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"An appealing and versatile smallholding, comprising a substantial detached farmhouse with annexe, range of stabling, outbuildings and grounds set in 8.6 acres. Three reception rooms, four bedrooms and three bathrooms, two bedroom annexe, stables and outbuildings, gardens and paddocks, smallholding of 8.6 acres, Dartmoor views, freehold, council tax E, EPC Band E.

Situation Glebe Farm occupies a delightful, peaceful rural setting, surrounded by open countryside, the property enjoys some attractive views and is approached via it s own private driveway. Highampton offers a public house, primary school and village hall. The nearby market town of Hatherleigh, offers a small supermarket, post office, doctor s surgery and vet practice as well as a petrol station and Cafe. A more comprehensive range of amenities can be found in Okehampton, the town offering an excellent range of shopping facilities, three supermarkets including a Waitrose, expanding sixth form college, cinema and leisure centre. From Okehampton there is direct access to the Dartmoor National Park, with hundreds of square miles of superb unspoilt scenery. The Okehampton Train Station provides a connection to the main line at Exeter with links to London Paddington and Waterloo. There is also access to the A30, providing a direct link to the city of Exeter. The area surrounding Highampton offers delightful unspoilt countryside and is well known for its opportunities for leisure pursuits. The nearby Tarka Trail and Ruby Way both offer miles of superb cycling, riding and walking. There is fishing on the Torridge and good access to the north coasts of Devon and Cornwall with attractive beaches and delightful coastal scenery.

Description A most appealing detached farmhouse, offering deceptively spacious accommodation throughout. The current accommodation is configured as a spacious four bedroom, three reception room main dwelling with attached two bedroom self contained annexe. The annexe and main house can easily be combined as they interconnect to make a six bedroom house if required. An ideal smallholding set in 8.6 acres, offering three separate paddocks with a range of stabling and useful outbuildings, suitable for a variety of different uses hobbies. Towards the rear, there are well tended lawned gardens, which include a patio area, ponds and area of woodland, together with lovely views towards Dartmoor.

Accommodation Via front door to ENTRANCE PORCH further door to ENTRANCE HALL Staircase to first floor, doors to LIVING ROOM With feature inglenook fireplace and inset woodburning stove and cloam oven exposed beams, window to rear aspect. INNER LOBBY understairs cupboard, door to GARDEN ROOM Re modelled in recent years, being triple aspect with retractable doors, windows and a lantern roof being an attractive feature. This room offers views over the gardens towards Dartmoor. DINING ROOM Stone fireplace with wood burning stove and extensive range of fitted bookshelves and cupboards. Window to rear aspect INNER HALL With secondary staircase to first floor and window to rear aspect. CLOAKROOM Pedestal wash basin and WC. Connecting door to annexe, door to FARMHOUSE KITCHEN A dual aspect room with range of cream, wall and base cupboards with polished granite work surfaces over and inset one and a half bowl ceramic sink. Plumbing for dishwasher, built in electric hob and cooker and oil fired Aga, also supplying domestic hot water. Off the kitchen is a UTILITY ROOM with shelving and coat pegs , a walk in LARDER with granite work surface and access to outside patio garden area. On the FIRST FLOOR a separate landing serves BEDROOM 1 Double aspect windows and built in wardrobes. BATHROOM White suite with panelled bath and mains shower over, pedestal wash basin, WC, built in cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Heated towel rail. The MAIN LANDING Serves the remaining three bedrooms. BEDROOM 2 Has a front facing aspect, a fitted wardrobe and door to a three piece EN SUITE BATHROOM.
BEDROOM 3 Has a rear aspect with garden and Dartmoor views, fitted wardrobes and an EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM. BEDROOM 4 Has a window overlooking the front entrance and airing cupboard with slatted shelving and radiator.

THE ANNEXE is currently let as AirBnb and interconnects with the main accommodation at ground floor level and incorporates a LOBBY With stairs to first floor and a cupboard housing the oil fired central heating boiler serving the house annexe. SITTING ROOM Dual aspect with French doors to the side patio. KITCHEN With base and wall cupboards, one and a half bowl sink, plumbing for washing machine and integral electric oven hob, window to side aspect. LAUNDRY ROOM With door to the kitchen and external door to the courtyard. Range of base cupboards with inset sink, plumbing and space for washing machine tumble drier, window to side. On the FIRST FLOOR are TWO BEDROOMS with side aspect windows and a three piece BATHROOM.

Outside The property is approached via timber gates and a long concrete tarmac driveway. The drive leads into a huge tarmac forecourt with drive around a central circular lawn area. From the forecourt there is access to the main outbuildings, stables and garage. Outside tap and outside lighting. Concrete yard area with adjoining STABLES, incorporating FIVE BOXES, TACK ROOM, HAYSTORE and further STORE. Power and light connected.. Adjoining WORKSHOP STORE. GARAGE Power and light connected. LARGE AGRICULTURAL BUILDING of sectional iron and corrugated construction and incorporating open fronted BARN with oil storage tank with power and light connected, adjoining BARN Attached GAVANISED IRON BARN Opening into the adjoining paddocks. Further adjoining BARN of sectional iron and timber slated construction, ideal as a machinery implement barn with space for tractors, lorries etc. Gates to front and large full height door to accommodate lorry or large vehicles at rear. These buildings have potential for agricultural use, or could be adapted to form American style stabling or other uses subject to any necessary consents.

From the driveway, there is gated access to the land, which lies within three main paddock enclosures. Adjoining the driveway with gated access is an area that formally housed a barn and has a large concrete base apron ideal as a hardstanding for large number of vehicles or indeed a base for further buildings. Adjoining is a small paddock with access from the driveway. The remainder of the land lies in two large paddock enclosures, having access from the main barns and bordered by hedge and fencing. The land is ideal for those with equestrian interests or indeed for general stock grazing. To the rear of the house is a good sized garden, primarily laid to lawn with a variety of trees, shrubs and plants. Further picket fenced vegetable flower garden with raised beds. There are two ponds and a paved patio off the garden room, offering an attractive aspect over the gardens to the hills of Dartmoor. Adjoining the garden is an area of woodland, providing a delightful natural habitat for wildlife and incorporating a further natural pond. The gardens and grounds total approximately 8.6 acres.

Services Mains Electricity and Water. Oil fired central heating Private Drainage Type, health and compliance with general binding rules is unknown . Purchasers to satisfy themselves with their own inspection.
Broadband Ultrafast up to 1000mbps believed to be available Ofcom Mobile Coverage All major providers, indoor limited, externally likely Ofcom .

Directions For SAT NAV purposes the postcode is EX21 5LF
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Agents Note The local planning authority is West Devon Council. The property has flexibility and potential for a variety of uses ranging from equestrian with an area for menage, leisure, holiday lodges, light commercial storage amongst others. All subject to the necessary planning consents. Any purchaser is recommended To make their own enquiries.

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