House For Sale £475,000
*Cash Buyers Only* Southgate Estates are delighted to list Rebecca Springs; a charming 3 bedroom farmhouse with 2 bedroom annexe attached. The property also includes a cob barn, additional barn/store, and paddock. Nestling in Devon's rolling hills and beautiful Countryside Rebecca Springs is located approximately 3 miles from the city centre of Exeter, the property benefits from a lovely south-facing garden with far reaching views.
The two included barns could potentially be converted into residential accommodation subject to the necessary consents. The site is being sold in need of modernising and is situated within a proposed hamlet comprising of 4 additional plots (already Sold STC, see plan)
Available chain free, viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the potential of this property.
Entrance Porch (14' 9'' x 3' 5'' (4.5m x 1.05m))
With a part glazed timber front door, windows to the side aspect and a further period door leading to the dining room.
Dining Room (16' 5'' x 15' 4'' max (5.01m x 4.67m))
This charming reception room is complemented by a wonderful period tiled floor and windows to both the front and side aspects. Doors lead to the kitchen and the living room.
Living Room (29' 6'' x 16' 7'' (8.98m x 5.06m))
This exceptionally spacious living room includes French doors opening to the sun deck and attractive leaded windows to the rear aspect, overlooking the garden and enjoying a southerly aspect. There are two feature inglenook fireplaces, one of which has a wood burning stove, whilst the other has an oil fired stove which powers the central heating and hot water system for the house, and has a bread oven to the side. Further period features include exposed beams to the fireplace and ceiling, wood panelling and fitted cupboards to the alcoves. Doors lead to the kitchen, the dining room and the annexe area.
Kitchen (14' 7'' x 14' 7'' (4.45m x 4.45m))
This lovely farmhouse kitchen incorporates a modern range of matching base and wall units, roll edge worktops, tiled splash back and a stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink with a mixer tap over and drainer. Spaces and plumbing are available for a fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and a freestanding oven. There is plenty of space for a breakfast table and chairs, exposed beams, a uPVC window to the front aspect and a quarry tiled floor. A door opens to the rear lobby.
Rear Lobby
A useful space with a part-glazed back door and a door to the downstairs WC.
WC
Conveniently positioned next to the back door, there is a low level WC, a wash hand basin and windows to the side and rear aspects.
The Annexe
The self contained annex offers the potential for two further bedrooms (or one bedroom and a living room) and has its own bathroom, shower-room, WC and kitchen.
Bedroom 4 (Annexe) (11' 6'' x 10' 9'' (3.5m x 3.27m))
This lovely double bedroom benefits from a window to the rear aspect and a wash hand basin.
WC
Located next to bedroom 4, this room includes a low level WC and a wash hand basin.
Bedroom 5 Or Reception Room (Annexe) (13' 5'' x 13' 1'' (4.08m x 3.99m))
Offering the potential to be used as a fifth double bedroom or a reception room to the annexe, with a window to the side aspect. There are inset bookshelves and exposed beams to the ceiling.
Annexe Kitchen (9' 1'' x 8' 0'' (2.76m x 2.44m))
Containing small windows to the front and side front aspect, a sink unit and an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. There is also plumbing for automatic dishwasher or washing machine.
Annexe Bathroom (9' 0'' x 4' 11'' (2.75m x 1.51m))
With a wash hand basin, bath and a low level WC. The walls are part tiled and an obscure glazed window faces the front aspect.
Shower Room
Housing a tiled shower cubicle and an electric heater.
First Floor Landing
Doors open to the 3 bedrooms.
Master Bedroom (19' 11'' x 13' 1'' (6.07m x 3.98m))
A large master bedroom boasting windows to the side and rear aspects which allow far reaching views over the local countryside to the Haldon Hills. Door leading to the bathroom.
Bathroom (13' 3'' x 10' 0'' (4.04m x 3.06m))
This spacious bathroom has a 5 piece suite comprising a bath, a low-level WC, a bidet and a corner shower cubicle. A window faces the rear aspect and the room is accessed from both the master bedroom and the landing.
Bedroom 2 (15' 3'' x 15' 8'' (4.66m x 4.77m))
Another charming bedroom with a wash hand-basin, Velux window and additional windows to the side and front aspects.
Bedroom 3 (15' 11'' x 13' 0'' (4.85m x 3.97m))
A double bedroom benefitting from a window to the front aspect, a wash hand-basin and a characterful sloping ceiling with a Velux window. Built-in storage includes a wardrobe and cupboards into the eaves.
Barn/Store (29' 2'' x 21' 0'' (8.9m x 6.4m))
Former threshing barn with double doors to the front and rear, along with two attractive leaded windows to the rear and side aspects.
Cob Barn (26' 11'' x 15' 5'' (8.2m x 4.7m))
A further barn in need of significant refurbishment which the current owners believe may pre-date the farmhouse and was originally built as a cottage, prior to construction of the farmhouse.
Land / Gardens
Doors open from the living room to the delightful, south-facing rear garden which enjoys an area of decking providing an ideal space for outdoor seating with far-reaching views across the countryside. The remainder of the garden is mainly laid to lawn and benefits from various plans and shrubs to the sides along with a useful shed and access to the outbuildings.
Tenure
Good Leasehold. We are informed that there are 116 years remaining on the lease and that there is no ground rent payable. Please enquire for further details.
