A spacious detached period five bedroom traditional farmhouse with adjoining holiday unit, two three bedroom holiday cottages and further barns with potential within approximately 6 acres of land on the edge of the popular and historic Dartmoor village of Lydford. Available with more land.

DESCRIPTION

The farmstead is approached over its own driveway to a period property dating in part back to the 15th & 16th and century providing spacious accommodation with five bedrooms, (three en suite), two receptions rooms, study and kitchen/ breakfast room with Aga and an adjoining one bedroom holiday unit. Within the yard are two three bedroom holiday units, each with patio and garden. There is a further large detached traditional barn with potential, with adjoining barn formally used as a farm shop & tea room, further barns and outbuildings all within approximately 6 acres (2.42 ha) of gardens, grounds, water feature and pasture land. The farm would lend itself to a wide range of equestrian and commercial uses.

SITUATION

The farmstead is located on the edge of the popular village of Lydford which lies on the western fringe of Dartmoor. The village provides local amenities including a Church, primary school, two public houses including the well renowned Dartmoor Inn Restaurant and historic medieval castle. The National Trust property of Lydford Gorge provides scenic walks and the expanses of Dartmoor are within half a mile of the farm providing excellent outriding, walking and countryside pursuits. The ancient stannary towns of Okehampton and Tavistock are equi-distant being approximately seven miles away and the A30 dual carriageway at Sourton Cross provides access to Cornwall to the west and Exeter and the main motorway network beyond to the east. Tavistock and Okehampton provide a wider range of amenities including educational, leisure, sporting and recreational facilities.

COMMUNICATIONS

Road - the A30 (dual carriageway) from Okehampton provides easy access to Exeter and the M5 motorway.
Rail - regular intercity services operate from Exeter to London (Paddington) and via Salisbury to London (Waterloo)
Ferry - ferry services operate from Plymouth to northern France and northern Spain.
Air - Exeter International Airport provides flights to the Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, Ireland, Scotland and a number of continental destinations. Plymouth Airport offers flights to London Gatwick and other numerous destinations.

THE ACCOMMODATION

(All measurements are approximate. There are numerous power points throughout the property although not individually listed. None of the fittings or appliances have been tested by ourselves).

THE FARMHOUSE

On the Ground Floor
A part-glazed entrance door gives access to:-

ENTRANCE PORCH

Dual aspect with tiled floor and part-glazed door to:-

ENTRANCE HALL

Stairs to first floor and tiled floor.

SITTING ROOM

6.65m(21'10'') x 4.81m(15'9'')Window to the front elevation, fireplace with cloam oven and wood burner on slate hearth with granite lintel above, two radiators, display alcove, door to understairs storage cupboard, beamed ceiling, television aerial point.

DINING ROOM

4.80m(15'9'') x 3.54m(11'7'')Window to the front elevation, fireplace recess with slate hearth and granite lintel, shelved alcove and cupboards below, beamed ceiling, tiled floor, door to kitchen/ breakfast room and radiator. Telephone point.

LOBBY

Part glazed stable door to exterior and radiator.

UTILITY ROOM / CLOAKROOM

3.01m(9'11'') x 1.88m(6'2'')Window to the front elevation with granite sill, stainless steel sink unit with single drainer, mixer tap and cupboard below, tiled splashbacks, low level w.c., plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer, oil fired central heating boiler and linen cupboard with slatted shelving

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM

5.09m(16'8'') x 4.50m(14'9'')A dual aspect room with windows to the rear and side elevations, views over garden and Dartmoor beyond, having beamed ceiling, tiled floor, range of wall and base units in cream painted wood under black granite effect roll top work surfaces and tiled splash backs, ceramic 1 ½ bowl sink with mixer taps and draining board, open shelving, built-in fridge/ freezer, space and plumbing for dishwasher, oil fired four oven Aga, granite fireplace recess with slate hearth, granite lintel and cloam oven and larder cupboard.

REAR HALL

Part glazed door to rear car port/ courtyard and meter cupboards. Doors leading off to:

STUDY

5.13m(16'10'') x 1.66m(5'5'')Window to the side elevation, cloak hooks, tiled floor and telephone point. Beamed ceiling.

WALK-IN PANTRY

4.64m(15'3'') x 3.27m(10'9'')Windows to the side and rear elevations, slate shelving, range of wall units and space for chest freezer.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

Half Landing.

