Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to Ford Mill Farm, Bideford, a cozy and compact detached type home with 8 bed in the EX39 5RF 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 local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £273,000 and a rental potential of £1,775 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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Additional analysis
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"Versatile smallholding with potential for equestrian use. Character 17th Century farmhouse and additional cottage providing income or potential for dual occupancy. Range of outbuildings including stables and large barn with potential to convert (subject to planning consents) to two further holiday cottages. Situated in a beautiful setting with river frontage and a lake.
SITUATION
Ford Mill Farm is situated halfway between Woolsery and Bradworthy, both approximately 2 miles. The village of Woolsery provides a primary school, shop garage, parish church and popular Inn, whilst the larger village of Bradworthy provides two general stores, doctor’s surgery, Bradworthy Primary Academy, public house and other local businesses including Martins for general merchandise and Wades providing furniture. The North Devon coastline is approximately 5 miles to the north and close to Bideford is the long sandy beach at Westward Ho! popular with surfers and sunbathers. The Atlantic Highway (the A39) is approximately 3 miles sway which provides quick access to the ancient port town of Bideford, approximately 12 miles and continues on to Barnstaple, the regional centre of North Devon, a further 9 miles. From here access is gained to the North Devon link road (A361), provides a fast route to the M5 motorway and Tiverton with the mainline railway giving access to London.
DESCRIPTION
A delightful five bedroom period character farmhouse, parts believed to date from 1620, forming part of a versatile smallholding, also includes a recently refurbished attached two bedroom annex providing income or potential for dual occupancy. A range of useful outbuildings including a large barn with potential to convert (subject to planning permission) to two further holiday cottages.
The property has approximately 8.75 acres of land bordered by the River Torridge and including meadows and paddocks. It enjoys a splendid rural setting with far reaching countryside views.
The property retains an abundance of character with features including two stone fireplaces, exposed stone walls and the original flagstone floor in the sitting room, now carpeted. The property is tastefully presented in light neutral colours with neutral carpets and has a relatively recent modern bathroom and shower room.
THE ACCOMMODATION
The ground floor accommodation provides an Entrance Hall leading to a comfortable Sitting Room with exposed beams, an attractive stone fireplace housing a woodburning stove and doors to the rear garden, a door leads to a Study or potential Bedroom Six. There is a Dining Room leading to a Breakfast Area with another door to the rear garden and a door to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room. The Kitchen has lovely views over an enclosed garden area and the land beyond and has a range of matching units with worksurfaces over, a large Rangemaster’ oven with extractor hood, an island unit and large Pantry. A door leads to a Rear Hallway with a door to the garden, there is a Utility Area which in turn leads to a modern Shower Room with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, there is also a recently fitted modern Bathroom with corner shower.
On the first floor are Five Bedrooms, all with views over the land at the rear, including a Master Bedroom with basin, shower and wardrobe and a further Bedroom with a basin and shower. There is also a Cloakroom off the landing.
THE ANNEXE
The superb attached Two Bedroom Annexe has been extensively refurbished to a very high standard and provides a useful income from holiday lets but could be used for dual occupancy. The accommodation offers a Lounge with stone Inglenook fireplace housing woodburning stove, a Dining Room, a modern wood style Kitchen with integrated electric hob, oven and extractor hood. The Master Bedroom with luxury shower room, another Bedroom and a modern Bathroom. The annexe also benefits from a private garden area and a parking space at the front.
OUTBUILDINGS
Opposite the main house is a block of three Stables: 14' x 12' (4.27m x 3.66m), 13' 4'' x 11' 5'' (4.06m x 3.48m) and 13' 8'' x 12' 3'' (4.17m x 3.73m), one of which has been turned into a Training Room. Attached to this is an old Stone Barn of 60' x 17' 8'' (18.29m x 5.38m) which offers scope for development subject to planning permission. The owners have converted another building into a Farm Shop with a 13' 3'' x 12' (4.04m x 3.66m) room fitted with storage units and granite worktops, there is a large Storage Room and a Further Room of 13' x 12' (3.96m x 3.66m) with stainless steel sinks and a walk-in chiller.
LAND
The property has two easy road access’ into a concrete yard and all of the buildings are on the edge of the land so benefit from views over the land which has an open southerly aspect. The current owners breed rare pigs and have a number of divided areas on what would make a large single paddock ideal for grazing land for horses. The 8.75 acres consist of various different areas and closest to the house is a secluded south facing garden with a patio and lawn. At the side of the house is a level lawn with post and rail fencing, there is an area with a large chicken run and plenty of space for a vegetable plot.
Further from the house is a large meadow bordered by a small stream and the river Torridge upon which there are fishing rights, there is also a large lake stocked with brown trout.
FLOOR PLANS
The floor plans displayed in these particulars are not to scale and are for identification purposes only.
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES, RIGHTS OF WAY
The land is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property Charges Register of the registered title, together with all public 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 boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agents whose decision acting as the experts shall be final.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
VIEWINGS
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25,938 sqm plot
