House For Sale £825,000
Believed to be over 250 years old and the only second time on the market, this original Farmhouse, which is not listed, has been in the same ownership for 20 years and lovingly maintained during this time. Offering generous and well laid out accommodation combining period features with modern day comforts. You enter via an Open Storm Porch into a light and airy Entrance Hall, with doors to the Cloakroom and Utility Room. Another door leads to the large Farmhouse Kitchen/Breakfast Room, which has an oil fired Aga and walk-in Larder. From here you can access the Study, which would make a lovely Garden Room as there is a window overlooking the rear garden and door opening up to the garden. A double aspect Sitting Room boasts a fireplace housing a wood burner, with opening into the Living Room and having French doors to a patio. Upstairs offers 3 large Bedrooms and spacious Bathroom all enjoying views around its own grounds.
The house itself, could be extended (stpc), or there is the option to convert the large barn, which is partly attached to the house by a stone wall. The vendors have already secured planning for change of use into a annexe or holiday let subject to conditions, which can be viewed on the West Devon Borough Council planning site under application number 4224/2003/oke. Architect drawings available and please contact the agent for further information.
This home will definitely appeal to a variety of buyers who maybe looking for that rural Devon 'good life'. The main land is circa 4.2 acres and within this curtilage is the House, Barn, detached Studio, Workshop and Carport, which could be a footprint for creating another building or Stables (subject to any relevant planning consents). The land is currently left to grass and then used for hay, but could be split into enclosures for equine use or those wanting to keep livestock, grow produce and be self sufficient. In additional there are extensive formal gardens ideal for those with 'Green Fingers'.
Situated a few steps away on the opposite side of the lane is another parcel of land of approximately 2.1 acres which is partially split into two by a stream, both having field gates back to the lane and again could offer many uses, but currently used for grass keep.
Location Occupying a quiet location on the edge of the small rural hamlet of Eworthy which is surrounded by rolling countryside and several bridleways ideal for riding out. Within easy reach of the nearby Roadford Lake with its delightful walks, together with sailing club and windsurfing and only 3 miles from the village of Bratton Clovelly, which has a Church, village hall and a popular Country Inn. The nearby towns of Okehampton and Launceston are 11 and 14 miles away respectively both offering an excellent range of shops, services, supermarkets, schooling for all ages, hospitals and leisure centres. Both towns have direct access to the A30 with Okehampton also having a Waitrose and a regular train service directly to Exeter, St Davids. The north coasts of Devon and Cornwall are within easy driving distance, whilst the Dartmoor National Park is easily accessible at Okehampton with its hundreds of square miles of superb unspoilt scenery. The nearest village with amenities is Halwill Junction some 4 miles away which offers a range of day to day amenities including shop, post office, public house, chip shop, recreational ground, community hall and bus services which run between Bude and Exeter.
The accommodation comprises: (All Measurements are Approximate)
The ground floor has ceramic tiled flooring throughout and there is modern oak effect double glazed windows all round.
Open storm porch With tiling to floor and part multi-pane glazed entrance door to:
Entrance hall 9' 9" x 6' 5" (2.97m x 1.96m) Window to front. Stairs leading to First Floor Landing. Radiator. Doors to:
Cloakroom 5' 3" x 3' 4" (1.6m x 1.02m) Obscure glazed window to front. Wall mounted wash hand basin. Low level wc. Radiator.
Utility room 8' 2" x 7' 1" (2.49m x 2.16m) Windows to front and side. A range of base level units with worktop surface over. Inset sink and drainer unit with mixer tap. Raised worktop with space and plumbing for washing machine. 'Grant' floor mounted oil fired combination boiler. Radiator.
