Property for sale

FOR SALE  |  ., Tedburn St Mary

£595,000

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A FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED LARGELY UNSPOILED GRADE II * LISTED DEVON FARMHOUSE IN 2.5 ACRES OF GROUND INCLUDING GARDENS, WOODLAND AND OUTBUILDINGS, TREMENDOUS SECLUSION AND WONDERFUL COUNTRY VIEWS ALL AROUND

* CROSS PASSAGE HALLWAY * SITTING ROOM * KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM * DINING ROOM * WET ROOM * UTILITY * INTERNAL WORKSHOP * FOUR BEDROOMS * BATHROOM * COB BARN/WORKROOM * 24' (7.32m) TIMBER BUILDING * GARDENS * PADDOCK * WOODLAND * IN ALL 2.5 ACRES

SITUATION

Little Hackworthy is beautifully located not far from the popular and very accessible mid Devon village of Tedburn St Mary which has a village shop, two pubs, church, primary school, together with additional amenities including cricket pitch and tennis court. The village is itself well positioned and provides easy access to the A30, thus with a fast route into Exeter which is about eight miles away or to Okehampton about thirteen miles. The village has a strong community spirit with numerous awards and accolades having been achieved over the years, including one for Britain in Bloom and Village of the Year in 2001.

Little Hackworthy is a most charming and rather historic property with a tremendous history dating as far back as the Domesday Book of 1066. The property as it stands today is believed to date back as far as the 15th century and modelled on the design of an open hall house and then further remodelled in the 16th and 17th centuries.

The property includes a wealth of character features including fine Plank and Muntin oak screens in the hallway, a splendid original chamfered timber mullion window. Of special note in the sitting room there is a magnificent plasterwork beam together with a "wedding" ceiling with dominant motifs of double headed eagles with lions, dogs and heraldic shields which are repeated in the cornice around the room. It is understood that the creation of this ceiling would have been a wedding gift made when two local families came together. All of this character and the numerous features have been skilfully blended with modern conveniences including central heating and an oil fired Aga, etc. Although much of the original rustic charm associated with rural living still exists.

In addition to the main house and a short distance across a small courtyard there is a large detached cob barn which is believed to have been a detached kitchen thought to have been built in the 17th century. This barn lends itself to a number of uses: an ideal teenager's den, work room, office or simply a garden room, but its potential for a variety of uses is excellent subject to any necessary consents being obtained.

This is a delightful property, steeped in history, in a wonderful location with super outlooks. Copies of the Listed Buildings Consent entry together with Pevsner's comments and a copy of the entry in the Domesday Book can all be obtained from the agents.

ACCOMMODATION

The following accommodation, with approximate measurements, is afforded:

GROUND FLOOR

CROSS PASSAGE HALLWAY: 19'3 x 5'2 (5.87m x 1.57m) widening to 5'8 (1.73m) Original oak Plank and Muntin screen. Exposed ceiling beams.

SITTING ROOM: 10'9 x 14' (3.28m x 4.27m) Casement window. Fireplace with plaster mouldings. Radiator. Interesting part glazed corner display cupboard. A particular feature of the room is the original 17th century ornate wedding ceiling. Window from where there are some excellent country views. Door to stairs to first floor.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 17'1 x 12'1 (5.21m x 3.68m) Window with excellent country views. Radiator. Original 15th century mullion window. Further casement window with window seat beneath. Fireplace housing oil fired Aga. Range of base level freestanding kitchen units. Wood work tops incorporating ceramic sink and mixer tap. Space and plumbing for dishwasher.

DINING ROOM: 16'9 x 10'7 (5.11m x 3.23m) Window with excellent country views. Radiator. Part glazed door to rear garden and parking area. Front aspect casement window with deep sill. Beamed ceiling.

INTERNAL LOBBY: With door to outside and access to the utility room.

WET ROOM: 4'7 x 3'11 (1.4m x 1.19m) Tiled. Electric shower. Low level WC. Wash basin.

UTILITY ROOM: 7'10 x 6'1 (2.39m x 1.85m) Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Front aspect Velux window. Space for fridge freezer. Oil fired boiler. Door to:

INTERNAL WORKSHOP: 22'10 x 12'1 (6.96m x 3.68m) Light and power connected. Extensive range of built-in shelving. Vaulted ceiling. Suitable for other uses subject to obtaining relevant consents.

FIRST FLOOR

Stairs from vestibule to:

LANDING ONE

BEDROOM 3: 15'8 x 8'2 (4.78m x 2.49m) widening to 11' (3.35m) Front aspect casement window and deep sill. Exposed cruck beam. As part of this room is above the wet room it would be viable to create an en suite shower room, subject to obtaining the relevant consents.

BEDROOM 2:11'8 x 9'1 (3.56m x 2.77m) Front aspect casement window with deep sill from where there are excellent country views. Door to:

BEDROOM 4: 12'10 x 8'7 (3.91m x 2.62m) Rear aspect skylight. This room is also semi-lit by the original mullion window in the farmhouse kitchen. Bedroom 4 can also be accessed from landing two
via the main bathroom.

BATHROOM: 13'7 x 8'6 (4.14m x 2.59m) Roll top bath with claw feet. Low level WC. Wash basin. Airing cupboard. Window with excellent views. Radiator.

LANDING 2: Accessed by family bathroom and stairs from sitting room.

BEDROOM 1: 14'8 x 10'10 (4.47m x 3.3m) including wardrobes. Side aspect casement window providing excellent country views over the garden, paddocks and towards the stream. Triple built-in wardrobe. Covered cruck beam. Radiator.

OUTSIDE

Little Hackworthy is accessed via the half mile long farm track and is the only residential property that uses the track. The other user is a local farmer for access to his fields and there are also a couple of barns which are attached to Little Hackworthy which are separately owned but one is let to the present owner. There is an area of hardstanding and parking for a number of vehicles. The rear access passes through the grounds comprising a sloping grass paddock and about one acre of native woodland which is bordered by a stream and pond. The woodland contains a variety of semi-mature native trees (mainly oak and sweet chestnut). The drive to the right of the property leads to the front of Little Hackworthy where it reduces to a track (barely used and somewhat overgrown at present) to the neighbouring farm, Great Hackworthy. To the side of the house is an area of level lawn which sweeps round to the front of the property.

At the rear is a timber OUTBUILDING 24' x 17'2 (7.32m x 5.23m) with a covered log store, adjacent to the rear door. At the far end of the log store is an ancient mullioned window and an old hand pump which served the well.

BARN/WORKSHOP: 28'3 x 16'10 (8.61m x 5.13m) The barn is of stone and cob elevations beneath a galvanised iron roof. Casement window with a view to the courtyard and a side aspect window with views to the paddock. The barn is believed to have been the detached kitchen where food would have been prepared and then taken over to the hall. There is a substantial inglenook fireplace with oak lintel and brick surround housing bread oven with cast iron door. Light and power are connected.

Overall the total property amounts to 2.54 acres.

DIRECTIONS

From Exeter take the A30 towards Okehampton and turn off at the Cheriton Bishop exit. At the junction turn right crossing over the A30 heading towards Tedburn St Mary. Stay on the road for approximately 1.3 miles and turn right down the road marked 'No through road' and continue for approximately 0.5 miles passing back under the A30. Immediately on exiting the underpass turn left up the farm track. Continue for 0.3 miles and where the track splits, the left fork takes you to the rear, and the right to the front of Little Hackworthy.

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
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