Site Development Potential
This site is likely to be of interest to those looking to develop some of the outbuildings. The vendor has obtained pre-planning advice regarding conversion to residential and is awaiting confirmation that some of the outbuildings can be converted to further residential accommodation under Part P or Part Q of the Town and Country Planning Act. Please ask for further details.
Other nearby buildings have been sold for conversion to residential accommodation.
The two included barns could potentially be converted into residential accommodation subject to the necessary consents. The site is being sold in need of modernising and is situated within a proposed hamlet comprising of 4 additional plots (already Sold STC, see plan)
Available chain free, viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the potential of this property.
Entrance Porch (14' 9'' x 3' 5'' (4.5m x 1.05m))
With a part glazed timber front door, windows to the side aspect and a further period door leading to the dining room.
Dining Room (16' 5'' x 15' 4'' max (5.01m x 4.67m))
This charming reception room is complemented by a wonderful period tiled floor and windows to both the front and side aspects. Doors lead to the kitchen and the living room.
Living Room (29' 6'' x 16' 7'' (8.98m x 5.06m))
This exceptionally spacious living room includes French doors opening to the sun deck and attractive leaded windows to the rear aspect, overlooking the garden and enjoying a southerly aspect. There are two feature inglenook fireplaces, one of which has a wood burning stove, whilst the other has an oil fired stove which powers the central heating and hot water system for the house, and has a bread oven to the side. Further period features include exposed beams to the fireplace and ceiling, wood panelling and fitted cupboards to the alcoves. Doors lead to the kitchen, the dining room and the annexe area.
Kitchen (14' 7'' x 14' 7'' (4.45m x 4.45m))
This lovely farmhouse kitchen incorporates a modern range of matching base and wall units, roll edge worktops, tiled splash back and a stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink with a mixer tap over and drainer. Spaces and plumbing are available for a fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and a freestanding oven. There is plenty of space for a breakfast table and chairs, exposed beams, a uPVC window to the front aspect and a quarry tiled floor. A door opens to the rear lobby.
Rear Lobby
A useful space with a part-glazed back door and a door to the downstairs WC.
WC
Conveniently positioned next to the back door, there is a low level WC, a wash hand basin and windows to the side and rear aspects.
The Annexe
The self contained annex offers the potential for two further bedrooms (or one bedroom and a living room) and has its own bathroom, shower-room, WC and kitchen.
Bedroom 4 (Annexe) (11' 6'' x 10' 9'' (3.5m x 3.27m))
This lovely double bedroom benefits from a window to the rear aspect and a wash hand basin.
WC
Located next to bedroom 4, this room includes a low level WC and a wash hand basin.
Bedroom 5 Or Reception Room (Annexe) (13' 5'' x 13' 1'' (4.08m x 3.99m))
Offering the potential to be used as a fifth double bedroom or a reception room to the annexe, with a window to the side aspect. There are inset bookshelves and exposed beams to the ceiling.
Annexe Kitchen (9' 1'' x 8' 0'' (2.76m x 2.44m))
Containing small windows to the front and side front aspect, a sink unit and an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. There is also plumbing for automatic dishwasher or washing machine.
Annexe Bathroom (9' 0'' x 4' 11'' (2.75m x 1.51m))
With a wash hand basin, bath and a low level WC. The walls are part tiled and an obscure glazed window faces the front aspect.
Shower Room
Housing a tiled shower cubicle and an electric heater.
First Floor Landing
Doors open to the 3 bedrooms.
Master Bedroom (19' 11'' x 13' 1'' (6.07m x 3.98m))
A large master bedroom boasting windows to the side and rear aspects which allow far reaching views over the local countryside to the Haldon Hills. Door leading to the bathroom.
Bathroom (13' 3'' x 10' 0'' (4.04m x 3.06m))
This spacious bathroom has a 5 piece suite comprising a bath, a low-level WC, a bidet and a corner shower cubicle. A window faces the rear aspect and the room is accessed from both the master bedroom and the landing.
Bedroom 2 (15' 3'' x 15' 8'' (4.66m x 4.77m))
Another charming bedroom with a wash hand-basin, Velux window and additional windows to the side and front aspects.
Bedroom 3 (15' 11'' x 13' 0'' (4.85m x 3.97m))
A double bedroom benefitting from a window to the front aspect, a wash hand-basin and a characterful sloping ceiling with a Velux window. Built-in storage includes a wardrobe and cupboards into the eaves.
Barn/Store (29' 2'' x 21' 0'' (8.9m x 6.4m))
Former threshing barn with double doors to the front and rear, along with two attractive leaded windows to the rear and side aspects.
Cob Barn (26' 11'' x 15' 5'' (8.2m x 4.7m))
A further barn in need of significant refurbishment which the current owners believe may pre-date the farmhouse and was originally built as a cottage, prior to construction of the farmhouse.
Land / Gardens
Doors open from the living room to the delightful, south-facing rear garden which enjoys an area of decking providing an ideal space for outdoor seating with far-reaching views across the countryside. The remainder of the garden is mainly laid to lawn and benefits from various plans and shrubs to the sides along with a useful shed and access to the outbuildings.
Tenure
Good Leasehold. We are informed that there are 116 years remaining on the lease and that there is no ground rent payable. Please enquire for further details.
Site Development Potential
This site is likely to be of interest to those looking to develop some of the outbuildings. The vendor has obtained pre-planning advice regarding conversion to residential and is awaiting confirmation that some of the outbuildings can be converted to further residential accommodation under Part P or Part Q of the Town and Country Planning Act. Please ask for further details.
Other nearby buildings have been sold for conversion to residential accommodation.
