Features:
- Private & Tranquil Position
- Character 4 Bedroom Farmhouse
- 2 Bedroom Holiday Barn
- 2 Bedroom Annexe
- 4 Bedroom Holiday Barn
- Useful Income
- Further Outbuildings
- Approx 9.6 Acres
Agent’s wording:A stunning detached character farmhouse in this private and tranquil position with no near neighbours. Standing in approx 9.6 acres and benefiting from a 2 bedroom annexe and 2 detached holiday cottages (4 beds & 2 Beds).
SITUATION & AMENITIES
Offering privacy and seclusion in this tranquil rural location is this stunning character residence with huge potential. The property stands in just under 10 acres (9.6 acres) with no immediate neighbours. The property is approximately 2.7 Miles from the village of Buckland Brewer, which offers a good rage of amenities including a local shop, church, primary school and a traditional thatched inn. A wider range of amenities are available at the market town of Great Torrington, which is approximately 6.5 miles away. There are also a wider range of leisure pursuits and tourist attractions including a nine hole golf course, RHS Rosemoor Gardens, Dartington Crystal and the renowned Tarka Trail, which is ideal for walkers and cyclists alike. The property is located within easy access of the sandy beaches, the closest being at Westward Ho! and is ideal for surfing. The beach backs onto the Northam Burrows Country Park and the Royal North Devon Golf Club, which is reputed to be the oldest links course in England. There is also access to the South West coastal footpath, which affords good walks with stunning vistas of the rugged North Devon coastline. The port and market town of Bideford sits on the banks of the River Torridge and is approximately 9 miles away offering a wider range of amenities including banks, schooling for all ages (public and private) and three supermarkets. The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 20 miles away and offers all the areas main business, shopping and commercial venues. There is a rail link to Tiverton Parkway and Exeter Station which then links to the rest of the rail network across the country. The A361 gives access to junction 27 of the M5, which leads to the motorway network beyond.
DESCRIPTION
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a stunning detached farmhouse in a tucked away private and tranquil location offering huge potential for a variety of uses. The property stands well within its grounds of approximately 9.6 acres enjoying an open outlook over the surrounding rolling countryside. Consisting of a stunning character farmhouse believed to date back to the 16th Century with a wealth of character features including exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces, an aga and latched doors whilst still benefitting from two reception rooms, a study and four bedrooms with two bathrooms. There is a two bedroom annexe that is currently used for holiday letting and benefits from full residential use and could suit other purposes including dependant relative / teenager or as a six month let. There are two further detached stone barns that have been converted to create quality holiday cottages with a wealth of character. The Threshing Barn benefits from four bedrooms (one en suite) with The Granary benefitting from two bedrooms. The property has ample garden areas and three gently sloping paddocks. There is a large pole barn that provides superb storage and American stabling. There is a further detached stone barn that has planning permission for conversion into a games room and a treatment room. There is also a former piggery. Properties of this calibre rarely become available to the open market with this kind of potential or privacy. The agents have no hesitation in recommending a full internal inspection to fully appreciate everything on offer.
The accommodation layout and approximate dimensions are more clearly shown on the accompanying floorplan. The accommodation is described in brief as follows:
The front door leads to the entrance hall, which has a decorative tiled floor with space for cloaks. A slate step then leads up to the kitchen / breakfast room, which is a superb family orientated room with a range of matching wall and base units with granite work surfaces. There is a stone floor, integrated dishwasher, cooker and four ring electric hob. There is an oil fired aga in a chimney recess, double Belfast sink and space for a fridge / freezer. The room enjoys a dual aspect, spotlights and an exposed beam. A latched door then leads through to the sitting room, which has a window to the front elevation overlooking the garden with a window seat. There is an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove with stone hearth and a timber lintel over. There is a beamed ceiling and built-in storage cupboards. The dining room has french doors overlooking the rear garden with a wood floor, beamed ceiling and an open fireplace with a stone chimney breast. From the sitting room a door gives access to the lobby area where the stairs rise to the first floor landing. There is a window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden, oak floor as well as access to the study and utility room. The study enjoys a dual aspect overlooking the rear and side elevations.
From the kitchen a door leads through to the utility room, which has a further range of matching wall and base units with a butler sink set into granite work surfaces. There is space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The oil fired boiler provides central heating. There is a well pump (not currently connected), access to the rear and an oak floor. There is a cloakroom off and further storage cupboards.