Kitchen/breakfast room 17' 3" x 13' 4" (5.26m x 4.06m) Window to front. Range of base level units with worktop surfaces over and part tiling to walls. Inset sink and drainer unit with mixer tap. Inset electric hob with concealed extractor canopy over. Eye level electric oven. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Recessed fireplace housing oil fired Rayburn solely used for cooking with original clome oven to side. Radiator. Beams to ceiling. Door to understairs cupboard. Opening to:
Larder 8' 2" x 6' 1" (2.49m x 1.85m) Window to rear. Cupboard with shelving. The owners currently use this area for a tall fridge and chest freezer. Plenty of space to one wall for a range of built in shelving.
From Kitchen/Breakfast Room doors to:
Study/garden room 12' 7" excluding useful recessed area x 8' 6" (3.84m x 2.59m) Fully glazed door leading out to the rear garden and window to rear. Radiator.
Sitting room 16' 8" x 11' 10" (5.08m x 3.61m) Window to front and further window to side with deep sill and seat. Recessed stone fireplace inset with woodburning stove. Beams to ceiling. Radiator. Television point. Opening to:
Living room 13' 4" x 11' 10" (4.06m x 3.61m) Double aspect with window to side and patio doors leading out to a rear paved patio. Two radiators.
From Entrance Hall staircase leads to:
First floor landing Two windows to rear with useful shelving. Wall mounted electric panel heater. Doors to:
Bedroom 1 14' 1" x 12' 4" (4.29m x 3.76m) Window to front. Hatch to loft space. Radiator.
Bedroom 2 13' 2" x 11' 10" (4.01m x 3.61m) Window to rear. Radiator. Wall mounted electric panel heater.
Bedroom 3 18' 1" x 9' 1" (5.51m x 2.77m) Double aspect with windows to front and side. Radiator.
Bathroom 12' 10" x 6' 7" excluding shower cubicle (3.91m x 2.01m) Window to side. Tiled enclosed bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment. Walk-in shower cubicle with mains fed shower. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level wc. Part tiling to walls. Shaver point. Radiator.
Outside From the Village Lane double opening gates lead to an extensive gravel and concrete yard providing extensive parking for many types of vehicles. There is also a pedestrian gate from the lane, which opens to a lovely Cottage style garden with paved patios to the side, front and rear aspects. The rear garden is laid to lawn surrounded by mature boundaries and a selection of fruit trees. Within the yard is access to:
Stone barn Partly attached to the Farmhouse via an external stone wall with planning granted in perpetuity for change of use to a holiday let/annexe Currently split into two sections:
Section one 47' 6" x 16' 9" (14.48m x 5.11m) average measurements Two timber front entrance doors with windows to front and side. Large opening to the rear currently enclosed by timber panels. External water tap.
Section two 16' 3" x 16' 3" (4.95m x 4.95m) average measurements Door and window to front.
Detached studio with attached workshop:
Studio 23' 6" x 15' 4" (7.16m x 4.67m) Stable door. Modern double glazed windows to front and rear. Two Velux skylights with retractable blinds. Freestanding woodburner. Two wall mounted electric panel heaters. Power and light connected.
Workshop 24' 7" x 9' 8" (7.49m x 2.95m) Currently used as a Garden Store but would make an ideal home office. Stable door. Modern double glazed windows to front and rear. Two Velux skylights with retractable blinds. Power, light and water connected.
Carport 33' 3" x 18' 3" (10.13m x 5.56m) average overall measurements. Split into two bays and ideal for agricultural vehicles. Power connected.
Main land The land of approximately of 4 acres which includes the farmhouse, outbuildings, yard and formal gardens is currently left to grow and then cut for hay. It can also be accessed from the lane via a field gate and surrounded by mature boundaries. Offering great potential to create several paddock enclosures or utilised for livestock. Situated on the other side of the lane directly opposite the driveway entrance is a wooden five bar gate leading into:
Additional land Approximately 2 acres partially split into 2 fields by a stream with a metal five bar gate in the top section leading back to the lane. Currently used as grass keep but could offer other options.
Local authority West Devon Borough Council.
