6 bedroom house

This wonderful country home dates in parts some 500 years and offers a blend of character living accommodation, modern convenience and a range of both modern and traditional farm buildings and whilst offering a private rural setting, is also within easy striking distance of the famous moorland town of Dulverton (approx. 5 miles). Tiverton (approx. 14 miles - London Paddington about 2 hours from Tiverton Parkway station and access to M5), South Molton (8.5 miles), Barnstaple 21 miles.

The Setting
For those interested in a rural way of life then both Badlake Farm and the Parish of West Anstey are an ideal location for you. Whilst on the very fringe of the National Park the property is conveniently away from the majority of hustle and bustle with tourists and visitors, yet close enough to all the main beauty spots to really feel being part of the wonderful and dynamic way of life that Exmoor offers.

The Parishes of East Anstey and West Anstey are a real throwback to how rural Exmoor Life was before the formation of the National Park, with quiet yet pretty rural communities right in the heart of rolling farming and moorland countryside with ease of access to Dulverton to the East and the North Devon Market town of South Molton to the west.

The Property
This wonderful south facing home offers a wonderful combination of both historical Grade II* Listed accommodation and modern convenience. The main house is believed to date back over 500 years and the Dining room with its paneled screen, heavy timbered ceiling and heavy stone fireplace may date back to circa 1425. Directly above is the main bedroom suite with its 14’ high vaulted ceiling. All in all a superb opportunity to acquire a magnificent piece of British history, on the very edge of Exmoor.

The Accommodation
An open fronted Entrance Porch with twin seats either side and heavy timbered “Tudor” style door lead into the Entrance Hall (feature wall and ceiling timbers), Historic Dining Room with extensive heavy timbered cross beamed ceiling, ancient timbered wall screen, stone fireplace with wood burner. Window to front with window seat and window to rear. Inner Hall and access to large “L” Shaped Sitting Room with timbered floor, matching timbered wall screen, fireplace, storage cupboard, door to garden with windows at either side. Open-plan Kitchen/Diner with range of work surfaces and fitted units, fireplace recess with Rayburn, windows to front elevation. Inner passageways with access to large Walk in Larder (with cold shelves), adjoining WC, large Side Entrance/Utility Room.

Main staircase with access to “L” Shaped Landing. Bathroom, Cloakroom, Bedroom 6 (rear), Bedroom 5 (double aspect front and side), Bedroom 4 (“L” shaped with windows to front and side), Principle Bedroom Suite with historic “Hall House” style vaulted ceiling (approx. 14’ high), window to front with window seat, adjoining En-suite Bathroom. Secondary Landing with secondary stairwell to ground floor (with half landing and Adjoining Bathroom), Bedroom 4 (window to front) Bedroom 2 (window to front).

At the rear of the property is a Store Room and a Boiler room (both accessed from outside).

The Outbuildings
The property offers a wide variety of traditional and more modern farm buildings (see agents plan). These are in various states of repair and include 2 main more modern farm buildings (approx. 88’ x 39’ and 49’ x 43’) the latter being split level. The traditional buildings include a two story barn 36’ x 16’, log store 24’7 x 15’9 (with lean to at side), principle barn 46’ x 17’9 with covered area at front (and cobbled floor) with adjoining small garage 15’ x 12’. A further range of farm buildings to the rear in need of modernisation and repair with potential for stabling and other storage.

The Gardens and Grounds
The property is approached off a small country lane via a private drive and 5 barred timber gate. The gardens and grounds extend to approx. 13 acres and include formal gardens, natural gardens, work and parking areas for the house and farm buildings, kitchen garden and pasture (5 main paddock areas combining both level and sloping fields).

Rural Payments
No BPS is claimed on the land at Badlake Farm.

Agents Notes

Bridle Path
A bridle path crosses part of the land to the eastern side of both the farm and farm buildings (screened from the main house by the farm buildings – see agents map for approximate location)

Whether mentioned in these particulars or not Badlake Farm is offered with the benefit of all rights and rights of way, covenants, restrictions, wayleaves and easements.

Potential for Converting Outbuildings
We understand that our clients have held a “Pre App” discussion with the local planning department with regards to the potential of developing the farm buildings for holiday use. At this stage we do not have any correspondence confirming this and as the property is Grade II* listed we would recommend that any party interested in carrying out such alterations, makes their own enquiries with the local planning Dept. in this regard (North Devon Planning Dept.)

Japanese Knotweed
We understand from our clients that knotweed was treated at the property approximately 5 years ago and there has been no recurrence to their knowledge.
From Junction 27 of the M5, take the A361 North Devon Link Road towards Tiverton and Barnstaple. After approximately 6 miles at the roundabout on the outskirts of Tiverton, take the 3rd exit and head north (along the beautiful Exe Valley heading towards Bampton on the A396). At the Exeter Inn Roundabout turn left (still on the A396), At the Black Cat junction turn left (B3227), over the bridge and up the valley, ignoring the turning for Oakford and continuing along this road for approximately 6.5 miles Turn right at the Jubilee Inn (signposted West Anstey/Yeo Mill), turn left at the next junction, then immediately right again, dropping down into Yeo Mill. Travel through Yeo Mill following the signs for West Anstey (go past the cross roads heading straight on up the hill) at the next “T” junction, turn right towards and then through West Anstey (passing the Old Vicarage on your left), the road turns sharp right, over the crest, sharp left, shortly after which the entrance to Badlake Farm will be found on your right hand side.

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