Welcome to Lower Hopworthy Farm, Holsworthy, a cozy and compact detached type home with 7 bed in the EX22 6XX area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band E.
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 £1,457,500 and a rental potential of £9,474 per month,
,
it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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"A quite exceptional equestrian smallholding and holiday complex peacefully set amidst rolling Devon countryside. Large Farmhouse with seven bedrooms, seven bath/shower rooms and five reception rooms. Two, two bedroom holiday cottages. Indoor arena and impressive stable block including seven loose boxes, two foaling boxes, tack room and feed store. Gardens and grounds extending to approximately 5.21 acres. Pasture land extending to approximately 35.91 acres.
SITUATION: Lower Hopworthy Farm is situated in the outskirts of the pretty village of Pyworthy which has a Public House, Primary School, Community Centre and Place of Worship. Approximately three miles away is the thriving market town of Holsworthy which has a wide range of shopping facilities including 'Waitrose' supermarket, post office, banking facilities, newsagents, vets, doctors, dentist and cottage hospital along with a full range of educational facilities. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool and an 18 hole golf course. The popular North Cornish coastal resort of Bude is about 12 miles distant, much of the coastline is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and provides many sandy beaches with a variety of watersports available. A more comprehensive range of recreational and shopping facilities are available to the south in Launceston (16 miles). The cathedral city and county town of Exeter is about 50 miles to the east.
The Dartmoor National Park provides superb walking and riding, whilst the north Cornish and Devon coasts are within easy driving distance.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Road – A30 dual carriageway at Launceston links with the M5 motorway in Exeter.
Rail – Regular intercity trains operate from Plymouth and Exeter to London (Paddington and Waterloo).
Air – Exeter, Newquay and Plymouth provide flights to London, the Isles of Scilly, the Channel Islands and a growing number of continental destinations.
Ferry – Cross Channel ferry services operate from Plymouth to Brittany and North Spain.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Lower Hopworthy Farm is found at the end of its own private drive and is centralised around a large tarmac forecourt providing access to the farmhouse, two detached holiday cottages, outbuildings, gardens and pasture land beyond. The present vendors have conducted significant works over the years and have continued to maintain the property insuring it is presented in good order throughout. The principal residence comprising of seven bedrooms, seven bath/shower rooms and five reception rooms has recently been re-roofed which now provides a large open space which would lend itself to conversion subject to planning in order to provide further living accommodation or a separate flat. In all, Lower Hopworthy Farm not only offers a wonderful country residence but the opportunity to derive an income with two already successful letting units and quite exceptional equestrian setup.
THE FARMHOUSE
All measurements are approximate. There are numerous power points throughout the property although not individually listed. None of the fittings or appliances have been tested by ourselves.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Porch (W)
9' 9'' x 6' 2'' (2.97m x 1.88m)
With French doors, tiled floor, central ceiling light and attractive single paned solid oak door to:
Entrance Hall
Slate floor with staircase rising to half-landing.
Sitting Room
(W)
15' 5'' x 14' 8'' (4.7m x 4.47m)
Providing an abundance of character with Inglenook fireplace housing a multi-fuel burner on a slate hearth with beam above, beamed ceiling, shelving recess, slate floor, and radiator.
Games Room
(N & W)
13' 10'' x 10' 2'' (4.22m x 3.1m)
With access to the gardens, slate floor, two arched display alcoves and radiator.
Snug (W)
15' 4'' x 12' 9'' (4.67m x 3.89m)
A cosy reception room with stone fireplace housing a multi-fuel burner on a slate hearth, impressive beamed ceiling, exposed floorboards and wall timbers, understairs storage cupboard, window seat and radiator.
Kitchen (W)
17' 2'' x 10' 5'' (5.23m x 3.18m)
A finely fitted kitchen with an extensive range of matching wall and floor mounted cupboards with large open areas of roll edge worksurfaces above incorporating 1½ bowl stainless steel sink/drainer unit. Range oven with six ring gas hob and stainless steel splashback and extractor canopy above, 'Whirlpool' dishwasher, recess for fridge/freezer, tiled floor and archway through to Breakfast Room.
Side Porch
12' 6'' x 6' 7'' (3.81m x 2.01m)
Door giving access to the outside, two storage cupboards, one housing the gas-fired boiler serving the domestic hot water and the other housing the oil-fired boiler serving the central heating system, tiled floor and radiator.
Utility Room
8' 7'' x 8' 3'' (2.62m x 2.51m)
Tiled floor and plumbing for domestic and commercial washing machines.
