Rarely do farms come available for sale in South Devon as they are what some may describe as a “prize possession” not only because of the lifestyle that may be enjoyed with the wide open spaces but also because of the privacy they offer with the dwelling usually being surrounded by it’s own land.

Brook Farm which has recently been brought to the market by Luscombe Maye Farms, Smallholdings and Land Department offers just that but equally is very well located not being too far from the A38 dual carriageway expressway connecting to Plymouth, Exeter and beyond. Brook Farm which is set in a tucked away rural location, is only a short distance from the town of Ivybridge and extends to a total of some 37 acres to include a farmhouse, detached stone barn, which offers the potential for conversion to residential, ancillary or as a holiday let, together with a range of general purpose outbuildings.

The farm has in the past been used for livestock grazing purposes and prior to that the owners ran an egg producing business.

Surrounded by its own land, the farmhouse would benefit from some modernisation and improvement work or as it is not listed, it may even appeal as a potential development site.

Constructed of stone walls under a slate roof the accommodation in the house comprises, on the ground floor a kitchen, dining room, sitting room, family bathroom, rear porch/utility room and separate shower room whilst on the first floor there are four bedrooms.

On the north side of the house is a rear courtyard area, garden and meadow land running down to the brook, on the south side a small walled garden area, on the west side a triple garage block and on the east elevation of the house is an attached stone barn which subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent may be suitable for conversion to residential use to incorporate within the main dwelling.

The range of modern farm buildings is quite extensive at 4,370 square feet (406.15 square metres) and whilst these buildings have seen better days, they can be utilised for general storage purposes or more importantly provide a footprint for replacement. The detached stone barn extends to a gross external floor area over two floors of 906 square feet (84.28 square metres), there being a former shippen on the ground floor with a loft above. Within close proximity of the house, this barn lends itself well to being converted (subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent) for use as ancillary/holiday accommodation or as perhaps a studio or office use.

That the farm has been in the same family for 60 years speaks volumes about the location and desirability of the property.

The agricultural land extends to about 36 acres, all of it being down to grass and being very suitable for livestock grazing, equestrian or general recreation/amenity use. Whilst it may be a larger acreage than most buyers would know what to do with, the majority of it could be let to nearby landowners relieving the new owner of Brook Farm of this responsibility but thereby also generating some income.

Brook Farm is being offered for sale with a guide price of £750,000 and further details can be obtained by visiting Luscombe Maye’s website, www.luscombemaye.com or by telephoning 01548 857474.