House For Sale £500,000
Project in idyllic location! Period cottage set in ~9.7 acres with planning permission to almost double in size to 5/6 bed home. Views over surrounding countryside and easy outriding into Cookworthy Forest.
Period cottage with approximately 9.7 acres of grazing and stables, a goat shed /former workshop and additional outbuildings all situated down at the far end of a quiet lane with easy access for outriding into Cookworthy Forest. This exciting property requires refurbishment and modernisation and has planning permisson for to virtually double in size, taking it from a 3 bedroom cottage in its current format into a large 6 bedroom family home. The property and grounds enjoy extensive views over the surrounding countryside and this would make an ideal equestrian or small holding for anyone looking to find a rural idyll in a peaceful but convenient location. The property is situated a short drive from the village of Halwill Junction which offers county primary school, general stores, post office, fish and chip shop and hairdressers, as well as a public house. The nearby towns of Hatherleigh, Holsworthy and Okehampton are also easily accessible by car. The north coast of the county at Bude is approximately a 20-25 minutes drive away and offers beautiful sandy beaches, as well as stunning coastal walks. The nearby forest is ideal for those who enjoy walking, cycling or riding, without having to utilise any roads for access.
The land is set out predominately in 3 main enclosures - a small paddock and two primary fields. Outbuildings include a single garage and adjoining stables, as well as a goat shed, part of which has already been converted into an art studio, with further conversion potential remaining. There is also potential subject to the necessary planning consents for conversion into a holiday let or annex.
Entrance:
Part glazed front door.
Entrance Porch: (4' 2'' x 4' 7'' (1.27m x 1.40m))
Window to front. Electric meters and fuse boards. Part glazed door.
Sitting Room: (12' 5'' x 21' 0'' (max) (3.78m x 6.40m))
Exposed beams. Large inglenook fireplace with clome oven. Inset multi fuel stove. Stairs to first floor. Under stairs storage cupboard.
Inner Lobby:
Doors to kitchen and bathroom.
Bathroom: (8' 0'' x 11' 6''(max - l-Shaped) (2.44m x 3.50m))
Coloured suite with pedestal wash hand basin. Panelled bath with shower over. Low level WC. Window to rear. Heated towel rail.
Kitchen: (18' 11'' x 11' 0'' (5.76m x 3.35m))
Picture window to rear. Range of work top surfaces with inset Belfast sink. Space for cooker. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Range of fitted base units. Oil fired Rayburn with back boiler facility serving domestic hot water system.
Bedroom 3/Dining Room: (12' 6'' x 8' 5'' (3.81m x 2.56m))
Dual aspect.
First Floor Landing:
Access to.
Bedroom 1: (12' 5'' x 9' 2'' (3.78m x 2.79m))
Window to front. Built in double wardrobe. Further built in airing cupboard.
Bedroom 2: (10' 3'' x 9' 6'' (3.12m x 2.89m))
Window to front.
Planning:
Planning permission has historically been granted for a significant two storey extension to the side which would virtually double the size of the overall accommodation and work on this has commenced with the foundations having been laid.
Outside:
The property is surrounded by attractive gardens with parts which have been left as wildlife areas, a former productive vegetable garden, and garden sheds and greenhouse. To the side of the property is a single garage with up and over door, and adjoining this is a further range of stables. Beyond the goat shed is a level paddock which opens up into two primary fields, one to the side and one to the front. The property has a private water supply by way of bore hold and well, private drainage and mains electricity.
Stables: (26' 10'' x 16' 0'' (8.17m x 4.87m))
Sub divided into 3 stalls.
The Old Goat Shed: (32' 0'' x 20' 9'' (9.75m x 6.32m))
Currently predominately open and utilized for storage and one corner has been converted into a studio.
Studio: (14' 5'' x 9' 4'' (4.39m x 2.84m))
Double glazed window to side and rear. Fully insulated and dry lined with power.
