Welcome to East Lake Farm, Beaworthy, a cozy and compact detached type home with 5 bed in the EX21 5XF 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
in a neighborhood known for its allure and prestige.
This home stands out for its value and character -
with a market valuation of £1,320,000 and a rental potential of £8,580 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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Introduction
East Lake Farm comes to the market for the first time in 90 years, after being farmed by the same family for three generations. The current owners have made the decision to retire from commercial farming and this property offers the discerning purchaser an opportunity to acquire a versatile farming enterprise together with a long and well established profitable holiday letting business.
The farm is currently run as a stock rearing farm and makes good use of the productive pasture land. The owners also run a successful family shoot, which takes full advantage of the surrounding terrain, valleys and mature woodland. There is a large well stocked course fishing lake of around an acre is size, which is conveniently located to both the holiday cottage and farm alike.
Situation
East Lake Farm is situated in unspoilt countryside and is approached off a quiet parish road over an unmade hardcore lane with the yard and farm buildings to the higher side of the farmhouse and the three holiday cottages to the lower side of the property. There are fantastic views to Dartmoor and Exmoor, both offering many walking and riding opportunities.
The nearby village of Halwill Junction is some 1½ miles away and offers a good range of basic village amenties including a shop, post office, public house and primary school.
The busy market town of Holsworthy is some 8½ miles to the west and offers a wider range of shopping, banking, primary and secondary schools, churches, pubs and recreational facilities, together with its thriving weekly livestock market.The A30 dual carriageway is some 11 miles distant with its link into to Cornwall and the city of Exeter with its mainline railway station, airport and link to the M5 motorway. The historic town of Okehampton, known as the ‘gateway to Dartmoor’, is some 14 miles and again offers a wide range of amenities and recreational facilities.
East Lake Farmhouse
Conveniently located to both the holiday cottages and farm buildings, East Lake Farmhouse comprises a substantial five bedroom period property which offers comfortable living space with the benefits of uPVC double glazing throughout and oil fired central heating.
The accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate, none of the electrical items have been tested and there are numerous power points throughout);
Front entrance door to porch with tiled floor and door to
Hallway with doors to sitting room and dining room and stairs rising to first floor.
Sitting Room 16' 11'' x 16' (5.16m x 4.88m max) Window to front, open fireplace with slate hearth and stone surround with timber mantle and decorative shelf, wall lights and glazed panel door to kitchen.
Dining Room - 13' 07'' x 11' 10'' (4.14m x 3.61m) Window to front, open fireplace with slate hearth, stone surround and timber mantle. Double glazed panel doors to
Kitchen - 20' 11'' x 15' 02'' (6.38m x 4.62m) Fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces over incorporating a 1½ bowl sink unit and drainer. Breakfast bar with storage space under. Built in eye level ‘Creda Cordialle’ electric oven and ‘Centurion’ ceramic hob, plumbing for automatic washing machine. Windows to side and rear with super countryside views and half glazed rear entrance door. Oil fired Rayburn (also provides hot water) set in brick recess, door to dining room and door to under stairs storage cupboard. Door to
Rear Hallway/Boot Room with coat hanging area, half glazed rear entrance door, door to office and
Shower Room - Tiled shower cubicle with electric shower, wash hand basin with wall mirror and WC.
Office with two windows and shelving.
First floor where the landing divides in two with doors to (clockwise).
Bedroom 1 - 12' 02'' x 9' 08'' (3.71m x 2.74m) Window.
Bedroom 2 - 12' 05'' x 12' 03'' (3.78m x 3.73m) Window, built in cupboards to either side of chimney breast, one housing a hot water tank and immersion heater.
Bathroom - Suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin with wall mirror and shelf unit, and WC. Obscured glazed window.
Bedroom 3 - 11' 05'' x 10' 03'' (3.48m x 3.12m) Window and shelving in recess.
Bedroom 4 - 14' 07'' x 10' 03'' (4.44m x 3.12m) Window and built in wardrobe.
Bedroom 5/Nursery - 9' 03'' x 7' 11'' (2.82m x 2.41m) Window.
Outside - From the lane, a timber five bar gate gives access onto a paved driveway which leads in turn a large tarmac parking and turning area at the rear of the farmhouse.
The gardens can be found surrounding the parking area and take fulll advantage of the wonderful far reaching views over farmland to Exmoor beyond. They are mainly laid to lawn with some shrub and flower borders. The whole is enclosed within timber post and rail fencing and stone walling.
