South Molton, Devon, EX36

Centred around a former Tudor open hall house, Bentwitchen Farm sits within approximately 21 acres of amenity & pastureland, and includes a range of traditional stone outbuildings, an office suite, & woodland.

Bentwitchen Farm represents a most attractive residential smallholding enjoying a delightful rural position on the edge of a valley, with superb countryside views over its own land. The property is centered upon a substantial south facing detached farmhouse dating back to circa 1500, which provides spacious four bedroomed accommodation, with the potential for dual occupancy. Originally a former late medieval open hall house with additions and alterations in the early to mid 17th century, retaining many original and period features, including exposed ceiling joists, cruck beams, stonework and an inglenook fireplace with bread oven. There are an array of period stone outbuildings complimenting the farmhouse including home offices which could be adapted further, a two storey barn, open fronted garage & stone built stable block. Adjoining the homestead is an excellent block of agricultural land, contained within a ring fence and principally comprising undulating productive pasture. As well as affording considerable amenity appeal the land also offers the potential for equestrian, smallholder or conservation type uses. Bentwitchen Farm extends in total to about 20.84 Acres (8.42 Ha) and is offered for sale as a whole.

The property occupies a delightful rural valley position in the pretty hamlet of Bentwitchen on the edge of Exmoor National Park. Set in a stunning and unspoilt landscape Exmoor provides a superb backdrop to the hamlet with its beautiful moorland scenery and extensive foot and bridle paths providing opportunities for walking, riding, hunting & cycling. The stunning North Devon coastline is within short reach with its exceptional surfing & recreational offerings.
Despite its peaceful rural location Bentwitchen Farm is well situated for easy access to the surrounding districts and main communication routes. The popular village of North Molton provides a local primary school, public houses, store and sports club, whilst the market town of South Molton offers a good range of local shops, schools, restaurants, public houses, health centres, public library, sporting facilities and a cottage hospital. The A361 North Devon link road provides quick and easy access to the North Devon regional centre of Barnstaple to the north west and Tiverton and the M5 motorway (J27) to the south east. Main line rail services are available at Tiverton Parkway with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.

The property is approached through a wide gated entrance into a large, gravelled car park with access to the open garage. A pretty enclosed area which has low stone walling, beech hedges and flower beds. The Gardens: Great pride has been taken by the current owners in the gardens which have been designed as a series of rooms and comprise a large terrace garden with lawns and herbaceous borders, courtyard garden with raised pond, ruin and shade gardens, potager, kitchen garden and orchard. Wildflower Meadow: Situated between the formal gardens and the paddock with a large pond and store sheds.