Location

Gupworthy Farm is positioned on the eastern side of Exmoor National Park in an elevated position boasting uninterrupted views across rolling countryside. The farm is located just four miles from Wheddon Cross, the highest village on Exmoor which has a vibrant community and is a popular tourist destination. Dulverton can be found just 11 miles south and is a town rich in history offering a whole host of day to day amenities with numerous independent shops, café's and restaurants. The county town of Taunton and Tiverton are both within striking distance and offer an extensive range of retail, social and cultural facilities.

Exmoor National Park itself has over 680 miles of footpaths and bridleways across its magnificent landscape and is characterised by its rugged and wild scenery and enjoys a wealth of diverse wildlife. The area boasts an abundance of sporting and leisure opportunities and North Devon offers some of the best sailing, surfing and beaches.

Transport links are excellent with easy access to the A396 which links to the A361 link road at Tiverton and the A39 at Dunster. Mainline railway stations can be found at Taunton and Tiverton with daily trains to London in under two hours and Exeter and Bristol International Airports are 43 miles and 58 miles away respectively.

There is an array of renowned schools in the area including Blundell's School and West Buckland School, both provide private co-ed primary and senior education. There are also a selection of private and public schools in Taunton.

Description

Gupworthy farmhouse is an attractive, five bedroom property in an elevated position within its own land and naturally sheltered from the undulating landscape with accommodation extending to just under 4,000 sq ft in total. The interior of the house has great character, consisting of wooden beams and large fireplaces. The ground floor accommodation comprises an open plan kitchen/breakfast room with four oven, oil fired aga, three reception rooms, a utility, pantry, WC and store. In addition, there is an annexe comprising and open plan kitching/dining/sitting area with a large bathroom perfect for an elderly relative or additional income. On the first floor, there are seven double bedrooms, one of which en suite and one family bathroom. There are further utility buildings/ stores to the rear of the house which have particular character. To the front and rear of the property are well established and maintained gardens which are stocked with a wide variety of trees, plants shrubs and bushes providing an abundance of colour throughout the year.

The farm is offered for sale as a whole and in the following three lots;

Lot 1: Farmhouse, modern and traditional buildings and agricultural land. About 138.03 acres.
Lot 2: Pasture and arable land. About 98.34 acres.
Lot 3: Pasture and arable land. About 59.55 acres.

There is a superb and extensive range of farm buildings which offer endless potential for farming or non farming enterprises (stp) and have all, for many years, been used strictly for agricultural purposes.

Directions

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