5 bedroom detached house for sale

A most appealing Grade II Listed detached former farmhouse, with gardens, paddocks and outbuildings extending to 2.6 acres. Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms. Range of Outbuildings, Paddocks, Gardens. Approx 2.6 Acres. Band: B

Situation - The property occupies an enviable private position overlooking its own land. The house lies approximately 1 mile outside the village of Dolton. A self contained rural community offering a range of amenities including village store, post office, church, primary school and two local inns. In addition there is a village hall and a wide range of local clubs and societies. There is easy access to the north Devon town of Torrington, and the principle town of Barnstaple. Okehampton is within easy travelling distance, offering a good range of shops and services. Exeter is just under 30 miles to the South and offers a wide range of facilities, together with links to the M5 motorway, main line rail and international air links. Dolton is situated in the picturesque Torridge Valley and is well known for its delightful unspoilt scenery, walking on the Tarka Trail, riding and outdoor pursuits. The north coasts of Devon and Cornwall are also within easy travelling distance.

Description - West Lake Farmhouse is a delightful Grade II Listed 15th century former farmhouse with later additions. This historic property retains many original features which include beamed ceilings, exposed timbers, stripped floorboards and a superb cobbled entrance cross passage hall. The property offers deceptively spacious accommodation and in brief offers, two reception rooms, a farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and ground floor bathroom. On the first floor five generous bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms. The property occupies a private rural position, set down a lane with just one neighbouring property. The house sits within attractive grounds of approximately 2.6 acres which surround the property on three sides and consist of formal and vegetable gardens, two interconnecting pasture paddocks and an area of woodland. Further benefits include a detached shippon, former threshing barn and other outbuildings.

Accommodation - Via entrance door with glazed insert to Cross Passage Hall: feature cobbled floor, exposed timbers to walls, door to rear, arch to; Utility Room: tiled floor, windows to front and rear, one with window seat, large Inglenook fireplace with inset coal fired Rayburn providing cooking facilities. bread oven, range of timber base cupboards and drawers with matching wall mounted cupboards over, 1 1/2 bowl sink unit, space for washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge, night storage heater. Kitchen/Breakfast Room: range of timber base cupboards and drawers with shelving and plate rack, fitted butler sink with window to rear, plumbing and space for dishwasher, slate floor, beamed ceiling and exposed timbers. Feature Inglenook fireplace with inset oil fired Rayburn providing hot water and cooking facilities. tiled floor, exposed timbers. Rear Hall: under stairs storage cupboard, doors to; Dining Room: a dual aspect room with beamed ceiling, feature settle, door to. Sitting Room: dual aspect windows, stone fireplace with multi fuel stove and slate hearth, feature timber panel over. Beamed ceiling, book shelving, French doors to garden, night storage heater. Inner Lobby: slate floor, stairs to first floor, doors to; Bathroom: large bath, corner shower cubicle with electric shower, pedestal wash and basin, Low level WC, exposed stonework and timbers, Velux roof lights, slate floor, night storage heater.
First Floor Landing: exposed floorboards, access to loft space, doors to; Bedroom 1: window to front, television point, night storage heater. Bedroom 2: built in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and linen shelving. Window to front, doors to; En suite Bathroom: corner bath with shower attachment, tiled shower cubicle with power shower, low-level WC, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash backing, electric strip light and shaver point, feature window to rear, access to loft space. Bedroom 3: window to front, exposed timbers. Bedroom 4: stripped floorboards, exposed timbers, door to: Bedroom 5: fitted bookshelves, access to loft space, former fireplace, window to side. Shower Room. Window to rear, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash backing, electric strip light and shaver point, tiled shower cubicle with power shower.

Outside - The property is approached from the lane serving one other property. A five bar gate opens to a tarmac forecourt, offering parking for numerous vehicles and giving access to the farmhouse and land. Adjacent is a former Shippon, (in need of some repair) with light and power connected. consisting of two adjoining barns with former internal animal pens and two stables. Adjoining is a covered Log Store. Adjacent is a covered Carriage/Tractor Store. Across the forecourt and formal garden is a former Threshing Barn, with light and power connected, used currently for animals. (Both the Shippon and former Threshing Barn did have planning permission for holiday accommodation, but this has now lapsed. This could be reinstated subject to the necessary consents) The land wraps around the property to two sides and consists of two well fenced interconnecting paddocks, with a small area of woodland which adjoins the lane, with a five bar gate to the lane. Adjoining the front paddock is an enclosed vegetable garden with greenhouse. The main gardens lies to the front and rear and consist of areas of lawn with flower and shrub borders and a paved area to the front, outside water tap. Immediately to the rear of the house is a walled gravelled garden area with former well and storage shed.

Directions - From Okehampton proceed in a northerly direction taking the A386 to Hatheleigh. After approximately 7 miles, at the roundabout in the centre of Hatherleigh, proceed straight ahead signposted to Torrington, stay on this road passing through the village of Meeth and continue on this road heading for Merton. Take the next turning right for Dolton, with the Lodge House immediately in front of you. Continue down this road passing over the bridge and carry on up the hill, as you reach the top of the hill you will arrive at Langham Cross, turn left here and immediately upon your right will be the former chapel. Take the lane down the right hand side of the chapel and the property will be found a short distance down the lane on the right.

Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Council Tax Band: G. Local Authority: Torridge District Council.

Agents Note - A public footpath runs down the lane, and to the rear of the Shippon. (Therefore not crossing over the property).

For additional grass over Winter months the current vendors are able to rent 10 acres of pasture, immediately adjoining and directly accessible from Westlake. As far as they are aware, subject to the continuing availability of the land and the agreement of the owners, there is no reason why any purchaser could not continue with this arrangement.