Property description

An opportunity to acquire a delightful rural home situated in the South Devon countryside, approximately 1 mile from the picturesque village of Diptford and approximately 6 miles from the old market town of Totnes. The property incorporates a modern and versatile, 4 or 5 bedroom house, large garden, paddocks for grazing and amenity and a 60' x 70' general purpose agricultural building. An ideal equestrian property or smallholding with the unique feature of the lack of agricultural tie which is unusual for a detached property in a secluded rural location in its own land.

DIRECTIONS
(Grid ref: SX750568) From Totnes, take the Plymouth Road toward Avonwick and after approximately 4 miles, you will see Blue Post Garage on the right hand side. After Blue Post Garage take the left hand turn, signposted Diptford, before reach the village, bear left to Christone Cross. Take the first turning left after Christone Cross, signposted Beenleigh and Trimswell can be found on the left hand side, just after its camping and caravan club sign.

SITUATION
For those seeking a rural lifestyle, Trimswell Farm is ideally positioned to take advantage of the glorious South Devon countryside. The property is located adjacent to a quiet country lane, approximately a mile to the East of the pretty village of Diptford with it's 13th centuary and popular primary school. The ancient town of Totnes approximately 6 miles distant, is a bustling old market town on the River Dart, the town and surrounding area has an unspoiled, times less quality and provides a range of amenities commensurate with a vibrant local centre, these include a shopping area with a diverse range of local independent businesses, supermarkets, secondary school, railway station (on the main line London Paddington to Penzance), sports and recreation facilities to name but a few.For those seeking a property from which to commute, the A38 Devon Expressway is a short distance to the North, providing a fast route between the two economic centres of Exeter and Plymouth. The beautiful South Devon coast is within easy reach and to the North, the rugged uplands of Dartmoor.

DESCRIPTION
The property comprises a detached rural smallholding in the South Devon countryside, near the village of Diptford. The property is centered upon a spacious detached country dwelling, originally constructed in the 1970's and in ensuing years the subject of a programme of improvement including extending and the re-modelling of the interior. The result is a spacious home for a growing family with generous rooms and a versatile layout. The house faces South and enjoys very pleasant views over the surrounding countryside.The gardens and grounds at Trimswell are a particular delight, with acres of space adaptable to a variety of needs. The garden to the rear of the house is a level expanse of lawn, edged by Devon banks and shaded by a spinney of trees. Beyond the gardens, to the West, is a level field of approximately 2.5 acres for grazing livestock or horses and offering a high level of amenity. There is good road access. A further field of approximately 3.5 acres lies to the North and East of the property. To the South of the house across a quiet country lane is a large general purpose building, again, this could easily be adapted for a number of uses. Adjacent is a paddock providing further grazing, this area is is also registered for use as a camping site, providing an additional income stream. The sum of the property is just over 7.5 acres.

The accommodation comprises, with approximate measurements

RECEPTION HALL - 16' 0'' x 9' 7'' (4.87m x 2.92m)
Antique pine entrance hall with stained glass insert, pine flooring, stairs to the first floor with a turned newel post. Cloak cupboard with a panel door. Twin glass pine doors to the sitting room. Double radiator.

SITTING ROOM - 21' 6'' x 11' 5'' (6.55m x 3.48m) increasing to 16' 10\" into the bay window.
A comfortable South facing room with a large bay window to the front elevation, incorporating French doors to the garden. Fireplace housing a large multi fuel stove, fitted bookshelves to the left of the chimney breast with cupboards below. Second window to the West elevation. Double radiator.

DINING/DAY ROOM OR BEDROOM FIVE - 14' 4'' x 12' 8'' (4.37m x 3.86m)
Picture window facing South with views over the front garden and countryside. Pine floor. Double radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR - 12' 7'' x 11' 1'' (3.83m x 3.38m) into recess
Window to the rear elevation over looking the gardens. Double radiator.

FARMHOUSE KITCHEN - 21' 6'' x 12' 5'' (6.55m x 3.78m)
A country family kitchen, the focal point of which is an oil fired 'Esse' cooking and central heating range. Windows to the side and rear elevations, French doors opening to a veranda, linking the house with the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of pine cupboards and drawers, polished granite work surfaces, double Belfast sink with a swan neck mixer tap. Integrated electric oven and hob with extractor canopy above. Further range of farmhouse style cupboards and drawers and space for a dining table. Pine ledge and brace door into the utility/ boot room.

