Lot 2 | Scoresdown & Furzehill Farm, Lyndown Farms Estate, Lynton, Devon, EX35

A spectacular upland farming estate within Exmoor National Park

Description

Scoresdown and Furzehill Farm is an extensive Exmoor hill farm thatlies to the east of Lot 1. The farm extends to approximately 787 acres in total and includes a 3-bedroom bungalow, a u-shaped courtyard of adjoining buildings, modern farm buildings, productive pasture and rough grazing interspersed with oak woodlands that have in the past provided the basis for a very good shoot.

Scoresdown Bungalow and Adjoining Buildings

The bungalow is situated to the northeast of the holding and is of rendered construction under a slate roof. Enjoying a south-facing aspect, the accommodation comprises an open plan kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, conservatory, three bedrooms and a bathroom.

Scoresdown Bungalow is let on an Assured Periodic Tenancy.
Located to the rear and adjoining the bungalow is a U-shaped courtyard of traditional buildings which, subject to the necessary consents, could provide a number of alternative uses. Some of the buildings are currently let for storage purposes. Further information is available from the selling agents.

In addition, there is a range of modern farm buildings located to the north and west of the bungalow.

Land

The majority of the land at Scoresdown & Furzehill comprises a productive 493 acre block of predominantly Grade 4 pastureland which is easily accessible both from the farmyard and through the village of Furzehill to the southwest. The fields are gently sloping and well-fenced with the farm having been run as a successful beef and sheep unit.

Lying at the Southern end of the farm is Furzehill Common that extends to about 147 acres of open moorland, that is subject to grazing rights the majority of which are attached to Lot 2.

There are approximately 140 acres of mature woodland mainly concentrated within Shortacombe and Lyncombe woodland located towards the centre of the holding and comprising of predominantly deciduous oak trees that run down to Hoaroak Water. Part of the woodlands lie within the Watersmeet Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) with the area potentially offering a purchaser a number of conservation opportunities. The steeper contours combined with the woodland cover also provide the principal foundations for presenting a good driven pheasant shoot.

Scoresdown Farm is the benefit of Commoners Rights over Brendon Common. There is a Higher Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme administered by the Brendon Commoners Association which provides a substantial income.

Scoresdown and Furzehill Farms are also subject to two Countryside Stewardship Schemes (Higher Tier) providing additional income. The Scoresdown Agreement expires on 31/12/2030. The Furzehill Common Agreement is administered by the Furzehill Commons Association. Further information is available from the selling agents.

The land at Scoresdown & Furzehill has been entered into the Reviving Exmoor’s Heartland project, a significant Landscape Recovery initiative encouraging landowners to restore habitats, capture carbon and support sustainable upland farming. The project was approved for a two-year development phase in 2024 and if successful, the implementation phase will run for 30 years, offering numerous conservation opportunities and potential for substantial income.

Location

The Lyndown Farms Estate lies in the Exmoor National Park near the Devon/Somerset border, an area renowned for its rolling moorland interspersed with ancient woodlands, river valleys and dramatic coastline. Situated less than 4 miles inland from the North Devon Coast, the Estate affords the perfect combination of both rural tranquillity with accessibility to urban amenities.

The Estate is conveniently within striking distance of the twin coastal villages of Lynton and Lynmouth which offer a wide range of amenities including shops, schools, and recreational facilities. The nearby A39 provides excellent transport links to Barnstaple to the west and Minehead to the east which provide a more extensive range of shopping, professional and cultural facilities.

Barnstaple has a train station which provides a regular direct service to Exeter from where you can join the main railway line services. There are international airports at Exeter and Bristol.

The surrounding area offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. The Exmoor National Park boasts beautiful moorland scenery with numerous hiking and cycling options. The North Devon Coastline is one of the most highly regarded surfing locations in the UK and is designated as an official World Surfing Reserve.




Acreage: 787 Acres

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