Hole Farm

A former farmstead comprising a well presented detached period farmhouse set in mature, sheltered secluded gardens, two detached period barns, each with consent to convert into separate residential dwellings [2 bedrooms and 5 bedrooms] together with approximately 19 acres, mainly pasture. All in a timeless Hamlet close to the coast with superb sea views. Hall, 2 Reception Rooms, Conservatory, Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Rayburn, Utility Room, Pantry/Dairy, Cloakroom, Shower Room. Landing, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms [1 en suite]. Double car port, Additional outbuildings. Ample parking. Freehold. Council Tax Band F. EPC band F

Situation And Amenities - In a tranquil location, approached by a long no through private drive, with sea views from the garden and land, Hole Farm is situated within the hamlet of Goosewell just outside the picturesque village of Berrynarbor near the North Devon Coast within an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is a frequent 'Best Kept Village' and 'Britain in Bloom' winner and lies between Combe Martin and Ilfracombe. The village has a community post office/general store, a church, 13th century inn and primary school. The coastal village of Combe Martin is about 2 miles set at the bottom of the hilly coastline with a sheltered beach and variety of shops. Ilfracombe is about 4 miles away and provides a Supermarket, schools, leisure centre, theatre and Damien Hirst's Verity which stands proud at the entrance to the pretty harbour. The regional centre of Barnstaple lies about 10 miles to the south. At Barnstaple the North Devon Link Road allows access to the Junction 27 of the M5 motorway as well as Tiverton Parkway (with fast service of trains to London Paddington in just 2 hours) North Devon's famous surfing beaches are easily accessible, the area also boasts state and private schools including West Buckland School. The nearest international airports are at Exeter and Bristol.

Description - Believed to be of 16th century origin, the farmhouse presents painted rendered elevations. Internally the property has been tastefully modernised to sympathetically combine 21st century refinements with many original period features including inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams, stripped wood floors, stripped wood cottage latched doors, exposed stonework, some stone flag flooring etc. The accommodation is also well presented, adaptable and the ceiling heights are generous. Externally there is a small period barn with potential to convert to ancillary accommodation subject to planning permission. There is also a stone car port, also offering potential, as well as additional parking. The delightful mature gardens boast water features and form a sheltered bowl immediately above the property. Further information regarding the former farm buildings is outlined in the second continuation element of this brochure.

Ground Floor - CANOPY PORCH and stable front door to SITTING ROOM inglenook fireplace, wood burner, bread oven, log store, Bressumer beam, stone hearth, perpendicular and exposed ceiling beams, exposed floorboards. SNUG inglenook fireplace, wood burner, arched niche, Bressumer, beamed ceiling, exposed floorboards. FARMHOUSE COUNTRY KITCHEN/ DINING ROOM in two zones with clay tiled floor throughout. The kitchen zone has bespoke oak units in a mainly painted grey theme, topped by solid oak or polished granite work surfaces which incorporate a Belfast sink, mahogany drainers flanking either side, dresser unit, plate rack, central island, cupboards drawers and baskets beneath, inglenook with Aga, for cooking and heating hot water, bread oven, Bressumer beam, painted beamed ceiling, integrated dishwasher. A sun pipe brings extra light over the sink and work surface. DINING ZONE. REAR HALL with stable door to drive, stone flagged floor, low level storage cupboard, exposed beamed wall. LARDER/PANTRY with Belfast sink on brick piers, slate drainers, shelving and slate worksurfaces, meter cupboard, filtration system for the water. UTILITY ROOM/DAIRY with double Belfast sink on brick piers, wooden drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, beamed ceiling, stone flagged flooring, stable door to CONSERVATORY double and single doors to garden, stone tiled flooring,, views over the garden, REAR LOBBY/BOILER ROOM with coats pegs, oil fired boiler for central heating, stable door to garden, stone flagged floor. CLOAKROOM low level WC, corner wash hand basin, extractor fan. At the base of the main staircase is a spacious SHOWER ROOM with usual contemporary fittings

First Floor - LANDING exposed beams, linen cupboard, built in storage cupboard. BEDROOM 1 ornamental period stone fireplace, exposed wall and ceiling beams, range of fitted Pine Wardrobes, EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM with corner cubicle, wash hand basin, cupboards under, low level WC, heated towel rail/radiator, wall mirror, shaver point, fitted sun pipe to bring extra light BEDROOM 2 period fireplace, stripped wood flooring, exposed wall and ceiling beams. BEDROOM 3, stripped wood floors, exposed beams. STUDY/BEDROOM 4 stripped wood flooring, exposed wall and ceiling beams. FAMILY BATHROOM panelled Airbath, low level WC, pedestal wash basin, wall mirror, heated towel rail/radiator, wood effect flooring.

Outside - CAR PORT in stone housing oil tank and water treatment equipment. UPPER DRIVE and area of lawn. Across the access drive is the STONE BARN with staircase to first floor which is attached to an adjoining structure. This is suitable as a workshop or convert to ancillary accommodation as previously mentioned. there is a STONE LEAN TO ideal for storage, dustbins, recycling etc. There is also an excellent workshop formed from an adjoining period barn. The front garden is entered from the drive via stone pillars with steps and meandering pathway leading through delightful cottage planted areas and on to the front door where a mature rose is trained over the front elevation. A TERRACE wraps around the conservatory and beyond where there is a stone wall and raised beds as well as steps leading up to sweeping lawns kept natural with paths cut, linking various parts of the garden. There are a series of very attractive SPRING FED PONDS the largest of which is crossed by a bridge. these are planted with Gunnera, rushes, Iris, hosters, grasses etc. The lawns are interspersed with fruit trees and there is a deep bank of mature specimen shrubs, otherwise the boundaries are hedge enclosed.

Services - Mains electricity, private bore hole water supply, septic tank recently emptied with modern system, oil fired central heating.

Directions - In Berrynarbor, from the church corner junction, adjoining the church, proceed down the hill signposted towards Ilfracombe. Pass Ye Old Globe pub and after 250 yards take the first turn left and proceed up the hill. Take the following right turn on to Haggington Hill, continue to the top of the hill past a row of cottages on your right, then a bungalow and the entrance to Hole Farm will be found within a short distance on the right. Please take care passing over the speedbumps on the drive.



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