Welcombe, Bideford, Devon, EX39 6HE | Property for sale | Savills
20.34 Ac(8.23 Ha)
Guide price £1,000,000

WelcombeBideford, Devon, EX39 6HE

  • Freehold

Key features

  • Spacious family home (subject to Agricultural Occupancy Condition)
  • Five free-range poultry units accommodating 12,000 layers and 14,000 rearers
  • 12 pitch campsite
  • Productive pasture with exceptional views
  • Striking distance from the North Devon coastline
  • In all about 20.34 acres

An exceptional opportunity to acquire an egg laying unit with modern farmhouse and other income streams within approximately 20 acres.

About this property

  • Completed in 1999, this property spans two floors and provides unexpectedly spacious living accomodation finished to a high standard featuring double glazing along with oil fired central heating. The property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition.

    Approached from the parish road, there is a large gravelled parking and turning area with shrub borders leading to the property, hair salon, and garage.

    The property features level lawns to the front and side, with a patio and pergola area that offer coastal views. To the rear, there is a timber-clad garage and offices.

    In addition to the poultry operations, the owners have converted a former concrete block garage which is currently being used as a hair dressing salon.

    Poultry Buildings
    Situated predominantly to the east of the property, the poultry facilities span across approximately 20 acres of level pasture land, boasting convenient access from the adjacent parish road.

    These buildings benefit from a borehole water supply supplemented by mains water. These buildings comprise the following;

    4 Kenford Mobile Egg Laying Units: Each unit accommodates 3000 birds and features fully automated belt systems.

    Single Rearing Unit: Capable of housing 12,000-14,000 birds, equipped with a hop-up system and automatic drinkers.

    Workshop/Store
    Timber Stables: Includes two loose boxes.

    The land predominately stretches to the south and west, featuring mainly level terrain. Each poultry unit is surrounded by banks with excellent track access and individual bird ranging areas.

    Campsite
    A retreat with a maximum of 12 pitches, featuring convenient water and electric hook-ups for touring caravans. Complete with a shower block and WC facilities.

Local information

  • Nestled on the picturesque Hartland Peninsula, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), close to the village of Welcombe and the North Cornish and Devon Coastline.
  • The vibrant villages of Kilkhampton and Hartland are within an 8-mile radius, offering an excellent array of local amenities such as shops, pubs, places of worship, a doctor's surgery, and a primary school.
  • The Atlantic Highway (A39) is directly accessible, providing a scenic route north to Bideford, a charming port town with a wide selection of shops, eateries, and activities.
  • Further along is the regional centre of Barnstaple which offers
  • additional amenities, including a mainline railway station and access to the M5 motorway.
  • The popular coastal resort of Bude, renowned for its two sandy surfing beaches and dramatic coastline, is just a thirty-minute drive to the south.

Additional information

  • Directions: Post Code EX39 6HE What3words ///usual.auctioned.shoppers
  • EPC Rating: D