Westacott Barton. North Tawton Devon

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1 Westacott Barton North Tawton Devon

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3 A fine, listed Devon farmhouse with annexe and extensive range of traditional barns, outbuildings and pastureland at the end of a private entrance drive. Summary Entrance hall Drawing room Dining room Sitting room Kitchen/breakfast room Utility rooms 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Self contained 2 bedroom annexe Fine range of traditional thatched barns Planning permission for conversion of barn to two holiday cottages Farmbuilding Mature gardens with pond Extensive range of pasture paddocks, woodland About 21 Acres

4 Location Westacott Barton is situated in the heart of the Mid/West Devon countryside, about 1.5 miles from the small town of North Tawton in the River Taw valley and a few miles to the north of the Dartmoor National Park. The town provides a good selection of local amenities including church, primary school, shops, post office, pubs, doctor s and dentist s surgeries and an active community. The late poet laureate, Ted Hughes, moved to North Tawton in the 1960 s and wrote Moortown, a poetry diary of his everyday life on a Devon farm and the more recent book and film War Horse by Michael Morpurgo was based around a farm a few miles away. This area of Mid and West Devon is renowned for its unspoiled rolling farmland and wooded valleys bisected by rushing streams and rivers and especially its peace and tranquillity. Nearby is Dartmoor, with its spectacular scenery and providing many and varied opportunities locally for walking, riding and fishing. About 8 miles away is the market town of Okehampton, which provides an extensive selection of local facilities, including secondary education, hospital, leisure centre and a Waitrose store. Alternatively the market town of Crediton, about 10 miles away, also provides secondary education. There is a selection of private schools in the area, including Kelly College at Tavistock, Blundells at Tiverton and a number in the University and Cathedral city of Exeter.

5 Communications There is easy access from the area to the A30 dual carriageway to the south leading west into Cornwall and east to Exeter, where there is access onto the M5 motorway, railway stations with mainline connections to London (Paddington and Waterloo) and an International airport. Distances Okehampton 8 miles Credition 10 miles Exeter 18 miles (distances approximate) The Property Fine, traditional thatched Devon farmhouse with self-contained annexe Listed as being of architectural or historical interest Grade II* and stated as being late 15th century with early 16th century alterations and 16th, 17th & 18th century additions and as having an interior with high quality late 16th or early 17th century features Annexe with 2 bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen Extensive range of thatched barns, including former threshing barn Large, mature gardens around the house with orchard and pond Situated at the end of a long private entrance drive in a peaceful, rural setting Range of gently sloping pasture paddocks and woodland Stunning views across the surrounding, rolling Devon countryside to Dartmoor in the distance Easy access to A30 dual carriageway From the driveway steps rises a path through the front garden to the front door. Ground Floor Entrance hall slate paved floor, doors to Drawing room (E) fireplace stone surround and woodburner, built-in bench seat, timber mullioned leaded light window, decorative plaster ceiling with geometric pattern of kite shaped panels with angle sprays and Tudor roses and decorative cornicing. Reception room (S) shuttered window, recessed arch with cupboards to either side, fireplace. Sitting room slate paved floor, fitted bench seat backed by wood panelling, brick fireplace with multi-fuel burner, shuttered window with built-in window seat, doors to Pantry (N). Shower room shower cubicle, wash basin, W.C. Kitchen/breakfast room stone fireplace with wooden beam, incorporating oil fired Rayburn, built-in shelved cupboard, exposed beams, kitchen area with fitted cupboards and worktops, sink and drainer, four ring hob, doors to entrance porch and Utility rooms (N) plumbing for washing machine, door to Boot room door to outside. Dining room (S) From the kitchen a door opens to the dining room with stone tiled floor, stone fireplace with wooden beam and multifueled stove, exposed beams and ceiling timbers, kitchen area with fitted cupboards, worktop, sink and drainer, oven and hob, doors to boot room and kitchen/breakfast room of main house, open tread staircase to Bedroom 5 (S) built-in cupboard, exposed roof

