Property description
A detached four bedroom Grade II listed farmhouse situated in a highly popular area and benefiting from its own land. A period farmhouse with exposed beams and trusses; the main sitting room has an Inglenook fireplace with bread oven and the kitchen has a utility room and walk-in larder. The property also has a ground floor cloakroom, separate dining room and cosy snug. On the first floor are four bedrooms, bathroom and spacious inner landing area which could be used as a study or workroom. The property has a pleasant cottage garden with greenhouses, polytunnel and a range of useful outbuildings. The house appears to be in generally good order but does require some updating, modernisation and decorating to provide a comfortable family home. The whole is approaching 14 acres.
SITUATION
Situated on the outskirts of the rural hamlet of Thornbury, approximately six miles from the thriving market town of Holsworthy which offers a wide range of amenities including supermarket, post office, banking facilities, newsagents, vets, doctors, dentist and cottage hospital along with a full range of educational facilities. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool and an 18 hole golf course. The popular north Cornish coastal resort of Bude approximately 15 miles distant, much of the coastline is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and provides many sandy beaches with a variety of watersports available. The cathedral city of Exeter is some 45 minutes drive and offers a full range of facilities as well as motorway and mainline railway access and an international airport.
THE PARTICULARS
All measurements are approximate. There are numerous power points throughout. None of the fittings have been tested by ourselves.
ACCOMMODATION
Porch: 5' 9'' x 3' 9'' (1.75m x 1.14m)
Glazed front door, tiled floor and part glazed door to:
Entrance Hall: 11' x 3' 10'' (3.35m x 1.16m)
Front aspect window, beamed ceiling, stairs rising to the first floor, door to Kitchen and further door to:
Sitting Room: 22' 11'' x 13' 7'' (6.98m x 4.13m)
Dual aspect room with windows to the front and rear. Inglenook fireplace with bread oven and wood burner. Beamed ceiling and fitted cupboard.
Kitchen: 11' 9'' x 8' 7'' (3.58m x 2.62m)
Eye and base level units with worksurface over incorporating 1½ bowl sink/drainer unit. Further display cabinet, oil-fired Rayburn providing domestic hot water, electric cooker point, rear aspect window and beamed ceiling. Two steps lead up to the Inner Hall with twin doors. Door to:
Utility Room: 7' 1'' x 6' 5'' (2.15m x 1.96m)
Small window, space and plumbing for washing machine, shelving, door to garden and further door to:
Walk-In Pantry: 6' 5'' x 5' 11'' (1.96m x 1.80m)
Side aspect window, stone floor, eye and base level units and space for upright fridge/freezer.
Inner Lobby: 4' 11'' x 3' 11'' (1.50m x 1.20m)
Understairs storage cupboard, door to dining room and further door to:
Cloakroom
Rear aspect window, low level flush WC and vanity wash hand basin.
Dining Room: 9' 11'' x 9' 7'' (3.02m x 2.92m)
Dual aspect room with windows to the side and rear. Beamed ceiling, fitted cupboard and door to:
Snug: 10' 10'' x 10' 1'' (3.31m x 3.07m)
Front aspect window. Fire surround and hearth, beamed ceiling.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Double airing cupboard, immersion switch, walkway through to Inner Landing and doors to:
Bedroom Two: 12' 6'' plus recess x 9' 11'' (3.80m plus recess x 3.02m)
Front aspect window with recessed cupboards to either side. Beamed ceiling.
Bedroom Four: 11' 5'' x 7' 4'' (3.48m x 2.23m)
Front aspect window and fitted wardrobes.
Bathroom: 11' 4'' max x 4' (3.45m max x 1.23m)
Sunken bath, sector shower unit, low level flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator and part tiled walls.
Inner Landing: 10' x 5' 9'' (3.06m x 1.74m)
Ideal office space, exposed ceiling trusses,, wall light point and doors to:
Bedroom Three: 10' 4'' x 7' 7'' (3.14m x 2.32m)
Front aspect window and exposed ceiling timbers.
Bedroom One: 14' x 12' (4.26m x 3.67m)
Front aspect window, stripped floor, wall lights, exposed timbers and walk-in wardrobe.
OUTSIDE
Approached through a five bar gate on to a parking area with space for three to four vehicles in front of:
Carport/Barn/Workshop: 32' 4'' x 16' 2'' (9.85m x 4.94m)
With a carport space for a single vehicle. The barn has a cobbled floor and is of timber construction with a corrugated roof.
The property is surrounded by a cottage style garden with two Greenhouses, flower beds, rear area with oil tanks and water butts.
THE LAND
The land extends to 12.053 acres (4.877 hectares) and is enclosed within five enclosures. The land is mainly level and enclosed within hedge boundaries.
FLOOR PLANS
The floor plans displayed in these particulars are not to scale and are for identification purposes only.
LAND PLAN
The land plan displayed is for indicative purposes only and should not be relied upon as an accurate depiction of precise boundaries.
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
E.
DIRECTIONS
From Holsworthy proceed on the A3072 Hatherleigh road and take the second left hand turning signposted ‘Thornbury/Cookbury’. Continue on this road and take the second right hand turning signposted ‘Woodacott/Thornbury’. Follow this road for approximately one mile and upon reaching ‘Woodacott Cross’ pass through the village towards ‘Thornbury/Cookbury/Shebbear’. After approximately ¼ of a mile take the right hand turning signposted ‘Cookbury’. Continue for another ¼ of a mile and West Lopthorne will be found on the left hand side with a Kivells For Sale board clearly displayed.
VIEWINGS
Please ring 01409 253888 to view this property and check availability before incurring travel time/costs. FULL DETAILS OF ALL OUR PROPERTIES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE www.kivells.com.
Property Features :
- Grade II listed farmhouse
- Original features including beams and Inglenook fireplace
- Kitchen including walk-in larder
- Four bedrooms
- Three reception rooms