useful range of adaptable farm buildings and the adjoining pasture land.

Lot 1 extends in total to about 5.59 Acres.

Hare & Hounds extends in total to about 19.12 Acres and is offered for sale by private treaty either as a whole or in 2 lots as follows:-

Lot 1: Farmhouse, Farm Buildings & Pasture Land extending to about 5.59 Acres - Guide Price £780,000

Lot 2: Pasture Land extending to about 13.53 Acres - Guide Price £100,000

Hare & Hounds represents a most attractive residential smallholding enjoying a delightful rural position with fine countryside views. The property is centered upon a substantial detached farmhouse which provides spacious four bedroomed accommodation, each bedroom benefiting from en-suite facilities. The character family accommodation retains many original and period features, including exposed ceiling joists, stonework and an inglenook style fireplace with a bread oven. Adjoining the house is a double garage with space for a workshop area. Also conveniently situated adjoining the house is a traditional former shippon, affording scope for a variety of alternative uses including enlargement of the existing accommodation, the creation of a self contained annexe, holiday cottage or home office, subject to obtaining any necessary planning consent. The house represents a superb country residence enjoying an outstanding rural setting.
A large adaptable five bay modern farm building is currently used as a tractor/machinery shed, although this building may appeal to those prospective purchasers with a variety of agricultural or equestrian interests.
The farmstead is well situated within its surrounding land which comprises a level and very gently undulating single enclosure of productive pasture. In recent years the pasture land has been used for livestock grazing, although for those with equestrian or smallholder interests there is scope to create a number of small paddocks, subject to the appropriate fencing. The land also affords amenity and conservation appeal. In total Lot 1 extends to about 5.59 Acres as shown shaded red on the attached identification plan.

A further block of 13.53 acres of pasture land (Lot 2) is available in addition if required.

Accessed from the council road over a smart private gated entrance drive, Hare & Hounds occupies an elevated and readily accessible rural position lying to the south of the Exmoor National Park between South Molton and Tiverton. The property occupies an outstanding rural setting enjoying superb countryside views
Enjoying convenient access to the B3227 South Molton to Bampton road, the bustling market town of South Molton to the west and Tiverton to the south east are both easily accessible, providing a good range of everyday shops, banks, schools, restaurants, public houses, health centres, library and sporting facilities. The A361 also provides quick access to the M5 motorway (Junction 27), with mainline Intercity rail links available at Tiverton Parkway. International Airports are available at Exeter and Bristol.
Hare & Hounds lies in the beautiful band of countryside between Exmoor and Dartmoor, a predominantly agricultural landscape primarily comprising pasture and arable land interspersed with an abundance of woodland and pretty river valleys. Exmoor to the north offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, whilst the North Devon coast is easily accessible with lovely sandy beaches at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.

The property is approached over a wide splayed gated entrance with stone pillars leading to a tarmacadam car parking and turning area adjacent to the double garage. A pretty enclosed front garden has low stone walling , gravelled areas, paved walkways and flower beds. An
archway and lawn flanked pathway leads to the former shippon.
The main gardens lie to the rear of the house comprising a very large lawned area contained within banks and a leylandi hedge, with a feature timber pergola. This garden provides an excellent space for children and pets and is a blank canvas for the keen gardener. Adjoining the house to the rear elevation is a paved patio and sitting out area overlooking the gardens, an ideal space for al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining.