6 bedroom house

Kilkhampton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9RY

Guide Price

£950,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Oct 2021
  • Removed: Nov 2021
  • 15 acres
  • 6 beds

Residential Tags: Farmhouse

Property Tags: Holiday Cottage

Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Paddock, Pasture Land, Woodland

Summary Details

  • First Marketed: Oct 2021
  • Removed: Nov 2021
  • Residential Tags: Farmhouse
  • Property Tags: Holiday Cottage
  • Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Paddock, Pasture Land, Woodland
Located at the end of its own private road, An exciting opportunity to acquire a 4 bedroom detached character residence with a detached 1/2 bedroom barn conversion situated with no near neighbours in approx 15 acres of mature woodland and pasture. Believed to date back to the 1850's Lower Lewdon was originally set as two workers cottages and offers versatile and spacious accommodation throughout. Beautiful mature landscaped gardens surround both properties with extensive off road parking, stone outbuilding and useful detached barn/workshop (45'7 Max x 28'9 Max). EPC F


Lower Lewdon is situated a short distance from a number of local beauty spots, most notably the Upper and Lower Tamar Lakes which offers a range of additional recreational facilities. The small unspoilt market town of Stratton is only 3 miles away with its traditional amenities including Health Centre, popular Pubs, Post Office, Shops, etc. Bude with its many amenities including sandy surfing beaches, Golf Course, Swimming Pool, complex, etc. is some 5 miles. The neighbouring village of Kilkhampton, giving convenient access to the A39, is 2 miles whilst Bradworthy is some 4 miles. The self contained market town of Holsworthy is also approximately 9 miles. Launceston, Cornwall's ancient capital, and the A30 dual carriageway is some 18 miles. Okehampton and Dartmoor are some 26 miles whilst the cathedral city of Exeter with its Inter City rail and motorway links is some 45 miles.

Directions
From Bude town centre drive towards Stratton and at the A39 turn left signposted Bideford. After approximately ¼ mile turn onto the A3072 towards Holsworthy, continue for approximately 3 miles and at Red Post turn left to Kilkhampton. Continue for 2.5 miles whereupon the entrance to Hessaford Farm will be found on your left. Proceed through the lane for approx 1/2 a mile and take the left hand turn onto the private road which leads to Lower and Little Lewdon.

Lower Lewdon


None




Breakfast Room


A light and airy reception room with triple aspect windows overlooking the mature landscaped gardens.




Kitchen/Diner


6.07m (Max) x 5.33m - Feature fireplace with original clome oven and housing Rayburn stove supplying oil fired central heating. A fitted range of base and wall mounted units with work surfaces over incorporating inset twin stainless steel sinks, 5 ring electric hob with extractor hood over and built in oven. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and tall fridge freezer. Built in under stair storage cupboard. Door to Rear Porch. Window to rear elevation.




Rear Porch


Door to rear elevation. Staircase to West wing first floor landing.




Dining Room


Ample space for dining table and chairs with dual aspect windows to front and side elevation. Door to Utility Room.




Living Room


Dual aspect reception room with feature fireplace housing log burner and original Clome oven. Built in cupboard.




Office/Study


Window and door to rear elevation. Staircase leading to East wing first floor landing.




East Wing First Floor Landing


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Bedroom 1


Double bedroom with window to front elevation.




Bedroom 2


Window to rear elevation.




Shower Room


Double enclosed shower cubicle with mains fed shower over, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, low flush WC, heated towel rail and window to front elevation.




West Wing First Floor Landing


Large built in airing cupboard.




Bedroom 3


Double bedroom with window to front elevation.




Bedroom 4


Window to rear elevation.




Bathroom


Enclosed panel bath with electric shower over, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, low flush WC and window to front elevation.




Little Lewdon


Currently used as a holiday let by the owners.




Open Plan Living Kitchen/Diner


5.61m (Max) x 4.67m (Max)




Conservatory


None




First Floor Landing


None




Bedroom 1


Double doors leading to external staircase.




Bedroom 2


None




Bathroom


None




Outside


The property is approached via a 1/4 mile private lane which meanders down to the totally secluded and tranquil setting for Lower & Little Lewdon. Gravel driveways for both properties provide ample off road parking and leads to the detached barn. Mature landscaped gardens laid principally to lawn surround the properties with a cornucopia of mature trees and shrubs.




The Land


The Lower Lewdon holding of approximately 15 acres in total lies alongside a Cornwall Wildlife Trust reserve of 14 acres. The surrounding farm land belongs to Lewdon Farm & Hessaford Farm. Located at the entrance to the private lane is a gated access to approx 2.4 acres of land. In 1994 1200 trees, mostly native hardwoods, were planted in and is a developing woodland. A footpath leads through the woodland to the initial gently sloping paddock measuring approx 8.25 acres bordered by mature hedges and stock proof fencing.




Outbuildings


Detached Stone Barn currently laid out in two sections with one half housing the water filtration system and a useful covered log store area to the front of the building.

Detached Barn/Workshop (45'7 Max x 28'9 Max)
Twin vehicle entrance doors.




Council Tax Band


Band F




Marketed by: Bond Oxborough Phillips, Bude

Land Registry Data

  • No historical data found.
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