MASTER BEDROOM

4.81m(15'9'') x 4.42m(14'6'')Window to the front elevation with deep sill enjoying far reaching views, some exposed beams, range of fitted wardrobes with cupboards above, further cupboard and radiator.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

Suite comprising tiled double shower cubicle with wall mounted shower, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and low level w.c.

BEDROOM TWO

3.57m(11'9'') x 2.92m(9'7'')Window to the front elevation with deep sill and radiator.

BEDROOM THREE

4.68m(15'4'') x 3.58m(11'9'')Window to the front elevation with deep sills and far reaching views, painted pine panelled walls, inset and fitted wardrobes, Victorian style fireplace and radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM

4.63m(15'2'') x 3.58m(11'9'')A dual aspect room with windows to the side and rear elevations enjoying views, panelled bath with mixer taps and tiled surround, walk-in shower cubicle with shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., radiator, access to loft space, inset ceiling lights and built-in airing cupboard housing insulated hot water tank fitted with immersion heater and slatted shelving.

INNER LANDING

Radiator, wall light points and door to:

BEDROOM FOUR

3.41m(11'2'') x 3.28m(10'9'')Window to the rear elevation, exposed beams, granite fireplace recess and radiator.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

Comprising walk-in shower cubicle and wall mounted electric shower unit and door to:-

CLOAKROOM

Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks, low level w.c., extractor fan and radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE

2.93m(9'7'') x 2.73m(8'11'')Window to the side elevation with deep sill, exposed beams, television aerial point and radiator.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

Window with deep sill to the rear elevation, suite comprising walk-in shower cubicle with shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, low level w.c. and electric shaver point.

OAK COTTAGE

Adjoining the South-Westerly end of the house is this self-contained holiday unit.

KITCHEN

2.81m(9'3'') max x 2.39m(7'10'') maxRange of fitted wall and base units under a roll top work surface, stainless steel sink and drainer, space and connection for cooker, washing machine and fridge, tiled floor and door to the garden.

BEDROOM

4.04m(13'3'') x 3.77m(12'4'')Beamed ceiling, exposed stone to one wall, arched recessed to either side of fireplace recess, radiator and window to the side elevation.

SHOWER ROOM

Shower cubicle with Mira Sport electric shower, low level w.c, pedestal wash basin, window to the side elevation.

OUTSIDE

The Farmstead is approached over a concrete tree lined private driveway giving access to a yard and parking for several vehicles. To the side of the main house there is a Car Port with an adjoining stone built former piggery which is currently used for storage. On the other side of the yard there is a Traditional Barn 20.05m x 5.75m ( 67'2 x 18'8) , 7.90m x 5.75m (25'9 x 18'8) 'L' shaped, formerly used as farm shop, public conveniences and educational area with planning consent to develop the amenities further by adding a floor above the educational area for further teaching rooms. Former Tea Room 5.08m x 4.87m (16'6 x 15'9) display window frontage to courtyard, painted concrete floor doors to: Kitchen 2.87m x 2.03m ( 9'4 x 6'6) fitted wall units and base units under black granite effect roll top work surfaces, 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with wall mounted Ariston water heater above, space for a cooker. Black granite effect serving counter with space below for fridge and freezer. Former Shop Area 4.54m x 3.97 (14'8 x 13') painted concrete floor window to rear. Toilets split into three areas, one with disabled facilities, one with standard facilities and a hand washing area. Educational Area 4.73m x 12.19m (15'5 x 39'9) with a concrete floor accessed via stable doors.
Stable Block of timber construction divided into three loose boxes.

GARDENS

The gardens surround the farmhouse and are mainly laid to lawn with a feature wetland and woodland garden with boundary hedges and fencing enjoying views over countryside towards Dartmoor. To the rear of the tea rooms there is a gravelled patio area leading to a newly created garden with approximately 270 shrubs, 120 trees and 5000 bulbs. There is a flight pond which is spring fed and a stream runs along the boundary.

THE HOLIDAY COTTAGES

On the opposite side of the yard are two holiday cottages which have their own large gravelled parking areas for guest parking. To one side is a pond with a wooden footbridge over the water.

ASH COTTAGE

On the Ground Floor: Glazed front entrance door to:

ENTRANCE HALL

Stairs ascend to first floor, tiled floor and cloaks cupboard

CLOAKROOM

Wall mounted Baxi boiler, low level w.c., wash hand basin, tiled floor, extractor fan and space and plumbing for washing machine.

