Property description
A substantial four bedroom detached Grade II Listed character house set in a rural location, with substantial grounds and countryside views. To let unfurnished for twelve months initially, and long term.
Horstone Farmhouse is a detached house which was built in 1587. The property offers spacious accommodation and has extensive grounds and gardens to three sides. The property enjoys superb views in a southerly and south westerly direction, and is within close proximity of Sidmouth, as well the villages of Otterton and Newton Poppleford.
The property has many character features typical of the age, with generous size rooms, and the property is heated with oil fired central heating, a large fireplace with a wood burner to the sitting room, in the dining room there is an open fire and the kitchen has an oil fired Heritage Aga and an open fireplace. To the first floor there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms and the windows throughout are timber framed and single glazed. The property was decorated internally throughout approximately twelve months ago to a neutral colour scheme and replacement floor coverings were installed at that time. To the exterior there is a gated entrance which leads to a gravelled parking area for a number of vehicles. Adjoining this area is a wild pond and vehicular access to a fenced paddock, which is available by separate negotiation. At the front of the house is an enclosed walled patio garden, which has a pleasant outlook over the countryside. At the rear is a paved area, two outbuildings and paved footpaths which lead to further areas of well stocked gardens. Beyond the gardens is an elevated area of land which could be used as further paddock and an area previously used for chickens.
The property is wonderfully unique and will appeal to both tenants requiring shorter term lets and indeed, a long term family home.
The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:
At the rear of the property a ledge and brace door with a pane of obscure glass and outside coach lamp provides access to the:
ENTRANCE HALL
Flagstone and stone floor. Radiator. Pair of wall lights. Cupboard containing the fuse board with RCD protection and electric meter. Staircase to the first floor. Door to the sitting room, which in turn provides access to a dining room.
SITTING ROOM
5.40m (17'08\") x 5.19m (17') reducing to 4.19m (13'09\") With a ledge and brace door. Exposed ceiling timbers. Large feature fireplace with wood burner. Thermostatically controlled radiator. SKY television cable. Carpet. Ledge and brace door with a small step to the:
DINING ROOM
5.13m (16'10\") x 4.21m (13'10\") reducing to 3.38m (11'01\") Feature fireplace. Window to the rear aspect. Pair of fully glazed French doors leading to the walled garden at the front of the property, with paved areas and a southerly aspect. Matching wall lights. New carpet. Thermostatically controlled radiator. SKY television cable.
From the entrance hall there is a doorway with a ledge and brace door and step down to the utility room and ground floor cloakroom:
UTILITY ROOM
4.29m (14'01\") x 2.63m (8'07\") Timber framed glazed window. Outlook to the rear. Floor standing oil fired boiler for central heating and hot water. Space and plumbing for a freestanding washing machine. Ceiling downlights. Thermostatically controlled radiator. Lino floor covering. Mains water filter. Ledge and brace door to the:
GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM
With a timber framed obscure glazed window to the side aspect. WC and wall hung toilet cistern. Wall mounted wash basin. Lino floor covering. Thermostatically operated radiator. Low voltage ceiling light.
At the end of the entrance hall there is a part glazed timber door which provides access to the enclosed walled garden at the front, with an archway and two steps down to a:
SPACIOUS KITCHEN/DINER
7.14m (23'05\") x 4.04m (13'03\") With a pleasant outlook in a south westerly direction to the pond and paddock. Further glazed window overlooking the courtyard. Exposed ceiling timbers. Fireplace with an open fire, timber surround and stone hearth to the dining area. Tile effect lino floor covering throughout. Large range of stainless steel directional low voltage downlighters. Range of floor standing cupboards and drawers in a dark wood colouring, with counter top, Belfast sink and draining unit. Adjoining this are floor standing cupboards with oak coloured 'shaker style' door fronts having stainless steel handles, oak coloured 'butchers block' effect worksurface and tiled splashbacks. Large Heritage oil fired Aga with four ovens, two hot plates and a warming plate. From the kitchen a ledge and brace door provides access to a:
WALK IN PANTRY
With light and power and an extensive range of timber shelving to the walls from floor to ceiling. Tile effect lino floor covering.
