A prime Mid Devon property which could play an instrumental part in the development of junction 27 of the M5 is expected to attract a high number of bidders when it goes to auction later this week.

Moorhayes Farm boasts a four bedroom farmhouse, 6,000 square foot of agricultural buildings and up to 13 acres of land.

With a guide price of £400,000 and the property is available in three lots, with the house, one acre of land and a range of traditional and modern agricultural buildings in Lot 1, 8.9 acres of pasture in Lot 2 and 3.1 acres of pasture in Lot 3.

The farmhouse comprises of 4 bedrooms and 3 reception rooms, further details can be seen on the floorplan.  It is in need of modernisation and offers potential for considerable improvement.

The property is located near to the villages of Uffculme and Willand, approximately 1 mile from junction 27 of the M5 motorway. There is easy access to day-to-day amenities including shops, primary schools, doctors surgery and the highly regarded Uffculme School within 1 mile of the property.

With development potential, subject to planning permission, the farm would make a great home, but backers of the Eden-Westwood project, who are proposing a tourism and leisure complex at Junction 27, may also be watching the sale with a close eye.

The auction sale by Devon auctioneers, Stags, is due to take place at The Hartnoll Hotel, Bolham this Thursday at 3pm.