House For Sale £735,000
A fantastic opportunity for those looking for a change of lifestyle! Gratton Vineyard is located on the edge of the quiet village of Milton Damerel, with no immediate neighbours and stunning views in all directions of the glorious rolling countryside. The main residence is a superbly presented, 3 bedroom, detached house nestling in approximately 3.5 acres comprising formal gardens, productive vineyard, 2 paddocks, and various outbuildings with development potential considered. Within the grounds are 2 stunning Shepherds Huts with woodburning hot tubs, which the current owners run as lucrative business. EPC=DThe superb accommodation offered at Gratton Vineyard briefly comprises: Entrance Porch, Living Room, Kitchen/Diner, Conservatory, Shower Room, First Floor Landing, 3 Bedrooms, and Bathroom.
The residence is most conveniently located between the market towns of Holsworthy, Bideford and Torrington. These offer an excellent range of local/national shops, professional services, leisure amenities and schooling to secondary level. The nearby filling station/convenience store at Horrelsford also provides the day to day essentials. The regional North Devon's Centre of Barnstaple with its acclaimed shopping centre is about 45 minute drive and has a wider range of amenities and via the North Devon link road gives access to the M5 near Tiverton. This area of Devon is still largely unspoilt with the Rivers Waldon and Torridge meandering through rolling farmland. The nearby prestigious "Woodford Bridge Country Club" offers some of the finest leisure/sporting facilities in the region whilst the very popular farm shop, Lizzie's Larder, is within walking distance of the property. The spectacular North Devon/Cornwall Coast, Dartmoor and Exmoor are within easy driving distance, whilst the River Torridge system offers superb opportunities for the keen game fisherman.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/>From Holsworthy proceed on the A388 Bideford road for 6.5 miles and upon reaching Fore Street Cross, turn right signed Thornbury/Shebbear (if you reach the Woodford Bridge Country Club at the bottom of the hill then you have overshot the turning by about 0.25 miles). Follow this road for 1 mile and upon reaching Gratton Cross, turn right signed Milton Town, and after 0.30 miles Gratton Vineyard will be found on the right hand side with a name plaque clearly displayed.
The Accommodation Comprises (All Measurements Are Approximate):-
Pitched Entrance Porch
Door into:
Living Room (18' 8" x 12' 8")
A fantastic and most characterful room with exposed ceiling beams. Large inglenook fireplace with timber mantle and original clome oven housing a woodburning stove. Door to staircase with side glass, and oak surround panel. Built-in storage cupboard. Twin windows to front.
Inner Hall
Fitted storage cupboard.
Shower Room (5' 7" x 4' 9")
Fitted suite comprising enclosed shower cubicle with mains fed shower connected. Close coupled WC. Wash hand basin. Window to side.
Kitchen/Diner (15' 11" x 10' 10")
A superbly presented room with fitted kitchen comprising modern "Shaker style" base and wall units, with composite acrylic worktops over and incorporating an inset double stainless steel sink. Built-in high-level double oven. Induction hob. Space for upright fridge/freezer. Integrated dishwasher. Floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler supplying domestic hot water, and heating systems. Recess for under-counter freezer. Window to rear.
Conservatory (14' 6" x 12' 2")
A high quality Conservatory which was installed in 2011 and comes complete with fly shields and blinds. French glazed double doors overlooking the gardens to the side.
First Floor Landing
Bedroom 1 (14' 10" x 10' 11")
A spacious, double aspect master bedroom with windows to rear and side. Built-in wardrobes.
Bedroom 2 (13' 3" x 8' 9")
Twin fitted wardrobes. Window to front enjoying far reaching countryside views.
Bedroom 3 (9' 6" x 7' 6")
Window to front.
Family Bathroom (6' 6" x 6' 5")
Fitted suite comprising enclosed panelled bath with mains fed shower over. Close coupled WC. Wash hand basin. Windows to rear and side.