Cloakroom
WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, tiled floor and radiator.
Breakfast Room
(S & E)
15' 2'' x 11' 7'' (4.62m x 3.53m)
Enjoying a pleasant aspect looking over the gardens with tiled floor and two radiators.
Dining Room
(E)
18' x 13' 1'' (5.49m x 3.99m)
Formal reception room with French doors to the rear terrace and radiator.
Drawing Room
(E)
22' 6'' x 13' (6.86m x 3.96m)
A wonderful reception room again with access to the rear terrace and two radiators.
Shower Room
White suite comprising shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Tiled floor, fully tiled walls and radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Built-in shelving and access to the fully boarded loft space.
Master Bedroom
(E)
16' 3'' x 14' 2'' (4.95m x 4.32m)
Wonderful large master bedroom overlooking the landscaped gardens, full width range of built-in wardrobes with overhead storage, corner dressing table and radiator.
En-Suite
13' 2'' x 9' 2'' (4.01m x 2.79m)
Luxury fitted large bathroom comprising double shower cubicle, 'Jacuzzi' bath, close coupled WC, stylish circular glass wash hand basin set on a glass surface and radiator.
Bedroom Two (W)
13' 2'' x 11' 6'' (4.01m x 3.51m)
With built-in corner wardrobe and radiator.
En-Suite
White suite comprising quadrant shower, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom Three (W)
12' 8'' x 12' 4'' (3.86m x 3.76m)
With shelving recess and radiator.
En-Suite
Three piece suite comprising double shower cubicle, close couple WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator and skylight.
Bedroom Four (S & W)
11' 8'' x 12' 2'' (3.56m x 3.71m)
With built-in wardrobe and radiator.
En-Suite
White suite comprising shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and radiator.
Bedroom Five (S & E)
11' 8'' x 10' 8'' (3.56m x 3.25m)
Pleasant aspect with views over the landscaped gardens, built-in double wardrobe with overhead storage, corner dressing table and radiator.
En-Suite
Three piece suite comprising shower cubicle, close coupled WC and wall mounted basin. Recessed lighting and radiator.
Bedroom Six (W)
13' 9'' x 10' 5'' (4.19m x 3.18m)
With built-in wardrobe and radiator.
Bedroom Seven (E)
13' 1'' x 12' 2'' (3.99m x 3.71m)
Door giving access to external stairs, views over the gardens and radiator.
Bathroom
Bath, wash hand basin, WC, panelled ceiling, recessed lighting and radiator.
Loft Space
50' x 18' 3'' (15.24m x 5.56m)
Fantastic fully boarded loft space with two Velux windows and fluorescent lighting. Readily adaptable for conversion subject to the necessary planning consents.
THE COTTAGE
GROUND FLOOR
Covered Porch
With windows to either side and uPVC double glazed door to:
Sitting Room/Kitchen
18' 9'' x 15' 5'' (5.72m x 4.7m)
Windows to three sides, sliding patio doors to private gardens, tiled hearth housing wood burning stove and two radiators. Kitchen area with matching wall and floor mounted cupboards with roll edge worksurfaces above incorporating stainless steel sink/drainer unit and four ring ceramic hob with electric oven beneath and extractor hood above. Washing machine, fridge and tiled floor. Staircase rising to:
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom One
9' 12'' x 9' 8'' (3.05m x 2.95m)
Airing cupboard with factory lagged hot water cylinder, full width range of built-in wardrobes, exposed joists and radiator.
Bedroom Two
9' 6'' x 8' 9'' (2.9m x 2.67m)
Vaulted ceiling, built-in wardrobe and radiator.
Bathroom
Three piece suite comprising wood panel enclosed bath, close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator and Velux window.
THE BARN
GROUND FLOOR
Covered Porch
Door to:
Sitting Room
21' 9'' x 15' 5'' (6.63m x 4.7m)
Extremely spacious sitting room with full height vaulted panelled ceiling with spotlights, Inglenook fireplace housing a multi-fuel burner, storage cupboard, two built-in corner shelving cupboards, underfloor heating and staircase rising to the first floor.
Kitchen/Dining Area
18' 2'' x 9' 5'' (5.54m x 2.87m)
Fitted with range of wall and floor mounted cupboards with roll edge worksurfaces above incorporating twin bowl corner sink unit and four ring electric hob. Integrated dishwasher and double electric oven, plumbing for washing machine, tiled floor and understairs storage cupboard.
