Features:
- Tranquil & Private Setting
- Period 4 Bedroom Farmhouse
- 1 Bedroom Annexe
- Large Workshop
- American Stables
- Sand School
- 2.3 Acres of Pasture
- 7 Acres of Mature Woodland
- Further Land Available to Rent.
Agent’s wording:An equestrian biased property in this tranquil setting. Having been the subject of considerable improvement and benefiting from 4 bedrooms (1 en suite) and a 1 bed annexe, American stables and a large workshop.
SITUATION & AMENITIES
The property is situated in a tranquil rural position approximately 3 ½ miles from the popular village of Buckland Brewer, which has a good range of amenities including village Inn, church, primary school and a local shop. The property enjoys its quiet setting with a high degree of privacy. The property is approximately 7 miles away from the North Devon coastline and approximately 15 miles from the nearest sandy beach at Westward Ho!. The safe sandy surfing beach at Westward Ho! adjoins the Northam Burrows Country Park and the Royal North Devon Golf Club, which is reputed to be the oldest links golf course in England. There is also access to the Southwest coastal footpath, which affords excellent walks with stunning vistas of the rugged North Devon coastline. The property is situated within easy access of three towns, which offer an excellent range of amenities between them including banks, butchers, bakeries, places of worship, pubs and restaurants, various shops, schooling for all ages (public and private) and supermarkets (Bideford 12 miles, Holsworthy 13 miles, Bude 22 miles). The regional centre of North Devon, Barnstaple, is approximately 22 miles away and offers all the area's main business, shopping and commercial venues.
DESCRIPTION
This is a superb opportunity to acquire a detached period farmhouse in this tranquil and unspoilt rural location. The property is approached over a long concrete driveway to an extensive parking area. The period farmhouse has been the subject of considerable improvement by the current vendor, including a two storey extension. The property still retains a wealth of character features including inglenook fireplaces, exposed stonework and ceiling beams. This superb farmhouse has a wealth of potential and could suit various purposes including an equestrian bias, small holding, large workshop / storage and also an income potential. Attached to the farmhouse is a one bedroom annexe, which is currently let on an assured short hold tenancy. The outside of the property is also very impressive. To the right of the farmhouse are two double garages, a 22' games room and a 45' by 35' workshop. To the left of the farmhouse is a range of American stables and tack room (incorporating four loose boxes and two foaling boxes), this building measures approximately 55' by 38'. There is also a sand school, various gardens areas, approximately 2.3 acres of pasture and approximately 7 acres of mature woodland. There is also a small lake and wildlife area. Properties of this calibre and position rarely become available to the open market.
The layout of the accommodation and approximate dimensions are more clearly shown on the accompanying floorplan but comprise in brief:
The front door leads to the entrance porch, which in turn gives access to the entrance hall. There are exposed timbers and the stairs rise to the first floor landing. The dining room has a window to the front elevation, exposed timbers and ceiling beams. There is an ornate fireplace with exposed stonework. The sitting room has a window to the front elevation, an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove on a slate hearth, bread oven and exposed stonework. There is also exposed ceiling beams. The kitchen / breakfast room is a superb family orientated room enjoying a dual aspect and tiled floor throughout. There are exposed ceiling beams and exposed stonework. There are an excellent range of matching wall and base units with a double sink set into work surfaces with tiled splash backs. There is a range master range cooker with an extractor hood over and matching American fridge freezer. There is also an integrated dishwasher and microwave oven. The conservatory enjoys a quadruple aspect and has a tiled floor throughout and french doors, which give access to the garden. From the kitchen a door gives access to the utility / boiler room, which has a slate floor, further range of matching wall and base units with a butler sink set into roll top work surfaces. There is space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also access to the rear elevation, built in storage cupboard and the floor mounted oil fired boiler, which provides domestic hot water and central heating. A door then gives access to the shower room, which benefits from a double shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. There is under floor heating.
The first floor landing has a reading area and window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden. Bedroom one enjoys a dual aspect with a picture window to the side elevation. There is a hatch access to the loft space, built in storage and a walk in wardrobe with excellent storage. The en suite benefits from a four piece white suite with a double shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a Jacuzzi bath. There is extensive tiling, a heated towel rail and under floor heating. The family bathroom benefits from a four piece white suite with a double shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath. There is extensive tiling, a heated towel rail and under floor heating. Bedroom two has a window to the front elevation and an ornate fireplace. Bedroom three has a window to the front elevation. Bedroom four has a window to the front elevation and a built in single bed.
THE ANNEXE
The annexe is accessed from the rear via a separate entrance door and leads to the kitchen, which has a good range of matching wall and base units with a stainless steel single drainer sink unit set into roll top work surfaces. There is space for a range cooker, automatic washing machine and a fridge. A window overlooks the rear and stairs rise to the first floor landing. An archway leads through to the dining room, which has two windows to the front elevation. There are exposed beams and lintels. Stairs then rise to the sitting room, which benefits from a dual aspect and exposed ceiling beams. A door then leads to the rear lobby, which has an airing cupboard off and a family bathroom, which has a three piece white suite with a corner bath. The stairs rise to the first floor and the bedroom, which enjoys a dual aspect and a vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frames. There is also built-in eaves storage.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a long concrete driveway to a parking area for several vehicles. To the right hand side of the driveway there is an enclosed garden bordered by mature hedgerow and mainly laid to lawn. There is a small stone building, which is currently used as a gym. To the right of the farmhouse are two double garages with electric metal up and over doors. An internal door then gives access to a games room, which in turn leads to the workshop. There are double height double sliding doors, an extensive range of light and power with a small office off. Surrounding the property is a garden area with various seating areas, small pond and a lawned garden area. To the left hand side of the farmhouse is a range of American stables consisting of four loose boxes, two foaling boxes and tack room, as well as a concrete covered yard. There is a sand school and a five bar gate gives access to the various paddocks and the field shelter. At the bottom of the paddocks is an enclosed small lake and wildlife area. The majority of the ground is laid to mature woodland.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Torridge District Council Riverbank House, Bideford, North Devon EX39 2QG. Tel: 01237 428700.
DIRECTIONS
From Bideford Quay, with the River Torridge on your left hand side, proceed towards Great Torrington on the A386. Stay on this road and just before entering the village of Landcross turn right signposted towards Parkham, Buckland Brewer and Bradworthy. Stay on this road for approximately 8 miles until reaching Powlers Piece cross roads. Turn left here and continue for approximately 1.9 miles to Collingsdown Cross. Turn right here and continue for a further 0.8 of a mile passing Stowford More Cottage on the right hand side. After a short distance past the cottage the entrance to Waffapool will be situated on the left hand side with for sale board clearly displayed.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage. Calor gas for cooking.
STAGS REFERENCE
46374
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