9 bedroom house

Middle Dean Farm, Parracombe, Barnstaple 

Nestled on the edge of the beautiful Exmoor National Park is the breathtaking Middle Dean Farm. A small country estate within Exmoor National Park. With two breathtaking detached period properties (one holiday restricted producing healthy income) further detached ancillary accommodation, several farm buildings and approximately 41.8 acres of pasture, all in a timeless and tranquil Hamlet close to the Coast. 

Both of the properties have stunning features including slate flooring, original beams, wonderful fireplaces and beautiful finishings throughout. Both properties have been finished to a very high standard and this can be seen within both properties. With outstanding views whilst walking across the land you truly are within the countryside dream. 

Viewings Strictly by appointment only. When calling the office team please Quote DL0254.

Middle Dean Farm offers an excellent home and business opportunity with existing income. There are two detached period properties – the original farm house and separate former dairy both are period, neither listed and each have been very tastefully and sympathetically converted and modernised to a high specification, cleverly combining quality 21st century contemporary refinements with original period features.

The Lodge is a detached single storey annexe ideal for relatives, guests or possibly a separate office/studio/gym etc.

The extensive range of buildings add a further dimension and are currently utilised to accommodate livestock (cattle and sheep) but equally could be converted to stabling for those interested in equestrian pursuits. Other buildings are utilised for storage but could have potential for other uses. The land lies above the properties and is currently grazed by the vendors own stock – 1 field has been utilised for camping in season. Some potential uses may include home with holiday rental (as now) multi-generational use, subject to any necessary planning consent, as a retreat, equestrian use and or with an equestrian holiday angle, or a combination of these uses.

The Farmhouse - Presents elevations of stone with double glazed windows beneath a slate roof. The property has been beautifully renovated with accommodation arranged over two storeys. 

Ground Floor - The breathtaking oak porch and half glazed front door welcomes you into your spacious farmhouse kitchen/dining room. A splendid spacious, entertaining space at the heart of the property with limestone flagged floor throughout, exposed beam, the kitchen units are arranged in an L-shape over two walls and have a grey theme with black polished granite worksurfaces incorporating 1 ½ bowl sink unit, there are ample drawers and base cupboards including 1 for refuse. 

Appliances include integrated Neff dishwasher, Rangemaster electric ovens with induction hob and Rangemaster extractor hood above, wine chiller, space for upright fridge/freezer.

Principal oak staircase rising to first floor. The sitting room, with inglenook fireplace, fitted wood burner, engineered oak flooring, exposed beams, rear hall with limestone flagged flooring, exposed stone walls, door to rear courtyard. On the same floor you have the TV room/Bedroom 5 with engineered oak flooring, secondary staircase rising to first floor. Cloakroom and Utility includes a single drainer enamel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, WC, cupboard housing meters and pipework for under floor heating (there are radiators on the first floor).

First Floor - The landing on the first floor has a handy laundry cupboard. The master bedroom has stunning exposed beams throughout. En-suite bathroom with panel bath hand held telephone style shower attachment, low level WC, wash hand basin, mirror fronted medicine cabinet, exposed beam, corner shower cubicle with both hand held and drench showers, half tiled walls, heated towel rail/radiator, extractor fan. There is also a perfect nursery or alternatively dressing room to give this bedroom the true title of Master Suite. Bedroom two also holds the beautiful exposed beams and ensuite shower room with tiled cubicle, hand held and overhead drench shower units, wash hand basin, low level WC, wall mirror with strip light over, tiled floor, heated towel rail/radiator.

Bedroom 3 enjoys exposed beams. En-suite with panel bath, mixer tap/shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal wash basin, mirrored splash back and strip light, extractor fan, wood effect flooring, separate shower cubicle, heated towel rail/radiator. Bedroom 4 is L-Shaped, shelved storage cupboard. Ensuite shower room with travertine tiled walls and cubicle with both hand held and over head drench showers, wash hand basin, vanity cupboard beneath, low level WC, heated towel rail/radiator.

The Dairy - Is situated in behind The Farmhouse and has been converted to the same high specification. The accommodation is principally arranged over two storeys on a reverse living/split level basis.

The oak front door welcomes you into your beautiful entrance hall with slate flagged floor, coats pegs and a glimpse into the breathtaking open planing living area. The cloakroom/utility is straight ahead and features a single drainer stainless steel sink unit adjoining cupboards and appliance space, low level WC, slate flagged flooring, extractor fan.

