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Townsend Chartered Surveyors
Matford Centre, Exeter, EX2 8FD
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A beautifully renovated six bedroom farmhouse with a large attic room, cellar, triple garage, office, barn and paddocks. 2.13 acres.
DESCRIPTION
The farm reportedly dates from the 17th Century and has been modernised and beautifully refurbished to a high standard. The rear of the house faces south with extensive views over adjoining rolling open countryside and effectively has four storeys, with a large attic and cellar. The house provides exciting and extensive accommodation in excess of 6,000 sq. ft. On the other side of the access lane is a recently built triple bay garage with a first floor above, which the current owner uses to work from home. Adjoining this is a useful open-sided barn, both facing on to a large tarmaced courtyard with a garden to one side.
The house has a slate roof over thick stone rendered walls, with mainly double glazed timber windows, and is an enticing mix of traditional character with exposed beams, large open stone fireplaces, an Aga and oak panelled flooring and doors, combined with a modern style. With excellent access to the motorway and rail network, the house would not only be suitable as a large family home with its pony paddocks, and with plenty of space for someone wanting to work at home, but also could bring in additional income with a bed & breakfast business.
LOCATION
The property is just outside the village of Holcombe Rogus, which has a primary school, garage, shop and post office. There is excellent access to the M5 at Junction 27, 4½ miles away and a two hour direct rail line service to Paddington at Tiverton Parkway, 4½ miles away. Wellington (5 miles) provides an excellent range of day-to-day facilities. The Cathedral city of Exeter, to the South, is about a 35 minute drive, with private and public schools, shops, entertainment and sporting facilities. Taunton, 12 miles to the North, has a further range of facilities.
There are four well known independent schools in the Taunton area, including King’s Hall Preparatory School, King’s College and Queen’s College Taunton & Taunton School. There is also a separate sixth form college and, further afield, Millfield School at Street (35 miles) and Blundells at Tiverton.
A comprehensive range of international and domestic flights are available from regional airports at Bristol International (53 miles) and Exeter (28 miles).
OUTSIDE
Garage 28'5" x 20'8", triple bay garage with office above. Electricity supply, with water tap outside. Barn 25'2" x 45'5", steel framed with a box profile metal sheeted roof, hard core floor, wooden cladding and electricity.
GARDENS & PADDOCKS
There is a large terrace outside the kitchen, sitting room and drawing room facing south, with views over open rolling countryside. Below this is a gently sloping lawn with mature trees and shrubs, down to a stone wall on the southern boundary.
Alongside the garden, which sweeps round the side of the house to the front, is an old drover’s way giving direct access to the two paddocks, which are stock-proof fenced and have mains water.
PLANNING
Approval was granted, in October 2004, for the “erection of triple garage with loft store over”. Ref: 04/01233/FULL. The following conditions apply: “The first floor of the garage hereby approved shall be used solely as additional living accommodation in connection with, and ancillary to, the existing dwelling on the site, and shall not be used, let or otherwise disposed of as a separate unit of accommodation and the proposed garage with ancillary storage shall be used only for private domestic purposes incidental to, and in connection with, the use of the site as a single dwelling house and shall not be used, let, leased or otherwise disposed of for commercial purposes including holiday accommodation”. Copies of the approval are available, from the selling agent.
VIEWING
Viewing is by appointment only, through Townsend Chartered Surveyors, Matford Centre, Matford Park Road, Exeter, EX2 8FD. Tel (01392) 823935. Fax (01392) 823938. E-mail: property@townsendcharteredsurveyors.co.uk
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
If not specifically mentioned in the particulars, no fixtures or fitting are included in the sale. The Vendor may consider selling some items by separate negotiation. If electrical or other items are purchased from the vendor, these have not been tested by Townsend Chartered Surveyors and therefore prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their working order.
AUTHORITIES
County Council Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4QG, Tel: 01392 382000.
District Council Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton EX16 6PP Tel: 01884 255255 Fax: 01884 234318
FLOOR, SALE PLANS & PHOTOGRAPHS
The floor plans are not to scale and are for illustrative purposes only as to the type of accommodation available. The other plans are also not to scale and should be used for reference only. Although carefully prepared the accuracy of these plans is not guaranteed.
SERVICES
Water metered mains. Electricity Mains. Drainage Private. Heating oil-fired central heating and Aga. Council Tax Band G £2,451.32 payable for 2008/09.
MISREPRESENTATION DISCLAIMER
Any representation made by the Vendor or Townsend Chartered Surveyors whether orally or in writing and whether made prior hereto or contained herein is believed to be correct but its accuracy is not guaranteed. The Purchaser acknowledges that he has satisfied himself as to the accuracy thereof by inspection, measurement, search or otherwise and that he has entered into the contract on reliance upon his own researches and not reliant upon any such representation made by the Vendor or Townsend Chartered Surveyors.
Any description and information given should not be relied on as a statement or representation of the fact that the property or its services or any appliances are in good condition or working order. Photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are approximate only. Any reference to alterations to or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, Building Regulations or other consent has been obtained. These matters must be verified by any intending Purchaser.
EASEMENTS
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, sporting, drainage, gas, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements, quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, water, gas, or other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not, and to the provisions of any Planning or Highways scheme of the County or Local Authorities. The neighbouring farm has a right of way down the old drovers’ way and through the paddocks, and the Granary has a right of way to a garage to the south of the house and two properties share the access lane beyond the farmhouse.
