Property description
SITUATION
Oak Tree Farm is situated on the outskirts of Halwell, located in a convenient position between Totnes (7 miles), Kingsbridge (6 miles) and Dartmouth (6 miles). Totnes offers a wide range of educational and recreational pursuits including indoor swimming pool and boating opportunities on the River Dart. There is an Intercity Mainline Railway Station at Totnes with a service to London Paddington. The A38 dual carriageway is approximately 6 miles away providing access to the cities of Plymouth and Exeter. Kingsbridge is found at the head of the Salcombe Estuary and Dartmouth, famous for its maritime history, is located on the banks of the River Dart.
ACCOMMODATION
Oak Tree Farm is a spacious and flexible family home set within its own grounds and having the benefit of an adjoining paddock of approximately 5 acres. Breathtaking views are enjoyed across open countryside and towards Dartmoor. The adaptable accommodation comprises 3 Reception Rooms and 3/4 Bedrooms as well as a Self-Contained Flat, Detached Annexe with Studio/Office, Utility and Workshop.
DIRECTIONS
From Totnes proceed on the A381 through Harbertonford and Halwell. Pass Totnes Cross Garage and at the next cross roads turn left signposted Blackawton. Turn right and the property is the second entrance on the right.
THE ACCOMMODATION, WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS, COMPRISES THE FOLLOWING
Part glazed front door with obscured glass with double glazed windows either side opening into:-
ENTRANCE HALL
Double panelled radiator, 3 wall lights and smoke detector. Airing cupboard with slatted shelving, lagged copper cylinder and immersion heater. Doors off opening to:-
LIVING ROOM
22' 6" (6.85m) max x 15’ 0” (4.57m) max
A delightful room with picture windows enjoying breathtaking views across the gardens and paddock to open countryside with Dartmoor in the distance. Exposed stone fireplace with wooden mantle over and inset living flame gas fire. Picture light, television point, dimmer switch, smoke detector and double panelled radiator. Door opening to:-
STUDY/BEDROOM 4
13’ 2" (4.01m) max x 9' 8" (2.94m)
Double glazed window enjoying some excellent views across gardens and paddock to open countryside and Dartmoor beyond. Spotlights, full height storage unit, shelving and double panelled radiator. Window seat
DINING ROOM
15' 7" (4.75m) x 11' 8" (3.55m)
Double glazed window with views towards the front gardens, ceiling spotlights. Exposed brick chimney breast with inset mains gas Rayburn Nouvelle for cooking, domestic hot water and central heating. Matching wood fronted wall and base units. Roll edged work surfaces with ceramic splashbacks. Space for fridge/freezer. Storage shelving in recess, telephone point., (Although currently used as a Dining Room, plumbing does exist under the work surfaces for a sink unit and therefore the room could revert to a Kitchen if desired).
KITCHEN
9' 7" (2.92m) x 5' 7" (1.70m)
Double glazed window enjoying views towards the front gardens. Matching, wood fronted wall and base units. Roll edged work surfaces with inset 2½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with ceramic splashbacks. Space for gas cooker with canopied extractor fan over. Concealed dishwasher, fitted water filter. Cupboard containing consumer unit. Door opening to:-
REAR LOBBY
Stable door leading to outside. Under stairs storage cupboard with power point. Further built-in storage cupboards. Stairs rising to the First Floor.
BEDROOM 1
15' 10" (4.82m) x 11' 9" (3.58m)
A triple aspect room with double glazed windows and French doors enjoying outstanding views across gardens and paddock to Dartmoor in the distance. Ceiling spotlights and radiator.
BATHROOM
Double glazed window enjoying views across the gardens and paddock. Panelled bath with shower attachment and ceramic tiled surround. Low level WC, Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Built-in storage cupboards, medicine cabinet, strip light with shaver socket and radiator.
BEDROOM 2
11' 9" (3.58m) x 10' 4" (3.15m) max
Double glazed window enjoying views to the front garden. Built-in, mirror fronted wardrobe. Radiator.
