3 bedroom detached house for sale

An attractive detached three bedroomed traditional farmhouse for renovation, subject to an agricultural occupancy condition, enjoying a delightful rural position with a useful outbuilding and pasture land. In all about 1.91 Acres.


Waterloo Farmhouse has been in the ownership of the current vendors family for over 65 years and its sale represents a rare opportunity to acquire a detached house of traditional construction affording well proportioned three bedroomed accommodation. Despite now requiring extensive renovation and refurbishment, the farmhouse affords the potential to create a character country home. The dwelling is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition which was imposed retrospectively in 1989 when planning consent was obtained for a second dwelling on the original farm holding.
The property is complemented by a large garden to the rear and a useful and adaptable farm building, formerly used as a machinery store. Adjoining is a parcel of principally level pasture and amenity land, enjoying frontage to the pretty watercourse known as the Sturcombe River. In total Waterloo Farmhouse and its associated land extends to about 1.91 Acres.

Situated adjacent to the South Molton to Rackenford road, the cottage occupies a readily accessible rural position lying within the attractive and gently undulating band of countryside to the south of the Exmoor National Park, between South Molton and Tiverton. Nearby Rackenford is a popular village affording a good range of local amenities including a primary school, village stores/post office, parish church and the 12th century Stag Inn public house, reputedly one of the oldest pubs in Devon.
Despite its rural location the property is readily accessible to the main centres of communication. The bustling towns of South Molton and Tiverton afford a comprehensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities. The A361 North Devon link route lies only about a 5-6 minute drive away providing convenient access eastwards via the A361 (T) to the M5 (J27) and with mainline rail connections available adjacent to this junction at Tiverton Parkway. Taunton and Exeter are within convenient reach and afford the range of facilities befitting those of county and regional centres.

The house is approached from the road via a gated pathway leading to the front door and continuing to the side to provide access to a large enclosed private garden, laid partly to lawn with a large former vegetable area containing an aluminium framed greenhouse. A dilapidated timber framed store shed is situated in the garden, whilst a large lean-to adjoins the rear elevation of the house, with separate access available to the road. A small copse area adjoins the gardens.