Adjoining the farmhouse is a small lean-to storage shed where the oil tank is located and opposite here is a log shed, timber garden shed and dogs kennel.
Just off the lane, passing the farmhouse and opposite Springlake Cottage is a two bay lean-to GENERAL STORE with timber frame, block walling and concrete floor under a profile sheet roof.
The Holiday Cottages
There are three holiday cottages at east Lake Farm ranging in size from 3 bedrooms (sleeping six) to four
bedrooms (sleeping eight).
They are located a short distance from the farmhouse, just off the entrance lane and each cottage has is own enclosed outside space, garden or decking together with a parking area. They all benefit from uPVC double glazing, oil fired central heating with radiators in every room.
Springlake Cottage - Sleeps 8
With a large gravelled parking area to the front which is enclosed within timber panel fencing with some shrubbery borders. This in turn leads to a level garden area and patio to the side of the property and from here there are stunning countryside views.
Front entrance porch with tiled floor, door and glazed side panels to
Hallway with stairs rise to first floor with under stairs storage cupboard, glazed panel doors to kitchen, sitting room and
Downstairs cloakroom with WC, wash hand basin with tiled splash back, obscure glazed window.
Kitchen/Breakfast room 19' 04'' x 16' (5.89m x 4.88m max) Double aspect with French doors to garden. Fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces over incorporating a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Built in ‘Diplomat’ electric oven with ceramic hob and extractor fan over. Plumbing for washing machine, built in ‘Diplomat’ Dishwasher and ‘Diplomat’ fridge and freezer. Door to boiler room housing ‘Boulter Buderus’ oil fired boiler. TV aerial point. Glazed panel door to
Dining Room - 14' 07'' x 10' 06'' (4.44m x 3.2m) Two windows, wall lights.
Sitting Room - 20' 06'' x 19' 06'' (6.25m x 5.94m max) Double aspect with lovely views over surrounding countryside. Two windows and French doors to garden. Open fireplace with attractive natural stone surround and slate hearth with inset woodburner. TV aerial point. Wall lights.
From the hallway, stairs rise to first floor landing with loft hatch and velux window and doors to
Bedroom 1 - 19' 06'' x 11' 08'' (5.94m x 3.35m) Window and door to
En-suite Shower room - with tiled shower cubicle and power shower, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back, mirror and wall light and WC
Bedroom 2 - 15.07' 7'' x 09' (4.75m x 2.74m) Velux roof window wall lights.
Family Bathroom - Suite comprising panelled bath with tiled surround and tap shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back, mirror and wall light WC and tiled shower cubicle with power shower. Ceiling spot lights, velux roof window.
Bedroom 3 (Double)- 19' 04'' x 10' 09'' (5.89m x 3.05m) Window, cupboard housing hot water tank with immersion heater and door to
En-suite shower room with tiled shower cubicle and power shower, velux roof window, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back mirror and wall light.
Bedroom 4 (Twin) - 16' 07'' x 7' 08'' (5.05m x 2.13m) Velux roof window.
Lake View Cottage - Sleeps 6
With gardens to side and rear, gravel area and patio which is enclosed within timber post and rail fencing.
Fully glazed sliding entrance door to porch with tiled floor and obscure glazed door with side panels to
Hallway with stairs rising to first floor with under stairs storage cupboard, doors to kitchen, sitting room, storage cupboard and
Shower Room with tiled shower cubicle and power shower, corner wash hand basin with tiled splash back, WC, obscured glazed window.
Kitchen/Dining Room - L-shaped 15' 03'' x 9' 09'' x 16' 06'' (4.65m x 2.74m x 5.03m) Fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces over, tiled splash backs and stainless steel sink and drainer unit. ‘QA’
electric oven with ceramic hob and extractor fan over, plumbing for washing machine.
Sitting Room - 16' 07'' x 14' 11'' (5.05m x 4.55m max) Double aspect with French doors opening onto patio and with wonderful views over the fishing lake to open countryside beyond. Open fireplace with stone surround, slate hearth and timber mantle and adjoining television shelf to one side.
Stairs rise, with window at midway point, to first floor landing with velux window, loft access, doors to
Bedroom 1 (Double) - 14' 11'' x 10' 08'' (4.55m x 3.05m) Velux window and window, radiator.
Bedroom 2 (twin) - 15' 03'' x 8' 06'' (4.65m x 2.59m) Velux window and window, radiator, cupboard with hanging rail.
