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3 Maidenford Farm Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 7NG Barnstaple Town Centre 1.5 miles Croyde 9 miles Junction 27 of the M5, 45 minutes A detached period farmhouse and annexe, large period barn, stabling and 19.8 acres pasture on the semi-rural outskirts of Barnstaple Entrance Hall Cloakroom Drawing Room Dining Room Study Kitchen/Breakfast Room Utility Room Main Landing 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms First Floor Self Contained Guest/In-Law Annexe comprising: Landing 2 further Bedrooms (Making 6 in Total) and Bathroom but could provide Living Room/Kitchenette Bedroom and Bathroom with minor alteration Summer House/ Office Pump House Dilapidated All-Weather Tennis Court Formal Gardens including Kitchen Garden Large Detached Period Barn and Attached Round House with Potential to convert subject to planning 2 Detached Blocks of Character s making 9 in total, again offering further potential Yard Manège Paddocks and Lightly Wooded Area in all about 19.8 Acres Stags 30 Boutport Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1RP Tel: barnstaple@stags.co.uk The London Office 40 St James s Place London SW1A 1NS Tel: stags.co.uk

Situation and Amenities Maidenford Farm is situated in a renowned farming area of North Devon.

venues as well as North Devon District Hospital.

Here also, at Tiverton Parkway there is a rail connection to London, Paddington in just over 2 hours.

4 Situation and Amenities Maidenford Farm is situated in a renowned farming area of North Devon. The property is surrounded by it s own grounds, yet is only 1 ½ miles from the centre of Barnstaple which is the regional centre, housing the area s main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues as well as North Devon District Hospital. At Barnstaple there is access to the A361 North Devon Link Road which provides communications to and from the North Devon area connecting directly through to junction 27 of the M5 in about 45 minutes. Here also, at Tiverton Parkway there is a rail connection to London, Paddington in just over 2 hours. The property offers easy access to the dramatic North Devon Coastline and famous safe, sandy surfing beaches at Croyde, Putsborough, Saunton (also with championship golf course) and Woolacombe. Exmoor National Park is also within easy travelling distance. The nearest airports are at Exeter and Bristol. Description Maidenford farm has been in the same family ownership for about 30 years and represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a former farmstead with an Equestrian bias but which offers potential for a variety of uses. The components include the original period farmhouse, believed to be of 16th century origin, possibly even earlier, with later additions but not listed and presents whitened rendered elevations beneath a slate roof. We understand that the oldest part of the property is cobb built on a stone base and that the south, west and most of the north walls have been re-rendered in the last 20 years. The property offers generous and versatile accommodation, covering approximately 3666 square feet, which incorporates 6 bedrooms and includes a self-contained first floor apartment. There is potential for general modernisation and for a buyer to stamp their own mark on this lovely rambling farmhouse. Nearby there is a substantial detached 2 storey period barn and single storey roundhouse, presenting elevations of stone and whitened render beneath a Corrugated roof. The roundhouse has a slate roof. It seems likely that this structure may have potential to convert to a separate residential dwelling or number of units possibly holiday orientated, subject to any necessary planning permission. The barn and round house incorporate stables, stores and large open spaces and form one side of an attractive stable yard where there are two further blocks of character stables, making 9 in all. The outbuildings total approximately 4122 square feet. Above one is a Manege. The house is set in attractive formal gardens with two period outbuildings and there are then two small and three large pasture fields. We understand that the owners have previously operated a livery business from the property, and there would appear to be potential to re-instate this, or turn it into a self-livery alternative. The layout of accommodation is more clearly identified upon the accompanying floorplans The Farmhouse Porch and built in seats with glazed front door to Entrance Hall staircase rising to first floor described later. Drawing Room with attractive inglenook fireplace, fitted wood burner, Bressummer beam, fitted bookcase to left hand side, 2 windows to front. Study with range of fitted bookshelves, meter cupboard and built in storage cupboard. Dining Room a double aspect room with hard wood flooring. Inner Lobby with multi-pane glazed door to courtyard area. Cloakroom with low level WC, pedestal wash basin, tiled flooring. Utility Room with double Belfast sink, adjoining wooden drainers, cupboards and drawers below, plumbing for washing machine, Grant oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, 2 ranges of fitted cupboards, tiled flooring. Kitchen/Breakfast Room double drainer stainless steel sink, adjoining marble effect work surfaces, drawers and cupboards beneath, matching wall mounted cupboards, peninsular unit, oil fired Aga for cooking only, tiled splashbacks, shelved recesses, walk in shelved larder with ample room for fridges/freezers. Conservatory/Greenhouse in 2 sections and accessed via folding glazed doors from the kitchen with sliding doors in turn to garden. Rear Lobby with multi-pane glazed door to Further Lobby which is the self-contained access to the first floor annexe above. There is also access to an Integral Single Garage which could be converted to provide additional accommodation if required, subject to planning permission, this has an up and over door as well as light connected and a window to the side. The staircase rises to the First Floor Annexe Which includes; Landing Room currently utilised as 6th bedroom but formerly the annexe reception room with provision for kitchenette and double aspect views. Bedroom 5 double aspect views, double wardrobe. Bathroom with panelled bath, shower above, folding shower screen, low level WC and pedestal wash basin.

Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area 340.5 Sq Metres 3666 Sq Ft (Includes Garage) Bedroom 5 5.46 x 3.05m 17'11 x 10' Down Down Bedroom 4 4.95 x 3.73m 16'3 x 12'3 Bedroom 3 3.66 x 3.

05m 18' x 10' Returning to the main body of the house A staircase rises from the hall to: Up Larder Main Landing with window seat and fitted bookcase Lower Landing with 2 double built in airing

31m 17'7 x 17'5 Bedroom 1 window to front, range of built in wardrobes to one wall, recessed shelving.

5 Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area Sq Metres 3666 Sq Ft (Includes Garage) Bedroom x 3.05m 17'11 x 10' Down Down Bedroom x 3.73m 16'3 x 12'3 Bedroom x 3.51m 12' x 11'6 Bedroom x 2.34m 12' x 7'8 Bedroom x 3.61m 15'5 x 11'10 Bedroom x 4.72m 17'8 x 15'6 First Floor Garage 5.49 x 3.05m 18' x 10' Returning to the main body of the house A staircase rises from the hall to: Up Larder Main Landing with window seat and fitted bookcase Lower Landing with 2 double built in airing cupboards. Drawing Room 8.66 x 4.75m 28'5 x 15'7 Up Study 3.30 x 2.44m 10'10 x 8' Dining Room 5.33 x 3.35m 17'6 x 11' Utility 3.84 x 3.48m 12'7 x 11'5 Kitchen / Breakfast Room 5.36 x 5.31m 17'7 x 17'5 Bedroom 1 window to front, range of built in wardrobes to one wall, recessed shelving. En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, wash hand basin, vanity surround, triple shelved cupboards to one wall also housing a small electronic safe, low level WC, overhead electric fire. Bedroom 2 window to front, fitted shelving, window seat. Ground Floor Porch Green House 7.42 x 2.26m 24'4 x 7'5 Bedroom 3 window to front, built in triple wardrobe, cupboards above, fitted bookshelves. Bedroom 4 window to front with window seat, built in triple wardrobe, cupboards above. Bathroom with panelled bath, overhead shower, tiled and mirrored surround, folding shower screen, low level WC, pedestal wash basin, mirrored splashback, strip light/ shaver point. Special Note: There is access to various loft areas above the property, one of which has 2 glazed roof lights.

Outbuildings Within the garden there is a detached stone and slate former Pump House now housing water tank and acting as tool store/potting shed.

Detached Barn And Round House is a very substantial structure, arranged on a split level basis with the lower level approached from the stable yard comprising stores and stables with the main body of

Within the main barn are parts of the original threshing equipment. Nearest to this is a Range of s in stone with tiled roof incorporating 3 boxes and log store.

