Listed for £535,000
September 19, 2024
Versatile smallholding with a range of outbuildings | Detached bungalow with wood burner and Rayburn | Superb rural setting with far reaching countryside views | Extending to 4.2 acres as a whole | Subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC) | Energy efficiency Rating - D
Location
Ideally located on the outskirts of the market town of Holsworthy in the hamlet of Woodacott with its church. There is a Primary School at Bradford (2.5 miles) with school bus provided from Woodacott. Amenities in nearby Holsworthy (four miles) includes Waitrose and Co-Op supermarkets, M&S Foodhall with filling station, shops, schools, public houses, banks, vets, doctors and newsagents. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool and an 18 hole golf course. The popular north Cornwall coast resort of Bude is approximately 13 miles away. The Cathedral City of Exeter is some 45 minutes drive and offers a full range of facilities as well as the M5 motorway and mainline railway station and international airport.
DESCRIPTION
This versatile smallholding is set in a picturesque rural location with expansive countryside views, no near neighbours and boasts approximately 4.2 acres of gardens and pastureland.
The generously proportioned, detached bungalow boasts a spacious living/ dining room with views over the land and gardens, a light and airy kitchen, large conservatory and four double bedrooms, including a master with an en-suite bathroom.
Externally the property offers a number of different opportunities with a large outbuilding, currently used as a workshop and machinery store that may have planning permission in the future, subject to the usual planning consents. The gently sloping paddock is stock fenced and is perfectly suited for livestock or equestrian uses. To he front of the property the well-maintained gardens, contain former vegetable gardens, a small orchard, a variety of mature plants and shrubs and a variety of outbuildings such as garages, greenhouses, and agricultural structures.
Please note that the property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition and is therefore only suitable for buyers that would comply with the restriction.
ACCOMMODATION
UPVC double glazed door with obscured sidelights to:
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
LIVING / DINING ROOM
Generous sized ‘L’ shaped living/dining area. Double-glazed window to the front overlooking the garden in addition to a large triple glazed window to the side enjoying countryside views. Log burning stove on a slate hearth, ample space for living room furniture, fitted carpets, ceiling light and door to the entrance hallway. Oil-fired Rayburn serving the hot water system with tiled splash backing and base level units with worksurface over to the right hand-side. Space for 8-seater dining table with ceiling light over, continuation of fitted carpets, recessed spotlights and opening to:
KITCHEN
A range of base level units with tiled worksurface over incorporating stainless steel sink/drainer unit and four ring gas hob with electric oven below. UPVC double glazed picture window to the side and further UPVC double-glazed where spectacular countryside views can be enjoyed. Space for freestanding fridge/freezer, radiator, recessed built-in shelving, laminate flooring,
REAR HALLWAY
Leading to Conservatory with glazed door to:
UTILITY ROOM
Side aspect double glazed window in addition to double glazed internal window to conservatory. Fitted eye and base level units with worksurface over. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.
CONSERVATORY
Double glazed to two sides with double glazed French windows providing access to the garden patio and gardens. Tinted polycarbonate roof.
MASTER BEDROOM
Rear aspect double glazed internal window overlooking the Conservatory and through to the paddock. Radiator, television point and coving. Door to:
EN-SUITE
Shower cubicle housing electric shower, low level flush WC and vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and storage below. Rear aspect double glazed window. Large storage cupboard with radiator, fitted shelving and hanging storage.
BEDROOM TWO
Front aspect double glazed window. Radiator, coving and television point.
BEDROOM THREE
Front aspect double glazed window. Radiator, coving and door to:
BEDROOM FOUR
Front aspect double glazed window. Built-in triple wardrobe, radiator and coving.
BATHROOM
White suite comprising panel enclosed bath, low level flush WC and vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and storage below. Internal opaque window.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached through twin timber gates giving access to the tarmac driveway which provides ample off-road parking.
Workshop with twin timber doors to the front and pedestrian door to the rear. ‘Worcester’ oil-fired boiler serving the central heating system. Power, light and cold water connected. Two detached Garages, one with restricted vehicle access (currently used as stores). Generous size gardens surround the property and comprise large level lawn to the front with an abundance of trees and shrubs, apple and pear trees along with vegetable plots. The garden continues down one side of the property enjoying lovely countryside views. The rear garden has a paved patio adjoining the conservatory with pedestrian gate providing access to the paddock.
The paddock consists approximately 3.5 acres of gently sloping or level pastureland with good drainage to the hedged boundaries. The paddock would be ideally suited to livestock or equestrian purposes.
To the rear of the site a general purpose agricultural barn measuring 60' x 30' (18.3m x 9.14m) of steel frame construction with mixture of profile sheet cladding and concrete blocks. The barn is currently used as a workshop and store but could equally be used for livestock or has potential to be converted subject to the necessary planning permissions.
AGRICULTURAL OCCUPANCY CONDITION (AOC) The property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition as follows: “The dwelling hereby permitted shall be occupied only by persons employed or last employed locally in agriculture as defined by Section 221 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1962, and the dependants of such persons as aforesaid”.
FLOOR PLAN
The floor plans displayed in these particulars are not to scale and are for identification purposes only.
TENURE - Freehold
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating.
COUNCIL TAX BAND - D.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING - D.
DIRECTIONS
From Holsworthy proceed on the A3072 Hatherleigh road and take the second left- hand turning signposted ‘Thornbury/Cookbury’. Continue on this road and take the second right hand turning signposted ‘Woodacott/Thornbury’. Follow this road for approximately one mile and upon reaching ‘Woodacott Cross’ take the second turning (down the side of the Garage). Continue on this road and take the first right hand turning signposted ‘Thornbury/Cookbury’ where the property will be found after approximately 200 yards on the left hand side with a Kivells For Sale board clearly displayed.
VIEWINGS
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2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Kivells have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
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