UTILITY/BOOTROOM - 12' 8'' x 8' 10'' (3.86m x 2.69m)
Tiled flooring. Belfast sink, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble drier, freezers, fridges etc. Fitted shelving, double radiator, coat hanging space. Pine ledge and brace door to the cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. Stable door to the rear garden and a further door to the front, opening into the parking area.

STUDY - 8' 0'' x 7' 7'' (2.44m x 2.31m)
Fitted bookshelves and workstation. Window to the rear elevation overlooking the gardens.

CLOAKROOM/SHOWER ROOM
WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Extractor fan.

Stairs from the ground floor lead to;

LANDING
Pine flooring, angled ceiling with two roof light windows. Dormer window overlooking the gardens, fields and the countryside. Pine doors to useful storage cupboards. Under eaves storage. Double radiator. Pine ledge and brace doors into the bedroom and bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE - 12' 9'' x 12' 0'' (3.88m x 3.65m)
Pine floors, fitted wardrobes, dormer window to the front elevation facing South with fine views. French windows with a Juliette balcony. Double radiator.

BEDROOM TWO - 11' 2'' x 8' 0'' (3.40m x 2.44m)
A comfortable single bedroom with eaves storage, a dormer window to the front elevation and a double radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM
Wash hand basin in a pine vanity unit. WC. Wainscoting, continuing to the bath panel. Bath with a shower unit above. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM THREE - 13' 6'' x 9' 6'' (4.11m x 2.89m)
Dormer window to the front elevation, further window to the side elevation. Double radiator. Eaves storage areas.

OUTSIDE

PADDOCK AND HARD STANDING
Across the country lane, on the South side of the property is a level paddock enclosed by stock fencing and a Devon hedge bank. Adjacent to the paddock is an area of hardstanding with twin five bar gates and a pedestrian gate access to the lane. There is plenty of space for the turning and parking of vehicles, trailers or machinery.

GENERAL PURPOSE BUILDING - 70' 0'' x 60' 0'' (21.32m x 18.27m)
Next to the paddock is a large general purpose building, of reinforced concrete frame construction with a cement fibre board cladding, containing three bays, two with concrete floors and a hardcore floor in the central bay. Sheet metal gates to the left and right bays and a full height central opening for access.The building has a power supply, water supply, WC facility and drainage system. On the South side of the building is a concrete handling area. The barn has excellent potential to create stabling and is suited to a variety of uses for work/storage.The barn and adjoining paddock are registered to be used as a camping site for tents and camper vans. There is potential to improve this facility as an additional income stream.

GARDENS
The house is approached from the county lane through a five bar gate onto a brick paved parking and turning area. From here a path leads to the front door, porch and the door to the utility room. To the front of the house is an area of lawn enclosed by hedging and mature structural planting. To the rear of the property is an expanse of level lawn, beyond which is a spinney of young trees and an orchard. The gardens provide plenty of scope for the keen gardener, with areas suitable for cultivating vegetables, keeping poultry etc.T he garden is enclosed by Devon banks and stock fencing.

LAND
Adjacent to the house and garden is a level field of approximately 2.5 acres with access from the garden and with good road access. The land is enclosed by mature hedging and is an excellent addition to the property as amenity land or for grazing. There is a larger 3.5 acre field adjacent to the house marked blue on the plan on the folllowing page.

TENURE
Freehold

SERVICES
Private bore hole water with fibre and UV filter system( tested annually by SHDC ) . Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Mains Electricity. High speed satellite broadband.

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ADDITONAL INFORMATION
South Hams District CouncilFollaton HousePlymouth RoadTotnesTQ9 5NE01803 861234www.southhams.gov.ukwww.landregistry.gov.uk

Property Features :

• COUNTRYSIDE PROPERTY
• RURAL SOUTH DEVON LOCATION
• SET IN APPROXIMATELY 7.5 ACRES
• SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME
• LARGE GARDEN