5 bedroom detached house for sale

A well presented and flexible detached residence, occupying a delightful valley setting, set down it's own private drive and set amidst 9 acres of gardens, meadows and woodland. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms, farmhouse kitchen, two reception rooms and conservatory, two room annexe, river frontage, 9 acres of gardens and paddocks, large agricultural barn, shepherds hut. Freehold. Council Tax Band E. EPC Band D.

Situation - The house lies 2 miles outside the village of Dolton, down its own private driveway, with just one neighbouring property. Dolton is a popular self contained rural community offering a range of amenities including village store, post office, church, primary school and two local inns. In addition there is a village hall and a wide range of local clubs and societies. There is easy access to the north Devon town of Torrington, and the principle town of Barnstaple. Okehampton is within easy travelling distance, offering a good range of shops and services. Exeter is just under 30 miles to the South East and offers a wide range of facilities, together with links to the M5 motorway, main line rail and international air links. Dolton is situated in the picturesque Torridge Valley and is well known for its delightful unspoilt scenery, walking on the Tarka Trail, riding and outdoor pursuits. The north coasts of Devon and Cornwall are also within easy travelling distance.

Description - Meadowland Farm occupies a delightful valley setting, set down it's own private drive and set amidst 9 acres of gardens, meadows and woodland. Attractively bordered on one side by the River Torridge. The current vendors have significantly updated and improved the property over the past 14 years, creating a most attractive smallholding. The property is currently utilised as a family home with attached two room annexe (let through airbnb), or alternatively can be used as part of the main house. A further income is generated from the 'Lookout' shepherds hut set below the drive. The gardens and paddocks are well cared for and are currently used to graze sheep. A large agricultural barn offers potential for a variety of uses, depending on the purchasers requirements.

Accommodation - Via stable door to KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: range of oak fronted base cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over and inset sink and drainer. Plumbing and space for dishwasher and space for range style cooker. Windows to side aspect overlooking the land, tiled floor. French doors to the conservatory: Low level walls with double glazed window surrounds overlooking the gardens and fields beyond. Timber floor. French doors to patio and garden. DINING ROOM: Tiled floor, staircase to first floor, under stairs storage cupboard, window to front aspect. Doors to, SITTING ROOM: Door and windows to front overlooking the gardens, fitted shelved cupboard, feature stone fireplace with wood burning stove. STUDY: Window to side aspect, tiled floor. CLOAKROOM: Vanity wash basin and WC. UTILITY ROOM: Fitted worktop with inset sink and drainer and cupboards below. Plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble drier, tiled floor. LPG gas boiler providing hot water and central heating. Window and stable door to rear. BEDROOM 4: (with its own independent entrance and currently used as an annexe, let via Airbnb.) Double glazed door and window to front. Velux roof light. Recess wardrobe area, door to EN SUITE: Shower cubicle with electric shower, WC, pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail. Door to SNUG/BEDROOM 5: Window to side elevation, independent electric heater.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Windows to rear aspect, doors to BEDROOM 1: A lovely dual aspect room with views over the gardens and grounds. Fitted wardrobe cupboards. Door to EN SUITE: corner shower cubicle electric shower, WC, pedestal wash basin, window to rear aspect. BEDROOM 2: window to front overlooking garden, exposed timbers, fitted wardrobe cupboard and airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. Access to loft space. BEDROOM 3: Window to front overlooking gardens. Bathroom: Pedestal wash basin, WC, panelled bath with mains fed shower and screen door. Window to rear aspect.

Outside - The property is approached via its own private driveway, flanked by the lower meadows and an area of woodland above. The drive opens to a gravelled parking and turning area for numerous vehicles. Set behind the house is an attractive formal garden, primarily laid to lawn with flower and shrubs borders. With an additional area of orchard at the far end of the garden. Adjoining the house is a gravelled seating area, with a path leading around to the far side, leading to the utility room and SHED housing the water filtration system for the bore hole. Set below the drive, is an enclosed area housing a GREENHOUSE, with a number of productive raised beds and CHICKEN HOUSE and run. Adjacent is a tree lined spring fed wildlife pond. The paddocks/meadows adjoin the picturesque river Torridge and continue south below the house and adjoin the end of the garden, providing a delightful backdrop to the house. Adjoining the forecourt is a large multi purpose AGRICULTURAL BARN: On two levels, with internal workshop, light and power connected and mezzanine storage area. Attached is a covered log store, external tap and HOME OFFICE: with independent door and window overlooking the meadows below.

SHEPHERDS HUT: Steps down from the drive, lead to a decked area housing the shepherds hut with outside seating an offering an attractive aspect over the meadows below. Internally the hut offers a kitchen area with fitted worktop and sink, range of cupboards and space for a microwave and cooker. There is a living/bedroom area and separate shower room. Externally is a detached compost toilet. The current vendors have successfully let the hut over several years.

Services - Mains electricity, private water (bore hole), LPG gas central heating. Water treatment plant drainage (shared with next door). Broadband Coverage standard upto 11mbps (ofcom). Mobile Coverage. All major providers poor indoor, likely outdoors. There are 4kw solar panels on the barn roof, generating an average income of £2150 per annum.

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For Sat Nav purposes the postcode is EX19 8RQ.

Agents Note - The low lying fields adjacent to the river have flooded in the past, but have not affected the house or buildings which sit much higher.