Outside
The property is approached via an entrance driveway, with a further entrance located up by the vineyard with a substantial car park. At the front of the property is a:
Detached Garage (19' 9" x 13' 0")
Up and over vehicle entrance door. Rear service door. Inspection pit. Light and power connected.
On the driveway is the original feature petrol pump. To the rear and side of the property are fantastic landscaped gardens with an established orchard to the West of the cottage, and perennial flowerbeds to the East. Immediately to the rear of the property is a fantastic sheltered seating area providing the ideal spot for alfresco dining. Gratton Vineyard benefits from a useful range of outbuildings including:
Garden Room/Potting Shed (15' 10" x 8' 9")
Stone built with a polycarbonate roof. Open fireplace.
Utility Room (11' 1" x 8' 9")
Comprising roll-edge worksurfaces with a double stainless steel sink unit. Base mounted cupboards below. Recess and plumbing for washing machine, and tumble dryer.
Former Shippon (22' 6" x 15' 10")
Block construction. A former agricultural building with the original cow stalls in situ. Light and power connected. This building has development potential considered and, subject to gaining the necessary consents, it is thought this could make a further holiday let unit to expand the business, or an annexe/overflow accommodation for the main property.
Log Store & Timber Mower Shed
Polytunnel (26' 0" x 12' 0")
The Vineyard
The vineyard consists of 150 vines, and was planted in May 2008 consisting of an early Pinot Noir producing a red wine, and a Siegerrebe producing a white wine. We are informed by the owners that in a good year, the vine will produce approximately 100 bottles of wine with space and scope for expansion.
The Shepherds Huts
The Shepherds Huts are known as "Blossom" and "Rowan" and are 2 fully serviced and superbly presented huts taking in, and enjoying, the lovely settings. Both have woodburning hot tubs, and enclosed gardens/seating areas. There is also a vintage caravan at the top of the property which, as well as the Shepherds Huts, is used as part of the lucrative business which had a gross turnover of approximately £66,000 in 2021. Further information is available on the Gratton Vineyard's website (), which will be included within the sale.
To the very rear of the property is an enclosed paddock area bordered by mature Devon hedging and trees, and is gently sloping. The land suits a variety of uses including a small pony paddock in addition to the middle paddock area. A particular note of interest is located at the bottom of the land, which is the old parishioners’ walkway whereby the families and the reverend would walk to and from the village and the Church. (truncated)
Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Council Band
Band 'D' (please note this council band may be subject to reassessment).
EPC Report
Rating D.
The residence is most conveniently located between the market towns of Holsworthy, Bideford and Torrington. These offer an excellent range of local/national shops, professional services, leisure amenities and schooling to secondary level. The nearby filling station/convenience store at Horrelsford also provides the day to day essentials. The regional North Devon's Centre of Barnstaple with its acclaimed shopping centre is about 45 minute drive and has a wider range of amenities and via the North Devon link road gives access to the M5 near Tiverton. This area of Devon is still largely unspoilt with the Rivers Waldon and Torridge meandering through rolling farmland. The nearby prestigious "Woodford Bridge Country Club" offers some of the finest leisure/sporting facilities in the region whilst the very popular farm shop, Lizzie's Larder, is within walking distance of the property. The spectacular North Devon/Cornwall Coast, Dartmoor and Exmoor are within easy driving distance, whilst the River Torridge system offers superb opportunities for the keen game fisherman.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/>From Holsworthy proceed on the A388 Bideford road for 6.5 miles and upon reaching Fore Street Cross, turn right signed Thornbury/Shebbear (if you reach the Woodford Bridge Country Club at the bottom of the hill then you have overshot the turning by about 0.25 miles). Follow this road for 1 mile and upon reaching Gratton Cross, turn right signed Milton Town, and after 0.30 miles Gratton Vineyard will be found on the right hand side with a name plaque clearly displayed.
The Accommodation Comprises (All Measurements Are Approximate):-
Pitched Entrance Porch
Door into:
Living Room (18' 8" x 12' 8")
A fantastic and most characterful room with exposed ceiling beams. Large inglenook fireplace with timber mantle and original clome oven housing a woodburning stove. Door to staircase with side glass, and oak surround panel. Built-in storage cupboard. Twin windows to front.
