Property description
An attractive and versatile small farm in a super rural setting. Grade II listed five bedroom farmhouse with an adjoining two storey barn currently home to the Eastcott Arms Public House. Three bedroom barn conversion with planning permission for holiday use and further planning for a games room/visitor centre. Masses of potential with a small range of out-buildings and some 29 acres of pasture and woodland. EPC ESituation
Eastcott Farm can be found tucked away in beautiful rolling countryside, yet the nearest village of Whitstone, with its primary school, village store and post office is only five miles away. The ancient market town of Holsworthy lies some seven miles to the north-east and offers a wider range of shops including a Waitrose supermarket. There is also a primary and secondary school here, and an choice of recreational facilities. A thriving weekly livestock market lies on the outskirts of town and there is a broad range of feed and machinery merchants catering for this strong equestrian and agricultural area.
The north Cornish coastline, with its sandy surfing beaches and dramatic scenery is within a half and hours drive and the popular sea-side town of Bude offers much to see and do. To the south, the medieval castle town of Launceston sits next to the main A30 and provides a fast link to the cities of Exeter in the north or Truro to the south.
The Cathedral city of Exeter is an hours drive and offers a diverse range of shops, restaurants and theatres. There is also a mainline railway station, bus terminal and regional airport together with a link to the M5 motorway and London.
Description
Extending in all to some 29.01 acres (11.72 hectares), Eastcott Farm comprises an attractive Grade II listed five bedroom farmhouse with an adjoining two storey barn, currently home to the ‘Eastcott Arms’ Public House. There is also a newly converted three bedroom barn which has planning permission for holiday use and foundations have been set for a visitor centre and games room. A small range adaptable out-buildings set around a useful concreted yard offer enormous scope and potential to expand any business venture. The land wraps around the property and is a mixture of gently sloping pasture fields with some pretty deciduous woodland with wonderful views over the Tamar River valley to Dartmoor and beyond.
The Farmhouse
Dating back in part to 17th Century, Eastcott Farmhouse is a traditionally built stone and cob longhouse which is full of original features such as beamed ceilings and slate floors. This comfortable and spacious family home has been renovated to a high standard including hardwood double glazed windows and oil fired central heating. The farmhouse accommodation comprises;
GROUND FLOOR
Original door to Front Porch leading to Hallway with slate flooring and doors off to the kitchen, sitting room, garden and Cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. The spacious Kitchen/Dining Room has an original flagstone floor and inglenook fireplace with a large timber lintel and cloam oven. An contemporary range of kitchen units include an island unit, built in eye level oven, work surfaces with hob, extractor hood and 1 ½ bowl sink unit. A glazed door leads to the Rear Porch and Boot Room. Stairs rise to first floor.
From the front hall a door leads to Sitting Room with beamed ceiling and further door to small lobby with door to Cloakroom. Further door to ‘Snooker Room’/Reception Room 2 with a fireplace (not working) and steps and door leading through to the Eastcott Arms. This room has particularly large ceiling beams and it is believed that cannon balls and gunpowder were stored in the loft overhead many years ago!
The Eastcott Arms comprises a large room with wood-burner set on slate hearth, external door, store cupboard and bar area.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1 - With Dressing Room and En-suite Bathroom including a corner bath, separate shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin.
Bedroom 2 - Built in cupboard housing central heating controls.
Family Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and pedestal wash basin.
Bedroom 3 - Loft access.
Bedroom 4 - Door to Shower Room and further door to WC with wash basin.
Bedroom 5 - Door to Shower Room and further door to WC and wash basin. Fitted wardrobes and drawers.
Gardens & Grounds
The entrance lane leads to a large parking and turning area flanked to one side by a lawns, mature shrubs, trees and a duck pond. A timber five bar gates leads to a yard area and small range of out-buildings with external steps to the rear of the Eastcott Arms, leading to a first floor Loft: 37' 9'' x 17' 2'' (11.5m x 5.24m). The out-buildings comprise;
Beer Cellar, Outside Office and Workshop
Former Shippon (used for storage)
Foundations for a Visitor Centre and Games Room
Pole Barn: 59' 1'' x 42' 8'' (18m x 13m) Concrete floor with power and water connected
Mobile Home (used for storage only).
The Stables
Located a convenient distance from the farmhouse, this is former stable barn has planning permission for holiday use and has recently been completed. The well appointed accommodation offers the following;
A glazed front entrance door leads to the Kitchen with a range of wall and base units, work surfaces including sink and drainer, eye level oven and hob with extractor fan over. Door leads through to Sitting Room with ceiling beams, feature fireplace and double patio doors. Doors through to Hall giving access to three Bedrooms and Bathroom with bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Cupboard with hot water cylinder. Bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC.
Outside - The Stables are approached through the timber gates and yard area where there is ample turning and parking and there is a lawned garden to the rear.
The Land
Eastcott Farm extends in all to some 29.01 acres (11.72 hectares) and comprises a super mix of pasture land and some mature broadleaf woodland. It is divided into four principal enclosures which are gently sloping and have excellent access from the internal track, entrance lane or yard. The whole is enclosed in natural hedge banks with post and wire fencing. Please see the plan enclosed.
Important Information
Basic Payment Entitlements: Entitlements have been established over this land and entitlements equal to the area of land being sold will be transferred to the purchaser. The vendor will undertake to lodge any such documents with the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to allow the transfer of entitlements subject to RPA guidelines. Further details regarding the value of these entitlements are available at the Agents offices.
Entry Level Stewardship Scheme: Eastcott Farm is currently in an Entry Level Stewardship Scheme and any purchaser will be obliged to take over this agreement or part of the agreement, subject to Natural England guidelines.
Tenure: The farm is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Farm Plan: The farm plan is based on ordnance survey extracts, and the areas are not guaranteed and purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
Easements, Wayleaves, Rights of Way: The Property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.
Boundaries: Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendors agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.
More Important Information
Services: FARMHOUSE and THE STABLES - Mains water and electricity and private drainage.
FARM BUILDINGS - Mains water and electricity
FARM LAND - Mains water is connected.
Local Authorities: Cornwall Council, County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3AY. Telephone 0300 1234 100
Energy Performance Certificate: Eastcott Farmhouse - No EPC as listed property. The Stables - EPC E
Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession
Viewings
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Contact Us
Farms & Land Department
Agri-Business Centre, New Road, Holsworthy, EX22 7FA
Tel: 01409 259547 Email: farms@kivells.com
Property Features :
- A small farm with masses of potential
- About 29 acres of pasture and woodland
- Grade II Devon long house with five bedrooms
- Adjoining Pub - The Eastcott Arms
- Newly converted holiday barn
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