A Georgian farmhouse with a substantial range outbuildings with development and income potential, restaurant, holiday cottage, traditional barn with consent and fine far reaching views of the Lower Tamar Lake and the surrounding countryside.
Set within approximately 6 acres of grounds and pastureland with a further 58 acres available by separate negotiation.
- A substantial and versatile six bedroom Georgian farmhouse
Four reception rooms - Two bedroom holiday cottage
- Traditional barn with planning consent for conversion to five holiday letting units
- 16,000 sq/ft of modern buildings and covered yards with a multitude of potential uses
- Museum, retail shop and Licensed 50 cover restaurant
- Caravan & Camping site with caravan club licence for five units
- Approximately 6 acres of grounds and pastureland
- A further 58 acres is available by separate negotiation
DESCRIPTION
Higher Alsworthy is believed to be a Georgian farmhouse, although the oldest part of the house dates back much further and briefly comprises: Front entrance hall, rear entrance hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast
room, master bedroom with en suite, five further bedrooms (two en suite), two further bath/shower rooms. The package offers a huge amount; a beautiful farmhouse, great income potential, lovely views, substantial outbuildings and a beautiful country setting.
The house has been very well maintained and incorporates features such as wood burners downstairs and large south facing windows looking down towards the Lower Tamar Lake. The holiday cottage known as the Calf Barn creates a useful
income and is fully fitted and furnished. It has been popular with holidaymakers and can achieve £300-£600 per week. There are two bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, and a large open-plan sitting/dining room and kitchen, which is ideal for socialising.
The further large barn which has planning consent for five further holiday cottages has undergone substantial work to prepare it for the ‘fit out’ stage. The roof has been replaced, much of the pointing re-done and part of the
walls rebuilt. Services have been laid into the barn and it is ready for internal fit out. The range of covered yards is a real asset too. They equate to approximately 16,000 sq ft and are all in excellent order. These, along with the retail shop and licensed
restaurant, with a well equipped professional kitchen, form part of the Bradworthy Transport Museum. The set-up is, however, ideal for any number of business opportunities and could even be leased if the buyer would rather take a back seat yet still have an
income. The location of the Caravan Club approved & licensed campsite is to the side of the plot and cannot be seen from the main house. It has all the appropriate facilities such as electrical hook-up sockets, a male and female toilet and shower block.
SITUATION
The house sits in a prominent position with excellent views south over the Lower Tamar Lake which is renowned for its coarse fishery and wild bird sanctuary. The Upper Lake has a thriving sailing and windsurfing club ideal for
visitors to the holiday let(s) & camp site. Bradworthy is a pretty and sought after village location; there is an excellent primary school, a variety of day-to-day shops, a doctor’s surgery, football and bowls clubs, village hall, local inn and a hotel.
The North Cornish Coastline is within a few miles; sought after coastal locations such as Sandymouth, Duckpool, Coombe Valley, Stanbury Mouth and Hartland Quay are all within 10 miles. North Devon is a particularly unspoilt area
of the country, which is rural and quiet yet great for visitors with the popular seaside resort of Bude being 8 miles away. There are some good facilities here including a secondary school and various large supermarkets.
Access to the A30 dual carriageway at Launceston is about 23 miles away which provides easy access west into Cornwall and east to Exeter and the national motorway network.
From Exeter the fast train to London Paddington takes just 2 hours and offers a very regular service. Exeter International Airport is also a very viable alternative to Bristol and the London airports for most European international
flights.
RECREATION
Water - Sailing is available at Roadford Lake, Padstow, Fowey, Plymouth and various other harbours along the south coast. There are delightful beaches on the North Cornish coast including Widemouth Bay, Trebarwith, Polzeath,
Harlyn Bay and Constantine Bay.
Horse Riding & Walking - Horse riding is accessible via bridleways and country lanes in the area. The South West Coastal Path also offers scenic walking, and further walking and riding are available on Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor.
Golf - Golf courses can be found at Holsworthy, Bude, Okehampton, Torrington, Launceston, Tavistock and St Mellion.
