Tray Lane

A detached period farmhouse for improvement, together with self contained ground floor annexe/flat, range of former farm buildings/stables of over 4,000 sq ft, and approximately 2.9 acres pasture, on high ground enjoying superb far reaching views, yet close to the village centre. Hall, Snug, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Utility/WC, 3 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Annexe; Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 2. No upward chain. EPC Band F. Freehold. Council Tax Band C. Freehold. Council Tax Band A & C.

Situations And Ameneities - In terms of location the property enjoys the best of both worlds, set on high ground, enjoying fantastic views into the Taw Valley below, yet on the edge of the small rural village of Atherington, which is a typical North Devon hill top village with Saxon Church, active community centre, village play park, football pitch and tennis court. One mile away is a petrol station/general stone, the neighbouring village of High Bickington is about 1 1/2mile and offers primary school, further village shops including post office, popular pubs, doctors surgery, leisure centre and golf course. Also within easy access are the market towns of Torrington and South Molton. Barnstaple the Regional Centre, is about 9 miles and houses the area’s main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. North Devon’s rugged coastline including the popular resorts of Appledore, Croyde, Instow and Woolacombe are all easily accessible as are Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks. At Barnstaple there is access to the North Devon link road leading through to Junction 27 of the M5 whilst Barnstaple railhead provides a link to the National railway system at Exeter which is also about 35 miles by car, there is a closer rail link at Umberleigh nearby.

Description - Tray Lane comprises a small detached character farmhouse which presents painted, rendered, elevations with double glazed windows (installed in 2017/2018) beneath a slate roof. The core possibly dates from the early Victorian period whilst the single storey addition was extended 20-30 years ago and provides a self contained ground floor annexe or flat suitable for use by relatives or which could be rented out and produce an income. Alternatively the annexe intercommunicates with the main house and makes an ideal guest wing. Externally there are an extensive range of buildings (some attached and which may have potential to be re-developed as a further extension subject to planning permission and if required) including stables, stores and a substantial timber and corrugated iron barn providing over 4000sq ft of outside space. There is ample parking and gardens as well as pasture in 3 fields in all about 2.91 acres.

Main House - Ground Floor - UPVC front door to ENTRANCE LOBBY. SNUG with Rayburn rhapsody solid fuel stove, fitted shelved cupboard. SITTING ROOM with period fireplace accommodating wood burner for central heating, bresummer beam, electric metres, double airing cupboard. KITCHEN with range of units incorporating single drainer stainless steel sink, adjoining work surfaces, pine fronted cupboards, Rayburn for cooking and domestic hot water. CLOAKROOM/UTILITY ROOM with low level WC and plumbing for washing machine. Rear PORCH shared with the annexe (described later).

First Floor - LANDING. BEDROOM 1 sealed fireplace, fine views to front. BEDROOM 2 fine views to front, trap to loft space. BEDROOM 3 fine views to front. FAMILY BATHROOM with panel bath, wash hand basin, mirror fronted medicine cabinet, low level WC, radiator.

Self Contained Annexe/Flat - There is a shared porch with stable door to outside and leading to both the core of the property and the self-contained annexe/flat which comprises double aspect LIVING ROOM with open tiled fireplace. Double aspect KITCHEN with good range of modern units incorporating single drainer stainless steel sink, adjoining worksurfaces, drawers and cupboards beneath, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for freezer, built in fridge, electric oven and four ring electric hob, extractor hood, solid fuel Rayburn for independent central heating and domestic hot water. INNER LOBBY with airing cupboard. BEDROOM. BATHROOM with panel bath, heatrae sadia electric shower, pedestal wash basin, mirror fronted medicine cabinet, low level WC.

Outbuildings - The access is initially shared with a number of other properties but then becomes private. To the right of the private element there is a SINGLE STOREY RANGE OF TIMBER and CORRUGATED IRON BUILDINGS incorporating stores and garages (not shown on the floorplans). Above these and nearest to the house is a DETACHED GARAGE of similar construction (shown on the floorplans) with a LEAN TO SMALLER GARAGE. Adjacent to this is a further range (not shown on the floorplans) adjoining the core of the property is a further SINGLE STOREY RANGE OF TIMBER BUILDINGS mainly comprising stables and stores (as shown on the floorplans). There are a PAIR OF KENNELS and at the highest point is a substantial DETACHED TIMBER AND CORRUGATED IRON BARN (shown on the floorplans) where there is power and light connected. At the top of the access drive is a LOG STORE and further LOG STORE within the garden.

The Gardens And Grounds - Nearest to the garage is a former KITCHEN GARDEN which is fence enclosed, immediately in front of the house is a good size garden mainly laid to sweeping lawns with raised pond, gravelled terrace. There is a grass ramp leading from the main access drive into this area which can lead on to the adjoining fields (also accessed to the rear of the property) these are arranged as two connecting fields both hedge enclosed with some stock proof fencing in place.

Overage/Special Note - There may be long term potential to obtain planning permission to develop part or the whole of the land and therefore the property will be sold subject to an overage clause on the following basis ‘in the event of planning consent being granted for any separate residential development within a 30 year period, the sellers will receive 30% in the increase in the value’. The actual wording will be confirmed by the vendors solicitors at the point of sale. The property will be sold as seen. We understand that a right of way exists over the drive to one field beyond. The vendors may consider selling the property with less land although access to it would need to be retained. There is also potential interest in some of the land/buildings from adjoining neighbours..

Directions - Entering Atherington from the A377 Exeter Road as you climb the hill into the village continue into the centre with the church on your right, bear left signed High Bickington. Within a short distance there is a private road on the right hand side surrounded by attractive thatched cottages, this is the access to the property which is initially shared and becomes private. The access to the 0.7 acre field are the same directions but instead of turning right into the access into Tray Lane continue for 100 yards or so and bear left before some cottages into a lane at the end of this bear right, continue for about 500 yards and the field is on the left hand side identified by our for sale board.

Services - Mains drainage, electricity and water, part solid fuel central heating. House on water rates, not meter. Annexe has its own electric meter.

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