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Guide price£685,000
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6 bedroom detached house for sale

Higher Western, Nr Oakford
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Detached house
6 bed
3 bath
EPC rating: E*
2,734 sq ft / 254 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band D
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Substantial 5/6 Bedroomed House
  • Dual occupancy/multiple families
  • Former Pair of Cottages
  • Close to Exmoor National Park
  • Dramatic Views
  • 0.79 Acres
  • Up to 4.67 Acres available
  • Agricultural/Equestrian Interests
  • Ultra Fast Fibre Broadband
  • 360 Virtual Tour Available
ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Higher Western is a substantial detached country residence affording extremely versatile 5/6 bedroomed accommodation similarly proportioned between two cottages, providing an ideal opportunity for dual occupancy/multigenerational living or to provide income potential. The layout can be easily adapted depending on the required space and extends to almost 2700 sq ft of accommodation. This smartly presented property enjoys some superb panoramic views towards Exmoor National Park and the surrounding unspoilt countryside, whilst conveniently benefitting from direct main road access from the B3227, which provides an easy route to both market towns of Tiverton & South Molton (approx. 11 miles).

Occupying a large plot with extensive landscaped gardens, which forms a particularly attractive feature, the property is offered with the garden areas extending to about, 0.79 acres. In addition, the package is available as a whole, combined with the adjacent pasture land which extends to a further 3.88 acres. In all, Higher Western extends to about 4.67 acres.

Approached via a private gated entrance driveway, Higher Western enjoys ample parking and turning for several vehicles, which also leads to the large timber framed former agricultural outbuilding/barn providing an adaptable space currently used for workshop/storage, although may provide potential for conversion, if required and subject to any appropriate consents. (See Floorplan).

The accommodation blends charm and character with modern living. The main dwelling comprises; On the ground floor, entrance porch, hall, charming sitting room with inglenook fireplace containing Woodwarm woodburning stove, adjoining snug, walk-in understairs cupboard and a large open-plan kitchen/dining room. Adjoining, is a spacious entrance/boot room with utility room and WC.

The first floor provides three double bedrooms, one containing a subdivided office area and a family shower room. The landing links to the adjoining cottage. This cottage has a private access from the large conservatory which leads to the kitchen/dining room with adjoining utility. An inner hall continues to a smartly appointed shower room, large office/bedroom and attractive living room, also with inglenook fireplace housing a Woodwarm woodburning stove. The first floor provides two double bedrooms, a bathroom and separate WC.

Please refer to the enclosed Floorplan. Virtual Tour & Video available.

THE GARDENS & LAND

Initially approached from the B3227 via a private gated entrance, the sweeping drive leads up to the side of the property and provides access to the large outbuilding. The stunning established gardens are extremely well maintained, predominately lawned with a variety of compartments containing decked areas, patios, enclosed vegetable garden with raised beds and an orchard. The house and gardens extend to 0.79 acres.

Located on the other side of the road is an enclosed level parcel of pasture land extending to just over 3.88 acres.

In all, Higher Western extends to about 4.67 acres.

THE AREA

Higher Western is located on the outskirts of the small village of Oakford, surrounded by unspoilt countryside yet within easy access to the B3227 and equidistant to the historic market towns of South Molton and Tiverton. Oakford provides a popular village pub, church and hall. The nearby village of Bampton and town of Dulverton offer a wider range facilities.

The larger town of Tiverton offers further shopping and entertainment facilities and the well known Blundell's School together with easy access to the M5 and mainline railway station at Tiverton Parkway.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

We understand that the property is connected to mains electricity. Private water supply, via a treated bore hole system. Drainage to a newly installed private treatment plant.

Oil fired heating system

Two woodburning stoves

Mid Devon Council - Band D (Approx. £2,404 per annum)
Higher Western Flat - Band A (Approx. £1,603 per annum)

EPC - E

Tenure - Freehold

Mobile & Internet - OFCOM

Ultrafast fibre broadband at present connected with speeds of up to approx. 900mbps download.

DIRECTIONS

From South Molton, travelling on the A361 in the direction of Tiverton turn left at Hayne Cross, signed Bampton/Dulverton A3227 and stay on this road for 7.8 miles and Higher Western is on the left hand side.

Alternatively, if travelling on the A361 from Tiverton in the direction of South Molton, turn right at Moortown Cross, signed Knowstone. Follow this lane through Roachill for 2.5 miles and turn right onto the B3227 signed Bampton. Continue along the B3227 for 1.2 miles and Higher Western is on the left hand side.

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Council Tax Band: D & A (Mid Devon Council)
Tenure: Freehold

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