BOWACRE FARM HITTISLEIGH, EXETER, DEVON, EX6 6LW

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1 REF: DRC00464 BOWACRE FARM HITTISLEIGH, EXETER, DEVON, EX6 6LW A Traditional Smallholding Extending to Approximately 3.7 Acres A Period, 3 Bedroom House, Detached Annexe, Excellent Range of Outbuildings Workspace, Storage, Cottage Style Gardens, Orchard and Pasture, Camping Licence and Permission for Holiday Lodges. Price Guide: 595,000 Freehold Rendells, Rock House, Southcombe Street, Chagford, TQ13 8AX Tel: (01647) dartmoor@rendells.co.uk

2 Description: Bowacre Farm is a delightful traditional Devon smallholding comprising a south facing, detached period house (probably dating from the 18th Century), of cob, brick and stone construction, full of character. The holding includes a range of outbuildings in a group adjacent to the house, these include: a spacious artist's studio with attached traditional barn, a detached annexe, office, workshop and stores and a large studio/function room. The gardens and grounds are a particular delight. The site slopes gently from north to south towards a small wooded valley. Surrounding the house are cottage style gardens, set out as separate 'rooms' with areas for sitting out, lawns, vegetable and fruit garden and an orchard. The pasture land forms the southern and eastern part of the holding and adds amenity and wildlife value as well as grass for cutting or grazing. The total area approximates to 3.7 acres. The current owner has a caravan licence for 8 pitches on the land but has opted for low impact retreat camping in purpose built bell tents. Planning permission has also been granted for two timber lodges with all year round holiday occupation status and can be viewed at using Reference No: 18/00266/FULL Bowacre Farm is a charming, peaceful and very versatile property, which is capable of satisfying a broad range of needs. Situation: The location is very rural, secluded and private, situated on a quiet country lane with no immediate neighbours in the parish of Hittisleigh. This is predominantly pasture and woodland countryside between the larger villages of Cheriton Bishop and Spreyton. However it is not remote. The A30 is accessible both at Whiddon Down and Cheriton Bishop, some 4 and 6 miles distant respectively. Exeter is about 16 miles and Crediton about 7.5 miles away and Okehampton 10 miles. The accommodation with approximate measurements comprises:- Entrance : 14' 7'' x 7' 6 (4.42m x 2.26m) Door to dining room/breakfast room. Slate floor. Double glazed window overlooking the garden and to kitchen. French doors and window to conservatory. Conservatory: 14' 6'' x 7' 10 (4.42m x 2.39m) Timber frame, masonry dwarf walls. French doors to garden. Perspex roof. Paved floor. Kitchen/Diner: 15' 9'' x 11' 10'' (4.80m x 3.60m) Two double glazed windows to side elevation. Exposed ceiling timbers. Slate tiled floor. Doors to inner and rear halls. Fitted with a range of timber units, with roll top work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. 1½ bowl single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Space for an electric cooker. Space for a fridge/freezer. 'Trianco' oil-fired boiler and programmer for central heating and hot water. Peninsula unit with drawers. Full height storage cupboard with shelving. Understair cupboard. Double radiator. Three ceiling mounted light fittings each with four halogen spotlights. Wall mounted up lighter. Inner Hall: 10' 2'' x 4' 7 (3.10m x 1.40m) Exposed wall timbers and stonework. Door to kitchen. Door to Sitting Room: 15' 7'' (18' max into recess) x 15' (4.75m x 4.57m) Double glazed windows to front elevation. Window to Inner Hall and exposed stone wall with inset glass to rear hallway allowing for borrowed natural light. Exposed wall and ceiling timbers. Large, brick faced inglenook fireplace housing a wood burning stove. Bread oven. Double radiator. T.V. & telephone connection points. Three wall light points. First Floor Landing: Exposed timbers. Storage alcove. Radiator. Doors to bedrooms and bathroom. Bedroom 1: 16' 2'' max x 13' reducing to 10' 1 (4.92m x 3.07m) Double glazed window to front elevation. Radiator. Hatch to roof space. Door to en-suite shower room. En-suite Shower Room: 4' 10'' x 4' 7 (1.47m x 1.40m)

