Welcome to Lower Rookabear Farm, Barnstaple, a cozy and compact detached type home with 4 bed in the EX31 3QQ area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £481,000 and a rental potential of £3,127 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Sep 24, 2010. It's possible the property has changed since then,
but we are dedicated to giving you everything you need to make smart property decisions. Here's a snippet, and if you'd like to view the full thing, just click to expand.
"Located just 4 miles from Barnstaple Town Centre is this rare opportunity to acquire a large 4 bedroom, 3 reception room, 3 bathroom farm house set within its own grounds of approximately 8 acres. Built c. 200 years ago, the current vendors have fully restored the home throughout to a very high standard. The immaculately presented accommodation briefly comprises: spacious reception hall, dual aspect lounge, dining room/family room, study, impressive 27' kitchen/breakfast room enjoying superb countryside views, utility room and cloakroom. To the first floor are 3 double bedrooms, 2 with en-suite shower rooms, further good sized 4th bedroom and family bathroom. All with unrivalled views across Barnstaple and the Taw Estuary from Saunton over to Exmoor. The property is accessed via its own private lane. There are formal gardens and separate orchard. The remaining land is set to pasture and is divided into one large field with 2 smaller enclosed paddocks. A large 60' x 28'5 barn is approac
DETAILS UPVC Double Glazed Front Door To:-
Reception Hall - 16' 3 x 7' 5 (4.95m x 2.26m)
Stairs to first floor landing, understairs storage cupboard, attractive tiled flooring, radiator, spot lights, door to:-
Lounge - 14' 4 x 14' 0 (4.37m x 4.27m)
Dual aspect room with 2 UPVC double glazed windows to front and side elevation enjoying views over the adjoining fields, window seat, electric fireplace with hearth and mantel over, TV point, spot lights, hard wood flooring.
Dining Room/Family Room - 10' 5 x 8' 6 (3.18m x 2.59m)
UPVC double glazed window overlooking front elevation, TV point, telephone point, spot lights, hard wood flooring.
Study - 10' 8 x 5' 9 (3.25m x 1.75m)
UPVC double glazed window to side elevation, again enjoying views, TV point, telephone point, radiator, hard wood flooring.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 27' 0 x 11' 0 (8.23m x 3.35m)
Dual aspect room with UPVC double glazed window to side elevation overlooking fields and UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation enjoying fantastic views over Barnstaple and the Taw Estuary. The kitchen area comprises: attractive modern fitted hard wood kitchen comprising; drainer sink inset into work surfaces with cupboards below, further work surface with cupboards and drawers below, space for range oven with extractor over, matching wall cabinets, radiator, spotlights, further dresser style unit, attractive tiled flooring. The dining area comprises: TV point, radiator, spotlights, hard wood flooring.
Utility - 11' 9 x 10' 8 (3.58m x 3.25m) maximum
UPVC double glazed door to side elevation, UPVC double glazed windows to rear and side elevation enjoying fantastic views, single bowl stainless steel sink inset into worksurfaces with cupboards below, space and plumbing for washing machine, further appliance space, boiler supplying oil fired central heating, radiator, spotlights, tiled flooring, door to:-
Cloakroom
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation enjoying views, 2 piece suite comprising low level WC, vanity sink unit with cupboards below, tiled splash backing, shaver socket, extractor, spotlights, tiled flooring.
First Floor Landing
Access to loft space, airing cupboard housing hot water tank, storage cupboard, radiator, fitted carpet, door to:-
Bedroom 1 - 13' 9 x 8' 5 (4.19m x 2.57m)
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation enjoying fantastic views across Barnstaple and the Taw Estuary from Saunton and over to Exmoor, built-in wardrobes with sliding doors, TV point, telephone point, fitted carpet, door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation enjoying superb countryside views, 3 piece suite comprising; double shower cubicle with shower over in fully tiled surround, low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin with tiled splash backing, shaver socket, spotlights.
Bedroom 2 - 14' 9 plus door recess x 8' 10 (4.50m x 2.69m)
Dual aspect room with 2 UPVC double glazed windows to front and side elevations enjoying fantastic countryside views, TV point, telephone point, radiator, fitted carpet, door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room
2 UPVC double glazed windows to rear and side elevations enjoying superb countryside views, 3 piece suite comprising; double shower cubicle with shower over in fully tiled surround, vanity sink unit with cupboards below, low level WC, spotlights, radiator, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 3 - 15' 9 x 14' 10 (4.80m x 4.52m)
Dual aspect room with 2 UPVC double glazed windows to front and side elevations enjoying views, built-in wardrobes, TV and telephone point, 2 radiators, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 4 - 11' 4 x 8' 11 (3.45m x 2.72m) maximum
UPVC double glazed window to front elevation with views over the gardens and countryside beyond, built-in wardrobe, radiator, fitted carpet.
Bathroom
UPVC double glazed opaque window, 3 piece suite comprising; modern panelled bath with mixer shower over in fully tiled surround, low level WC, vanity sink unit with cupboards below, radiator, spotlights, fitted carpet.
Outside
The property as approached via a private lane which in turn leads to a large concrete yard, this gives access to the:-
Large Barn - 60' 0 x 28' 5 (18.29m x 8.66m)
In good dry condition with light and power and could lend itself for a multitude of uses including indoor Riding School or other sports facility or of course housing livestock.
The yard outside is accessed via large 5 bar gates which lead back towards the home past the:-
Detached Open Fronted Double Garage
Which again is dry and in use with concrete flooring.
Attached to the rear of the garage are 2 Stone-Built Stables.
Leaving these stables and across the rear grassed yard, you then approach the:-
Large L-Shaped Stable Block
Which is attached to the property, again being dry with replacement light weight metal corrugated roofing and new block work, we feel this would lend itself for up to 8 horse boxes or again excellent use for small livestock. Attached to this complex on the back is:-
Further Large Outbuilding
Currently used for housing birds with light, power and heating, is dry with large glazed and timber frontage, this could also lend itself for possible holiday conversion or annexe, or again the conversion into more stabling and/or livestock.
As previously described, the majority of the 8 acres are laid to pasture with the largest field currently holding sheep. The 2 further paddocks are enclosed and away from the property, 1 being slightly elevated and the other being level. The formal gardens are situated directly opposite the property and whilst slighly raised are moderately level with large lawned area with various flower and shrub borders and is enclosed to the boundaries by hedging. To the side of the large barn is the orchard which provides a wealth of various fruit including apple and pear.
The property is supplied with mains water, oil fired gas central heating and septic tank drainage.
Council Band - D (NDDC)"