The first floor landing runs the spine of the property with built-in storage cupboards and exposed beams. Bedroom one enjoys a dual aspect overlooking the garden with an ornate fireplace. Bedroom two overlooks the rear garden and has a vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frames. Bedroom three has a window to the front elevation overlooking the garden and the surrounding countryside. There is a hatch access to the loft space and a walk-in wardrobe that has plumbing and could provide an en suite if required. The family bathroom benefits from a four piece white suite with a double shower cubicle and a slipper claw footed bath and benefits from underfloor heating. Bedroom four has a window to the front elevation overlooking the garden and the surrounding countryside. The shower room benefits from a shower cubicle, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. There is also a hatch access to the loft space.
LIME TREE COTTAGE
Lime Tree Cottage is the annexe attached to the property, which benefits from full residential use. The entrance door leads to the entrance hall and stairs rise to the first floor landing. A door gives access to the sitting / dining room, which has a window overlooking the front elevation. There is a walk-in storage cupboard. The kitchen has a range of matching wall and base units with a belfast sink set into roll top work surfaces. There is an integrated oven, four ring electric hob with an extractor over. There is space for a washing machine and fridge.
The first floor landing has a hatch access to the loft space. Bedroom one has window to the front elevation, there is a walk-in wardrobe providing excellent storage and an exposed wood floor. Bedroom two has a window to the rear elevation. The shower room benefits from a shower cubicle, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin.
THE THRESHING BARN
The Threshing Barn is a detached stone and slate barn situated to the front and left of the main farmhouse. It has been recently converted and has a 12 month holiday restriction. The front door leads to the entrance hall, which has a slate floor and the staircase rises to the first floor landing. The sitting / dining room enjoys a dual aspect. There is an oak floor, exposed oak window sills and an exposed ceiling beam. There is a wood burning stove with a stone hearth and timber lintel over. The kitchen / breakfast room enjoys a light and airy aspect with an excellent range of matching wall and base units with stainless steel single drainer sink unit set into roll top work surfaces. There is an integrated dishwasher, cooker, four ring electric hob and extractor hood over. There is space for an automatic washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer. A slate floor runs throughout this room.
Bedroom one enjoys an outlook over the front garden. There is a built-in wardrobe and an en suite off with a three piece white suite with a double shower cubicle. The first floor landing has spotlights. Bedroom two enjoys a dual aspect with views over the surrounding countryside and built in wardrobes. The family bathroom has a three piece white suite with a tongue and groove panelled bath and shower over. Bedroom three has a window to the side elevation and a built-in wardrobe. Bedroom four has a built-in wardrobe and a Velux window.
THE GRANARY
The granary is situated as you enter the grounds of the property on the right hand side. It is a detached stone and slate barn currently used as a holiday cottage. A stable door leads to the open plan sitting room / dining room / kitchen. There is an oak floor throughout with a vaulted ceiling and exposed A-frames with Velux windows. The whole room enjoys a light and airy aspect. The kitchen has a good range of matching wall and base units with integrated oven with a four ring electric hob. There is a double circular sink set into roll top work surfaces. There is also an integrated dishwasher and fridge. The sitting / dining room has a Juliette balcony enjoying far reaching countryside views. There is exposed stonework.
From the dining area stairs lead down to the ground floor lobby. The shower room benefits from a three piece white suite with a double shower cubicle and a heated towel rail. Bedroom one has a window to the rear elevation with a built-in storage cupboard and built-in wardrobes. Bedroom two has a window to the front elevation with exposed stonework and built-in wardrobes.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a gravelled driveway to a parking and turning area for several vehicles. In the middle of this area is a further detached stone barn that has planning permission to convert into a games room and treatment room. There is a garden area to the front of the farmhouse, which is mainly laid to lawn with a range of mature plants and shrubs. There is a patio area to the front elevation and a pond. Each of the holiday cottages has its own garden area. To the rear of the farmhouse is a further garden area mainly laid to lawn. There is a garden area which has been designated for use by the holiday cottages with outdoor play equipment. To the right hand side of the stone barn with planning permission is a former piggery. As you enter the property on the right hand side is further parking and turning area with a good sized pole barn providing excellent storage and American stabling. The property stands in approximately 9.6 acres and this is situated with three gently sloping paddocks. The whole property has complete privacy and seclusion.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, 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 you enter the village of Landcross turn right signposted towards Buckland Brewer, Parkham and Bradworthy (in front of the chapel conversion). Stay on this road for approximately 8 miles until reaching Powlers Piece. Turn left here signposted towards Putford and Stibb Cross. Proceed for approximately 2.1 miles, then turn left signposted towards Buckland Brewer. Continue along this lane and then take the first right hand turning. Stay on this lane for approximately 0.7 of a mile until you see the entrance to the property on your right hand side with nameplate clearly displayed.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
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