Property description
A wonderful opportunity to purchase a delightful equine friendly smallholding with further opportunities to run a business from home with a workshop/warehouse and office suite. There is also a cob barn ready for conversion into a three bedroom, two bathroom cottage. The main house has spacious farmhouse style kitchen/dining room with Rayburn, lovely sitting room with fireplace housing woodburner, study, utility room, boot room, cloakroom, three double bedrooms (master en-suite) and family bathroom. The property has a double garage, large courtyard and ample parking. The equestrian facilities comprise stable block with two stables, tack room, feed store and hayloft, there is a superb ’spring ride’ rubber surface Manège and paddocks. The workshop is ‘L’ shaped with one section being 60’ x 40’ and the other being approximately 57’ x 30’ with an office suite above. The whole site provides an opportunity for those seeking a project with so much potential to be fulfilled. All set in approximately 6.2 acres.
SITUATION
Northlew is a small village within a farming community in West Devon made up of the hamlets of East and West Kimber. There is a village shop off the square, post office, village hall, primary school and ‘The Green Dragon’ public house. Lower West Kimber is located approximately ten miles from Okehampton and some 12 miles from Holsworthy. Both towns have an excellent range of shops, schools (for all ages) and recreational facilities. The cathedral city of Exeter with its excellent transport links (international airport, railway station and motorway links to the M5) is approximately 45 minutes away by car. The Dartmoor National Park is only ten miles away, whilst the glorious North Cornish coast is 35 minutes away at Bude.
THE PARTICULARS
All measurements are approximate. There are numerous power points throughout. None of the fittings have been tested by ourselves.
ACCOMMODATION
Front Porch: 6' 4'' x 6' 2'' (1.94m x 1.87m)
Front door, side aspect window, radiator, slate tiled floor and glazed door to;
Kitchen/Dining Room: 20' 3'' x 15' 7'' (6.17m x 4.74m)
Large open plan farmhouse style kitchen with range of eye and base level units with work surfaces over incorporating 1½ bowl sink/drainer unit and breakfast bar. Built-in electric oven with ceramic hob over and extractor fan above. Integrated dishwasher. Fireplace housing Rayburn range with oak beam over. Front aspect window, stairs rising to the first floor with understairs storage space, radiator, tiled floor and doors to:
Study: 10' x 6' (3.05m x 1.82m)
Side aspect window, radiator and electrical consumer unit.
Utility Room: 15' 4'' x 6' 2'' (4.67m x 1.88m)
Fitted with eye and base level units with worksurface over incorporating stainless steel sink/drainer unit. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, space for upright fridge/freezer and floor mounted oil-fired boiler serving the domestic hot water and central heating systems. Rear aspect window overlooking the garden, part tiled walls and door to:
Boot Room: 12' 6'' x 5' 11'' (3.82m x 1.80m)
Rear aspect window overlooking the garden, small loft access, slate tiled floor, door to side porch and further door to:
Sitting Room: 17' 2'' x 13' 11'' (5.24m x 4.23m)
Stone open fireplace with bread oven and inset woodburner serving the central heating system with oak beam over. Front aspect French windows, two radiators, wall lights, exposed ceiling beams and doors to Kitchen and Boot Room.
Side Porch: 23' x 4' 7'' (7m x 1.4m)
Doors to the front and rear, radiator, door to garage and door to:
Cloakroom: 6' 4'' x 3' 11'' (1.94m x 1.19m)
Low level flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Rear aspect opaque window, tiled floor, radiator and part tiled walls.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Rear aspect leaded double glazed window overlooking the garden. Radiator and doors to:
Bedroom One: 12' 11'' x 9' 6'' (3.93m x 2.89m)
Rear aspect window overlooking the garden. Walk-in closet cupboard with rear aspect window and ample clothes storage space. Airing cupboard. Door to:
En-Suite Bathroom: 13' 8'' x 5' 5'' (4.17m x 1.65m)
Corner Jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower cubicle with shower unit, low level flush WC and vanity wash hand basin with inset cupboard. Front aspect opaque window, vertical heated towel rail, part tiled walls, inset spotlights, extractor fan and shaver point.
Bedroom Two: 14' x 9' 3'' (4.26m x 2.81m)
Front aspect window and radiator.
Bedroom Three: 13' 3'' into recess x 9' 1'' (4.05m into recess x 2.77m)
Rear aspect window enjoying views over the garden to countryside beyond. Radiator.
Bathroom: 9' 7'' x 5' 10'' (2.93m x 1.79m)
Panel enclosed bath, walk-in shower cubicle with ‘Mira’ shower, low level flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Front aspect opaque window, heated towel rail, tiled walls and shaver point.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via electronic double gates onto a large courtyard driveway with turning area. Access to cob barn, equestrian facilities, paddocks and warehouse/workshop.
Double Garage: 24' 1'' x 18' (7.33m x 5.49m)
With twin automatic up-and-over doors, power and light connected, rear aspect window and small loft access.
The rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn and are well fenced with a terraced patio/barbecue area, mature trees and shrubs. There is a large Pond and panoramic countryside views. There is a Static Caravan to the rear of the garden which, although is not included in the asking price, is available by separate negotiation.
THE LAND
The land extends to approximately 4.9 acres and is mainly level. Found within two enclosures, one being a paddock to the side of the garden and the remaining pasture land can be found to the rear and side of the Stable Block/Manége. There is a large pond and outstanding views of the surrounding countryside.
AGENTS NOTE
There is a public footpath through the field, behind the workshop.
There is further land extending to approximately 3.43 acres with an open shed available by separate negotiation. Please ask the agents for details.
OUTBUILDINGS
Workshop/Warehouse: 60' x 40' (18.27m x 12.18m) and 57' x 30' (17.36m x 9.14m)
‘L’ shaped with office suite above.
Cob Barn
Plans available for conversion into a three bedroom, two bathroom unit.
Stable Block
Divided into two Stables 42' x 18' (12.79m x 5.48m) (overall measurement), Tack Room, Feed Store and Hayloft.
Manége: 40m x 20m
Spring ride rubber surface on Padstow sand. Fully fenced with gate.
FLOOR PLANS
The floor plans displayed in these particulars are not to scale and are for identification purposes only.
LAND PLAN
The land plan displayed is for indicative purposes only and should not be relied upon as an accurate depiction of precise boundaries. Please note: the woodland showing on the land plan has been cleared and a drainage programme undertaken by the present vendors and is now grazing land.
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage via a septic tank. Oil-fired central heating.
AGENTS NOTE
The property benefits from a 4kw solar panel system which is independently owned and provides a lower tariff electricity and a small quarterly income. Further information can be obtained from the selling agents if required.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
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DIRECTIONS
From Holsworthy proceed on the A3072 Hatherleigh road. Continue through the village of Highampton and around the steep right hand bend with the public house on your right, take the right hand turning. Proceed past the Chapel and continue for approximately four miles where Lower West Kimber can be found on the left hand side.
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 :
- Delightful smallholding/equestrian property
- Three double bedrooms (master en-suite) and farmhouse style kitchen/dining room
- Large workshop/warehouse with office suite
- Barn for conversion to three bedroom cottage
- Stable block with stables, tack room, feed store and hayloft