A great  opportunity to acquire a successful  holiday accommodation business s/c cottages B&B and licensed livery yard in Exmoor national park in a small hamlet within walking distance of Exford shops and pubs.

Property description

Court Farm

Exford

Somerset TA 24 7LY

Period Exmoor Longhouse circa 1600• 6 bedroom main farmhouse

• Self contained one bedroom cottage/annex

• Self contained Two 2 bedroom holiday cottages

• Established holiday cottage business

• Extensive equestrian facilities including stabling for 10

• Extensive range of farm buildings

• Post and rail paddocks with field shelters

• 72 x 22m Manége and custom built round "turn out" ;paddock

• Licensed Livery Yard

• The whole set within some 17.9 acres

Over the past 20 years Court Farm has been transformed from a typical Exmoor Farmhouse to Exmoor Farmhouse with cottage/annex and two self contained holiday units with an established holiday cottage business. The present owners run the property as a home and business, though they acknowledge the fact that the business could be expanded considerably by increasing the marketing of the holiday units, catering for far more Bed and Breakfast business which is readily available to them and for any potential new owner to combine far more Due to its proximity to bridle paths, public footpaths, moorland walking and riding, the present owners have run Court Farm as an equestrian Bed and Breakfast business, renting out the adjoining annex (Snowdrop Cottage), and the two separate holiday cottages, 'Mountain Ash Cottage' and 'Rowan Cottage', both of which offer two bedroom holiday letting accommodation. Court Farm, due to its location on the outskirts of Exford, one of Exmoor's most popular and sought after moorland villages with probably some of the finest open moorland and walking countryside on its doorstep an extensive range of bridlepaths and footpaths up over the high moorland and down through the deep wooded river valleys along the banks of the River Exe, including Atcost covered yard, stabling for 10 horses (with infra red Cctv), manége and custom built "round turn out" paddock, extensive range of post and rail paddocks, all with field shelters and water (in total approximately 17.9 acres).The Exmoor National Park is one of the smallest National Parks in the United Kingdom (265 square miles), but also perhaps one of the most attractive offering as it does, such a wide variety of scenery from high heather clad moorlands, deep wooded valleys, quaint villages, and of course, some breathtaking coastline., the County town of Taunton is to the East from which there is direct access to the motorway and rail network. Exford as a village, is a thriving local community with a range of services including Post Office and general stores, primary school and village Church. Main facilities are at a nearby town of Dulverton (The Gateway to Exmoor), which is approximately 11 miles to the South, offers a wide range of shops plus Primary and Middle schools, whilst Minehead offers main shopping facilities, school for all age groups, supermarkets and other social amenities and facilities including a District Hospital.

 FARMHOUSE Front door with inset glazed light giving access into

:Entrance Hall: Pointed stone wall, door leading off to

:Farmhouse Dining Room: 17'4" x 15'11" (5.28m x 4.85m Large recessed fireplace with raised hearth, bread oven, log burner, Double glazed window to front elevation with wooden shutters, window seat, exposed beam, Featured on one wall is a plaque to commemorate Tom Faggus, reputed to be the Exmoor Highwayman door giving access to

Scullery: Double glazed window to rear elevation, shelving, under stairs storage recess adjoining boiler room

Farmhouse Kitchen 17'5" x 11'3" (5.3m x 3.43m). Double aspect kitchen with exposed beams and Double glazed window to front and rear elevation with wooden shutters. Range of bespoke maple hardwood fitted units at base incorporating cupboards, drawers and display shelving. Granite work surfaces, with stainless steel sink unit, tiled splash back. Recesses with plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, recess for refrigerator, electric cooker point, beamed ceiling and tiled floor.

Study: 15'8" x 12'4" (4.78m x 3.76m Double glazed window to front elevation, decorative tiled floor, feature inglenook fireplace with inset multifuel burner set on a raised hearth, also connected to the hot water system, exposed beam, steps up and door leading off into:

Living Room: 16'11" x 16'3" (5.16m x 4.95m Double aspect with Double glazed window to front elevation, window to rear, feature stone pointed fireplace with raised pointed stone hearth, inset log burner, ornate surround, bread oven at side, fitted pine bookcases. Secondary staircase giving access to first floor and landing

Rear Lobby/Boot Room: Double glazed window to rear, wash hand basin, tiled floor and door giving access to outside concrete yard and stable area.

W.C: With WC and tiled floor Double glazed window

Off the farmhouse dining room there is an oak panelled turned staircase with Double glazed window giving access to

First FLOOR Landing: Oak panelled walls, window to rear elevation, access to roof void

Bathroom: Comprising bath with shower over, WC, wash hand basin, bidet, Double glazed window to rear elevation

Bedroom One (Master Bedroom): 17'9" x 11'5" (5.4m x 3.48m) Double glazed window to front elevation, wash hand basin with tiled splashback

Bedroom Two: 13'5" x 8'8" (4.1m x 2.64m Double glazed window to front elevation, wash hand basin with splashback.

Bedroom Three: 13'10" x 8'6" (4.22m x 2.6m )Double glazed window to front elevation, pedestal wash hand basin with splashback, access to roof void.

