Property description

Opportunity to acquire a period farmhouse which has been subject to considerable improvements by the current vendor, including a two storey extension. The property retains a wealth of character features including Inglenook fireplaces, exposed stonework and beams to the ceiling and comprises sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, utility, downstairs shower room, four bedrooms (master en-suite) and family bathroom. Attached to the farmhouse is a one bedroom cottage, currently let on an assured shorthold tenancy. The property is approached over a long concrete driveway to an extensive parking area which in-turn leads to two double garages, 22’ games rooms, 45’ x 35’ workshop, range of American stables (consisting of four loose boxes, two foaling boxes and tack room) and a sand school.  There are various garden areas, a small lake and wildlife area, approximately 2.7 acres of pasture and approximately 7 acres of mature woodland.
 
SITUATION
Situated down the end of a concrete driveway in a tranquil rural location approximately 3.5 miles from the popular village of Buckland Brewer, which has a good range of amenities including village inn, church, primary school and local shop.  The property is approximately 7 miles away from the north  Devon coastline and about 15 miles from the nearest sandy surfing beach at Westward Ho!  This adjoins the Northam Burrows Country Park and the Royal North Devon Golf Club which is reputed to be the oldest links golf course in England.  There is also access to the Southwest coastal footpath, which affords excellent walks with stunning views of the rugged north Devon coastline.  The property is conveniently situated with easy access of three town, Bideford 12 miles, Holsworthy 13 miles and Bude 22 miles, all of which offer an excellent range of amenities including banks, butchers, bakers, places of worship, pubs and restaurants, various shops, schooling for all ages (public and private) and supermarkets.  The regional centre of north Devon, Barnstaple, is approximately 22 miles distant and offers all the areas main business, shopping and commercial venues.
 
WAFFAPOOL FARMHOUSE
Entrance Porch
With front door and windows to either side.  Doorway to:
 
Entrance Hall
Exposed timber, stairs rising to the first floor, door to sitting room and further door to:
 
Dining Room: 14' 6'' x 13' 6'' (4.42m x 4.11m)
Front aspect window, ornate fireplace with exposed stonework, exposed timbers, ceiling beams and fitted carpet.
 
Sitting Room: 14' 8'' x 13' 7'' (4.47m x 4.14m)
Front aspect window, Inglenook fireplace with slate hearth housing woodburning stove, bread oven and exposed stonework, exposed ceiling beams and fitted carpet.  Door to:
 
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 24' 10'' x 15' 5'' (7.56m x 4.70m)
Excellent range of matching eye and base level units with worksurfaces over incorporating double sink unit.  Rangemaster range cooker with extractor hood over and matching American style fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher and microwave oven.  A delightful triple aspect room with two windows to the front and side in addition to French windows providing access to the Conservatory at the rear.  Tiled floor, exposed ceiling beams, exposed stonework and door to utility/boiler rooms.
 
Conservatory: 25' 2'' max x 18' 11'' max (7.68m max x 5.77m max)
A large conservatory enjoying a quadruple aspect with tiled floor throughout and French windows giving access to the garden.
 
Utility/Boiler Room: 17' 2'' x 7' 4'' (5.23m x 2.24m)
Range of matching eye and base level units with worksurface over incorporating Butler sink.  Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.  Rear aspect window and door giving access to rear, slate floor, built-in storage cupboard housing oil-fired boiler which serves the domestic hot water and central heating systems.  Door to:
 
Shower Room
Double shower, low level flush WC and wash hand basin.  Rear aspect window and under-floor heating.
 
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
With reading area, rear aspect window overlooking the garden and doors to:
 
Master Bedroom: 18' 6'' x 15' 4'' (5.64m x 4.67m)
Dual aspect bedroom with window to the front and a picture window to the side.  Built-in storage, built-in wardrobe, loft access, fitted carpet and door to:
 
En-Suite Bathroom
Four piece suite comprising Jacuzzi bath, double shower, low level flush WC and wash hand basin.  Rear aspect window, heated towel rail and tiled floor with under-floor heating.
 
Family Bathroom
Four piece suite comprising panel enclosed bath, double shower, low level flush WC and wash hand basin.  Heated towel rail and tiled floor with under-floor heating.
 
Bedroom Two: 13' 6'' x 12' (4.11m x 3.66m)
Front aspect window, ornate fireplace and fitted carpet.
 
Bedroom Three: 13' 6'' x 10' 4'' (4.11m x 3.15m)
Front aspect window and fitted carpet.
 
Bedroom Four: 7' 3'' x 6' (2.21m x 1.83m)
Front aspect window, built-in single bed and fitted carpet.
 
WAFFAPOOL COTTAGE
Accessed from the rear via a separate entrance door:
 
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 12' 5'' x 11' 4'' (3.78m x 3.45m)
Good range of matching eye and base level units with worksurfaces over incorporating stainless steel sink/drainer unit.  Space for Range cooker, washing machine and fridge.  Rear aspect window, stairs rising to the first floor and archway through to:
 
Dining Room: 12' 9'' x 12' 2'' (3.89m x 3.71m)
Two front aspect windows, exposed beams and lintels, fitted carpet and stairs rise to:
 
Sitting Room: 16' 11'' x 11' 6'' (5.16m x 3.51m)
Dual aspect reception room with windows to the front and side, exposed ceiling beams, fitted carpet and door to:
 
Rear Lobby
Airing cupboard, rear aspect window and door to:
 
Bathroom
Three piece suite comprising corner bath, low level flush WC and wash hand basin.  Rear aspect window.
 
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom: 18' 8'' x 12' 5'' (5.69m x 3.78m)
Dual aspect bedroom with windows to the front and side, vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frames, under-eaves storage and fitted carpet.
 
OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a long concrete driveway to a parking area for several vehicles.  To the right hand side of the driveway there is an enclosed garden mainly laid to lawn and bordered by mature hedges.  There is a small stone building which is currently used as a Gym.  To the right of the farmhouse are two Double Garages with electric metal up-and-over doors, an internal door then gives access to a Games Room.  This in-turn leads to the Workshop which has double height double sliding doors with an extensive range of light and power with a small Office off.  Surrounding the property is a garden area with various seating areas, small pond and lawned garden area.  To the left hand side of the farmhouse is a range of American Stables consisting of four loose boxes, two foaling boxes and tack room, as well as a concrete covered yard.  There is a Sand School and a five bar gate gives access to the various paddocks and the field shelter.  At the bottom of the paddocks is an enclosed small lake and wildlife area.  The majority of the ground is laid to mature woodland.
 
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.
 
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
 
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity.  Private drainage.  Oil-fired central heating and calor gas for cooking.
 
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Farmhouse - E.
Cottage - A.
 
EE RATING
Farmhouse - B.
Cottage - E.
 
DIRECTIONS
From Holsworthy proceed on the A388 Bideford road passing through the villages of Holsworthy Beacon and Milton Damerel.  Pass Woodford Bridge Hotel on your left hand side and continue up the steep hill, take the left hand turning signposted ‘Buckland Brewer’.  Continue on this road and upon reaching ‘Thorne Cross’ take the left hand turning.  Proceed on this road taking the second left hand turning at ‘Collingsdown Cross’.  Continue on this road for approximately two miles where the lane leading to Waffapool will be found on the left hand side with a Kivells For Sale board clearly displayed.  Proceed down this lane and the five bar gate accessing Waffapool will be seen directly in front of you.
 
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 :

• Equestrian property
• Period four bedroom farmhouse
• Attached one bedroom cottage
• Two double garages
• 22´ games room and large workshop