Barton House

A rare and exciting opportunity to purchase a 4 bedroom Georgian House as a project in progress, with private gardens, vineyard and an orchard. Peaceful yet Accessible Location, Outskirts of Villages with Amenities, Off Road Parking, Mixed Use Gardens with Outbuildings and Significant Improvements Already Done.

Situation - The property lies in a peaceful and secluded location surrounded by its own land, on the outskirts of the highly regarded hamlet of Stowford, 1 mile from the village of Lewdown with its post office/general store, primary school and public house. The sought after village of Lifton is 4 miles away with post office/general store, Lifton Farm Shop and restaurants including the renowned Arundel Arms Hotel. Conveniently located, the larger towns of Okehampton, Launceston and Tavistock are all less then 12 miles away and offer a comprehensive range of facilities including a Waitrose supermarket (Okehampton) and a 24-hour supermarket (Launceston), doctors, dentists and veterinary surgeries and a cinema (Okehampton) to name a few.

Description - It is understood that the cottage dates back originally to the 1740's and has recently undergone significant improvements by the current vendors, including: lime rendering of external walls, new slate roof, new central heating system, installation of solar thermal and PV systems, new bathroom and double glazing throughout to name a few, further information on additional works are available from the office. Set within cottage style gardens and further adjoining mixed use land, the property offers a fantastic and exciting opportunity for someone else to complete the project to create a wonderful family home in a sought after location.

Accommodation - An pathway to the side of the property leads around to the front door and an additional, convenient side entrance comes directly off the current driveway. From the side door there is a rear porch, leading to the quarry tiled hallway. The kitchen/breakfast room has ample space for a table and chairs, with a fitted wooden kitchen and space for a freestanding fridge/freezer and electric cooker. There is a wood fired Rayburn in situ which is used for cooking and heating. There are 2 formal receptions rooms on the ground floor, the sitting room has a wood burning stove set upon a slate hearth, and the dining room/family room has an open fire. Off the hallway is a cloakroom, with space and plumbing for a washing machine, and an additional larder. A curved, wooden staircase leads to the first floor which offers 4 double bedrooms. Bedroom 2 benefits from windows either side, with bedroom 1 having the benefit of a pedestal sink. The family bathroom has been completely renovated by the current vendors, to show a fine example of what potential the property has. There is a freestanding bath, WC, sink, large glass panelled shower cubicle and electric underfloor heating. A storage cupboard houses the hot water cylinder, linked to the solar thermal panel and Rayburn.

Outside - An undoubted feature yet still with great potential, are the grounds which surround the property. To one side is the formal, level lawn surrounded by mature flower beds with a range of shrubs and pear trees. The lawn extends around the property to the front aspect of the house and further up to an additional raised lawn and pond, perfect as a quiet seating area. The land extends into the veg patches and mature orchard at the top, which comprises a mixture of cider apple trees and mature Bramley Apples. From here, there is a fabulous view through the trees and over the cottage towards the Village Church. The solar PV panels are located in the garden next to the veg patch, with a walk way through to a stone built store with an adjoining workshop/bike shed, with power and light connected. At the very top of the plot is a timber and corrugated iron storage shed. The land from this point further extends down a gentle slope, to the private vineyard, planted by the current vendors approximately 10 years ago. Pathways cut through the vineyard and further areas of wildflower meadows, with a gated level drive in from the shared access lane to ensure the land can be used and enjoyed with ease. It extends to 2.24 acres in all.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Wood fired Rayburn for heating and hot water. Solar thermal panels for hot water. Solar PV panels for electricity. Please note the agents have not inspected or tested these services. For further information on any of the services, please contact the Stags Launceston Office.

Viewings - Strictly by prior appointment with the vendors sole appointed agents, Stags.

Directions - From Launceston, take the A30 west towards Okehampton and exit signposted Lifton/Liftondown. Turn right and continue past Strawberry Fields and Farm Shop on the left hand side, through the village of Lifton and passing through the hamlet of Portgate. After passing through Portgate, continue for just over 1 mile and turn left, signposted Stowford. Continue for just under half a mile into the centre of Stowford and at Stowford Cross, turn left signposted Broadwood. Continue along this road for approx. 400m and take the 2nd right (at the Stags For Sale Board), where the property will be found towards the end of the lane as the first on the left hand side.

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