From the entrance hall there is a carpeted staircase to the first floor, with a timber balustrade and hand rail.
SPACIOUS FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Timber framed single glazed window with a pleasant outlook over the rear garden to open countryside beyond. Thermostatically controlled radiator. Wired smoke detector. Carpet. Cupboard containing timber slatted shelving. Two steps down to an:
INNER LANDING
Large walk in cupboard with hanging. Further timber framed glazed window which has a pleasant outlook over the front. Thermostatically controlled radiator. Further wired smoke detector. Door and step down to the:
MASTER BEDROOM
(Max dimensions) 6.23m (20'05\") x max width 4.12m (13'06\") reducing. Timber framed glazed window, with a pleasant outlook over the parking area, pond and paddock. Thermostatically controlled radiator.
BEDROOM TWO
4.94m (16'02\") x 4.32m (14'02\") Timber framed glazed window with a pleasant outlook. Thermostatically controlled radiator. SKY television cable. Carpet.
BATHROOM
(An internal room) 3.08m (10'01\") x 2.11m (6'11\") A white bathroom suite comprising a panelled bath with tiled splashback, low level WC and pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback. Mirror fronted bathroom cabinet. Low voltage ceiling light. Bathroom extractor. Shower cubicle with fully glazed pivoting door and fully tiled internal walls, thermostatically controlled shower, shower attachment and rail. Tile effect lino floor covering. Radiator. Towel rail.
BEDROOM THREE
5.11m (16'09\") x 3.33m (10'11\") Timber framed glazed window with a pleasant outlook in a southerly direction over farmland. Thermostatically controlled radiator. Carpet.
BEDROOM FOUR
3.74m (12'03\") x 2.42m reducing (7'11\") Timber framed glazed window to the front aspect. Carpet. Matching wall lights. Thermostatically controlled radiator. Access to the roof space.
BATHROOM
2.58m (8'05\") x 2.91m (9'06\") Window to the rear, with a pleasant outlook over the gardens and towards Muttersmoor. A white bathroom suite comprising a panelled bath with part tiled walls over, electric shower, shower attachment and shower curtain, low level WC and pedestal wash basin. Tile effect lino floor covering. Thermostatically controlled radiator. Towel rail. Low voltage ceiling light.
OUTSIDE AND GARDENS
Horstone Farmhouse has extensive gardens and stunning scenery over open farmland and countryside. At the front of the property is a gated entrance, with a five bar gate and an extensive gravelled parking/turning area which adjoins a wild pond and vehicular access to an enclosed paddock (by separate negotiation). There are TWO OUTBUILDINGS. Well stocked grounds and gardens with paved areas, lawn and gravelled hardstandings.
COUNCIL TAX BAND - Band G
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
There is no gas connected to this property. There is an oil tank for the central heating, hot water and Aga.
There are two fenced paddocks available by separate negotiation, with a cold water supply and vehicular access. Please enquire for further details.
TENANCY DETAILS
Rental: £1650.00 per calendar month (payable monthly in advance)
Deposit: £1650.00 (payable before signing the Tenancy Agreement)
Tenancy Type: Assured ShortholdTerm: 12 months initially, and long termAvailable: Now Restrictions: No DSS. No Sharers.
We will require two forms of identification, namely a copy of your passport and/or birth certificate and/or driving licence.
The tenant is responsible for the payment of electricity, telephone (if applicable), water rates, council tax and for registering with the relevant service providing authorities.
The tenant is responsible for the cost of preparing the Tenancy Agreement and inventory of £160.00 inc.VAT. Upon signing the agreement, the tenant will be required to lodge the deposit. This will be returned at the end of tenancy subject to the property being left in its original condition. There will also be an additional charge of £90.00 per person for taking up references, payable upon rental application.
VIEWING
All our existing tenants are told not to allow casual callers to enter the property on the grounds of safety and this includes people carrying our letting particulars, please therefore do not call at a property without an appointment as you will not be allowed to view it. Please contact Harrison-Lavers & Potbury's for an appointment.