Services:
The property has a private water supply by way of bore hole and well, private drainage and mains electricity, broadband connected.
Local Authority:
Torridge District Council.
Period cottage with approximately 9.7 acres of grazing and stables, a goat shed /former workshop and additional outbuildings all situated down at the far end of a quiet lane with easy access for outriding into Cookworthy Forest. This exciting property requires refurbishment and modernisation and has planning permisson for to virtually double in size, taking it from a 3 bedroom cottage in its current format into a large 6 bedroom family home. The property and grounds enjoy extensive views over the surrounding countryside and this would make an ideal equestrian or small holding for anyone looking to find a rural idyll in a peaceful but convenient location. The property is situated a short drive from the village of Halwill Junction which offers county primary school, general stores, post office, fish and chip shop and hairdressers, as well as a public house. The nearby towns of Hatherleigh, Holsworthy and Okehampton are also easily accessible by car. The north coast of the county at Bude is approximately a 20-25 minutes drive away and offers beautiful sandy beaches, as well as stunning coastal walks. The nearby forest is ideal for those who enjoy walking, cycling or riding, without having to utilise any roads for access.
The land is set out predominately in 3 main enclosures - a small paddock and two primary fields. Outbuildings include a single garage and adjoining stables, as well as a goat shed, part of which has already been converted into an art studio, with further conversion potential remaining. There is also potential subject to the necessary planning consents for conversion into a holiday let or annex.
Entrance:
Part glazed front door.
Entrance Porch: (4' 2'' x 4' 7'' (1.27m x 1.40m))
Window to front. Electric meters and fuse boards. Part glazed door.
Sitting Room: (12' 5'' x 21' 0'' (max) (3.78m x 6.40m))
Exposed beams. Large inglenook fireplace with clome oven. Inset multi fuel stove. Stairs to first floor. Under stairs storage cupboard.
Inner Lobby:
Doors to kitchen and bathroom.
Bathroom: (8' 0'' x 11' 6''(max - l-Shaped) (2.44m x 3.50m))
Coloured suite with pedestal wash hand basin. Panelled bath with shower over. Low level WC. Window to rear. Heated towel rail.
Kitchen: (18' 11'' x 11' 0'' (5.76m x 3.35m))
Picture window to rear. Range of work top surfaces with inset Belfast sink. Space for cooker. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Range of fitted base units. Oil fired Rayburn with back boiler facility serving domestic hot water system.
Bedroom 3/Dining Room: (12' 6'' x 8' 5'' (3.81m x 2.56m))
Dual aspect.
First Floor Landing:
Access to.
Bedroom 1: (12' 5'' x 9' 2'' (3.78m x 2.79m))
Window to front. Built in double wardrobe. Further built in airing cupboard.
Bedroom 2: (10' 3'' x 9' 6'' (3.12m x 2.89m))
Window to front.
Planning:
Planning permission has historically been granted for a significant two storey extension to the side which would virtually double the size of the overall accommodation and work on this has commenced with the foundations having been laid.
Outside:
The property is surrounded by attractive gardens with parts which have been left as wildlife areas, a former productive vegetable garden, and garden sheds and greenhouse. To the side of the property is a single garage with up and over door, and adjoining this is a further range of stables. Beyond the goat shed is a level paddock which opens up into two primary fields, one to the side and one to the front. The property has a private water supply by way of bore hold and well, private drainage and mains electricity.
Stables: (26' 10'' x 16' 0'' (8.17m x 4.87m))
Sub divided into 3 stalls.
The Old Goat Shed: (32' 0'' x 20' 9'' (9.75m x 6.32m))
Currently predominately open and utilized for storage and one corner has been converted into a studio.
Studio: (14' 5'' x 9' 4'' (4.39m x 2.84m))
Double glazed window to side and rear. Fully insulated and dry lined with power.
Services:
The property has a private water supply by way of bore hole and well, private drainage and mains electricity, broadband connected.
Local Authority:
Torridge District Council.
