Ruddycleave Farm BUCKLAND-IN-THE-MOOR, ASHBURTON, DEVON Ruddycleave Farm BUCKLAND-IN-THE-MOOR, ASHBURTON, DEVON Buckland-in-the-Moor 1.5 miles, Ashburton (and A38) 4 miles, Newton Abbot 9 miles, Exeter 22 miles (All distances approximate) A beautiful Dartmoor farmstead in a stunning secluded setting, surrounded by both pasture and moorland Accommodation and amenities Entrance hall Utility Kitchen/breakfast room Sitting room Dining room Bathroom 4 Bedrooms Superb range of traditional stone barns Adaptable modern farm buildings Pasture land, traditional meadows and moorland with conservation and amenity appeal Set in Dartmoor National Park In all about 24 acres Knight Frank LLP 19 Southernhay East, Exeter, Devon EX1 1QD Tel: +44 1392 423 111 [email protected] www.knightfrank.co.uk 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 brochure. Situation Ruddycleave Farm occupies an extremely beautiful south west Exeter International Airport offers many services to the UK and Schooling in the area is good with a village primary school facing position nestled above a small sheltered valley and A international destinations, including a new daily service to London E at Widecombe-in-the-Moor and the South Dartmoor overlooks open moorland beyond. City Airport (approximately 1 hour). Community College in Ashburton. Public schools in the area include Stover School at Newton Abbot and Communication links to the area are excellent with the The ancient stannary town of Ashburton offers excellent day to Maynard School and Exeter School in Exeter. M A38 Devon Expressway at Ashburton, about 4 miles, S day amenities and has become well known for its selection of The Dartmoor National Park is renowned for both the providing access to the M5 motorway at Exeter. pubs, cafes, delicatessens and antique shops. W diversity of its countryside, and for its many varied There are regular rail services from Newton Abbot and The thriving university and county city of Exeter has a superb sporting and recreational facilities. Direct access can be T Exeter to London Paddington (fastest train 2 hours) and range of shopping facilities including a John Lewis Department made on to the moor from Ruddycleave Farm making it to London Waterloo from Exeter. Store. ideal for those that love walking and riding. Ruddycleave Farm Ruddycleave Farm represents a unique opportunity to purchase a beautiful historic farmstead in a stunning part of the Dartmoor National Park, yet still be within easy reach of a thriving town and the A38 Devon Expressway. The property lies at the end of a long private drive and is positioned on a south-east facing hillside which offers views directly to Buckland Common and across a small valley through which runs ‘Ruddycleave Water’. The house and land enjoy stunning views of Dartmoor. The property is centred around the detached Grade II listed farmhouse which has recently been renovated and restored by the current owners. The house has much character and retains many period features. The accommodation is shown on the floor plans within this brochure but some points to note are:- • The kitchen/ breakfast room has views over the valley to open moorland, has dado height oak paneling and retains a large stone inglenook fireplace with Rayburn. • The sitting room has a large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. • The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and enjoys wonderful moorland views and a useful dressing room area has been created at the rear of the room. • Bedroom 4 has permission to become a bathroom. Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 2252 sq ft 210 sq m (excludes outbuildings) Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Recreation First Floor Ground Floor This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. These plans are not shown in actual location/orientation Barns and farm buildings Surrounding the farmhouse is the superb range of traditional A useful granite barn lies just across the yard and is currently used granite barns which offer the potential, subject to the necessary as a workshop. consents, for conversion to annexes, artists’ studios or holiday cottages. Further to the west and set away from the traditional stone barns is a large 3-bay general purpose agricultural building, ideal for Behind the house is a lovely cobbled courtyard with a small livestock, stabling and storage (25m x 24m approx). waterwheel being by fed by a leat from the hill beyond. There are a number of small granite former piggeries and a substantial barn Situated further up the entrance drive is a modern steel framed with a loft over part and concrete floor, ideal for conversion to 6-bay general purpose building (36.57m x 16.76m approx). additional accommodation or a games/party room, subject to the necessary consents. The land The land surrounds the property, as can be seen by the boundary To the front of the house across the yard is a large former plan within the brochure. It comprises of gently sloping permanent threshing barn which has planning permission for conversion to a pasture surrounded by delightful stone faced banks and native cookery school and an adjacent former shippon has permission for hedgerows. Below the house to the south east runs a beautiful conversion to ancillary toilet and washing facilities. small stream known as Ruddycleave Water. Not to scale. For identification purposes only. Local Authority Dartmoor National Park, Parke, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9JQ. Tel: 01626 832093 Council Tax Band E Fixtures and fittings All those items regarded as tenant’s fixtures and fittings, together with the fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings, are specifically excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by RUDDYCLEAVE FARM separate negotiation Directions (Postcode TQ13 7HP) From Exeter and the A38, exit at the second Ashburton junction which is the Peartree junction and cross back over the A38. Proceed towards Holne and Poundsgate for a short distance, bearing right onto a small lane in front of the Lavender House Hotel sign. Follow this lane past the Lavender House Hotel and then carry on along this lane through a series of S-bends and at the T-junction at the end, bear left towards Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Follow this lane for about half a mile out of the trees, taking the next turning right, signed Haytor and Widecombe. Follow this road onto the open moor over a cattle grid and then take the next left hand turn at Cold East Cross. Carry on along this lane, crossing over the stream and the entrance Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. to Ruddycleave Farm will then be found on the left. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.” Viewing Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the Sole Agents Knight Services Single Farm Payment Frank LLP. Private water, private drainage, mains electricity. Broadband The Single Farm Payment entitlements will be available to any connected. prospective purchasers by separate negotiation. Tenure Common Land Rights Freehold The property has grazing rights over Buckland Common and Pudsham Down. Important Notice: 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 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 to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 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 has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names. Photographs: July 2015. Particulars: August 2015. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087. .