Bedroom One
16' 10'' x 16' 8'' (5.13m x 5.08m)
With vaulted ceiling, two built-in wardrobes and radiator.
Dressing Room
7' 9'' x 5' 10'' (2.36m x 1.78m)
Fitted with shelving and drawers.
En-Suite
Quadrant shower, vanity wash hand basin with mirror and cupboards above, close coupled WC, recessed downlighting and further corner cupboard.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom Two
11' 3'' x 9' 5'' (3.43m x 2.87m)
Attractive arched window, wood panelled ceiling and two built-in wardrobes.
En-Suite
White panel enclosed bath, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Velux window.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The property is approached via a long sweeping tarmac drive, bordered by mature trees and the gardens beyond, leading to a large parking and turning area to the front of the main residence and holiday cottages.
Immediately to the front of the house is a pretty raised stone wall garden and from here a path leads to the side and rear of the property to a large patio and sun terrace with an attractive elevated water feature. From here steps flanked by mature palms, lead onto the gardens.
Lying principally to the rear of the main house and extending behind the barn up to the driveway, the beautifully landscaped gardens comprise gently sloping lawns interspersed with a variety of fine specimen trees including Lirodendendron Tulipifera (Tulip Tree) and Albies Balsamea (Balsam Fir). Numerous well stocked beds and borders are traditionally planted with an interesting mix of shrubs and perennials, together with a secluded rose and lavender garden, all providing year round colour.
On the periphery of the garden is a small wildlife pond with a central island with an abundance of water lilies, together with a further well stocked carp lake.
The whole is enclosed with natural hedge banks and mature broadleaf trees which offer a good degree of shelter and privacy.
OUTBUILDINGS
Garage
45' 2'' x 21' 8'' (13.77m x 6.6m)
Block construction with sliding doors extending the full width of the building.
Workshop
28' 8'' x 23' 7'' (8.74m x 7.19m)
Double vehicle doors, power and light connected.
Implement Store
70' 7'' x 30' 1'' (21.51m x 9.17m)
Block construction.
Stable Block
An impressive stable block divided into seven large Loose Boxes, two Foaling Boxes, Tack Room and Feed Store. A wide concrete passageway runs through the centre with vehicular access at each end. Power and light connected.
Indoor Arena
90' x 60' (27.43m x 18.29m)
Newly constructed steel portal building with timber cladding. Sand and rubber surface with lighting connected and numerous sky lights.
LAND
Extending in all to approximately 35.91 acres the land at Lower Hopworthy Farm comprises predominately south facing pasture with conservation areas on the south-western and south eastern boundaries.
Contained within a ring fence the good sized enclosures are mainly level and are served by an excellent well water supply. The boundaries are formed by natural hedge banks, including some mature trees which provide shelter and a haven for wildlife. The gateways and fences have been well maintained to a high equine-proof standard.
This productive land is conveniently located to the farmstead, and is easily accessed from the either the yard and buildings via an internal track, parish road on the northern boundary or over a well maintained lane on the eastern boundary.
SINGLE FARM PAYMENT AND COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP SCHEME
Single Farm Payment entitlements have been established over the land and 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. Lower Hopworthy is also subject to a Countryside Stewardship Scheme, again the vendors will undertake to lodge the necessary transfer documents with Natural England. Further details are available at the Agents office.
VALUATION
The purchaser will have the option to take over any haylage or bedding at valuation. Such valuations are 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 displayed in these particulars is for identification purposes only and should not be relied upon as an accurate depiction of precise boundaries.
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.
SERVICES
Mains electricity. Private drainage and water via a Bore Hole and filtration system which serves the main farmhouse, holiday cottages and outbuildings. Both of the holiday cottages have their own oil-fired boilers and oil tanks.
DIRECTIONS
From Holsworthy proceed down Bodmin Street and continue down the hill passing through the traffic lights and over a small bridge where you take the right hand turning for Pyworthy. Follow this road into Pyworthy and turn right passing the 'Molesworth Arms' on your left. Proceed down the hill and on the sharp right hand bend, turn left. Continue on this road for approximately one mile where the property will be found on your left hand side.
VIEWINGS
Please telephone us on 01409 253888 to make an appointment. We are open from at least 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturdays. FULL DETAILS OF THIS AND EVERY PROPERTY ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE www.kivells.com
AGENTS NOTE
The complex has its own dedicated website which any prospective purchaser is welcome to view at www.lowerhopworthy.co.uk. The vendors also advertise their properties through an agent who have a website at www.country-holidays.co.uk.
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Tax band E
