Property description
A former prestigious training yard set in glorious Mid Devon countryside suitable for a number of disciplines including NH and flat racing, pointing, showing, dressage or as a stud which is set in some 30 acres (12.14 ha) of pasture and grounds including a trainers house and adjacent cottage (no restriction), planning for a 60ft x 40ft mobile unit, 14 American barn style boxes (space for up to 36), manege, brand new Claydon 5 horse walker, lunge ring and a refurbished 5 furlong woodchip gallop as well as a 3 furlong grass canter. Tremendous potential for a variety of uses. Scope to buy a further range of barns separately with planning.
Description
A former prestigious training yard set in glorious Mid Devon countryside suitable for a number of disciplines including NH and flat racing, pointing, showing, dressage or as a stud which is set in some 30.68 acres (12.41 ha) or so of pasture and grounds including a trainers house and adjacent cottage (no restriction), planning for a 60' x 20' mobile unit, 12 American Barn boxes (space for more in adjoining barns), manege, lunge ring, new Claydon 5 covered horse walker and a refurbished 5 furlong woodchip gallop. Tremendous possibilities. Scope to buy a range of barns with planning to convert by separate negotiation.
Situation
Higher Eastington is situated in a small hamlet one mile from the large village of Lapford which has two public houses, primary school, garage and stores which provide a wide range of convenience foods. There is easy access from the A377 down to Crediton and on to the University and Cathedral city of Exeter with an extensive range of recreational shopping and educational facilities including the university, the international airport and access to the motorway network and the national rail network as well. Tiverton is some 7 miles away which gives access to the A361 and down to junction 27 of the motorway. The Community School as well as an 18 hole golf course and other shopping facilities is found in nearby Chulmleigh.
Directions
From the A377 at Lapford, proceed into the village up the hill and after the school, bear right into Eastington Lane and follow this road out of the village for about 1 mile until Eastington Cross. Turn left and immediately right into the premises and through the electric gates. Postcode is EX17 6NE.
Equestrian Facilities
STABLE YARD BUILDING(120'0\" x 75'0\") (36.58m x 22.86m) Constructed of a steel frame under a fibre cement roof with block walls under Yorkshire boarding and concrete floor throughout. The building is split into three sections, the left part contains 12 Loddon boxes in two rows of six with central passageway with an average size of (12'0\" x 11'0\") (3.66m x 3.35m). The centre section, which used to have a further 12 boxes, is now used for storage and the right hand section, again which used house a further 12 boxes, now has a corralled area and a lock up tool/store shed. There is cabling in place for CCTV back to the trainers house. This could make an ideal foaling area.There is a parking area to the side of the stable yard which will be also be used as gardens for the other cottages. Part of this area has now been planted up with a mixture of flowers and shrubs and is also an ideal barbeque area.STABLE BARN/POTENTIAL GAMES ROOM(44'0\" x 20'0\") (13.41m x 6.10m) Situated to the side of the main entrance, this barn has four isolation/foaling boxes (presently laid out as two larger ones with the internal partitions removed) with concrete block and brick partitions and has planning consent for leisure use tied in with the holiday cottages (see later). To the side of this barn, there is an outside WC and store.MANÈGEA Witham Vale all weather manège measuring 40m x 20m with a wax track surface surrounded by post and rail fencing. Planning Consent had also been granted to cover over the manege under reference 03/01597/4 dated 9 October 2003. Footing holes have already been dug for the stanchions.LUNGE RINGA 20m diameter Claydon lunge ring with a sand and wax surface.HORSE WALKERA brand new (installed 2015) Claydon 5 horse walker with roof over and rubber matting.THE GALLOPSAn excellent five furlong left handed uphill woodchip gallop runs around the edge of the main block of land which can be accessed from both the top and bottom of the gallop. This was upgraded in 2014. In addition, there is also a three furlong grass gallop which runs alongside the hedge on the top of the land.THE LANDThe land extends to some 30.68 acres (12.41 ha) or thereabouts. The land is set out in two principal blocks. The main block is shaped like a horse's head through which the gallops run and to the side of the gallop there is a very useful schooling area. There are a number of post and railed and fenced enclosures running up either side of the gallop.The driveway leads down to the buildings, with two separate turnout paddocks above the dwellings which leads up to the site for the proposed new residential unit and continues on down into the yard itself. This area has been recently landscaped and planted up with some apple and fruit trees and offers scope for further improvement and upgrading when the cabin is built. The views are stunning from this garden area.
The dwellings
TRAINERS HOUSERecently completed to a high standard with underfloor heating, hardwood double glazed units and comprises a large kitchen/breakfast room with range of fitted units and sink, space for American double fridge/freezer and steps down to an airy sitting room. On the other side of the entrance hall, steps lead up to a half landing down to the master bedroom with high ceiling and downlighters and door to ensuite shower room and separate clothes closet. Family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Airing cupboard. Stairs up to large living room/potential bedroom with telephone point. TV points in all main rooms.COTTAGELocated at right angles to the trainers house, this cottage comprises a kitchen area with units, worktops and sink, step up to a large sitting room with door to rear patio. Double bedroom and ensuite bathroom recently refurbished with shower over bath.PROPOSED NEW DOUBLE MOBILE RESIDENTAIL UNITPlanning under a Certificate of Lawful Use was granted in 2014 under reference 14/01336/CLU for a new double mobile unit (potentially up to 4 bedrooms) which would be located alongside the top drive with its stunning views over the buildings and the surrounding countryside. The unit would connect into the existing drainage system.
Services and Local Authority
SERVICESMains water and electricity, private drainage system which should also be suitable for the development as well and telephone line, broadband and mobile phone reception.LOCAL AUTHORITYMid Devon District Council, Tiverton EX16 6NY Telephone: 01884 255255Business Rates Rateable Value of stable premises £6,400Rates payable for 2015/2016 - £205.00 pa including Small Business Rate Relief. Council Tax Band D & A.RIGHTS OF WAYThe property is sold subject to all easements and wayleaves that may exist. There are no rights of way over the grazing land although there are rights over a neighbour's track giving easier access to some of the lower paddocks.
Additional barns for development
Available by separate negotiation, there are a range of barns with planning to convert to a 4-5 bedroom residential unit and two adjacent 1 bedroom holiday cottages under reference 4/33/2001/1195. Please contact the agents for further information.
Property Features :
- Former training yard suitable for a variety of equestrian and/or holiday uses
- Set in about 31 acres with a number of paddocks and stunning views
- A refurbished 5 furlong uphill wood chip gallop and 3 furlong grass gallop
- 16 boxes (12 Loddon boxes and 4 isolation boxes) Scope to reinstate a further 24 boxes in main ba
- 40m x 20m all weather manege