BEDROOM 3
10' 0" (3.04m) x 8' 2" (2.48m)
Double glazed window enjoying views to the side garden. Built-in wardrobes, radiator. Part glazed door leads through to the:-
CONSERVATORY
15’ 10” (4.82m) x 7’ 9” (2.36m)
Exposed stone wall. uPVC double glazed windows to three sides with translucent roof panels. Sliding patio doors to the garden. Power points.
BATHROOM 2
Two obscure, double glazed windows. Panelled bath, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Half tiled walls, wall heater and double panelled radiator.
From the rear lobby, stairs lead up to the First Floor and the:-
SELF-CONTAINED FLAT
LIVING ROOM
17’ 11” (5.46m) x 14’ 7” (4.44m) max
Four double glazed Velux windows enjoying views to gardens, paddocks and countryside. Exposed beams, recessed spotlights, smoke detector and storage cupboard. Eaves storage area. To one corner of the room is the:-
KITCHEN AREA
Matching base units, roll edged work surface with tiled splashback and single drainer, stainless steel sink unit. Breakfast bar and fridge recess. Ceiling spotlights.
BEDROOM
16’ 0” (4.87m) x 14’ 8” (4047m) max
Two double glazed Velux windows enjoying views to gardens, paddocks and countryside. Exposed beams, electric panel heater and eaves storage. Door to:-
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Double glazed Velux window, recessed spotlights, extractor fan. Enclosed shower cubicle with door entry. Part tiled walls. Pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC. Strip light with shaver point. Heated towel rail. Storage area with slatted shelving.
OUTSIDE
Access is gained from a quiet lane via a five bar gate, leading into a gravelled driveway providing parking for several cars. This area is flanked on one side by an area of garden laid predominantly to lawn with established shrubs and trees, along with an established hedge boundary. Off the driveway is an OPEN FRONTED DOUBLE GARAGE 19’ 4” (5.89m) x 17’ 8” (5.38m) of block construction with a high roof, light and power. To one side of the property is an enclosed SUN TERRACE, predominantly paved with screening hedge to the rear.
Adjoining on the opposite side is the:-
DETACHED ANNEXE
Understood to have been constructed in stone with a view to possible conversion to further accommodation at a future date, although there is no current planning beyond its existing use, providing STUDIO 14’ 2” (4.31m) x 9’ 4” (2.84m) with dual aspect outlook to Dartmoor in the distance, double glazed windows, part glazed stable door and shelving. WORKSHOP 12’ 0” (3.65m) x 7’ 10” (2.38m) with eaves storage area, power and light. UTILITY 12’ 4” (3.76m) x 8’ 6” (2.59m) with water heater, stainless steel sink unit and storage shelves. CLOAKROOM with low level WC and fuse boxes. KENNEL with access point for dogs leading to outside run, light and window.
The gardens continue around either side of the property, with a Japanese style gravelled garden to the far end, leading to the rear garden, mainly laid to lawn with raised stone flower borders and a further Sun Terrace, flanked by a pond and shrub and flower borders, and Aluminium framed GREENHOUSE. There is also a strip of land used as a poultry run.
A further five bar gate leads to a concrete yard area and MODERN TIMBER BUILT BARN STYLE STABLE BLOCK (Devon Contractors) approx. 50’ (15.24m) x 30’ (9.14m) with Four Loose Boxes, Tack Room, Store with stainless steel sink unit.
From the yard there is a gate into the almost level Paddock with Field Shelter.
For further information regarding this property please contact
Jon Carden
who has personally inspected the property
VIEWING ONLY BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE WITH CARDENS RESIDENTIAL
Agents Note
The property is owned by a relative of a member of staff at Cardens Residential
Property Features :
- Atractive stone built detached house with Annexe potential
- Modern Stable Block
- 5 acres of gardens and paddock
- Fine rural views to Dartmoor
- Extremely flexible accommodation