Helecombe Farm, Clayhanger, Tiverton, Devon

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1 Helecombe Farm, Clayhanger, Tiverton, Devon

Helecombe Farm Clayhanger, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7NY A well-presented 4/5 bedroom farmhouse with a three bedroom holiday cottage, a range of farm buildings and approximately 41.83 acres.

room Pantry Utility room Boot room Office/bedroom 5 Cloakroom Four double bedrooms Family bathroom Gardens Pond Private driveway Central courtyard with ample off-street parking Greenhouse EPC: E

2 Helecombe Farm Clayhanger, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7NY A well-presented 4/5 bedroom farmhouse with a three bedroom holiday cottage, a range of farm buildings and approximately acres. Clayhanger 2 miles, Waterrow 3 miles, Wiveliscombe 6 miles, Bampton 7 miles, Tiverton 14 miles, Taunton 15 miles, Exeter 25 miles Main House Entrance porch Sitting room Family room Kitchen/breakfast room Pantry Utility room Boot room Office/bedroom 5 Cloakroom Four double bedrooms Family bathroom Gardens Pond Private driveway Central courtyard with ample off-street parking Greenhouse EPC: E Cottage Open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room Shower room Galleried landing Two double bedrooms Twin bedroom Family bathroom South-facing patio Outbuildings Stables Large agricultural barn Barn with concrete run Storage barns Kennel run Tractor shed Workshop with WC Log store Piggery Carport 10 fields of pasture In all approximately acres The property Helecombe Farm is a 4/5 bedroom farmhouse which has been extensively refurbished by the current owners to create a stylish family home with original character features. The southfacing property is completely surrounded by its own land, offering total privacy and seclusion. The property is currently run as a productive sheep farm and holiday let business. There are two reception rooms on the ground floor which comprise a family room with the original brick floor and a Villager solid fuel wood burner, and a sitting room with an inglenook fireplace with a Fisher solid fuel wood burner. The spacious well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room is to the rear of the house, with a slate floor, Belfast sink, Range cooker and an electric Aga. Accessed from the kitchen is a useful pantry, as well as a separate utility room with a ceramic sink and a slate floor. A cloakroom, boot room and a double aspect office/bedroom 5 complete the ground floor. There are four spacious double bedrooms on the first floor, some with lovely views of the surrounding countryside. The well-presented family bathroom is also on the first floor, with a striking freestanding claw foot bath and a separate shower. The Cottage The cottage is situated adjacent to the main house across the courtyard and has been converted by the current owners to create a fabulous, contemporary three bedroom holiday let. The main living accommodation is on the ground floor, which comprises an open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room with French doors leading out to a south-facing patio. A stylish shower room and a spacious double aspect bedroom are also on the ground floor. There is attractive slate flooring throughout the ground floor, as well as very large windows and glass doors which provide plenty of natural light. On the first floor, there are two further bedrooms, as well as a family bathroom with modern tiling. Leading to the master bedroom is a fabulous galleried landing, from where far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside can be enjoyed. Outside From the central courtyard, a set of steps lead up to a pretty garden that surrounds the property. The gardens are predominantly laid

to lawn with a number of mature shrubs and trees, and lovely views of the surrounding landscape can be enjoyed from many aspects of the garden.

There are two areas of orchard, as well as a pond with a wooden jetty.

They provide a wide variety of uses and include a number of storage barns, two stables, a large agricultural barn, kennel run, tractor shed, workshop with WC and piggery.

All barns have power and water connected, plus concrete yards. The Land The land is enclosed by a mix of hedging and fencing and has a number of access points from the lane.

