Little Efford Farm Lot 1

little eﬀord farm Lot 1 SOUTH HAMS • DEVON little eﬀord farm SOUTH HAMS • DEVON

A private country house in an enchanting setting

Entrance hall • Drawing and dining room • Sitting room • Kitchen breakfast room Snooker room • Study/6th bedroom • Utility room • Boot room • WC

Master bedroom suite with dressing room • 2 further bedroom suites 2 further bedrooms • Family bathroom

Indoor swimming pool with changing room facilities • Gymnasium

3 stables • Tack room and store • Workshop • Wood store

Stone weaving barn, suitable for residential conversion (subject to necessary planning consent)

Approximate Gross Internal Area: 4,640 sq.ft. / 431 sq.m.

In all about 16.61 acres (6.72 ha) as Lot 1 (with a further 23 acres (9.31 ha) available by separate negotiation)

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text.

Little Efford Farm

Little Efford Farm is a very special and rare property of Aveton Gifford through an unassuming entrance. It is Central to the house is a reception hallway off which there is a situated within its own 40 acres of gardens, grounds and evident that the majority of the locals have no idea of the fabulous drawing room which has been naturally divided into agricultural land in the heart of the South Hams and only property’s existence; making it all the more desirable. three. At one end there is a large bay window around which about 1 miles from the beaches at Bantham. It occupies The main house is not Listed and the central part dates is formal seating for entertaining with glimpses of Dartmoor an extremely private and enchanting rural setting, in a back to the late 1700’s. It is built of locally quarried stone in the distance above the pond and lawns. The middle part of sheltered valley with lovely far reaching views across to and benefits hugely from an extension built in 1985 and an the room is currently used as a dining room and the far end Dartmoor. The property is approached down its own adjoining indoor swimming pool beyond. is used more as a sitting room and has an impressive private drive off a small lane on the edge of the village inglenook fireplace with a large 40kW wood burner. To the rear of the hall and beside the drawing room is a is heated via an air heat exchanger. Currently, the pool is also a window to the rear that overlooks the terrace with its snooker room that could equally be used as a dining room. drained of water and is need of some minor repair to some own loggia with wisteria and roses. Beyond the kitchen is a It has an open fireplace and French doors leading out to a of the floor tiles. boot room with a downstairs loo and back door. sheltered terrace with a loggia covered in wisteria. To the other side of the reception hallway is a sitting room Off the kitchen there is also a bedroom that is currently The indoor swimming pool is accessed both via a corridor that also has a wood burner and stairs that lead up to the used as a garden room and has its own en suite shower off the drawing room and a larger terrace. It is about 40ft first floor. Beyond the sitting room is the farmhouse kitchen room. There is also a door that leads onto the terraces x 20ft and is between 4ft and 8ft deep. It has an area for which is a single storey extension and is understood to have to the rear of the kitchen. Beyond the bedroom is a entertaining or relaxing and also has a shower. In addition once been the original Shippen. The kitchen has granite utility with granite work surfaces and a gas fired boiler. there are French doors leading out to a terrace. The room work surfaces and a gas-fired four door Aga and stunning Beside this is a second back door that leads directly into is impressive with a high, pine, pitched ceiling and the pool views out across the pond to Dartmoor in the distance and a single carport.

Upstairs there are a total of five bedrooms and four The master bedroom suite has French doors out onto a In addition there are two further bedrooms that share a bathrooms. Three bedrooms have en suite bath or shower private balcony and the en suite bathroom has a Jacuzzi family bathroom. One of these bedrooms is currently used rooms. The master bedroom is particularly impressive and bath and an integral shower. The master bedroom also as an office. There are a total of three hot water cylinders has a large bay window matching the drawing room below enjoys a large dressing room or walk in wardrobe. One of throughout the house and the heating off two LPG tanks. and a delightful oriel window, both of which share the the other en suite bedrooms also has access onto its own views out to Dartmoor. balcony with further access onto the rear drive. Gardens & Grounds

The house sits in a commanding position above the currently used as a workshop. There is also a second Significantly, the house cannot be viewed from any other front lawn and one of the two ponds and is surrounded carport and a log shed. dwelling, road or even public footpath. Moreover, there are by beautiful mature trees. In fact, within the curtilage of no footpaths within the 40 acres of grounds and the nearest Half way down the drive is a charming, original and grounds there are over 1,000 trees with many mature neighbour is at the foot of the private drive. unconverted two-storey stone weaving barn that dates specimens including Japanese conifer, variegated Maple back to 1787. It is in good condition and has a new roof. In summary, Little Efford Farm is a truly unique property in and Turkey Oaks. There is an original grass tennis court that Although there is currently no planning permission granted, a secluded and sheltered, rural location in the heart of the could easily be brought back into use, below which are a this property would make a magnificent annexe to the main South Hams and only one mile from some of south Devon’s series of old pig sheds that currently provide useful storage house or a holiday let, subject to gaining the necessary best beaches. The property provides a fabulous rural space. The trout pond flows through into the lower pond planning consents. lifestyle for a family, coupled with privacy and seclusion. and greatly enhances the gardens and grounds as a whole. The property extends to about 40 acres which is broken A property such as this, set within 40 acres of unspoilt In addition to a mower shed there is a gymnasium, down into about 17 acres of gardens, grounds and pasture countryside in the heart of the South Hams, very rarely beside which are three stables and a tack room that is around the house and a further 22 acres of farmland. comes to the open market.