Council tax Band D
services Mains electricity, metered water and private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Directions From Launceston take the A30 towards Exeter and after a few miles take the Broadwoodwidger exit signposted Roadford Lake and Bratton Clovelly. Proceed towards Roadford Lake and take the right hand turning signposted Bratton Clovelly. Follow this country lane and turn left at Headson Cross, signposted Germansweek. Continue along this road for approximately 2 miles and turn left signposted Germansweek. Proceed through this village and take the second Eworthy sign on the right and the property is the second one down on the left.
The house itself, could be extended (stpc), or there is the option to convert the large barn, which is partly attached to the house by a stone wall. The vendors have already secured planning for change of use into a annexe or holiday let subject to conditions, which can be viewed on the West Devon Borough Council planning site under application number 4224/2003/oke. Architect drawings available and please contact the agent for further information.
This home will definitely appeal to a variety of buyers who maybe looking for that rural Devon 'good life'. The main land is circa 4.2 acres and within this curtilage is the House, Barn, detached Studio, Workshop and Carport, which could be a footprint for creating another building or Stables (subject to any relevant planning consents). The land is currently left to grass and then used for hay, but could be split into enclosures for equine use or those wanting to keep livestock, grow produce and be self sufficient. In additional there are extensive formal gardens ideal for those with 'Green Fingers'.
Situated a few steps away on the opposite side of the lane is another parcel of land of approximately 2.1 acres which is partially split into two by a stream, both having field gates back to the lane and again could offer many uses, but currently used for grass keep.
Location Occupying a quiet location on the edge of the small rural hamlet of Eworthy which is surrounded by rolling countryside and several bridleways ideal for riding out. Within easy reach of the nearby Roadford Lake with its delightful walks, together with sailing club and windsurfing and only 3 miles from the village of Bratton Clovelly, which has a Church, village hall and a popular Country Inn. The nearby towns of Okehampton and Launceston are 11 and 14 miles away respectively both offering an excellent range of shops, services, supermarkets, schooling for all ages, hospitals and leisure centres. Both towns have direct access to the A30 with Okehampton also having a Waitrose and a regular train service directly to Exeter, St Davids. The north coasts of Devon and Cornwall are within easy driving distance, whilst the Dartmoor National Park is easily accessible at Okehampton with its hundreds of square miles of superb unspoilt scenery. The nearest village with amenities is Halwill Junction some 4 miles away which offers a range of day to day amenities including shop, post office, public house, chip shop, recreational ground, community hall and bus services which run between Bude and Exeter.
The accommodation comprises: (All Measurements are Approximate)
The ground floor has ceramic tiled flooring throughout and there is modern oak effect double glazed windows all round.
Open storm porch With tiling to floor and part multi-pane glazed entrance door to:
Entrance hall 9' 9" x 6' 5" (2.97m x 1.96m) Window to front. Stairs leading to First Floor Landing. Radiator. Doors to:
Cloakroom 5' 3" x 3' 4" (1.6m x 1.02m) Obscure glazed window to front. Wall mounted wash hand basin. Low level wc. Radiator.
Utility room 8' 2" x 7' 1" (2.49m x 2.16m) Windows to front and side. A range of base level units with worktop surface over. Inset sink and drainer unit with mixer tap. Raised worktop with space and plumbing for washing machine. 'Grant' floor mounted oil fired combination boiler. Radiator.
Kitchen/breakfast room 17' 3" x 13' 4" (5.26m x 4.06m) Window to front. Range of base level units with worktop surfaces over and part tiling to walls. Inset sink and drainer unit with mixer tap. Inset electric hob with concealed extractor canopy over. Eye level electric oven. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Recessed fireplace housing oil fired Rayburn solely used for cooking with original clome oven to side. Radiator. Beams to ceiling. Door to understairs cupboard. Opening to:
Larder 8' 2" x 6' 1" (2.49m x 1.85m) Window to rear. Cupboard with shelving. The owners currently use this area for a tall fridge and chest freezer. Plenty of space to one wall for a range of built in shelving.