6 Outbuildings Within the garden there is a detached stone and slate former Pump House now housing water tank and acting as tool store/potting shed. There is a separate detached rendered and slate Summerhouse/Office with fitted shelving, Dimplex wall heater and exposed A-frames. Detached Barn And Round House is a very substantial structure, arranged on a split level basis with the lower level approached from the stable yard comprising stores and stables with the main body of the barn approached from the rear which is one vast open space suitable for a variety of uses. Adjacent to this is the stone roundhouse which appears to be in good structural repair. Within the main barn are parts of the original threshing equipment. Nearest to this is a Range of s in stone with tiled roof incorporating 3 boxes and log store. On the opposite side of the yard is a Further Period Building presenting rendered elevations with corrugated iron roof incorporating 3 more stables, feed store and adjoining lean to, with mezzanine level above. The Land and Gardens There is a gate from the yard leading to the fields to the west of the property and a gate adjacent to the barn allows access to the manage. There is a 5 bar gate between the barn and the farmhouse with a track leading to a further large paddock which gently slopes. The land is enclosed by hedging and stock proof fencing; there is a small paddock adjacent to the rear garden of the farm house and a small paddock in front of the farmhouse. The property is approached from the lane via a single access which initially provides access to the stable yard and then runs on to the farmhouse where there is a turning circle. The farmhouse is set in formal gardens which feature sweeping lawns interspersed with mature specimen trees and shrubs, there are well stocked flower beds and borders, a small walled cobbled courtyard with rustic Pergola clad in a mature Wisteria. There is a part walled vegetable and soft fruit garden, woodland area and a pond which drains into the stream which forms one boundary. There are 2 greenhouses (other than the one accessed from the kitchen) as well as a garden shed and oil tank. There is a dilapidated all-weather tennis court adjacent to the main garden area behind the farmhouse. The gardens and grounds provide an appropriate setting as well as a good deal of seclusion and privacy and amount to approximately 19.8 acres in all. Services Mains electricity, mains water and spring water, oil fired central heating, private drainage system. Local Authority North Devon District Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple Devon, EX31 1EA T Entitlements We understand that the farm is registered under the Single Farm Payments Scheme Sporting and Mineral Rights The Sporting and Mineral Rights in so far as they are owned, are included with the freehold. Fixtures and Fittings All fixtures and fittings unless specifically referred to within these particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold. Wayleaves and Rights of Way etc. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any Wayleave Agreement in respect of any electricity or telephone poles, wires, stays, cables etc or water or drainage pipes etc, either passing upon, under or over it. The property is also sold subject to and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way or bridleways etc. Plans and Boundary Fences A plan which is not to scale and is not to be relied upon is attached to these particulars. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy. Photographs Most of the photographs produced within this brochure are taken in the Spring of 2016, the overhead photograph has been borrowed from the vendor s personal library and is historic showing the tennis court in better condition than it is now. Overage Taking in to account the ongoing development potential on the periphery of Barnstaple, the vendors intend to sell the property subject to an overage clause, terms to be discussed with the eventual purchaser. Directions From our offices in Barnstaple, proceed up Bear Street passing straight over the crossroads and traffic lights, continue along this road, up the hill for approximately ½ a mile and then take the turning on the right signed Maidenford ½ a mile. Continue down this lane for just less than ½ a mile and the entrance to the property will be found on the right hand side. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.

Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area 382.9 Sq Metres 4122 Sq Ft (Excludes Galleried Area) 22.73 x 4.

05m 20'3 x 16'7 Down Summer House 5.08 x 3.33m 16'8 x 10'11 Pump House, Garden Store 6.50 x 2.

57m 13'4 x 8'5 Barn 13.03 x 4.88m 42'9 x 16' Store Room 3.76 x 2.54m 12'4 x 8'4 Barn Ground Floor 3.73 x 2.

7 Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area Sq Metres 4122 Sq Ft (Excludes Galleried Area) x 4.83m 74'6 x 15'10 Meazzanine Level 8.53 x 4.88m 28' x 16' Barn First Floor Round House 6.17 x 5.05m 20'3 x 16'7 Down Summer House 5.08 x 3.33m 16'8 x 10'11 Pump House, Garden Store 6.50 x 2.74m 21'4 x 9' Galleried Area First Floor 3.76 x 2.54m 12'4 x 8'4 Not Measured 4.06 x 3.15m 13'4 x 10' x 2.57m 13'4 x 8'5 Barn x 4.88m 42'9 x 16' Store Room 3.76 x 2.54m 12'4 x 8'4 Barn Ground Floor 3.73 x 2.54m 12'3 x 8' x 3.05m 14'9 x 10' 3.05 x 3.05m 10' x 10' 3.05 x 3.05m 10' x 10' Wood Shed 3.05 x 2.92m 10' x 9'7 Tack Room 4.98 x 4.65m 16'4 x 15'3 Up Block Ground Floor

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