Inner Hall
Fitted storage cupboard.
Shower Room (5' 7" x 4' 9")
Fitted suite comprising enclosed shower cubicle with mains fed shower connected. Close coupled WC. Wash hand basin. Window to side.
Kitchen/Diner (15' 11" x 10' 10")
A superbly presented room with fitted kitchen comprising modern "Shaker style" base and wall units, with composite acrylic worktops over and incorporating an inset double stainless steel sink. Built-in high-level double oven. Induction hob. Space for upright fridge/freezer. Integrated dishwasher. Floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler supplying domestic hot water, and heating systems. Recess for under-counter freezer. Window to rear.
Conservatory (14' 6" x 12' 2")
A high quality Conservatory which was installed in 2011 and comes complete with fly shields and blinds. French glazed double doors overlooking the gardens to the side.
First Floor Landing
Bedroom 1 (14' 10" x 10' 11")
A spacious, double aspect master bedroom with windows to rear and side. Built-in wardrobes.
Bedroom 2 (13' 3" x 8' 9")
Twin fitted wardrobes. Window to front enjoying far reaching countryside views.
Bedroom 3 (9' 6" x 7' 6")
Window to front.
Family Bathroom (6' 6" x 6' 5")
Fitted suite comprising enclosed panelled bath with mains fed shower over. Close coupled WC. Wash hand basin. Windows to rear and side.
Outside
The property is approached via an entrance driveway, with a further entrance located up by the vineyard with a substantial car park. At the front of the property is a:
Detached Garage (19' 9" x 13' 0")
Up and over vehicle entrance door. Rear service door. Inspection pit. Light and power connected.
On the driveway is the original feature petrol pump. To the rear and side of the property are fantastic landscaped gardens with an established orchard to the West of the cottage, and perennial flowerbeds to the East. Immediately to the rear of the property is a fantastic sheltered seating area providing the ideal spot for alfresco dining. Gratton Vineyard benefits from a useful range of outbuildings including:
Garden Room/Potting Shed (15' 10" x 8' 9")
Stone built with a polycarbonate roof. Open fireplace.
Utility Room (11' 1" x 8' 9")
Comprising roll-edge worksurfaces with a double stainless steel sink unit. Base mounted cupboards below. Recess and plumbing for washing machine, and tumble dryer.
Former Shippon (22' 6" x 15' 10")
Block construction. A former agricultural building with the original cow stalls in situ. Light and power connected. This building has development potential considered and, subject to gaining the necessary consents, it is thought this could make a further holiday let unit to expand the business, or an annexe/overflow accommodation for the main property.
Log Store & Timber Mower Shed
Polytunnel (26' 0" x 12' 0")
The Vineyard
The vineyard consists of 150 vines, and was planted in May 2008 consisting of an early Pinot Noir producing a red wine, and a Siegerrebe producing a white wine. We are informed by the owners that in a good year, the vine will produce approximately 100 bottles of wine with space and scope for expansion.
The Shepherds Huts
The Shepherds Huts are known as "Blossom" and "Rowan" and are 2 fully serviced and superbly presented huts taking in, and enjoying, the lovely settings. Both have woodburning hot tubs, and enclosed gardens/seating areas. There is also a vintage caravan at the top of the property which, as well as the Shepherds Huts, is used as part of the lucrative business which had a gross turnover of approximately £66,000 in 2021. Further information is available on the Gratton Vineyard's website (), which will be included within the sale.
To the very rear of the property is an enclosed paddock area bordered by mature Devon hedging and trees, and is gently sloping. The land suits a variety of uses including a small pony paddock in addition to the middle paddock area. A particular note of interest is located at the bottom of the land, which is the old parishioners’ walkway whereby the families and the reverend would walk to and from the village and the Church. (truncated)
Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Council Band
Band 'D' (please note this council band may be subject to reassessment).
EPC Report
Rating D.