DESCRIPTION
The farm reportedly dates from the 17th Century and has been modernised and beautifully refurbished to a high standard. The rear of the house faces south with extensive views over adjoining rolling open countryside and effectively has four storeys, with a large attic and cellar. The house provides exciting and extensive accommodation in excess of 6,000 sq. ft. On the other side of the access lane is a recently built triple bay garage with a first floor above, which the current owner uses to work from home. Adjoining this is a useful open-sided barn, both facing on to a large tarmaced courtyard with a garden to one side.
The house has a slate roof over thick stone rendered walls, with mainly double glazed timber windows, and is an enticing mix of traditional character with exposed beams, large open stone fireplaces, an Aga and oak panelled flooring and doors, combined with a modern style. With excellent access to the motorway and rail network, the house would not only be suitable as a large family home with its pony paddocks, and with plenty of space for someone wanting to work at home, but also could bring in additional income with a bed & breakfast business.
LOCATION
The property is just outside the village of Holcombe Rogus, which has a primary school, garage, shop and post office. There is excellent access to the M5 at Junction 27, 4½ miles away and a two hour direct rail line service to Paddington at Tiverton Parkway, 4½ miles away. Wellington (5 miles) provides an excellent range of day-to-day facilities. The Cathedral city of Exeter, to the South, is about a 35 minute drive, with private and public schools, shops, entertainment and sporting facilities. Taunton, 12 miles to the North, has a further range of facilities.
There are four well known independent schools in the Taunton area, including King’s Hall Preparatory School, King’s College and Queen’s College Taunton & Taunton School. There is also a separate sixth form college and, further afield, Millfield School at Street (35 miles) and Blundells at Tiverton.
A comprehensive range of international and domestic flights are available from regional airports at Bristol International (53 miles) and Exeter (28 miles).
OUTSIDE
Garage 28'5" x 20'8", triple bay garage with office above. Electricity supply, with water tap outside. Barn 25'2" x 45'5", steel framed with a box profile metal sheeted roof, hard core floor, wooden cladding and electricity.
GARDENS & PADDOCKS
There is a large terrace outside the kitchen, sitting room and drawing room facing south, with views over open rolling countryside. Below this is a gently sloping lawn with mature trees and shrubs, down to a stone wall on the southern boundary.
Alongside the garden, which sweeps round the side of the house to the front, is an old drover’s way giving direct access to the two paddocks, which are stock-proof fenced and have mains water.
PLANNING
Approval was granted, in October 2004, for the “erection of triple garage with loft store over”. Ref: 04/01233/FULL. The following conditions apply: “The first floor of the garage hereby approved shall be used solely as additional living accommodation in connection with, and ancillary to, the existing dwelling on the site, and shall not be used, let or otherwise disposed of as a separate unit of accommodation and the proposed garage with ancillary storage shall be used only for private domestic purposes incidental to, and in connection with, the use of the site as a single dwelling house and shall not be used, let, leased or otherwise disposed of for commercial purposes including holiday accommodation”. Copies of the approval are available, from the selling agent.
VIEWING
Viewing is by appointment only, through Townsend Chartered Surveyors, Matford Centre, Matford Park Road, Exeter, EX2 8FD. Tel (01392) 823935. Fax (01392) 823938. E-mail: property@townsendcharteredsurveyors.co.uk
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
If not specifically mentioned in the particulars, no fixtures or fitting are included in the sale. The Vendor may consider selling some items by separate negotiation. If electrical or other items are purchased from the vendor, these have not been tested by Townsend Chartered Surveyors and therefore prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their working order.
AUTHORITIES
County Council Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4QG, Tel: 01392 382000.
District Council Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton EX16 6PP Tel: 01884 255255 Fax: 01884 234318
FLOOR, SALE PLANS & PHOTOGRAPHS
The floor plans are not to scale and are for illustrative purposes only as to the type of accommodation available. The other plans are also not to scale and should be used for reference only. Although carefully prepared the accuracy of these plans is not guaranteed.
SERVICES
Water metered mains. Electricity Mains. Drainage Private. Heating oil-fired central heating and Aga. Council Tax Band G £2,451.32 payable for 2008/09.
MISREPRESENTATION DISCLAIMER
Any representation made by the Vendor or Townsend Chartered Surveyors whether orally or in writing and whether made prior hereto or contained herein is believed to be correct but its accuracy is not guaranteed. The Purchaser acknowledges that he has satisfied himself as to the accuracy thereof by inspection, measurement, search or otherwise and that he has entered into the contract on reliance upon his own researches and not reliant upon any such representation made by the Vendor or Townsend Chartered Surveyors.
Any description and information given should not be relied on as a statement or representation of the fact that the property or its services or any appliances are in good condition or working order. Photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are approximate only. Any reference to alterations to or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, Building Regulations or other consent has been obtained. These matters must be verified by any intending Purchaser.
EASEMENTS
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, sporting, drainage, gas, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements, quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, water, gas, or other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not, and to the provisions of any Planning or Highways scheme of the County or Local Authorities. The neighbouring farm has a right of way down the old drovers’ way and through the paddocks, and the Granary has a right of way to a garage to the south of the house and two properties share the access lane beyond the farmhouse.
property reference: TCEX999000264
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