3 bedroom house
Buckland Brewer, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5NP
Guide Price
£850,000
Residential Tags: Private Water Supply
Property Tags: Development Potential, Equestrian, Poly Tunnel, Smallholding
Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Jul 2021
- Removed: Nov 2022
- Residential Tags: Private Water Supply
- Property Tags: Development Potential, Equestrian, Poly Tunnel, Smallholding
- Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land
The spacious accommodation offered at Beech Tree Farm briefly comprises: Entrance Hall, Living Room, Kitchen (originally designed to be a Bedroom), Boiler Room, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, First Floor Landing, 3 Bedrooms (1 with Dressing Room & En-Suite), and Family Bathroom. The property is LPG centrally heated, with underfloor heating to the Ground Floor, and is configured to add a ground or air source heat pump.
Beech Tree Farm is conveniently located to nearby villages including Buckland Brewer, Parkham, Bradworthy, Woolsery, and Stibb Cross, all of which are within some 3 to 5 miles of the property and between provide local services including Primary Schools, Post Office, Local Shops, and Places of Worship. Further afield, some 8 to 10 miles, are the larger towns of Great Torrington noted for its Rosemoor Gardens, and the port and market of Bideford at the mouth of the River Torridge which provides comprehensive facilities including Senior Schooling, Swimming Pools, and to the North of Bideford, Westward Ho! with its famous pebble ridge and golf club. Running between Bideford and Clovelly, to the North of the property, is the dramatic North Devon Coastline with superb walks along the coast together with fishing and boating. From Bideford there is a short drive on the A39 through to Barnstaple, the Regional Centre of North Devon, where there is access onto the North Devon link road which provides a speedy link to the M5 and beyond. Bude on the North Cornish coast with its safe sandy surfing beaches is within an easy drive being some 20 miles distant. The well known co-educational school of Shebbear College is situated within a short driving distance. The Tarka Trail at Watergate is approximately 3 miles and provides a most pleasant area to walk and cycle, linking with the Granite Way to the South and Exmoor to the North. The property also benefits from superb access to many miles of unclassified quiet lanes, with very little traffic, for more local walking, cycling, and horse riding.
Directions
From Holsworthy, proceed on the A388 Bideford road and after approximately 9 miles you will reach the village of Stibb Cross. Here turn left signed Woolsery/Clovelly and continue on this road, going straight on at the crossroads. Proceed for a further approximately 0.25 miles, turning left signed Putford where you will see a Bond Oxborough Phillips 'For Sale' notice clearly displayed, and the entrance to the property will be found on the right hand side.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all measurements are approximate):-
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ENTRANCE HALL
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LIVING ROOM
A most impressive, light and airy, triple aspect room with windows to front, side, and rear elevations all enjoying stunning views over the surrounding North Devon countryside. High gloss tiled ceramic floor. Open staircase with glass balustrade to First Floor. Originally designed as an Open Plan Kitchen/Diner/Living Room, all the utilities and services have been put in ready for the Kitchen to be connected if wished but currently provides a large living space and ample space for a large dining table and chairs with office area.
KITCHEN/ORIGINAL BEDROOM 4
Originally designed as a Ground Floor Bedroom, but currently used as a Kitchen comprising a range of base and wall units with worksurfaces over, and incorporating a 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink/drainer unit with mixer taps. Recess for cooker with stainless steel splashbacking. Recess and plumbing for dishwasher. Space for tall fridge freezer. Window to rear.
BOILER ROOM
Oil fired central heating boiler supplying domestic hot water and heating systems. Pedestrian door to patio.
CLOAKROOM
Close coupled WC. Vanity unit housing wash hand basin. Window to front.
SITTING ROOM
Spacious room with window to front. Pedestrian door to rear.
GARAGE/STORE
Originally designed as a Garage but currently used as a Store Room. Development potential subject to gaining the necessary consents to enlarge the living space.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
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BEDROOM 1
A stunning double aspect room with a large feature window to the front elevation enjoying breathtaking, far reaching views over the North Devon countryside.
DRESSING ROOM
Leading off the Master Bedroom with hanging shelves and drawer units. Door to:
EN-SUITE
Walk-in shower with electric power shower connected. Close coupled WC. Wash hand basin. Dual-fuel heated towel rail.
BEDROOM 2
A generous sized double bedroom with window to rear.
BEDROOM 3
Spacious double bedroom with window to side enjoying fantastic countryside views.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Enclosed panelled bath with mains fed "rain water" shower over. Close coupled WC. Wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. Window to rear.
OUTSIDE
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THE OUTBUILDINGS
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FORMER HATCHERY
A purpose built outbuilding suiting a variety of uses having previously been used as a hatchery building for pheasant chicks. Lined with food grade white cladding. Services connected including 3 phase electricity. Insulated walls and roof. Power floated concrete floor with damp proof membrane. This could suit a variety of uses subject to gaining the necessary consents.
Adjoining this outbuilding is an:
OPEN FRONTED BAY
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PURPOSE BUILT STEEL STABLE BLOCK
Comprising 3 LOOSE BOXES each measuring 12'0 x 12'0 (3.66m x 3.66m), with an enclosed yard. There is the space and potential to expand the amount of stabling if required.
STEEL FRAMED WORKSHOP/AGRICULTURAL SHED
Currently used as an engineering workshop with light and 3 phase electricity connected. Staff WC. Secure lock up unit with electric roller shutter door. Benefits from change of use planning permission from agriculture to the manufacturing of game rearing equipment which could easily be expanded.
Large useful yard area with hardstanding being approximately 1 acre, with a good splayed access out onto the parish road via twin 5 bar gates providing easy access for lorries, including artics.
THE LAND
The land in its majority is accessed via the yard, with a further 5 bar gate access off the road. It is mainly grassland with Devon hedging bordering, all enjoying breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside. It is currently split up into smaller paddock areas, one with a pheasant rearing area and 2 small pony paddock areas.
THE GARDENS
The landscaped gardens are superbly presented and total approximately 0.5 acres with a gravel laid pathway leading to the front door. The garden is principally laid to lawn with a variety of mature planting and shrubbery bordering, with a stock proof fence fronting onto the land maintaining the lovely views. A superb kitchen garden is located at the top of the garden with a POLYTUNNEL, GARDEN GREENHOUSE, raised vegetable beds, FRUIT CAGE, and assorted fruit trees. Immediately to the rear of the property is a sheltered paved patio area with raised flowerbeds providing a perfect spot for alfresco dining, enjoying a high degree of privacy.
SERVICES
Mains 3 phase electricity. Private water supply via a borehole with a treatment plant. Private drainage via a septic tank with a soakaway. LPG central heating (underfloor heating to the Ground Floor) configured to add a ground or air source heat pump if wished.
COUNCIL BAND
Band 'E' (please note this council band may be subject to reassessment).
EPC RATING
Rating D.
THE TIE
Details on this are available to view on Torridge District Council's planning portal under reference number: 1/0147/2010/FUL.
The occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted shall be limited to a person solely, or mainly, working or last working in the locality in game bird rearing or in agricultural, or in forestry, or a widow or widower of such a person and to any resident dependents.
Marketed by: Bond Oxborough Phillips, Holsworthy
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.