Bedroom 3 (twin) - 14' 06'' x 7' 08'' (4.42m x 2.13m) Velux and window, radiator, cupboard with hanging rail.
Family Bathroom - Panelled bath with tap shower attachment and tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Velux window and radiator.
Shiplake Cottage - Sleeps 4
Adjoining the main farmhouse, Shiplake Cottage is approached over a decked garden area which surrounds the
cottage and leads to a sliding front entrance door and
Hallway with coat hanging area, stairs rise to first floor, glazed panel door to sitting room and
Kitchen - 13' 10'' x 12' 11'' (4.22m x 3.94m) Fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces over and 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer, tiled splash backs. Built in ‘Indesit’ electric oven and ‘Belling’ ceramic hob and extractor fan over, plumbing for washing machine, integral dishwasher, door to under stairs storage cupboard and obscure half panel door to
Rear Hall - with door to boiler cupboard housing a ‘Grant’ boiler and door to
WC with wash hand basin, obscured glazed window.
Sitting Room - 17' 07'' x 10' 08'' (5.36m x 3.05m) French doors to patio to raised decking area.
Stairs rise to first floor landing with window and doors to
Bedroom 1 - 17' 07'' x 10' 09'' (5.36m x 3.05m max) Window and velux window, loft access, built in wardrobe, door to
En-suite with corner shower cubicle with power shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC, obscure glazed window.
Bedroom 2 - 13' 02'' x 12' 09'' (4.01m x 3.66m) Window and built in wardrobe with hanging rail. Door to
En-suite bathroom with panelled bath and shower over, tiled walls, pedestal wash hand basin and obscured glazed window.
Outside - There is a gravelled parking area opposite cottage.
The Farm Buildings
The farm buildings can be found a short distance from the farm house and benefits from their own separate access. The concreted yard services the following;
Devon Contractors LIVESTOCK BUILDING - 62' 6'' x 45' (19.05m x 13.72m) Concrete and timber frame under a profile sheet roof with dung boards, concrete floor and divided into pens with central feed and scrape passage and water troughs.
Enford Engineering LIVESTOCK BUILDING 90' x 75' (27.43m x 22.86m) Six bay steel portal frame with part block walls, space boarding elevations under a profile sheet roof. Divided into pens with central feed and scrape passage and water troughs.
Open fronted MACHINERY STORE Five bay steel portal frame, profile sheet clad with concrete floor.
Feed SILO which holds approximately 12-14 tons.
LIVESTOCK BUILDINGFour bay steel portal frame with concrete stanchions, part block and space board elevations under a profile sheet roof.
Adjacent LIVESTOCK BUILDING Three bay lean-to with concrete stanchions, part block and space
boarding elevations to one side, under a profile sheet roof.
Weeping wall SLURRY/DUNG STORE with three reception pits leading to a low rate irrigation system onto the adjoining land.
The Land
This productive run of land extends in total to some 45.58 acres and is conveniently situated to the farmstead.
It is contained within a ring fence and the parish road provides excellent access. The land is all down to permanent pasture with good sized enclosures which have been well maintained along with the gateways and hedges.It is mostly level or gently sloping with some mature woodland on the boundaries together with river frontage and mains and natural water is available.
A family shoot has been run successfully at East Lake by the current owners having taken full advantage of the topography by planting winter cover crops. Adjoining woodland and scrub cover has also been incorporated into the shoot, which together with the lake has added several challenging and productive drives.
Up to a further 115 acres is avilable by separate negotiation.
Other Information
Single Farm Payment Entitlement: Single Farm Payment entitlements have been established over the land. Entitlements equal to the area of eligible land being sold will be transferred to the purchaser. The vendor will undertake to lodge any such documents with the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to allow the transfer of entitlements subject to RPA guidelines. Further details regarding these entitlements are available at the Agents office.
Tenure: The farm is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Valuation: The purchaser will be required to take over all silage, hay, straw, fodder, growing and standing crops at valuation to be prepared by Messrs Kivells and there will be no counter claim for dilapidations. Such valuations to be conducted in accordance with the central association of agricultural valuers.
Farm Sale: The vendor reserves the right to hold a Farm Sale on the farm before completion.
Farm Plan: The farm plan is based on ordnance survey extracts, and the areas are not guaranteed and purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
Easements, Wayleaves, Rights of Way: The Property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.
Boundaries: Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendors agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.
Services: Mains water, private drainage, mains electricity, oil fired central heating.
Directions: See location plan.
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