3 to lawn with a number of mature shrubs and trees, and lovely views of the surrounding landscape can be enjoyed from many aspects of the garden. To the front of the property there is a patio, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining, and to the side there is an area of garden with raised vegetable beds, a greenhouse and a shed. There are two areas of orchard, as well as a pond with a wooden jetty. Farm Buildings There are a number of farm buildings at Helecombe Farm, most of which surround a central courtyard, built primarily of block and render under a corrugated iron roof. They provide a wide variety of uses and include a number of storage barns, two stables, a large agricultural barn, kennel run, tractor shed, workshop with WC and piggery. Situated further up the driveway is a carport. Subject to the purchaser pursuing the relevant planning consents, the outbuildings provide excellent potential for further development. All barns have power and water connected, plus concrete yards. The Land The land is enclosed by a mix of hedging and fencing and has a number of access points from the lane. It comprises a total of ten fields which gently slope towards the house, in a south-facing valley. The land extends to approximately acres in total. Location Helecombe Farm is situated approximately 2 miles from the village of Clayhanger and occupies an outstanding rural position, set within an unspoilt valley lying close to the Devon/Somerset border. The property lies between the small towns of Bampton and Wiveliscombe, and is approximately 3 miles from the village of Waterrow which has a popular Public House. Both towns provide a wide range of day-to-day retail and recreational facilities, as well as primary and secondary schools. The property is close to the Exmoor National Park, the Quantocks and the Brendon Hills and therefore is ideally located for a range of outdoor pursuits.

Tiverton, approximately 14 miles away, has a comprehensive range of shopping facilities including a Marks & Spencer, Tesco and Morrisons, a hospital, leisure centre and 18-hole golf course.

Tiverton Parkway station provides regular services to London Paddington in a little over 2 hours.

The Musgrove Park and Nuffield Hospitals serve the town and surrounding area.

Other well-known schools in the area include Millfield and Blundell s, all within driving distance.

6 Tiverton, approximately 14 miles away, has a comprehensive range of shopping facilities including a Marks & Spencer, Tesco and Morrisons, a hospital, leisure centre and 18-hole golf course. There are schools for all ages including well respected Blundells School and Preparatory School. Helecombe Farm is also within the 10 mile reduced fee catchment area for Blundell's at Tiverton. Tiverton Parkway station provides regular services to London Paddington in a little over 2 hours. Taunton, approximately 15 miles away, has a good range of shopping facilities and a thriving farmers market. There are also many excellent local producers and artisan farm shops. The Musgrove Park and Nuffield Hospitals serve the town and surrounding area. There are excellent schools for boys and girls of all ages including Taunton School, Kings College, Queen s College and King s Hall. Other well-known schools in the area include Millfield and Blundell s, all within driving distance. The cathedral city of Exeter, approximately 25 miles away, offers a wide choice of cultural activities with theatres, the RAMM museum, an arts centre and a wealth of good shopping and restaurants, including John Lewis and a Waitrose supermarket. There are several primary and secondary schools, both state and independent, and Exeter University is recognised as one of the leading universities in the country. Communications are excellent with the M5 motorway at Taunton providing links to the A38 to Plymouth, the A30 to Cornwall, and Bristol and London to the north and east. There are regular rail services to Bristol and London from Taunton, taking as little as 1 ½ hours to London. Exeter International Airport, 24 miles away, provides an ever-increasing number of domestic and international flights, including two flights a day to London City Airport.

8 Directions From Exeter take the M5 north towards Taunton. Leave the M5 at Junction 27 and then at the roundabout take the first exit for the A361 signposted for Tiverton, and then immediately take the exit towards Sampford Peverell/ Halberton. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit right, and then continue straight over the next roundabout. Continue for approximately two miles until a T junction, and then turn right. Continue for another two miles, straight over a crossroad, and then take the next left after the crossroad. After approximately a mile, turn right onto Dark Lane, and then turn left towards the village of Clayhanger. Continue straight on, through the village, continuing as the road bends right. The driveway for Helecombe Farm is found on the right hand side. Floorplans House internal area 2,220 sq ft (206 sq m) Cottage internal area 882 sq ft (82 sq m) For identification purposes only. General Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton EX16 6PP Services: Mains electric. Private drainage. Spring fed water supply with a new treatment system facility and pipework installed for the house and cottage in Electric storage heating. Double glazing throughout. Planning permission: The house has full residential planning permission and the cottage has planning permission for holiday let use only. Exeter 24 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon EX1 1PR exeter@struttandparker.com /struttandparker 60 offices across England and Scotland, including Prime Central London IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken March Particulars prepared March Strutt & Parker is a trading style of BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited.

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