4 bedroom detached house for sale

FOR SALE AS A WHOLE BY PRIVATE TREATY - A substantial barn conversion for refurbishment in 14.61 acres, complete with gardens, paddocks and 7,500sq.ft of outbuildings. NOW FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY; Exciting Refurbishment Opportunity; Striking Barn Conversion of 2,500sq.ft; Outbuildings Totalling 7,500sq.ft; Pasture Fields of Approx. 13.4 Acres; Superb Lifestyle Opportunity; Privately Set Along No-through Lane; No Onward Chain; Freehold; Council Tax Band; E EPC Band: G.

Situation - The property is situated towards the end of a long no-through lane, in a peaceful and private location in the parish of Gulworthy, within the Tamar Valley National Landscape, around 4 miles to the south of Tavistock and just over 2 miles from the popular village of Bere Alston.

Bere Alston is well-served by amenities including a Co-op mini-market, butchers and Post Office, and a direct, 25-minute rail service to Plymouth City Centre. Tavistock is a thriving town in West Devon, forming part of a designated World Heritage Site and offering a superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, including the sought-after private school, Mount Kelly. Plymouth, with its coastal access, is 14 miles to the south. The city of Exeter lies 45 miles to the northeast, providing air, rail and motorway connections to the rest of the UK.

Description - This is a most appealing and attractive range of converted barns of traditional masonry construction and hardwood double glazing, accompanied by large gardens, outbuildings and around 13.4 acres of pasture. Having been within the same ownership for over two decades, it is now in need of comprehensive refurbishment and represents an excellent opportunity for a new owner to create a unique and impressive home of their choosing.

Currently configured with 3-4 bedrooms and 2 characterful receptions, there is excellent scope for remodelling. Originally dating to 1909, the barns are arranged in a horseshoe shape around a walled courtyard and accompanied by a versatile range of outbuildings including domestic, general-purpose and machinery stores, as well as larger agricultural buildings including a shippon and sizeable, open-front barn serving the pasture fields. There is extensive provision for parking and gardens to the south of the principal barn. This is a rare and exciting opportunity with strong potential for those seeking to establish a smallholding, keep livestock or with equestrian interests. In all, the property amounts to 14.61 acres.

Agent's Note - The property is situated in an area well-known for its history of metalliferous mining activity although no workings are known to exist in close proximity.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage system - type, health and compliance with General Binding Rules unknown (buyers to make their own inspection). Oil-fired central heating (not currently in working order). Standard ADSL broadband is available. Limited mobile voice/data services are available (Source: Ofcom's online service checker). Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.

Wayleaves And Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements in respect of electricity or telephone equipment and the property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way. A private right of way is understood to exist over the lower section of the lane, which is owned by the property.

Tenure And Completion - The dwelling is freehold with vacant possession. The land and farm building are freehold and sold subject to an existing Farm Business Tenancy ending 5th April 2025. Further details of the Tenancy are available from the agents.

Warning - Farms and Land can be dangerous places. Please take care when viewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of farm buildings and livestock. Please leave gates as they are found, do not bring dogs onto the land while viewing and avoid entering fields containing cows and calves.

Viewings And Directions - Viewing of the site is strictly by prior appointment with the vendor's sole agent, Stags Tavistock Office. The What3words reference is ///farms.grips.allowable.