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" Character farmhouse, two detached stone barns (without planning consent for change of use), garages, garden and parking extending to approximately 1 acre in all. Located within the town development boundary offering considerable potential for residential development or as a smallholding

HOW TO GET THERE From the centre of Ivybridge proceed in a southerly direction towards the roundabout which connects to the A38 dual carriageway expressway. At this roundabout take the third exit into Cleeve Drive. Proceed along this road for about 200 yards and bear left into Woodland Road. Proceed along Woodland Road and after passing the entrance to Fairway Avenue, the entrance drive to Woodlands Farm will be found approximately 250 yards further along on the right hand side. SITUATION Woodlands Farm is situated in a tucked away location on the western side of the town of Ivybridge in the South Hams area of South Devon, Ivybridge being conveniently situated between the cities of Plymouth and Exeter.
The centre of Ivybridge is only about 1 mile away and the rugged splendour of Dartmoor is within close proximity. DESCRIPTION Woodland Farm comprises a lovely character farmhouse, two detached stone barns (with potential for conversion to residential use, subject to planning consent), large garden, garaging and parking area standing in a total of approximately 1 acre and located within the town development boundary.
Initial enquiries made to South Hams District Council have revealed that they would support conversion of the Shippen Barn to an alternative use and the creation of a further dwelling between the house and the large barn.
A further detached barn located near the back of the house offers the potential to be converted to ancillary use to be used in conjunction with the farmhouse.
Formerly part of the Blachford Estate, Woodland Farm has been occupied by the same family since 1879 and this is the first time that the property has been on the market in all that time. It was a working farm up until 1984.
This represents a unique opportunity to acquire a property which could be very suitable as a smallholding with its ample grounds or equally as a development opportunity to try and obtain planning consent to convert the stone barns, but also to try and obtain consent to build a further dwelling within the grounds.
Approached over its own driveway, the property is not of listed status. The original part is believed to have been built in the 17th Century, with later additions. ACCOMMODATION Believed to be constructed of rendered stone walls under a slate roof, the property comprises the following accommodation. ENTRANCE HALL/PASSAGEWAY Through passageway leading to a Iroko stable back door, alcove with original granite sink and butterwell. Electric consumer unit, door to kitchen, alarm security box, two ceiling lights. KITCHEN Cosy kitchen with fully fitted range of floor and wall cupboards, integrated dishwasher, washing machine and ironing board (fridge/freezer not included). Solid fuel Rayburn (for domestic hot water), Franke single bowl stainless steel sink unit with tiled splashback, roll edge worksurface, electric cooker and cooker hood above. Ceiling light fitting.
SITTING ROOM Woodburning stove set into granite stone surround fireplace with slate hearth. Two ceiling lights. Shelving in alcove, on right hand side of fireplace, cupboard in wall recess. Window seat. DINING ROOM Woodburning stove set into red brick surround, Inglenook fireplace with slate hearth, alcove to right hand side (formerly the scalding oven), two window seats and four wall lights.
Passageway with slate flagstone floor leads to:- LARDER Flagstone floor, shelving, wall light. DAIRY Slate flagstone floor, slate cooling shelf and sink. Triple aspect. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Doors to principal rooms. BEDROOM 1 Range of built-in wardrobes, window overlooking front garden. BATHROOM Panelled bath, low level WC, wash hand basin, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder, window. Access to roof space. BEDROOM 2 Wall light, window overlooking garden. Former fireplace (now blocked and capped). BEDROOM 3 Window overlooking front garden, recess in corner, this being a former window (now blocked). BEDROOM 4 Access to roof space, former window on end elevation (again now blocked).
Back stairs from the Dairy and Larder passageway lead up to Bedrooms 3 and 4, with the main staircase leading up from the Dining Room to the Landing area. SERVICES Mains water, electric and drainage. COUNCIL TAX The property is in Council Tax Band G. Amount Payable for 2013/14 - ?2,657.25.
STONE BARNS FORMER GRANARY 98 sq.m. (1,050 sq.ft.)
Located immediately to the rear of the house, with a former wash house and fuel/tool storage area on the ground floor and loft on the first floor.
On the right hand side of the courtyard (on entering the courtyard from the driveway) is an L-shaped range of stone built former pigs houses now used as a garage and for general storage purposes, extending to a gross external floor area of about 55 square metres (596 sq.ft.).
Further single garage attached to the rear of the house.
Outside WC (accessed from either the front garden or the rear cobbled courtyard area at the back of the house). THE SHIPPEN BARN 267.18 sq.m. (2,874 sq.ft.)
Constructed of stone walls under a corrugated iron roof. Granite steps lead up to a first floor loft.
This building having formerly being used for agricultural purposes is now redundant and offers significant potential for conversion to an alternative use (subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent).
On the western elevation of The Shippen is a Stable building, this again having been used for agricultural purposes is now redundant. This extends to 85 square metres (915 sq.ft.). ROOT HOUSE 18.4 sq.m. (198 sq.ft)
The Shippen, Stable and Root House are all located within an enclosed yard area which has been concrete but under the concreted is a cobbled surface and built into the concrete a granite trough. FORMER DAIRY BUILDING 12.95 sq.m. (139 sq.ft.) GENERAL PURPOSE BUILDING 60.50 sq.m. (650 sq.ft.)
Constructed of rendered concrete blockwork walls under a corrugated asbestos roof. Concrete floor. FORMER MACHINERY STORE 30 sq.m. (320 sq.ft.)
Semi detached and suitable for general storage purposes. SITE PLAN By reference to the enclosed site plan, the property has been divided into two lots as follows :-
Lot 1 - The farmhouse, former granary barn, outbuildings and garden
Lot 2 - The Shippen Barn, general purpose outbuildings, garden area offering potential for residential development
Access to both lots would currently be over the existing access drive, see Method of Sale below for the sale of the property in separate lots. METHOD OF SALE The property is offered for sale as a whole or in two lots, as approximately shown on the Site Plan.
In the event that the property is sold in more than one lot then the seller reserves the right to allow rights of way (and any other rights in relation to services or any other matters in connection to the property) over the drive to get to Lots 1 and 2 accordingly.
Prospective buyers are invited to discuss with the Agents the lotting and any other proposals they may be interested in submitting if different from that suggested above. TENURE The property is being offered for sale on a freehold basis with vacant possession on completion. GUIDE PRICE The guide prices are as follows:-
For the whole - ?595,000.
Lot 1 - ?395,000
Lot 2 - ?195,000 VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the agents Luscombe Maye's South Brent office, 6 Fore Street, South Brent, Devon TQ10 9BQ. Telephone: 01364 646170.
FLOORPLAN VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the agents. The comments made by the vendor and estate agent are not factual in any way. TENURE The agent has not had sight of the title documents and therefore the buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor as to whether the property is leasehold or freehold. ALL MEASUREMENTS quoted are approximate. THE FIXURES, FITTINGS & APPLIANCES have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. INTERNAL PHOTOGRAPHS are reproduced for general information and it cannot be Inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. COUNCIL TAX & BUSINESS RATES, ETC You are advised to contact the local authority for details. ORDNANCE SURVEY MAPS cCrown copyright 2001. All rights reserved. Based on Ordnance Survey data (not to scale). DRAWINGS/SKETCHES/PLANS/ETC This representation is provided for general guidance and is not to scale. GENERAL DISCLAIMER Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
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