Chidesters

A superb smallholding set within the heart of the village of Highampton. The spacious main residence consists of a four bedroom with space for a fifth downstairs bedroom, three reception room farmhouse with immediate gardens and orchard. EPC Band D, Council Tax Band E, Freehold.

Situation - Chidesters occupies a convenient location on the fringes of the village of Highampton. The village itself has a popular inn, primary school and village hall which hosts a satellite Post Office once a week . The nearby village of Sheepwash approximately two miles distant offers a further range of local
amenities including The renowned Half Moon Inn with its associated links to fishing on the River Torridge. The market town of Hatherleigh is within a short drive, again with a good range of local shops including a supermarket, cafés, unique gift & plant shop and butchers with attached farm shop, together with local services such as a doctor’s surgery, post office, numerous hairdressers, petrol station/garage and weekly market. A more comprehensive range of amenities can be found at Okehampton, the town offering an excellent range of shopping facilities, three supermarkets including a Waitrose, expanding Sixth Form College, modern hospital, newly re-opened train station and state of the art leisure centre in the attractive setting of Simmons Park. From Okehampton there is access to the A30 dual carriageway providing a direct link to the cathedral city of Exeter a further 23 miles away, with its M5 motorway, mainline rail and international air connections. From Okehampton there is direct access to the Dartmoor National Park with its hundreds of square miles of superb unspoilt scenery and many opportunities for riding, walking and outdoor pursuits. From the property there is also comparatively easy access to access to the north coasts of Devon and Cornwall with some attractive beaches and coastal scenery.

Description - A superb smallholding set within the heart of the village of Highampton. The spacious main residence consists of a four bedroom with space for a fifth downstairs bedroom, three reception room farmhouse with immediate gardens and orchard. Adjacent is a newly converted one bedroom barn conversion with it's own courtyard and parking, providing dual occupation or income potential. Situated around the farmyard are a good range of agricultural buildings and stables suitable for livestock, storage or equestrian use. This is complemented by three pasture paddocks, all offering delightful views over the countryside, together with three smaller high fenced paddocks, making this a delightful package, all set within 8.5 acres.

Accommodation - Open Porch: with front door opening to DINING ROOM: window to front, radiator, stairs to first floor, feature brick inglenook fireplace with bread oven SITTING ROOM: a large room with beamed ceiling, window to front, fitted wood burner with exposed stone wall, radiator. STUDY: dual aspect windows, window seat, radiator, telephone point. KITCHEN: modern range of wall and base cupboards, integral dishwasher and fridge, oil fired Rayburn (for domestic hot water & cooking), electric hob and oven, white ceramic sink and drainer, window to front. SNUG: Inglenook fireplace with inset woodburner, dual aspect windows, radiator. UTILITY ROOM: Window to side, fitted cupboards with inset sink, WC, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble drier, oil fired boiler providing central heating. LARDER: range of fitted base and larder cupboards, window to rear, radiator. BOOT ROOM: range of base cupboards and space for white goods. window and door to outside.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Velux and further window to rear, airing cupboard housing hot water tank and linen shelving. MASTER BEDROOM window to front, radiator, walk-in wardrobe with lighting, steps up to EN SUITE white suite comprising vanity wash basin, Wc, shower cubicle with electric shower, vaulted ceiling, window to front, radiator. BEDROOM TWO: window to front, radiator. BEDROOM THREE: two windows to front, radiator. BEDROOM FOUR: window to front, radiator. BATHROOM: modern white suite comprising panelled bath, WC, vanity wash hand basin, radiator.

Annexe - Kitchen: Range of modern wall and base cupboards and drawers with worksurfaces over. Integral electric oven with extractor hood over, space for washing machine and fridge. Fitted cloaks cupboard, Electric heater, dual aspect double glazed windows, door to front and step up to Sitting Room: double glazed window to front, electric heater, door to rear courtyard, Bedroom: a double room with double glazed window to front and electric heater. En Suite: comprising Wc, double shower cubicle with electric shower, heated towel rail, double glazed window to side aspect. OUTSIDE: immediately to the side of the annexe are two parking spaces, whilst to the rear is an attractive enclosed courtyard. The annexe has great potential for an income or dependent relative and has been recently converted to a good standard.

Land And Buildings - Immediately to the front of the farmhouse is an area of lawn with shrubs, enclosed within brick walling and decorative iron railings. A pedestrian gate opens to a path to the front door. There is a extensive patio to the rear of the farmhouse with steps up to the main lawn bordered by mature trees, shrubs and flower borders. Adjoining is an attractive orchard, housing numerous apple trees and an enclosed vegetable garden. In the Spring there are a large amount of daffodils & other spring flowers that extend from the greenhouse, down the garden & towards the road side hedge.
Double timber gates at the side of property lead onto a concreted yard area with ample parking for several vehicles. The buildings are arranged here and comprise LIVESTOCK BUILDING- Steel frame, space board elevations under profile sheet roof. with power, electric, water, auto water feeders CAR PORT/TRACTOR STORE: parking for numerous vehicles and with timber workshop to rear. STABLE BARN - Concrete block under a CGI roof. Divided in American barn style with five good sized loose boxes and a feed/tack room. with lighting and outside tap. COVERED YARD - Steel frame with space board elevations under profile sheet roof. Solar panels on roof which supplying the farmhouse and farm buildings.
The land is easily accessed from the yard and give access to three high fenced (former reindeer) paddocks two of which have timber FIELD SHELTER. There are three principal pasture enclosures all of which have water, which are level or gently sloping and offer superb views over the surrounding countryside. The top paddock having a POLE BARN (in need of repair). The total acreage extends to 8.5 acres.

Services - Mains electricity, water and private treatment plant. Broadband Connected. Council Tax Band E
LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Tavistock PL19 0BZ. Tel:

Directions - From the centre of Okehampton proceed in a northerly direction on the A386 signposted to Hatherleigh. At the roundabout on the edge of the Hatherleigh turn left onto the A3072 for Highampton. After approximately 3 miles upon reaching the village of Highampton, pon the sharp left hand bend turn right for Sheepwash. Turn immediately right again into Church Lane and the property will be found after a short distance upon the left hand side.



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