ACCOMMODATION AND AMENITIES
THE FARMHOUSE
Wood effect uPVC double-glazed door leads to:
Entrance Hall: 3.71m x 2.67m (12’2” x 8’9”)
Tiled floor, stainless steel sink draining board with tiled splashbacks, slate shelving, space for freezer and fridge, uPVC double-glazed windows to the rear and side elevations, wood effect uPVC double-glazed door leads out on
to the rear terrace. Timber framed glazed door leads to:
Kitchen: 6.32m x 3.33m (20’9” x 10’11”)
Range of fitted wall and base units by Miele under roll-top work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, built-in Hotpoint electric oven and hob, oil fired Stanley Range cooker, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink and draining board with mixer
taps, built-in Bosch dishwasher, tiled floor, uPVC double-glazed windows with deep sill window shelves to the rear elevation, solid timber door leads to the Hallway and opening to:
Pantry Area:
Space for American style fridge/freezer, solid timber door leads to Pantry Cupboard, further door to:
Dining Room: 6.93m x 3.02m (22’9” x9’11”)
Beamed ceiling, wall lighting, radiator, two uPVC double-glazed windows with deep sill window shelves to the rear elevation, solid timber door leads to:
Lobby:
Tiled floor, wood effect uPVC double-glazed door leads to the garden, solid timber doors to:
Airing Cupboard:
Wooden slatted shelves, radiator.
Utility Room:
Housing the oil fired boiler providing the hot water for the central heating, tiled floor, low-level WC, fitted base units with stainless steel sink and draining board, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, uPVC
obscure double-glazed window to the side elevation.
Main Hallway:
Ornate tiled floor, radiator, staircase rises to the first floor, doors lead off to the sitting room, snug, office and kitchen, timber framed part-glazed door leads to:
Front Entrance Porch:
uPVC double-glazed windows to the front and side elevations, wood effect uPVC double-glazed door leads out to the garden.
Sitting Room: 5.36m x 5.05m (17’7” x 16’7”)
Slate flagstone floor, large inglenook fireplace housing the Aarrow Fires with oak lintel above, dado rail, wall lighting, television aerial point and uPVC sash windows with views over Lower Tamar Lake.
Snug: 4.93m x 4.04m (16’2” x 13’3”)
Fireplace with slate hearth and electric wood burning effect fire, radiator, television aerial point, uPVC sash windows with views over Lower Tamar Lake and the surrounding countryside beyond.
Study: 3.78m x 3.15m (12’5” x 10’4”)
Built-in recessed cupboards, radiator, BT point, uPVC sash windows with views over Tamar Lakes.
On the first floor
Staircase rises to:
Landing: doors leading off to:
Bedroom 1: 5.11m x 4.65m (16’9” x 15’3”)
Radiator, pine panelling to dado height, uPVC sash window with far reaching views over Lower Tamar Lake and the surrounding countryside beyond, door to:
En Suite Shower Room:
Low-level WC, wash hand basin with shaving point and mirror above, corner shower cubicle housing the Mira Event electric shower, heated towel rail, uPVC obscure double-glazed window to the side elevation.
Bedroom 5: 3.07m x 2.62m (10’1” x 8’7”)
Radiator, wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashback surround with shaving point and light above, uPVC double-glazed sash window with deep sill window shelf with views over Lower Tamar Lake.
Bedroom 3: 3.91m x 3.89m (12’10” x 12’9”)
Radiator, uPVC double-glazed sash windows to the front elevation, door to:
En Suite Shower Room:
Low-level WC, vanity unit housing wash hand basin with mixer tap and shaving light and point above, fully tiled shower cubicle with bi-fold entrance door housing the Mira Event electric shower, wall mounted electric fan heater
and extractor fan.