From Kitchen/Breakfast Room doors to:
Study/garden room 12' 7" excluding useful recessed area x 8' 6" (3.84m x 2.59m) Fully glazed door leading out to the rear garden and window to rear. Radiator.
Sitting room 16' 8" x 11' 10" (5.08m x 3.61m) Window to front and further window to side with deep sill and seat. Recessed stone fireplace inset with woodburning stove. Beams to ceiling. Radiator. Television point. Opening to:
Living room 13' 4" x 11' 10" (4.06m x 3.61m) Double aspect with window to side and patio doors leading out to a rear paved patio. Two radiators.
From Entrance Hall staircase leads to:
First floor landing Two windows to rear with useful shelving. Wall mounted electric panel heater. Doors to:
Bedroom 1 14' 1" x 12' 4" (4.29m x 3.76m) Window to front. Hatch to loft space. Radiator.
Bedroom 2 13' 2" x 11' 10" (4.01m x 3.61m) Window to rear. Radiator. Wall mounted electric panel heater.
Bedroom 3 18' 1" x 9' 1" (5.51m x 2.77m) Double aspect with windows to front and side. Radiator.
Bathroom 12' 10" x 6' 7" excluding shower cubicle (3.91m x 2.01m) Window to side. Tiled enclosed bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment. Walk-in shower cubicle with mains fed shower. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level wc. Part tiling to walls. Shaver point. Radiator.
Outside From the Village Lane double opening gates lead to an extensive gravel and concrete yard providing extensive parking for many types of vehicles. There is also a pedestrian gate from the lane, which opens to a lovely Cottage style garden with paved patios to the side, front and rear aspects. The rear garden is laid to lawn surrounded by mature boundaries and a selection of fruit trees. Within the yard is access to:
Stone barn Partly attached to the Farmhouse via an external stone wall with planning granted in perpetuity for change of use to a holiday let/annexe Currently split into two sections:
Section one 47' 6" x 16' 9" (14.48m x 5.11m) average measurements Two timber front entrance doors with windows to front and side. Large opening to the rear currently enclosed by timber panels. External water tap.
Section two 16' 3" x 16' 3" (4.95m x 4.95m) average measurements Door and window to front.
Detached studio with attached workshop:
Studio 23' 6" x 15' 4" (7.16m x 4.67m) Stable door. Modern double glazed windows to front and rear. Two Velux skylights with retractable blinds. Freestanding woodburner. Two wall mounted electric panel heaters. Power and light connected.
Workshop 24' 7" x 9' 8" (7.49m x 2.95m) Currently used as a Garden Store but would make an ideal home office. Stable door. Modern double glazed windows to front and rear. Two Velux skylights with retractable blinds. Power, light and water connected.
Carport 33' 3" x 18' 3" (10.13m x 5.56m) average overall measurements. Split into two bays and ideal for agricultural vehicles. Power connected.
Main land The land of approximately of 4 acres which includes the farmhouse, outbuildings, yard and formal gardens is currently left to grow and then cut for hay. It can also be accessed from the lane via a field gate and surrounded by mature boundaries. Offering great potential to create several paddock enclosures or utilised for livestock. Situated on the other side of the lane directly opposite the driveway entrance is a wooden five bar gate leading into:
Additional land Approximately 2 acres partially split into 2 fields by a stream with a metal five bar gate in the top section leading back to the lane. Currently used as grass keep but could offer other options.
Local authority West Devon Borough Council.
Council tax Band D
services Mains electricity, metered water and private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Directions From Launceston take the A30 towards Exeter and after a few miles take the Broadwoodwidger exit signposted Roadford Lake and Bratton Clovelly. Proceed towards Roadford Lake and take the right hand turning signposted Bratton Clovelly. Follow this country lane and turn left at Headson Cross, signposted Germansweek. Continue along this road for approximately 2 miles and turn left signposted Germansweek. Proceed through this village and take the second Eworthy sign on the right and the property is the second one down on the left.
