Eastcott Farm Eastcott Farm North Tamerton, Holsworthy, EX22 6SB Whitstone 5.5 Miles Holsworthy 7 Miles Launceston (A30) 9 Miles
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Eastcott Farm Eastcott Farm North Tamerton, Holsworthy, EX22 6SB Whitstone 5.5 miles Holsworthy 7 miles Launceston (A30) 9 miles • Beautifully Presented Grade II Listed Farmhouse • 5 Bedrooms (3 with En Suites) • 30' (9m) Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Adjoining Barn Currently T/A Country Public House • 3 Bedroom Holiday Cottage (Near Completion) • Static Caravan • Useful Outbuildings Surrounding Concrete Yard • Pasture Land and 6 Acres Of Mixed Woodland Guide price £750,000 SITUATION The property lies in the heart of the rolling Devon countryside 5 miles from the village of Whitstone with its Primary School, excellent village store and Post Office catering for day to day needs. The market town of Holsworthy lies some 7 miles to the north east and offers a wide range of shops including Waitrose supermarket and all facilities associated with a thriving market town. The coastal resort of Bude is some 11 miles distance with its extensive sandy beaches and cliff walks. To the south is the former market town of Launceston, known as the 'Gateway to An intriguing opportunity in a peaceful rural location for an Cornwall' with its 24 hour supermarket, doctors, dentists and veterinary surgeries and fully equipped leisure centre. At Launceston there is access extended family or those looking for a home with income to the A30 trunk road which links the cathedral cities of Truro and Exeter. At Exeter there is access to the M5 motorway network, mainline railway station serving London Paddington and well respected international airport. FEATURES OF THE PROPERTY An exceptionally well presented family home with excellent income opportunity, that has been subject to considerable expenditure and improvement by the current vendor. The most appealing Grade II Listed farmhouse, dating back to the 17th Century of cob and stone construction, has many original features such as beamed ceilings and slate floors. The spacious accommodation is illustrated on the floorplan overleaf and comprises sitting room, reception room, downstairs cloakroom, 30' (9m) kitchen/dining room and an entrance porch with access to a pair of office/reception rooms. The first floor has five bedrooms, three with en- suites, and a family bathroom. The reception room of the farmhouse leads to the barn which is currently trading as the Eastcott Arms Bar with beer cellar, toilet, and outside office and workshop. The Stables is located next to the main farmhouse, which has planning permission for holiday use and is nearing completion. The well appointed accommodation will include fitted kitchen, spacious sitting room, three bedrooms (one with en-suite) and family bathroom. Subject to the necessary planning permissions/regulations, this would make an excellent ancillary accommodation to the property for a dependant relative or independent teenager. OUTSIDE The property is approached from a very quiet country lane over a shared driveway which serves Eastcott Lodges and ends at the gate to Eastcott Farm. There is extensive off road parking for several vehicles, in addition to a concrete yard with a range of useful outbuildings including beer cellar, former shippon and POLE BARN 59' x 42' (17.98m x 12.8m) with concrete floor and power and light connected. A static caravan is situated near to the entrance and provides additional accommodation. Surrounding the property are mainly lawned gardens with an attractive in-ground ornamental pond. From the parking area, a track leads to: THE LAND Divided into four, gently sloping principal enclosures with excellent access from the internal track, entrance lane or yard. The whole is enclosed with natural hedge banks and post and wire fencing. AGENT'S NOTE The property is currently in an Entry Level Stewardship Scheme and any purchaser will be obliged to take over part of the agreement subject to Natural England guidelines. The land has entitlements for basic payment and the vendor will undertake to transfer these entitlements with the Rural Payments Agency, subject to the current RPA guidelines. SERVICES Mains water, private drainage, mains electricity, oil fired central heating to the main dwelling with electric radiator heating to the annexe. Please note the agents has not inspected or tested these services. The property is sold subject to all local authority charges. VIEWINGS Strictly by prior appointment with the vendor's appointed agents, Stags. DIRECTIONS From Launceston, take the B3254 signposted towards Bude. Cross over the River Ottery at Yeolmbridge, and at the top of the hill in Ladycross, take the second right hand turning signposted Boyton. Continue on this country lane for approximately 2.5 miles, through the village of Boyton passing the primary school on the left hand side. Continue on this road for approximately four miles where the entrance to Eastcott Farm will be found on the right hand side, identified by the prominent sign for Eastcott Arms public house (if you reach North Tamerton you have gone too far). Map Reference: OS Landranger Sheet 190/315:957. Eastcott Farm, North Tamerton, Holsworthy, EX22 6SB These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags Kensey House, 18 Western Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7AS Tel: 01566 774999 [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.