Bedroom 2: 5.11m x 3.30m (16’9” x 10’10”)
Radiator, uPVC double-glazed sash window to the front elevation with views over Lower Tamar Lake and the surrounding countryside, door to:
En Suite Shower Room:
Low-level WC, vanity unit housing wash hand basin with mixer tap, uPVC obscure double-glazed window with deep sill window shelf to the side elevation, fully tiled shower cubicle housing the Mira Event electric shower, shaving point
and light, wall mounted electric fan heater.
Inner Hallway:
Velux window to the rear elevation, radiator, doors lead off to:
Bedroom 4: 5.61m x 3.56m (18’5” x 11’8”)
Built-in cupboards with slatted wooden shelves, radiator, exposed beams, uPVC double-glazed windows to the rear and side elevations.
Shower Room:
Low-level WC, corner wash hand basin with tiled splashback, fully tiled shower cubicle housing the Red Ring Super7S electric shower, uPVC obscure double-glazed window to the rear elevation.
Bathroom:
Low-level WC, vanity unit with wash hand basin, tiled splashback, panelled bath with tiled splashback surround, radiator, wall mounted electric fan heater, uPVC obscure double-glazed window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom 6: 3.15m x 2.59m (10’42 x 8’6”)
Radiator, wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashback, wall lighting, uPVC double-glazed window with deep sill window shelf to the side elevation.
HOLIDAY COTTAGE (CALF BARN)
The Calf Barn is a popular holiday cottage and briefly comprises: Kitchen, sitting/dining room, two double bedrooms (one en-suite) and main bathroom.
FURTHER BARN
Large stone barn with planning consent for five further holiday cottages.
COVERED YARDS
16,000 sq ft of modern covered yards currently accommodate the Bradworthy Motor Museum, workshops and storage. The buildings and covered yards have great potential for a multitude of uses; agricultural, light industrial, offices,
an equine centre with stables and indoor arenas, leisure activities, indoor children’s play areas and various storage opportunities to name but a few.
CARAVAN/CAMPING
Caravan Club Licence for five units with hook-up points, Male and Female shower and toilet facilities.
MUSEUM, RETAIL SHOP AND RESTAURANT
Currently part of the Bradworthy Motor Museum although could be used to provide a substantial income through a number of other potential business uses. The licensed restaurant and bar accommodates 50 covers with further alfresco
seating on the restaurant patio, enjoying far reaching countryside views over Lower Tamar Lake and beyond. The adjoining building offers the potential to substantially increase the capacity of the restaurant to approximately 100 covers. The kitchen has been
equipped to a very high standard with stainless steel equipment and cladding. The owner is willing to sell the collection of vehicles which form the Bradworthy Transport Museum by separate negotiation.
GENERAL REMARS AND STIPULATIONS
TENURE
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.
SERVICES
Water – Mains water.
Drainage – Private drainage.
Electricity – Mains electricity.
Heating – Oil fired central heating to main house.
Telephone & Broadband – BT connection.
Council Tax – Band E.
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, Devon EX23 2QG. Tel: 01237 428 700.
Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 QD. Tel: 01392 382 000.
South West Water, Peninsula House, Rydon Lane, Exeter, Devon EX2 7WP Tel: 0800 1691144.
Western Power Distribution, Avonbank, Feeder Road, Bristol BS2 0TB. Tel: 01179 332000.
AGENTS’ NOTES
All figures, measurements, floor plans and maps are for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute any part of any offer
or contract. None of the services or appliances, plumbing, heating, or electrical installations have been tested by the selling agent. Any maps used on the details are to assist identification of the property only and are not an indication of the actual surroundings,
which may have changed since the map was printed. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. There are numerous power points throughout the property although not individually
listed. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all outgoings, rights of way, easements and wayleaves there may be, whether mentioned in these general remarks and stipulations or particulars of sale or not.
VEIWING
Strictly by arrangement with D R Kivell & Partners. Tel: 01822 810810.
PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings, or services, so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification
from his or her professional buyer. References to the tenure of the property are based on information supplied by the vendor. The agent has not had sight of the title documents. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor. You are advised
to check the availability of any property before travelling any distance to view.