Shower Room: Sauna/Spa shower with Jacuzzi valves with in built radio, aromatherapy and foot spa. Wc, wash hand basin, heated towel rail. Double glazed window

Bedroom Four: 15'9" x 11'5" (4.8m x 3.48m).Double glazed window to front elevation, fireplace recess, airing cupboard housing factory insulated hot water cylinder with slatted shelving, immersion heater, fitted wardrobes at side

As previously mentioned, off the living room there is a secondary staircase giving access to

First Floor LANDING Double glazed window to rear elevation and door giving access to:

Bathroom: Comprising WC, bath with high pressure shower over, wash hand basin, extensive tiled splashback, heated towel rail, window to rear elevation

Bedroom Five: 17'1" x 8'7" (5.2m x 2.62m).Double glazed window to front elevation, wash hand basin with splashback.

Bedroom Six: 12'8" x 8' (3.86m x 2.44m) Double glazed window to rear elevation, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with drawers and cupboards under, access to roof void, fitted wardrobe with sliding door, hanging rail and recess above

Adjoining Annex "Snowdrop Cottage" (Etb 3 Star rated)Entrance porch overhang, door giving access into

Living Room: 11'5" x 11'5" (3.48m x 3.48m).Double aspect with Double glazed window to front and side elevation, cloak recess, turned staircase giving access to First Floor and Landing with understairs recess. Door leading off into

Kitchen: 6' x 9'3" (1.83m x 2.82m )Double glazed window to rear elevation, single drainer stainless steel sink set into work surface with drawers and cupboards under, recess for refrigerator and washing machine, tiled splashbacks, recess at side for electric cooker, breakfast bar, wall mounted cupboards, extractor fan.

First Floor LANDING Bedroom: 11'11" x 11'8" (3.63m x 3.56m).Double glazed window to front elevation, door giving access to wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving.

On Suite Bathroom: Comprising bath, high pressure shower over, tiled splashback, Double glazed window to rear elevation vanity surface with mirror over, cupboard and air extractor fan, W.C.

Rowan Cottage And Mountain Ash Cottage (Etb 4 Star rated)(Featured is a floor plan of Rowan Cottage, holiday-let cottages, there is a shared garden to the rear Kitchen/Dining Room: A large room with double glazed windows to front and rear elevation. Fitted units at base and eye level incorporating cupboards, drawers and tiled splashback. Recess for electric cooker, recess for refrigerator, plumbing for washing machine, & Dishwasher stainless steel sink unit with drainer.

Sitting Room: Double glazed windows with front and side aspect, wood-burner.

Bedroom One: Double glazed window to side, and velux window to rear elevation. wash hand basin with tiled splashback.

Bedroom Two: Velux windows to front and rear elevations, wash hand basin with tiled splashback.

Bathroom: Bath with shower over, WC, wash hand basin

Rowan Cottage

Living Room 19'2" x 13'2" (5.84m x 4.01m).

Kitchen Dining Room 19'2" x 18'2" (5.84m x 5.54m).

Bedroom 1 14'3" x 15'11" (4.34m x 4.85m).

Bedroom 2 11'1" (3.38m) reducing to 8'9" (2.67m) x 15'11" (4.85m).

Bathroom 6' x 5'3" (1.83m x 1.6m).

OUTSIDE Court Farm is approached via a private small road which leads past the side of the property, giving access to a drive with extensive parking and turning area for numerous cars, and mounting block. Adjoining this to the southern side of the house itself is the main garden, principally laid to lawn, pointed stone boundary wall along the lane side with paths leading to the front door and path leading to the annex. From the hard standing turning area there is field gate access leading to the fields and outbuildings. At the side of the annex is a garden area and a concrete paved patio area with pointed stone retaining wall.

The OUTBUILDINGS

Stable Block: 4 stables with automatic drinkers and rubber matting with concrete yard, block work buildings with stable doors, concrete floors, lighting, overhang. Off concreted yard there is a field gate giving access to the fields. Pedestrian gate giving access to the rear walk-way which runs along the majority of the rear of the property.

Three 2, 500 litre oil tanks.

Garage 16' x 16',

Workshop in two parts 14' x 17' and 14' x 13'.

Off the main parking area there is an

open fronted Dutch barn, 45' x 21', steel frame construction, corrugated iron roof and elevations to 3 sides.

To the rear there is a block work building currently used as a tack room with electricity connected, hot and cold water and heater, with a pitched slated roof.

To the west side of the main parking area is a large Atcost all purpose building, (approximately 30' 6 x 60' 6) with twin sliding doors. The building is presently converted as a livery yard with 2 foaling boxes, some 4 stables, feed store work areas (water, power and lighted connected), rubber matting. The building has infra red Cctv connected via the internet and adjoining the building is a lean-to shed.

The LAND Court Farm stands with approximately 17.9 acres which in the main is laid to paddocks with fencing with each field having its own field shelter and water facilities

Other equine facilities include an all weather Olympic size Manége 72 x 22m and purpose built 'round turn out' paddock.

All fencing has been replaced since 2002 and is permanent electric fencing.

Agents Note:Web site and fixtures and fittings, in all 3 cottages, available by negotiation.

Council Tax BANDMain House - Band F

Snowdrop Annex/Cottage - B

Rowan Cottage and Mountain Ash Cottage -Combined rateable value £3, 400

SERVICESPrivate water and drainage, mains electricity, oil fired central heating. Broadband internet. The electricity to the barn and outbuildings is a separate supply to the main house

.From the centre of the village of Exford, take the road signposted Dulverton and Withypool and proceed out of Exford past the Youth Hostel. After approximately 150 yards the road bears right, on the left hand corner of which is a small lane that leads down to Court. Proceed down this small country lane and Court Farm will then be found on the right hand side after approximately a further 150 yards. 

web site www.courtfarm.co.uk

Exford, Minehead, Somerset - EPC

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