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Owner's comments

"From the moment we drive up the meandering driveway the peacefulness and beauty hits us every time. It continues when we open the front door and the tranquillity surrounds us. We love the mix of modern and traditional cottage vibes The Old Farmhouse has - the old beams and rounded cob walls give the farmhouse character as well as keep us warm in winter and cool in summer. We can see animals and an abundance of nature from every window. You can feel the love as soon as you walk in the front door. Friends visit regularly and cannot wait to return – they usually leave with fresh farm eggs from the village, jars of local honey and pears from the abundant pear tree in the back garden."

Accommodation

A warm, inviting presence along with meticulous detail is immediately apparent upon stepping through the oak stable door which forms the main entrance. The handy porch makes for ideal shoes and coats storage and from here the main open sitting room creates this welcoming entrance, but also a wonderfully sociable room which is complemented by a central inglenook fireplace with exposed stone and gorgeous oak wooden beam going across, where there is a newly installed modern Westfire Uniq 36 cylindrical wood burning stove, helping to create a great focal point to the room. This sitting area, is one of four reception spaces. Leading off the sitting room are another two, including a charming yet deceptive dining area with built in storage and shelving either side of the feature inglenook fireplace. The home is filled with period character features, many of which date back over 200 years,, but as you go around the home, you'll find more and more sympathetic and elegant contemporary refinements that put a spin on this authentic slice of rural Devon.

An inner hallway presents the remainder of accommodation, which totals up to around 2,500 internally. Stairs rise to the first floor, while there is a useful cloakroom with WC and wash basin. A fourth reception area, defined as a sun room due to its bright double aspect and abundance of natural light makes for a versatile space - perfect as a reading room, yoga studio, study/office or even a playroom. A home of this calibre would not be complete without a utility room, of which there is a great utility space here with more built in storage, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, additional sink, worktop space and even an enclosed shower cubicle. A stable door presents the outside to the rear, leading onto an adjoining patio that is also accessed from the sun room.

Arguably the biggest modern twist to the home is the simply stunning kitchen and dining area which boasts remote controlled Velux windows in the vaulted ceiling, further to more natural light from the windows and double doors to the patio garden. Attractive engineered wood flooring is laid across the kitchen and ample space is provided for a dining table for less formal dining and central to the room is a large island, among the slick, stylish kitchen which is fitted to a very high specification. There is a breakfast bar and sink set into the island with instant Quooker hot tap and another set into the quartz worksurface underneath a window overlooking the garden. Built in appliances include a dishwasher, an all important wine cooler, Siemens induction hob, two eye level double electric ovens with grill, microwave and warming drawer below. An alcove plays host to a free standing American style fridge/freezer, while there is an array of fitted storage cupboards and drawers. Completing the accommodation downstairs is a lovely snug area which also leads off the sitting area at the front, as well as from the kitchen. This is the perfect cosy space to retreat to of an evening, with a Nordpeis Bergen wood burning stove and exposed beam across the painted fireplace. Other notable features downstairs are the instalment of underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, in addition to bespoke wooden shutters throughout almost all of the windows within the home.

Undeniably, this home is presented in truly pristine condition, with no exception to the first floor. Heading upstairs, the landing gives access to all four bedrooms, as well as the family bathroom. The master suite is not only a generous double room but also features the most charming exposed woodwork, built in display shelving, recently installed air conditioning and a large en-suite shower room which includes a WC, wash hand basin and walk in shower cubicle, equipped with underfloor heating. Bedroom two is the perfect guest suite, also complete with an en-suite with WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Bedrooms three and four are more double rooms, one of which has built in wardrobes and makes a great dressing room, while both rooms are served by the family bathroom, also with underfloor heating and comprising a four-piece suite to include a WC, vanity unit, enclosed shower cubicle and a panelled bath. All three bathrooms and the cloakroom downstairs have been fitted with Porcelanosa tiles and sanitary ware, in turn, cranking the sheer quality and specification of this home up yet another notch. The landing is illuminated by a window to the rear aspect, which like the rest of the house allows more plenty of natural light which is not often associated with a home of this nature.

