Lower Hollacombe

A handsome 4/5 bedroom family home with separate holiday accommodation, fishing lakes, and outbuildings with potential for conversion, set in nearly 30 acres enjoying far-reaching countryside views, just 9 miles from Exeter. EPC: E. Council Tax: E. Freehold.

Introduction - Lower Hollacombe is a handsome rural property occupying an idyllic position in the peaceful hamlet of Hollacombe. The property comprises a substantial south-facing house set in private grounds with a wonderful small lake, detached Canadian-style log cabin with separate spring-fed course fishing lake, outbuildings with potential for conversion and land amounting to 29.33 acres. The property will appeal to those looking for a small country estate in this favoured and accessible part of Devon, just a short drive from the popular Devon town of Crediton and 9 miles from Exeter and the M5 motorway.

Situation - The busy vibrant town of Crediton (1.7 miles) offers excellent schooling, medical care, independent shops and cafes, regular farmers’ market, supermarkets, bank and much for those seeking sport and recreation. Crediton railway station offers links to Exeter, Dartmoor at Okehampton and north and south Devon coasts. The university and cathedral city of Exeter (9 miles) has excellent shopping, restaurants, theatres, museums, art galleries and sporting amenities. Exeter has two railway stations on the Paddington and Waterloo lines and an international airport with daily flights to London.

The House - The glorious south-facing property is approached over a sweeping private driveway with ample parking areas. The spacious entrance hallway leads to a tastefully designed open plan kitchen with fitted shaker-style cupboads with granite tops, integrated fridge, integrated double oven, microwave and separate hob with extractor fan over. Adjoining the kitchen is a large dining room with bi-folding doors out to the sun terrace. The sitting room boasts a stone inglenook fireplace with door leading out to the south-facing gardens. The entrance hall also gives access to a study/bedroom 5, utility room and ground floor WC with shower.

To the first floor, there are three sizeable double bedrooms with far-reaching rural views over the extensive gardens and countryside beyond, and master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room.

The Gardens - The house is set in delightful, easy to maintain grounds in a south-facing location. The aspect from the house is over a large patio area and beyond to a wonderful small lake, well-stocked with carp and other coarse fish. There is a small stream that runs through the centre of the farm.

To the rear of the house are various outbuildings which offer potential for conversion into additional holiday cottages, subject to gaining the necessary consents.

The Lodge - This is a spacious, Canadian-style log cabin built in 2019 and offers a stunning location overlooking the main fishing lake. On the ground floor there is a kitchen, living room plus two double bedrooms. However, on the first floor there are a further two rooms that could potentially be adapted for additional accommodation etc. Facilities in this lodge include en suite shower rooms to both, free Sat TV and wifi. The lodge is being sold inclusive of all fixtures and contents plus forward bookings.

The Lake And Fishery - The wonderful lake is spring-fed and has a small fast-flowing stream to the side that runs all the year round. Ten fishing platforms have been created, ensuring that all anglers have plenty of room for enjoying their sport. The lake is well-stocked with a wide variety of coarse fish including carp (Common Koi and Mirror and Crucian) in addition, there are a good number of silver fish, including rudd, tench, roach and perch. Around the lake are attractive water plants and trees and there is a fantastic array of water lilies in the middle. Fishing has been available to the residents of The Lodge and also the owners have let day tickets and occasional fishing matches. It would be up to the buyers what they do with the lake, whether keeping it for their own benefit or further develop it as a fabulous commercial venture.

The Land - The majority of the land is pasture, forming the valley sides being with 26 acres of grass which is let on annual grass keep to a local farmer. This arrangement could continue or could be taken in hand for farming stock or horses etc.

In total, the farm amounts to about 29.33 acres.

Planning Permission - Planning permission was granted in 2016 for a single storey extension of the main house.

Further information is available on the Mid Devon planning portal under reference – 16/01886/house.

Services - Private drainage to house and lodge. Water supply from private well with water treatment plant and boost set. Mains electricity.

Basic Payment Scheme - The farmland has been registered for the Basic Payment Scheme which is claimed by the owner and is to be passed on to the new owners, though the 2022 payments will be reserved by the seller.

Directions - From Exeter proceed on the A377 to Crediton. Pass through the centre of the town on the A377 and take the left turn after the Crediton hospital on to Threshers. After a short distance take the 1st right onto Pitt Hill and after 1.3 miles the property will be found on your right.

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Local Authority - Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, EX16 6PP

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