An important offering for anyone wanting a quality equine facility in Devon.
The stylish 4-bedroom home, nestled amidst rolling countryside, boasts a modern kitchen diner, large living room with log burning stove and views over the garden, a downstairs bedroom which could be used as a separate dining room and a large utility room. On the first floor the property comprises of 3 spacious bedrooms, the master with countryside views and a generous family bathroom with 4 piece suite. The south facing gardens provide a peaceful retreat away from the main stables and yard.
The main selling features of this property are found outside, featuring 14 looseboxes across a range of barns and custom built stables, 25 acres of quality pasture and uniquely, direct access to over 1,500 acres of off road outriding through Cookbury Woods and beyond. This property is a �dream come true� for equestrian enthusiasts.
ACCOMODATION
ENTRANCE
Entering through a uPVC double-glazed door to:
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
Tiled flooring throughout. A range of wall and base units with a mixture of wooden and granite worktops. Porcelain Belfast-style sink and drainer, electric Rangemaster cooker. uPVC double-glazed windows to the east and west elevations. Ample space for a dining table. Spotlights, radiator central heating.
CLOAKROOM
Off the kitchen is a small cloakroom with space for coats and shoes. uPVC double-glazed window and through to a WC.
WC
WC and sink. uPVC double-glazed window, tiled to half-surround and tiled flooring. Into:
HALLWAY
A wood-effect flooring, pendant lights, radiator central heating, access to the utility room, downstairs bedroom and through to the living room.
UTILITY ROOM
Space for undercounter washing machine and tumble drier. Tiled flooring, pendant lights, radiator central heating, two uPVC double-glazed windows to the east elevation. A range of cupboards for coats and storage etc.
DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM
This room could alternatively be used as a dining room. Fitted carpet, pendant lights, uPVC double-glazed window to the front elevation. Radiator central heating, marble feature fireplace. Space for large king-size bed and storage.
LIVING ROOM
uPVC double-glazed windows to dual aspect. Continuation of wood-effect flooring from the hallway. Pendant lights, radiators central heating, multi fuel burning stove in a marble hearth and mantel surround. Space for dining table as well as three-piece suite. Access through single-glazed wooden door to the boot room.
BOOT ROOM
Comprises of uPVC double-glazed windows on three sides, double-glazed patio doors to the south-facing elevation. Tiled flooring, pendant lights, radiator central-heating and built in storage/seating benches.
STAIRCASE AND LANDING
From the living room to the first elevation, opaque glass double-glazed window at half level on the landing, carpeted flooring up the stairs and on the landing, pendant lights. Access into the loft and access into all principal first floor rooms.
MAIN BEDROOM
Carpeted flooring, pendant lights, window to the east elevation allowing fantastic far-reaching views. Radiator central heating, feature fireplace, space for free-standing furniture alongside built in floor-to-ceiling wardrobes.
BEDROOM 2
Another double-bedroom with carpeted flooring, pendant lights, window to the east elevation offering views over the garden. Feature fireplace, space for free-standing furniture.
BEDROOM 3
A small double-bedroom, pendant lights, window to the east elevation with views over the garden. Radiator central heating, carpeted flooring, currently laid out as a single bedroom.
BATHROOM
Family bathroom comprises of a four-piece suite with a large corner bath, walk-in shower cubicle, WC and hand basin with vanity unit underneath. Spotlights, fully tiled floor and walls, underfloor heating, uPVC double-glazed window to the west elevation.
EXTERNAL
GATED ENTRANCE
Access through a gated entrance with ample room for parking multiple vehicles.
GARDEN
At the rear of the property to the south is a generous garden enjoying the sun all day long with a range of mature trees and shrubs. There are two sheds, one of which is used as kennels and one for garden storage.
OUTBUILDINGS
The outbuildings comprise three primary buildings; a large storage building now split into storage on one side, two foaling boxes plus four loose boxes and a tack room.
The second building is a large corrugated and clad pole barn currently used for farm machinery and as a workshop.
The third building is a purpose-built equestrian facility completed in 2020, comprising eight loose boxes, two of those being larger with potential for foaling. Each has its own mains water supply and opening window. A separate tack room with sink and base units, with lockable door. A separate saddling bay and washdown area with shower and hot water tank.
YARD
The yard is all surfaced with hardstanding and provides parking for multiple vehicles, horseboxes or trailers. There are three winter turnout areas all with hard standing, ideal for the wet winter days. The menage is a sand and fibre mix and measures 20 x 40m with floodlights, mirrors and a sheltered area for any guests or students.
LAND
The land comprises of approximately 25 acres, split into various sized paddocks, all of which has been excellently maintained by the current owners. The paddocks are independently accessed by a convenient track system. The four fields are all defined by excellent natural hedge boundaries, and there is a riding track that circles the outside of the fields providing an excellent space for training. The paddocks benefits from stock fencing and metal gates and all of the land is well-draining.
One of the fields is set up as a cross-country style paddock with various jumps; all of which will be staying.
To the far western boundary there is a large lake, ideal for fishing, with a central island.
On of the biggest features of this property is the direct access to the Cookworthy Woods, giving out riding of approximately 1,500 acres of woodland trails without any need to access the road network.
The property offers an excellent place and space to run your own equestrian centre with no near neighbours in the idyllic North Devon countryside.
SERVICES
Mains water and electric, oil-fired central heating, private drainage.
EPC RATING - D
COUNCIL TAX BAND - D
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