Cholwell Farm

INTRODUCTION
Located on the very edge of Dartington, Cholwell Farm is a blissful organic farm, nestled in a quiet and picture perfect valley. Occupying 10.14 acres of land the property is largely self-sufficient with an abundance of fruit and vegetables and a proliferation of colourful flowers. Formerly two cottages and extended in around 2000 Cholwell Farm offers a welcoming, warm feel with light and spacious rooms connecting beautifully with the flora and fauna outside.

Accommodation is traditionally arranged over two levels with two staircases leading up to first floor bedrooms and bathrooms. The ground floor is dominated by a wonderful, 'open plan' living area with a cast iron wood burner (with back boiler) and access to a light and spacious sun room. There is a private decked area of garden connecting the reception rooms with colourful borders and trees providing dappled shade. In total, there are four bedrooms, three to the first floor level and the fourth to the ground floor extension. Should one only require three bedrooms then this room could easily be utilised as an office.

A short distance from the main house is an extremely useful, single storey outbuilding which can be used for a variety of functions. There are fabulous decked sun terraces to either side and access to the upper sections of the farm. There is a timber constructed agricultural outbuilding, shepherds hut, polytunnel and summerhouse affording fabulous views across the land. The upper section of land is grazed by cattle all year round and there is a plentiful supply of wood for the two wood burners in the main house.

A short, meandering driveway leads to a large private parking area. This is situated next to the outbuilding and just a short walk to the main house.

SELLERS INSIGHT
We first saw this property in 2008 and felt immediately drawn to the land and the house. It is a warm and comforting holding that is deeply enfolded in nature. As farmers and gardeners we instantly saw the potential to live out our dreams here.

With a wooded valley of old oak trees, two streams, ancient hay meadows that have never been ploughed and are rich with orchids and many wild flowers, a mature orchard and settled up a lane with no traffic, this has proved to be a blissful place to live.

Like much of the land around us our farm is certified both organic and biodynamic and is a haven for nature. We are almost self-sufficient in fruit, vegetables, flowers and firewood. We raise cattle which graze on our grassland and eat hay from the farm in winter. We have embraced all the joys of nature that this farm gives forth so abundantly.

STEP INSIDE
From the entrance vestibule there is access directly into the kitchen. This is a cosy and welcoming room with a bespoke fitted kitchen, comprehensive range of base level units, solid fuel range, separate gas hob (bottled gas) and electric oven. From this room there is access down to the utility room and a cloakroom/wc. The living room is a real delight. The light and spacious 'open plan' nature of the room provides a sociable reception room flowing beautifully into the sun room and outside terrace in due course.

From the living room stairs lead up to a landing with two double bedrooms and a family bathroom radiating off it. Both bedrooms enjoy pleasant views across the garden and its colourful herbaceous borders surrounding the house. The extension provides two rooms to either floor and an additional bathroom. As previously mentioned, both rooms could be utilised as bedrooms or with the inclusion of a study room to the ground floor level.

STEP OUTSIDE
Cholwell Farm sits within 10.14 acres if idyllic organic farmland. The natural grounds are a picture and must be seen to be fully appreciated. Directly to the front of the house is a boardwalk with mature herbaceous borders either side. Here, there are large perennial plants with varieties which include fennel, anemonies, sanguisorba, lupins and grasses. There is a Yoga Complex with outside decking, an agricultural store/barn, shepherds hut, greenhouse, polytunnel and summerhouse with a wood burner. The farm remains largely self sufficient for wood for its two wood burners and there are solar panels generating electricity for the property.

LOCATION
TQ9 6AD (see land plan). Cholwell Farm is situated in a quiet, leafy hamlet just on the very edge of Dartington. The property is a short drive (circa 3 miles) into Totnes where there is an excellent range of shops, amenities, schools and facilities on offer. There are fabulous riverside walks along the River Dart to Ashprington and Longmarsh. The River Dart offers endless boating opportunities and there are regular ferries to Dartmouth nearby.

DIRECTIONS
From Totnes, proceed on the A385 towards Dartington. At Shinner's Bridge roundabout, take the third exit onto the A384. Proceed along this road for just over a mile and take the left hand turning signposted Velwell and Luscombe, just after the South Devon Steiner School. Continue along this lane for approximately half a mile and Cholwell Farm can be found on the left hand side.

USEFUL INFORMATION
Council Tax Band: G
Services: Oil fired central heating, bottled gas for kitchen hob, mains electricity and two septic tanks. Solar panels.
Property Status: Not listed
Local Authority: South Hams District Council - /
Towns & Cities: Totnes 3 miles, Dartmouth 17 miles, Plymouth 26 miles, Exeter 28 miles, Exeter Airport 29miles.

Agent contact: Ian Bransdon MNAEA - & ian.