Property description
A delightful equestrian smallholding set on a plot of just under 6 acres, subject to an agricultural occupancy condition. The whole site offers a period property with three bedrooms currently run as a Bed and Breakfast with separate owners accommodation and a detached letting cottage. The property also benefits from stabling for at least five horses, a further range of outbuildings, a ménage (turning out area), paddocks and farmland. There are some lovely gardens, a chicken run and vegetable gardens.
SITUATION
Located between Whitstone and Week St Mary on the Devon/Cornwall border; ideally located for access to the coast at Bude (11 miles) and a similar distance to Launceston. The market town of Holsworthy is around 12.5 miles with its excellent range of amenities. The Dartmoor National Park is approximately 27 miles whilst the Cathedral city of Exeter can be reached within an hour or so by car and has transport links with the M5, mainline railway station and international airport.
THE PARTICULARS
All measurements are approximate. There are numerous power points throughout. None of the fittings have been tested by ourselves.
WHITELEIGH COTTAGE
Porch
Coat hanging space, half height panelling and glazed door opening to:
Hall
Stairs rising to first floor. Door to:
Sitting Room: 15’ 8” x 11’ 1” (4.791m x 3.379m)
Dual aspect room with original windows looking to the very pretty front gardens and to the side of the property. Open fireplace housing a small wood burner. Door to:
Rear Hall
Understairs cupboard.
Dining Room: 15’ 8” x 10’ 11” (4.789m x 3.352m)
Dual aspect room similarly with lovely views to the front and side and with open fireplace having wood burner inset. Door to rear giving access to the rear hall allowing easy access to:
Kitchen: 9’ 7” x 8’ 11” (2.922m x 2.739m)
Attractive oil-fired Heritage range which also supplies domestic hot water and central heating. Range of cupboard and drawer units beneath worksurface, plumbing and space for dishwasher and double glazed window looking out to the rear gardens with superb country views beyond. Archway opening through to:
Breakfast Room: 19’ 10” x 8’ 8” (6.061m x 2.666m)
Cupboard and drawer units beneath worksurface, plumbing and space for washing machine and space for large fridge/freezer. Breakfast bar. Double glazed door with side panel to small yard to the side of the property which is utilised for the dogs. A gate then opens to the front drive and front gardens. Another double glazed door opens to the beautiful rear gardens and allows superb views of open countryside. Two further double glazed windows on the back of the breakfast room give lovely views of the gardens.
Conservatory: 14’ 1” x 9’ 9” (4.308m x 2.990m)
On the end of the property with a door from the kitchen, plenty of room for sofa, seating and a dining table. Lovely views of the gardens and of the land attached to the property.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Access to the roof space and doors to:
Bedroom One: 15’ 9” x 9’ 7” (4.816m x 2.928m)
A super large bedroom with views over the drive and the front gardens. Range of fitted wardrobe cupboards. Door to:
En-Suite Shower Room
Shower, WC and wash hand basin.
Bedroom Two: 10’ x 9’ 7” (3.062m x 2.936m)
Superb views across the gardens to the front.
Bedroom Three: 9’ 8” x 8’ 11” (2.964m x 2.723m)
A pretty bedroom on the rear of the property with a double glazed window looking out over the gardens and fields attached to the house beyond. Fitted wardrobe cupboard.
Family Bathroom
Panel enclosed bath, wash hand basin and WC. Window looking to the end of the property.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
From the Breakfast Room there is a door to the Annex and a couple of steps lead down to:
Sitting Room/Dining Room: 18’ 3” x 13’ 2” (5.581m x 4.035m)
A lovely light and airy room built recently and with double glazed windows looking out to the drive and pretty gardens to the front. Double glazed French windows lead out to a terrace and the beautiful gardens behind the property. Door to:
Bedroom: 10’ 1” x 9’ 8” (3.095m x 2.955m)
Double glazed window looking out to the gardens and drive at the front and door to:
En-Suite Bathroom
Panel enclosed bath, separate shower, WC and wash hand basin. Double glazed window looking to the rear of the property.
DETACHED COTTAGE KNOWN AS LITTLE WHITELEIGH
Glazed door to:
Sitting Room: 15’ 11” x 11’ 5” (4.855m x 3.488m)
Double glazed window to the end of the property with views of the gardens, plenty of space for sofa, chairs and dining table. To one side is a door to the bedroom and a second door to:
Kitchen: 8’ 5” x 7’ (2.584m x 2.142m)
Window to the rear of the property and second window to the front. Range of cupboard units beneath a worksurface, sink drainer unit, space for electric cooker and for fridge.
Bedroom: 10’ 7” x 8’ 1” (3.226m x 2.484m)
Window to the front of the property. Door to:
Shower Room
Enclosed shower, WC and wash hand basin.
OUTSIDE
The Farmhouse, Annex and Cottage are surrounded by the most beautiful and well tended flower and vegetable gardens. There are orchards, designated vegetable gardens with raised beds, several greenhouses, a pond, numerous discrete areas of planting with mature shrubs and hedges and flower borders, a very attractive summerhouse and terrace behind the Farmhouse and Owners Accommodation. There is also a discreet archway leading to a chicken run.
The Yard is accessed via a separate entrance to the drive to the main house and is fully concreted with excellent handling capacity. There are two gates to the land and the existing buildings work extremely well.
OUTBUILDINGS
Stable Block: 44’ 6” x 44’ 3” (13.579m x 13.496m)
Clear span steel frame, concrete block built half height with Yorkshire boarding above divided into five stables and a tack room. Two large doors to front opening to the yard.
Second Building
Concrete block construction with storage rooms, office and large door opening to the yard.
Stable/Garage Block/Storage Facility
One loose house and two further large bays with concrete floor currently utilised for log store and garaging.
Ménage: 34m x 44m
A large ménage with sand and fibre surface and an underground drainage system, accessible from the stable block via the concrete yard area. Surrounded by countryside with stunning views.
LAND
Contained in three main enclosures which have access either to the yard or to the road. Bounded by good hedges with mature trees and run down to the river at the bottom. They are level or gently sloping, well drained and in extremely good heart.
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.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES, RIGHTS OF WAY
The land is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property Charges Register of the registered title, together with all public 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 boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agents whose decision acting as the experts shall be final.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (Bore Hole)
EE RATING
Whiteleigh Cottage: D
Little Whiteleigh: G
DIRECTIONS
From Holsworthy take the A3072 Bude road and at Red Post crossroads turn left signposted ‘Launceston’. Continue on this road passing through the village of Whitstone and after one mile take the right hand turning signposted ‘Week St Mary’. Follow this road and go straight across at the crossroads signposted ‘Canworthy Water’. The property can be found after just under a mile on the right hand side.
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 :
- Equestrian smallholding
- Bed and Breakfast business
- Three bedroom farmhouse
- One bedroom owners accommodation
- One bedroom detached cottage