3 Part tiled walls. Low level W.C. Pedestal hand basin. Tiled shower enclosure with sliding doors and an electric shower. Extractor fan. Built-in linen storage cupboard. Bedroom 2: 9' 8'' x 9' 1'' (2.94m x 2.77m) Double glazed window to front elevation. Radiator. Bedroom 3: 12' 8'' x 7' 10'' (3.86m x 2.39m) Double glazed window to front elevation. Radiator. Bathroom: 9' 2'' x 7' 10'' (2.79m x 2.39m) Double glazed window to side elevation. Panelled bath. Pedestal wash basin. W.C. Airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder. Radiator. Heated towel rail. Shaver light.

4 Buildings and Ancillary Accommodation: Detached Annexe: Porch to entrance door to hall. Window to side. Door to shower room and bed/sitting room/kitchen. Bed/sitting room/kitchen: 15' 6'' x 15' 1'' (4.72m x 4.59m) Bed area. Hatch to roof space. Kitchen with worktops, cupboards and sink unit. windows on three sides. Wood burning stove. Shower Room: 5' 5'' x 4' 7'' (1.65m x 1.40m) Shower cubicle. W.C. Wash hand basin. Conservatory: 12' 9'' x 8' 3'' (3.88m x 2.51m) Timber frame & perspex roof. Door to patio. Outbuildings: Store attached to house: 7' 2'' x 7' (2.18m x 2.13m) Detached timber garden office: 11' 7'' x 7' 8'' (3.53m x 2.34m) Power and light. Insulated. W.C. facilities: 9' 7'' x 7' 0'' (2.92m x 2.13m) (Behind store) incorporating two W.C. cubicles and wash basins. Open fronted Implement Storage: 17' 8'' x 17' average (5.38m x 5.18m) With timber stanchions and steel roof. Door to lane.

5 Freezer room/camping kitchen: 12' 4'' x 7' average (3.76m x 2.13m) Irregular shaped room. Worktops and cupboards. Space for fridge/freezer. Stable/workshop: 15' 0'' x 12' 6'' (4.57m x 3.81m) Two stable doors. Studio: 17' 6'' x 13' 0'' (5.33m x 3.96m) Double height with mezzanine floor. Insulated steel roof. Wooden floors, wash basin. an excellent work space/artist studio or hobby room. Gable porch. Attached lean-to log store. Traditional Cob Barn: 35' 6'' x 18' 3'' (10.81m x 5.56m) Large door opening to front and rear, the rear opening onto a covered terrace. Rammed earth floor, steel roof, mezzanine store with ladder. Studio 2/Function Room: 30' 3'' x 13' 10'' (9.21m x 4.21m) Timber construction with profile roof and covered terrace. Stable type door. Full height glazed panels to front elevation overlooking paddock and fields beyond. Window to side elevation. Double vehicle doors to paddock. Timber floor, insulated walls. Electric power. Gardens and Grounds: Gated entrance onto gravel drive leading to house and group of buildings and a larger parking area. Around the house are areas of cottage style gardens including lawns, borders, vegetable plot and orchard. To the south and west of the buildings are paddocks for grazing and amenity. The surrounding countryside is unspoiled farmland with wooded small valleys and pasture fields typical of the agricultural core of Devon. The grounds are rich in wildlife. The property will appeal to those with conservation interests.

6 The eastern field has a composting W.C. and wash facilities and has been used for low impact camping in a bespoke bell tent. The central paddock has young trees planted to establish an arboretum. Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Double glazing installed 2016/2017 Council Tax: Band E for main house. Band A for the annexe EPC: E Since the energy performance was assessed the property has had replacement double glazed windows and a wood burner installed. VIEWING: By telephone appointment through Rendells Estate Agents, Tel:

7 . General Remarks Rights of way: The property is to be sold subject to all existing rights of way, easements and wayleaves whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Plans and Maps: Not to scale for identification purposes only. Ordnance survey extracts reproduced with permission of HMSO Crown Copright, all rights reserved. Licence number Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council, Floor Plan Boundary Plan #

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