4 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- 4 bedrooms
- 1 ensuite
- Devon longhouse
- Equestrian use/ smallholding
- Approximately 3.77 acres
- Stables
- Stone barn with development potential
- Extensive parking and garage
- Located in this quiet rural hamlet
The Old Farmhouse is located within the parish of Thornbury. It is about 4 miles from the popular market town of Holsworthy which caters particularly well for the locality with a good range of national and local shops together with many amenities including regular bus services, library, park, health centre, indoor heated swimming pool, sports hall, bowling green, golf course, etc. Bude on the North Cornish coastline, famous for its safe sandy surfing beaches and wider range of shopping facilities, is some 11 miles distant whilst for those wishing to travel further afield Okehampton the ‘gateway to Dartmoor’ is some 23 miles distant and offers a direct dual carriageway connection to the Cathedral city of Exeter with its Inter City rail and motorway links. The port and market town of Bideford is some 20 miles with the regional and North Devon Centre of Barnstaple some 30 miles. Launceston, Cornwall’s ancient capital is some 16 miles.
Directions
From Holsworthy proceed on the A388 Bideford road until reaching Holsworthy Beacon. Here turn right and then take the first left hand turning just before the Chapel. Continue on this road, taking the next left hand turning signed South Wonford, and at the next junction turn right. Continue along this road for approximately 300 yards, taking the second lane on the right, whereupon the property will be found straight ahead at the end.
Rooms
Entrance Porch
Kitchen / Diner 27' 11" x 14' 7"
A superb and spacious room with a fitted farmhouse kitchen comprising a range of base and wall mounted units with solid wood work surfaces over, incorporating an inset Belfast sink. Space for range cooker with extractor system over. Plumbing and recess for dishwasher. Space for tall fridge/ freezer. Windows to side and front elevations, doors to front and rear leading to a superb enclosed courtyard, providing the ideal spot for alfresco dining. Ample space for a large dining room table and chairs.
Living Room 14' 4" x 12' 8"
A stunning and characterful room with a stone feature fireplace with a slate hearth and a timber mantle, housing a wood burning stove and original clome oven. Window to front elevation.
Snug 15' 0" x 9' 5"
Currently used as a hobbies room, suited as a cosy snug or a further reception room or a downstairs bedroom. Window to front elevation.
Utility Room 9' 7" x 6' 2"
Base mounted units with solid wood work surfaces over incorporating a sink unit. Floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler supplying domestic hot water and heating systems. Window and door to side elevation.
WC 5' 8" x 5' 1"
Close coupled WC and wash hand basin.
First Floor
Bedroom 1 13' 1" x 11' 8"
A spacious double bedroom with window to front and extensive built in wardrobes.
Ensuite 6' 7" x 3' 11"
A fitted suite comprises an enclosed shower cubicle with a power shower connected. Concealed cistern WC and wash hand basin. Window to front elevation.
Bedroom 2 13' 7" x 10' 10"
A generous size double bedroom has a window to side elevation and extensive, bespoke built in wardrobes and draws.
Bedroom 3 15' 4" x 10' 9"
A spacious double bedroom with window to side elevation.
Bedroom 4 11' 6" x 8' 7"
A double bedroom with window to front elevation.
Bathroom 8' 11" x 8' 10"
A fitted three peice suite comprises an enclosed panelled bath, close coupled WC and wash hand basin. Window to side elevation.
WC 5' 2" x 3' 0"
Close coupled WC and wash hand basin. Window to side elevation.
Outside
The Old Farmhouse enjoys a tucked away position at the end of a private lane. To the front of the property is an extensive parking area for several vehicles with access to the garage and outbuildings.
The grounds and gardens extend to circa 3.77 acres which comprise of two gently sloping pasture paddocks with water and gated road access. The paddocks are currently used for horses and are well fenced with stoned gateways.
The gardens are predominately situated to the south of the property and consist of a large lawn with hedge and fenced borders, with a variety of mature trees and shrubs. From the gardens, a meandering hard-core pathway winds through the grounds and woodland, crossing a small footbridge which gives access to the paddocks.
Outbuildings
Detached Single Garage
Up and over vehicular door to the front. Power and light connected.
Stable building
Constructed in 2016, the barn comprises a covered yard with access to three good-sized loose boxes with mains water connection. Tack room with ample storage space and stainless steel sink. To the side of the building is a machinery store with power and light connected, and a vehicle entrance door at the front.
The Stone Barn
To the side of the property is a substantial stone barn which has been partially repaired with blockwork. the building has planning permission granted for conversion into a holiday let. The planning are due to lapse in April 2025. The plans are available to view on the Torridge planning portal - 1/0194/2022/FUL.
Former Piggery/ Wood store
Two stone and block outbuildings, one of which is utilised as a wood store.
Services
Mains electricty and water. Private drainage and oil fired central heating.
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