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Guide price
£560,000

2 bedroom detached house for sale

Okehampton EX20
Chain-free
Detached house
2 beds
Added > 14 days

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Features and description

  • Historic farm coming to the market for the first time in generations
  • All buildings are not inhabitable and require repair
  • Detached stone farmhouse
  • Two substantial stone barns
  • Haybarn and store
  • Plot extends to 3.76 acres
  • Further land available by separate negotiation
  • No upward chain
An exciting opportunity to acquire an historic farm in need of total restoration and repair in this tucked away location on Dartmoor National Park, between Belstone and Okehampton. Offering great potential (subject to planning) it comes to the market for the first time in generations and comprises the original farmhouse, two substantial barns, a further hay barn and some land with the plot extending to 3.76 acres. Further land available by separate negotiation. Offered with no upward chain.

Situation
The property is located on a quiet lane located between the much sought after Dartmoor village of Belstone and the town of Okehampton. Belstone offers an attractive centre for walking and riding on Dartmoor and benefits from a pretty Parish Church. The village boasts a thriving cricket club, pub and an active social scene, with excellent access to the A30 providing links westwards to the beaches of Cornwall and eastwards towards the regional capital of Exeter with its extensive range of services.

The market town of Okehampton is about 3 miles to the west. Okehampton lies on the northern edge of the Dartmoor National Park. The shopping area contains banks and supermarkets including a Waitrose as well as many interesting locally owned shops. Primary and secondary education is well catered for in local schools. The recreation ground and park have good facilities including a covered heated swimming pool. Most sports are available including 18-hole golf course, tennis and squash courts, and thriving rugby and football clubs. The train station offers services into central Exeter where connections are available up to London Paddington.

Description
Westlake Farm is an historic site probably dating back hundreds of years but which has been unoccupied for many years. The land has been used for livestock throughout this time but the buildings have not seen active use in many a year. Originally comprising a far larger farm it is being split into smaller Lots with additional land potentially being available by separate negotiation.From the lane a copper beech tree-lined driveway leads up past a small barn to the main parking area in front of the old farmhouse, a two storey stone house, with two far larger substantial stone barns located to either side. All the barns and buildings are in need of extensive repair but offer great potential subject to any necessary consents.

The buildings approximate external measurements are: House 19m x 9m, Upper Barn 16m x 6m and 7m x 7m, Lower Barn 20m x 6m, Hay Barn 13m x 4m.The location feels particularly private with all the main barns looking out over agricultural land and garden. Subject to planning the site would provide an exciting development opportunity, either for a single dwelling with outbuildings or multiple dwellings.

Outside
To the northern side of the drive and parking area there is an open field of 1.78 acres adjoining the main yard with mature trees and hedging. This leads to a small stream with an overgrown strip of land extending to 0.62 acres which adjoins the council lane. Adjoining the driveway is an area of scrubland bound by mature trees extending to 0.58 acres. If the buildings were to be all converted to dwellings there is potential for the land to also be split. The whole plot extends to 3.76 acres including the farm buildings.

General Information
Services: The nature of any services that may be connected are unknown at this time and are assumed not to be in place.Local and Planning Authority:West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock PL19 —[use Contact Agent Button] Dartmoor National Park, Parke, Bovey Tracey TQ13—[use Contact Agent Button]Council Tax: The property does not appear on the Council Tax records.Energy Performance Certificate: EPC exempt due to its dilapidated nature.Tenure: The property is freehold with vacant possession.

Directions
From the Belstone car park proceed into the centre of the village and keep right at the village green. Continue past the Old Telegraph office and Red Phone box (Defibrillator) and take the next right. Follow this lane as it starts to run downhill until you pass a number of semi detached cottages on your right. The farm drive will be found on the left hand side a few hundred yards further on.What3Words location: zoos.drill.calls

Agents Note
All viewings are strictly by appointment with Rendells. The buildings on site are in a serious state of disrepair and as such all viewings are undertaken at the buyers own risk.

Council Tax Band: Exempt - derelict - not registered
Tenure: Freehold

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Rendells - Chagford
Rendells - Chagford
Rock House Southcombe St Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AX
01647 207883
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Founded in 1816 Rendells remains committed to its traditional values but with a modern approach and is a long established firm of Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents with a highly regarded reputation gained over nearly 200 years of working with Dartmoor and South Devon farmers, property and land owners by providing a personal service from its four offices in Newton Abbot , Chagford, Totnes and Ashburton that cover all aspects of property and land valuation, sales, auction and leasing together with a wide range of farming support services. Equally the partnership enjoys an international reputation for its Fine Art & Antique Sale Rooms in Ashburton where monthly 2 day sale comprising an average of 1,500 lots are held with antiques valuation services for sale, probate and insurance also coordinated from here.
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