Property description

Situated in a Valley of outstanding natural beauty is this three bedroom detached farmhouse in need of updating and modernisation. The property occupies a plot of approximately 6.77 acres, bordered by woodland and a stream, being located between the River Torridge and Jennetts Reservoir in gorgeous countryside some mile and a half from town. This older property still retains much of its charm and character, with the original dairy area, a scullery with Rayburn, sitting room, galley kitchen, three good sized bedrooms and an upstairs bathroom.  The house did have delightful gardens with a range of sheds, which do require ‘bringing back’.  There are a range of open agricultural barns, stone outbuildings, a former workshop and piggery, all of which offer exciting potential to convert (subject to the necessary planning permission). 
 
SITUATION
The Historical Port Town of Bideford is approximately 1.5 miles away offering some delightful shops, galleries, coffee houses, public houses and restaurants.  The Town is synonymous with the Author Charles Kingsley and the ‘Historical’ Long Bridge (dating back to 1474) with its 24 spans and Victoria Park, originally opened in 1912.  There are some excellent local shops, Morrisons supermarket and leisure facilities.  The wonderful coastline is within a few miles at nearby Westward Ho! and Abbotsham Cliffs.
 
THE PARTICULARS
All measurements are approximate.  There are numerous power points throughout.  None of the fittings have been tested by ourselves.
 
ACCOMMODATION
Front Porch: 5’6” x 3’7” (1.70m x 1.14m)
Door to the front, windows the side and opening to:
 
Sitting Room: 15’8” x 8’ (4.81m x 4.13m) 
Dual aspect room with windows to the front and rear.  Ceramic fireplace, stairs rising to the first floor and doorway to:
 
Lobby Area
With understairs storage cupboard, doors to the dairy and scullery and opening to:
 
Kitchen:  7’6” x 5’9” (2.33m x 1.81m)
Galley style kitchen which is basically fitted with eye and base level units with worksurface over incorporating stainless steel sink/drainer unit.  Front aspect window, part tiled walls and plumbing for washing machine.
 
Dairy: 12’3” x 4’ (3.76m x 1.22m)
Rear aspect window.  The original farmhouse Dairy with slate shelving.
 
Scullery: 11’6” x 11’10” (3.55m x 3.65m)
Front aspect window, Rayburn which provides the domestic hot water, picture rail and door to the garden.
 
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
With access to the loft space, fitted cupboard and doors to:
 
Bedroom One:  15’8” x 10’2”  (4.82m x 3.10m)
Front aspect window and  fitted wardrobe with shelving.
 
Bedroom Two: 12’1” x 11’7” (3.68m x 3.57m)
Front aspect window and fire surround.
 
Bedroom Three: 9’6” x 8’ (2.92m x 2.45m)
Front aspect window.
 
Bathroom: 9’1” x 7’ 1” (2.79m x 2.18m)
Avocado suite comprising panel enclosed bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and low level flush WC.  Rear aspect opaque window, part tiled walls, airing cupboard.
 
OUTSIDE
The property is approached by a private unmade road, stone outbuilding, bridge over the stream leading into the farmyard area, plenty of parking in the yard area of the house and in front of the open barns.  To the side of the property the garden is mainly laid to lawn with a profusion of shrubs and trees, several sheds and outbuildings.  Workshop/Storage Building: 23’7” x 7’5” (7.21m x 2.28m) further Outbuilding/Wash House: 10’2” x 13’10” (3.10m x 4.26m).
 
THE LAND
With three Agricultural Barns, Piggery, further dilapidated Agricultural Building.  The total plot size extends to approximately 6.778 acres (2.743 hectares).  There is a stream meandering through the land.  The Valley is surrounded by woodland.
 
LAND PLAN
The land plan displayed is for indicative purposes only and should not be relied upon as an accurate depiction of precise boundaries.
 
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
 
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity.  Private drainage.
 
COUNCIL TAX BAND
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EE RATING
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FLOOR PLANS
The floor plans displayed in these particulars are not to scale and are for identification purposes only.
 
DIRECTIONS
Proceed through Bideford along the Quay, continue to the mini-roundabout and proceed straight over, in the direction of Torrington and the A386.  Continue for approximately ¾ mile and then turn right into Coach Drive (Little America’s) proceed along until the road forks, take the lower left hand fork and follow the unmade road, across the bridge and into Upcott Mill.
 
VIEWINGS
Please ring 01409 253888 to view this property and check availability before incurring travel time/costs.  FULL DETAILS OF ALL OUR PROPERTIES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE www.kivells.com.  

Property Features :

• For Sale by Public Auction (unless sold prior) on Friday 3 June 2016
• Detached farmhouse
• In need of updating and modernisation
• Three good size bedrooms
• Land and gardens extend to approximately 6.77 acres