The grounds & outbuildings

Just off the road leading into the village is a gated driveway on the right, which is laid with gravel and bends its way round to The Old Farmhouse, where there is plenty of space to park several vehicles in front of a triple garage. Either side of the driveway are neatly trimmed lawns and an array of established shrubs and small trees that line the driveway to create an impressive entrance to the home, before the lawns open up to an expansive area that fills the space surrounding the home with open greenery. The garage has three individual electric roller shutter doors and is a particularly versatile space inside. Currently, the owner has one third of the garage divided into a gym area, while the remainder is an excellent storage space, workshop and opportunity for a variety of different pursuits while also boasting room to house two cars.

There is a small divide and pedestrian gate that separates the drive from the entrance to the home itself, with a mixture of raised beds and veggie plots creating colour and interest, all bordered by a tall and established hedgerow. Either side of the front door are more neat sections of lawn with another range of plants and shrubs. Opposite the front door there is a barn with electricity and lighting already connected, currently used as a storage facility primarily for logs. However, with the relevant consents, permission could be obtained to develop the barn into a form of ancillary accommodation or air b&b for income possibilities. Class Q permitted development rights could make this a very viable opportunity for any would be buyer - please contact the selling agent to discuss this further.

The aforementioned lawns wrap around the right hand side of the home and create a beautiful, spacious rear garden with an array of mature trees at the back. Here there is also another outbuilding which is currently unused, but has previously been set up as an office with a large space as a workshop. Once again, the opportunities for this outbuilding are almost endless, with numerous potential uses as it stands. But also, the timber cladded building could also be developed, subject to planning consent. In fact, the current owner has already had architectural drawings drawn up in preparation to convert this, demonstrating the potential use particularly for elderly relatives, other adult family members or as additional income. Although we are led to believe that there is a realistic opportunity of obtaining planning consent for the conversion of this outbuilding, such consent has not yet been officially applied for or approved, and we would urge and prospective buyer to investigate this further as necessary.

Adjoining the back of the house itself and accessed from three different parts of the home is a lovely, sociable patio with a couple of pleasant seating areas to enjoy a bit of 'al fresco' dining. There are yet more colourful shrubs with raised flower beds and potted plants for decoration that add to a wonderful aspect. The patio is then split by a small picket fence, where there is also rear access via a door into the garage.

Location

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The home is located within a small hamlet on the edge of the village of Ashwater, which occupies a lovely rural position, offering residents the best of a rural lifestyle as well as a genuine community spirit. There are close by amenities within the village which include a primary school, village hall, popular country pub The Village Inn, and shop with post office. Further afield, the property is positioned centrally between the old market town of Holsworthy around six miles to the north and Launceston, approximately eight miles to the south. The Old Farmhouse is also located well for the coast at Bude in no more than half an hour's drive and Dartmoor National Park in around the same time. The Cornish border is not far also, while further amenities including supermarkets and shopping ventures can be found at the aforementioned towns. Views from various angles of the property can look out over the adjoining countryside and way into the distance, adding further to the picturesque setting. Ashwater presents the perfect rural escape from the 'hustle and bustle' of suburbia, while the farmhouse itself also offers luxury living within an otherwise authentic and undiscovered area of West Devon.

Useful information

Age - Approx. 1800
Tenure - Freehold
Plot - Approx. 1.25 acres
Heating - Oil central heating
Drainage - Private sewage treatment plant (installed 2022)
Water supply - Mains
Windows - Double glazed throughout
Council Tax - Tax band F
EPC Rating - D/67 / Potential - B/85
Nearest Primary School - Ashwater Primary School (approx 1.7 miles/>5 minute drive)
Nearest Secondary School - Holsworthy Community College (approx. 7 miles/12 minute drive)
Seller's position - Looking for an onward purchase
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Viewings

If you would like to view this wonderful home, please contact local North Devon estate agent, Ryan Young. Viewings are strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent and 24hrs notice will usually be required, please confirm your appointment before travelling.

Agent's note

These property particulars are issued in good faith but do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, floorplans, photographs and other information are provided as a guide only and may not be exact. Buyers are advised to verify key facts such as tenure, planning permissions, fixtures and fittings, lease length, ground rent, service charges, council tax bands and energy performance ratings through their legal representative.

In line with UK anti-money laundering regulations, all named purchasers must complete an AML (Anti-Money Laundering) check. A small charge of £30 per person applies for this service. Please ensure all relevant parties are submitted for verification to avoid delays.

TO BOOK YOUR VIEWING, WHEN CALLING QUOTE REFERENCE: RY0585