LOUNGE AREA

5.18m(17'0'') x 2.46m(8'1'')Beamed ceiling, window to front elevation enjoying views, tiled floor, wall light points, recessed ceiling spotlights, radiator and television aerial point.

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM AREA

6.33m(20'9'') x 2.43m(8'0'')Glazed door to the rear elevation, beamed ceiling, range of fitted wall and base units with roll-top worksurfaces, tiled splashbacks, stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer taps, built-in four ring gas hob and electric oven, integral dishwasher, fridge/freezer, recessed ceiling spotlights and tiled floor.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

Landing: with access to loft space.

CLOAKROOM

Wall mounted wash hand basin, low level w.c., extractor fan and radiator.

BEDROOM ONE

3.16m(10'4'') x 2.43m(8'0'')Window providing borrowed light to landing, Velux window, built-in over stairs storage cupboard housing insulated copper tank fitted with immersion heater and radiator

BEDROOM TWO

3.16m(10'4'') x 2.34m(7'8'')Velux window, wall lights and radiator.

BEDROOM THREE

3.44m(11'3'') x 2.83m(9'3'')Full height windows to the front elevation enjoying far reaching views over surrounding countryside and radiator.

BATHROOM

Suite comprising panelled bath with shower unit over, folding shower screen, tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin, extractor fan, ceiling spotlights and radiator.

OUTSIDE

To the front of Ash Cottage there is a paved patio area enclosed by a wall affording views over surrounding countryside.

ELM COTTAGE

On the Ground Floor: Glazed door with side screen to:

ENTRANCE HALL

Stairs ascending to first floor, tiled floor, cloak area, radiator and stable door to kitchen and door to cloakroom.

CLOAKROOM

Wash hand basin, low level w.c. and tiled floor.

KITCHEN AREA

4.81m(15'9'') x 2.47m(8'1'')Beamed ceiling, range of wall and base units under roll-top worksurfaces, stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, dishwasher, built-in four ring gas hob with extractor over, plumbing and space for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, tiled splashbacks, tiled floor, radiator and open access to:

LIVING / DINING AREA

7.58m(24'10'') x 2.56m(8'5'')Glazed door to the rear elevation, tiled floor, beamed ceiling, two radiators, television aerial point, built-in cupboard housing Baxi LPG boiler with storage below and spotlighting.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

Landing: Access to loft space.

CLOAKROOM

Low level w.c., wash hand basin, extractor fan and radiator.

BEDROOM ONE

3.07m(10'1'') x 2.83m(9'3'')Velux window and radiator.

BEDROOM TWO

3.26m(10'8'') x 2.34m(7'8'')Velux window and radiator.

BEDROOM THREE

2.92m(9'7'') x 2.49m(8'2'')Velux window, window giving borrowed light to landing and radiator.

BATHROOM

Suite comprising panelled bath with shower over and folding screen, pedestal wash hand basin, cupboard housing insulated copper tank fitted with immersion heater, extractor fan and radiator.

OUTSIDE

To the front of Elm Cottage there is a paved patio area enclosed by a wall with views over surrounding countryside.

THE LAND

The land extends in all to approximately 6 acres (2.42 ha) of which approximately 4 acres (1.62 ha) is pastureland. Available with more land.

GENERAL REMARKS

TENURE

The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.

SERVICES

Water - Mains water.
Electricity - Mains electricity.
Drainage - Private drainage.
Telephone & Broadband - BT connection.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Dartmoor National Park. Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9JQ. Tel:- 01626 832093
West Devon Borough Council. Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Tavistock, Devon. 01822 813600.
South West Water. Peninsula House, Rydon Lane, Exeter, Devon EX2 7WP
Tel: 0800 1691144

RIGHTS OF WAY & EASEMENTS

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all outgoings, rights of way, easements and way leaves there may be whether mentioned in these general remarks and stipulations or particulars of sale or not.

PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS

All figures, floor plans and maps are for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute any part of any offer or contract.

AGENTS NOTES

None of the services or appliances, plumbing, heating, or electrical installations have been tested by the selling agent. Any maps used on the details are to assist identification of the property only and are not an indication of the actual surroundings, which may have changed since the map was printed. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS

Strictly by arrangement with D R Kivell & Partners. Tel: - 01822 810810

Floor Plan Disclaimer.
These plans are set out as a guideline only and should not be relied upon as a representation of fact. They are intended for information purposes only and are not to scale.
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.