Roughmoor Farm - The Perfect Blend

Published: 29/02/2024 By Ross Willmington

On the Devon/Dorset borders tucked away under Lambert’s Castle Hill, (in what is now Devon, since a boundary change in 1896), is the discretely located Roughmoor Farm.  The farm’s original Victorian cottage was built when the annual June fair at Lambert’s Castle was in its heyday, this popular event ran for over 300 years, featuring stalls, attractions and horse racing on the adjacent racetrack.  Today in this tranquil corner of Devon it is hard to imagine the hustle and bustle this must have created.


The farmstead is nestled at the end of a long track surrounded by its land. This charming period property has been recently extended in collaboration with well-known local architect David Highet, successfully blending together the old and the new to create a spacious and light-filled six-bedroom home. The beautiful mature gardens bounded by a pretty stream, include an orchard, kitchen garden and two wildlife ponds.  

With a focus on sustainability and eco-credentials, Roughmoor Farm now features a ground source heat pump, Photovoltaic and solar thermal roof panels, as well as a 10Kw battery storage system and an EV charging point.
For horse lovers, this flexible property has a useful barn and former stables, with outriding directly from the property.  Needless to say, the race track at Lambert’s Castle is no longer in use, although there are many bridleways close by, perfect for a leisurely hack to enjoy the stunning views over the vale to the sea.


This rural retreat is protected by a block of gently sloping pastureland with traditional hedgerows and mature trees.  In season a profusion of wildflowers including wild daffodils, bluebells and native orchids abound.

This gloriously situated residential farm, located close to the resort of Lyme Regis and the ever-popular Bridport will appeal to a range of lifestyle interests. In all 13.89 acres (5.62 ha).  For sale by private treaty with a Guide Price of £1,150,000. For further information, please click here, or contact Ross Willmington, Axminster 01297 33122 

Symonds & Sampson's dedicated farm agents offer a range of services to farmers and landowners. They are here to help you make the best decisions, ensuring that the buying, selling and managing of your most valuable asset is straight-forward and rewarding. For further details, please click here.




Meet our Farm Agents


Experienced Agents selling, buying and letting farms and land across the South and West of England

Andrew Tuffin


Partner, Head of Farm Agency
Frome Market, Sturminster Newton

BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV


Department: Sturminster Newton Rural and Agricultural, Rural and Agricultural, Professional, Frome Market Rural and Agricultural, 
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, Agriculture BPS, Contract Farming, Development Land, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Probate, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Tax Planning, Valuation, Valuations for Banks

01258 472244
07970 208825
atuffin@symondsandsampson.co.uk

Ross Willmington


Partner
Axminster

DipAgFM MRAC


Department: Axminster Rural and Agricultural, Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, Agricultural Appraisals, Agricultural, BPS, Compensation, Compulsory Purchase, Easements, Estate Management, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Tax Planning, Valuations, Wayleaves


01297 33122
rwillmington@symondsandsampson.co.uk

Will Wallis


Partner, Auctioneer
Dorchester, Frome Market, Poundbury Burraton House

MRICS FAAV

Department: Rural and Agricultural, Dorchester Rural and Agricultural, Frome Market Rural and Agricultural, Burraton Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, Agriculture, BPS, Contract Farming, Development Land, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Probate, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Tax Planning, Valuations, Valuations for Banks


01305 236572
wwallis@symondsandsampson.co.uk

Jack Edwards


Partner
Salisbury

MRICS FAAV


Department: Rural and Agricultural, Professional, Salisbury Rural and Agricultural
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, Agricultural Appraisals, Agriculture, BPS, Compensation, Contract Farming, Diversification, Easements, Estate Management, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Option Agreements, Planner, Probate, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Valuations, Valuations for Banks, Wayleaves

01722 334323
07747 888385
jedwards@symondsandsampson.co.uk

Paul Heard


Partner
Tiverton

MRICS FAAV


Department: Agricultural Auctions, Tiverton Agricultural Auctions, Tiverton Rural and Agricultural, Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, Agricultural Appraisals, Agriculture, BPS, Compensation, Compulsory Purchase, Contract Farming, Diversification, Easements, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Planner, Preparation of Plans for Land Registry, Probate, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Tax Planning, Telecoms, Valuations


01884 218911
07800 913637
pheard@symondsandsampson.co.uk

Lucy Carnell


Rural Surveyor
Yeovil

BSc (Hons) MRICS 


Department: Yeovil Rural and Agricultural, Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Service: BPS, Compensation, Compulsory Purchase, Easements, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Preparations of Plans for Land Registry, Probate, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Valuations, Wayleaves


01935 382901
07940256550
lcarnell@symondsandsampson.co.uk

Jack Curnick-James


Senior Surveyor
Devizes

MRICS FAAV


Department: Rural and Agricultural, Devizes Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Speciality: Agricultural Appraisals, Agriculture, AMC, BPS, Compensation, Compulsory Purchase, Diversification, Expert Witness, Farm Finance, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Planner, Probate, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Tax Planning, Valuations, Valuations for Banks



01380 710535
jcjames@symondsandsampson.co.uk

Morgan Clement


Rural Surveyor
Wimborne

BSc (Hons) MRICS


Department: Rural and Agricultural, Wimborne Rural and Agricultural, Professional,
Service: Agricultural Tenancies, Agricultural Appraisals, Agriculture, Biodiversity Net Gain, Boundary Disputes, Compensation, Compulsory Purchase, Contract Farming, Development Land, Diversification, Easements, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Option Agreements, Options, Planner, Preparation of Plans for Land Registry, Probate, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Tax Planning, Telecoms, Valuations, Wayleaves,
 

01202 882103
07751 609537
mclement@symondsandsampson.co.uk