6 Ground Floor (continued) timbers, door to annexe. En suite bathroom bath, wash basin, W.C. From the entrance hall the staircase rises to First Floor Landing (N) exposed boarded floor, shuttered window, doors to Bedroom 1 (E) canopied ceiling with ornate decorative plaster design with central pendant (understood to date from the Period One of Devon Plasterwork ), decorative cornicing, built-in window seat and timber mullioned leaded light window. Separate WC wash basin. Inner landing (N) exposed boarded floor, built-in cupboards, doors to Bedroom 2 (S & E) stunning views to Dartmoor, exposed boarded floor, fireplace with cast iron grate. Bedroom 3 (S) views to Dartmoor, exposed boarded floor and roof timbers. Bedroom 4 (S) views to Dartmoor, exposed boarded floor, fireplace with ornate surround and mantel and cast iron grate, built-in cupboard. Rear landing (N) exposed boarded floor, doors to Shower room/bathroom shower cubicle, bath, wash basin, W.C. Bathroom bath, wash basin, W.C. The Annexe Converted from a former linhay and linked to the house. From the garden the entrance door opens to Hall quarry tiled floor, doors to Bedroom 1 (E & W) built-in cupboard, exposed ceiling timbers. Bathroom bath with shower fitment, wash basin, W.C. From the hall the stairs rise to

7 First Floor Sitting/dining room (E) timber mullioned windows, full height ceiling with exposed roof timbers, doors to Kitchen (W) fitted base and wall cupboards with worktops, sink and drainer, oven and hob. Bedroom 2 (W) door to bedroom 5. The Traditional Barns To the east of the house, the entrance driveway leads through a yard of particularly fine traditional barns of stone and cob, partly rendered beneath thatched roofs. To the west side of the yard is the L shaped barn with stabling, store and open fronted linhay with stone stanchions, cobbled floor and aprons as well as extensive space on the upper floor. On the opposite side of the yard is the former threshing barn, divided into four sections with additional lean-to. This has recently undergone a detailed programme of refurbishment, including re-thatching and new timber casement windows. An underground electric cable has been brought in and the building has potential for a variety of uses, subject to the necessary planning consent. It currently provides an extensive open space with loft over part, garaging and storage and the large loft at the southern end. The Farmbuildings To the east of the traditional barns and entrance drive is a mostly steel framed 4 bay Dutch Barn with corrugated cladding and roof and concrete floor with nearby silage clamp. The Gardens and Grounds Around the house are large mature gardens and grounds with lawned areas, interspersed with many ornamental trees and shrubs, incorporating duck pond and orchard area. From the gardens there are beautiful views to the south across the surrounding Devon countryside to Dartmoor in the distance.the entrance drive leads through the yard of barns and around the front of the house to a parking and turning area to the west side, attached to which is a double garage. Adjoining the house, buildings and gardens are a range of gently sloping pasture paddocks with essentially southerly aspect. Below the gardens is an area of woodland with paths and spring fed pond and a stream forms one of the boundaries.

8 Property Information Rights of Way: A public footpath runs down the entrance drive as indicated on the site plan. Stewardship Scheme and Entitlements: The land is registered for Basic Payment Scheme and Environmental Stewardship. Services: Electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired heating. Planning Permission: The owners obtained planning permission for the conversion of the L shaped barn into two holiday cottages in June Local Authorities: Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter EX1 3QQ. Tel or West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0BZ. Tel Contents, fixtures and fittings: Only those mentioned in this brochure are included in the sale. All others such as carpets, curtains, light fittings, mirrors, garden ornaments etc. are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation. Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops & Staff s Exeter office: For sale by private treaty with vacant possession upon completion.

9 Directions Exit the A30 at Whiddon Down. Proceed towards Moretonhampstead and take the first right hand turning after the service station on the A3124, signposted Winkleigh and North Tawton. Proceed over the A30 and continue for 5 miles and at the T junction turn right on to the A3072, signposted to Crediton. Proceed for 1.7 miles and after the turning to Stone turn left, signposted to Nichols Nymett. Proceed towards to the end of this lane and at Nichols Nymett Cross T junction turn left, signposted Staddon. Proceed along the road for approximately ¼ mile and take the first left hand turn, signposted Westacott Barton. Proceed through the 5 bar timber gate, over the private drive which leads down to the courtyard of farm buildings and the farmhouse. Important Notice Jackson-Stops & Staff and their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 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 regulations or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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