A farmhouse, three outbuildings and nine acres of land are on the market for the first time in more than a century.
South Hole Farm, on the outskirts of surfer’s paradise Croyde, in Devon, has been kept by one family since 1917 and was a working farm until about a year ago.
Now it’s on the market for £1.7million, offering buyers a seven-bedroom farmhouse, along with a range of stone and cob barns with planning permission to be converted into homes or holiday lets.
The Grade II listed farmhouse, its three outbuildings and nine acres of land, are tucked away from the tourists and surfers who flock to the trendy resort every year.
Until last year South Hole Farm in Croyde, Devon, was a working a farm owned by the same family since 1917. Now it can be yours for £1.7million. The seven-bedroom farm house comes with barns that can be converted into holiday lets and nine acres of sprawling countryside land
Cob and stone barns already have planning permission to be converted into holiday lets, making them perfect for visitors to nearby surfer’s paradise Croyde, in Devon. The barns also have permission to be converted into houses if buyers would prefer to sell or rent them as permanent properties
Inside the £1.7million farmhouse visitors will find sprawling, light kitchen and sitting areas as well as seven bedrooms. Multiple generations of one family have lived at South Hole Farm since 1917, now it is on the market for the first time in a century
The South Hole Farm estate can be split into four lots if necessary. The sprawling farmhouse, currently a home for two families, could sell for £950,000, according to Jackson-Stops estate agents
South Hole Farm’s floor plan shows the latest layout of a farmhouse that dates back to the 17th century. It is surrounded by rolling Devon countryside with no neighbours nearby
Estate agents Jackson-Stops say the sale is a rare opportunity as most farms in the area have either been bought and split up or are still used as operating farms.
South Hole Farm is thought to date back to the 17th century and is surrounded by rolling countryside with no near neighbours.
The farmhouse itself is currently used as a dual family residence with a 3/4 bedroom main section and a three-bedroom annexe, but could be a seven-bedroom family home or offer income through letting out the annexe.
The outbuildings offer an excellent opportunity for conversion with each having some lovely period features including a stunning roundhouse, 15th century windows and an original cobbled floor.
James Carroll from Jackson-Stops said: “A lot of these have already been converted so this really is a rare opportunity, not just because it’s been in the same family ownership for a century, but equally because there just aren’t many of these left.
Residents of South Hole Farm will have no neighbours nearby. Most farms in the area have either been bought and split up or are still used as operating farms.
Barns are ready to be converted after the current owners sought planning permission from North Devon Council to use them as holiday lets or residential properties. The permission was granted and is ready for anyone willing to pay the £1.7million guide price for the 17th century property
Until last year South Hole Farm was a working farm. Unlike the land that surrounds it the farm has stayed with one family for the last century and all nine acres of the working land has been maintained together, while neighbouring farms have been sold off by other owners
The farmhouse in surfer’s paradise Croyde, Devon, is currently used as a dual family residence with a 3/4 bedroom main section and a three-bedroom annexe, but could be a seven-bedroom family home or offer income through letting out the annexe
While the outbuildings do have planning permission, estate agents admit they would need considerable renovation. James Carroll from Jackson Stops said of the north Devon proprty: ‘There would be a lot of work involved to convert the outbuildings – their last use was as farm buildings, they had cattle in them up until fairly recently’
The seven bedroom farmhouse is currently shared by two different families. While the South Hole Farm estate is on the market for £1.7million, estate agents Jackson-Stops say the Devon property can be sold off in four lots. The farm house alone could be sold for around £950,000
‘Croyde is one of the most sought-after coastal locations. This is a mile and a half from the beach, you could walk that, but you’re tucked away in a valley surrounded by beautiful countryside.
‘There would be a lot of work involved to convert the outbuildings – their last use was as farm buildings, they had cattle in them up until fairly recently.
‘They are effectively shells but they are ready to be converted and you basically have a blank canvas.
‘It’s a coastal area of outstanding natural beauty so you’re not going to get new builds there. The place is full of character and it will be exciting to see what happens.’
Croyde is considered a hotspot for the surfing community and holidaymakers thanks to its sandy beaches and its annual Goldcoast Oceanfest, which will see performers including Rudimental and Kaiser Chiefs performing this year.
Other renowned surfing beaches nearby include Putsborough, Woolacombe and Saunton.
The property is being offered for sale by sealed bids and all interested parties wishing to bid will need to complete a tender form and return it to Jackson-Stops by April 17.
The estate can be split into four lots with the farmhouse available for £950,000.