As you enter the open plan sitting, living and kitchen area your breath is truly taken away by the  vaulted ceiling and exposed A frame beams. The dining/sitting area features engineered oak flooring and bi-fold doors on to a private terrace, there is a fitted AGA wood burner on slate hearth, an oak and glass framed staircase descends to the bedroom level below and separates the kitchen area. Although the room is vast with high ceilings there is truly is a feeling of warmth. 

The kitchen is a cream theme with polished granite ‘sand’ work surfaces which incorporate a double Belfast sink, there is an integrated Neff dishwasher, carousel unit, Rangemaster incorporating electric ovens, induction hob and stainless steel hood above, built in Neff fridge and freezer, there is a matching central island/breakfast bar with button activated pop up electric socket tower, wine chiller and wine bottle holder, further matching storage cupboards under stairs, slate flagged flooring, glazed door to secondary terrace. A stair case rises to a mezzanine with oak and glass balcony looking down on to the open plan reception room below. The mezzanine would be the perfect place for a home office or to drink your morning coffee whilst enjoying this wonderful home.  

Off the kitchen is the Snug/bedroom 4. The snug could be used for a wide variety of uses whether that be a TV room, craft room or a place for the children. Within the snug is a large built in airing cupboard housing the controls for the underfloor heating.

On the lower ground level are the bedrooms. There is a lower hall and cupboard under stairs.

Bedroom one has a half glazed stable door to rear courtyard. En-suite with jacuzzi bath, hand held shower attachment, wash hand basin, vanity unit, shaving mirror, built in TV, tiled cubicle with both hand held and drench showers, travertine tiled walls and floor, low level WC, extractor fan, heated towel rail/radiator. LOBBY with access to outside and low ceramic sink. Alternatively, this would convert to a good sized walk in wardrobe.

Spacious Bedroom 2 with en-suite shower cubicle with both hand held and drench shower units, low level WC, pedestal wash basin, illuminated mirror fronted medicine cabinet, extractor fan, heated towel rail/ radiator, marble tiled flooring, tiled walls.

Bedroom 3 is another spacious bedroom with en-suite shower room with both hand held and drench shower units, fully tiled walls and floor, low level WC, pedestal wash basin, mirrored splash back, light above, heated towel rail/radiator, extractor fan.

There are terraces to the front of The Dairy and a gravel courtyard to the rear with raised rustic planters and bamboo/rustic trellis screen between The Dairy and The Farmhouse. Beyond is an arc with stone retaining wall and BBQ area as well as a timber and tin detached store which could be used for so many different uses.

The Lodge - Is a detached timber, single storey structure, timber clad with fibre glass roof and double glazed windows. The perfect place for a home office. 

Agent Notes- 

Viewings Strictly by appointment only. When calling the office team please Quote DL0254.

Freehold 

EPC- The Dairy D & The Farmhouse D

Services - Mains electricity and water (both dwellings have independent supplies), drainage is shared by both properties and the lodge into a Klargester private system.

There are solar supplies (panels on modern barn roof for The Farmhouse and on The Dairy roof for its own supply). There is a pellet boiler serving both properties located in the plant room adjoining The Farmhouse.

The Lodge would need independent electric heating.

The Business - Further details about the latest holiday rental income can be obtained from the selling agents. The Farmhouse is business rated, The Dairy pays council tax.

The majority of the contents of the Farmhouse are available by separate negotiation. The Website, Facebook/ Instagram pages and existing bookings will be included in the sale. There is additional potential for camping and the vendor is prepared to sell two portable shower cubicles and two WC’s relating to this particular use which we understand can be operated without any license for 28 days with potential to extend to 56 days per annum, subject to verification by the Exmoor National Park planning authority.

Planning Position - Planning permission was granted by Exmoor National Park in 2015 under planning reference 62/62/15/001 for conversion of agricultural barn to form dwelling with full residential use together with change of use of existing farm house dwelling to be used as holiday accommodation.

The consent goes on to say that the holiday letting unit will not be occupied as a permanent dwelling and shall not be occupied by any person for a period exceeding 28 days in any calendar year. We understand that the vendor has had subsequent dialogue with the local planning authority which may be prepared to consider two amendments to this consent; One, to use the farm house as the principal residence and The Dairy as the holiday let. Two, to allow one of the properties to be used as the main family residence and the second as ancillary accommodation for relatives.

However, any prospective purchaser would need to satisfy themselves on these particular fronts. There may also be potential to separate the majority of the land from the properties, once again subject to any necessary consent. The most recent consent in August 2021 allowed for retention of the timber cabin for use as ancillary accommodation to the main dwelling (the Dairy). The planning reference here is 62/62/20/001. Exmoor National Park Contact details are as follows Telephone , Email 

Viewings Strictly by appointment only. When calling the office team please Quote DL0254.