South Hams, Devon

Arguably one of the most sought after waterfront locations water sports, boating and long walks along the in the UK with an uncommonly temperate climate and beautiful coastline. The internationally renowned golden beaches; the South Hams is the perfect setting for Salcombe Estuary is just 6 miles away. this fantastic family home. Golf and other Recreational Activity

Schooling There are a number of glorious walks in the area There are a number of schools easily accessible along the South West Coastal Path and along including the highly regarded Kingsbridge the banks of the River Avon. Bantham also offers Community College, only 4 miles away, which a magnificent sandy beach, reputed to be one recently received an “Outstanding” OFSTED report. of the best surfing beaches on the south Devon coast. There are numerous golf courses in the Shopping area including the spectacular 18 hole golf links The two villages of Aveton Gifford and Churstow at Thurlestone. are within a mile away, both of which have renowned pubs and Post office/village shops and Travel by Car the former an excellent primary school. Bantham Communications are good with the A38 to the (3 miles) has an excellent pub, ‘The Sloop’, and a north, at Wrangaton, providing dual carriageway village shop. The nearby village of Thurlestone access to the Cathedral City and county town of (4 miles) has a thriving Post Office/general store, Exeter and links to the M5 motorway.

primary school and a 4-star hotel. Further shopping Travel by Train facilities can be found in Kingsbridge approximately There are Intercity rail services from Plymouth 3 miles to the south-west. Exeter (1 hour away) and Totnes to London Paddington. has a fantastic selection of shops and amenities Travel by Air including a large John Lewis store. In addition, there are regular internal and Sailing and Watersports international flights from Exeter and The South Coast of Devon has numerous sandy Plymouth airports. beaches, coves and sheltered anchorages, all of (All times and distances are approximate) which make it an excellent base for dingy sailing, Plant Room

Swimming Pool 16x8.8m Change (52'5x28'9Ft) Pool Patio 2x4.6m (6'6x15Ft) Swim area Dining/ 12.3x6m Snooker (40'4x19'7Ft) Study/ Room Bedroom 6 5.5x8.2m (18x26'9Ft) Utility 5.8x4.2m 2.4x4.7m (19x13'8Ft) Back Patio (8x15'4Ft) Drawing Room 5.6x14.9m (18'4x48'8Ft)

Boot Kitchen Snug Hall Room 6.3x4.4m 5.8x4.4m 4.4x4.4m (20'7x14'4Ft) (18'9x14'4Ft) (14'4x14'4Ft) little eﬀord farm Ground Floor SOUTH HAMS • DEVON

Approximate Gross internal Area: Main house: 431.1 sq.m. / 4,640’3 sq.ft.

Outbuildings This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars

Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2 6.3x4m 6x4.6m (20'7x13'1Ft) (19'7x17'4Ft) Car Port Wood Store

The Barn Dressing (double height) Room 21x5m (68'9x16'4Ft)

The Bedroom 5 Bedroom 4 Master Bedroom 3.2x3.8m Stables 2.4x4.9m Gym 5.4x4.4m 4.2x3.8m 5.4x7m (10'5x12'5Ft) 3.2x3.8m (7'9x16Ft) 2.8x5.1m Reception Bathroom (17'7x14'8Ft) (13'8x12'6Ft) (17'7x23Ft) (7'4x15'5Ft) Shed (9'2x16'7Ft) 2.4x3.7m (7'9x12'1Ft) Kitchen/Utility Storage Workshop 9.5x1.2m (31'4x3'9Ft) First Floor Bedroom Recreation Little Efford Farm - Lot 1

Little Efford Farm

In all about 36.43 acres

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1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of Penzance Falmouth mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority Services Local Authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information Portheleven given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Mains electricity. Private water supply. Private drainage. Oil South Hams District Council. Sennen 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they fired central heating. appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are Viewing approximate only.

Fixtures and Fittings Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with Knight Frank LLP. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent Lizard All items usually known as tenant’s fixtures and fittings has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways Directions (TQ7 4PA) that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. whether mentioned or not in these particulars together From Kingsbridge, take the A379 west out of Kingsbridge 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. are excluded from the sale but some may be available by Particulars dated: June 2013. Photographs dated: June 2013. signposted Aveton Gifford and Plymouth. Follow this road separate negotiation. Such items include all carpets and Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with for about 3 miles going through two roundabouts. Turn left registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, curtains, light fittings, domestic electrical items and W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names. onto a no through road. Drive for about 100 yards taking garden statuary. Designed by the next left, after the sign post for South Efford Farm. ©The Sign Design Partnership Limited Telephone: +44 (0)20 3286 1633 Follow this lane through to Little Efford Farm. www.signdesignlimited.com