Rowden Farm Widecombe in the Moor Devon

Rowden Farm Widecombe in the Moor Devon

Rowden Farm Widecombe in the Moor Devon An archetypal cluster of traditional Dartmoor buildings, including listed farmhouse of great character and courtyard of barns, partly converted to provide hostel accommodation for the Dartmoor Expedition Centre and with potential for further development. (Subject to planning permission). Summary Hall Sitting room Family room Kitchen Pantry Cloakroom Office/Store 4 bedrooms Bathroom House Barn (with living area and sleeps 13) Gate Barn (sleeps 21 on 2 floors) Old Stables now with wash rooms, drying room and 3 loft bedrooms for instructors or families Large traditional barn with threshing floor Beautiful, extensive, well stocked gardens, with moorland views

Location Rowden Farm is situated in the heart of Dartmoor National Park, about a mile and a half to the west of the well known and idyllic village of Widecombe in the Moor, which has 2 pubs, restaurants, a popular primary school, tea rooms and shops and a fine parish church known as the cathedral of the moor. Dartmoor is renowned for its spectacular scenery, with its granite tors, heather clad moorland and wooded valleys, bisected by rushing streams and rivers and there are many and varied opportunities locally for walking, riding and fishing, as well as many other activities. Within easy reach, to the south, is the moorland town of Ashburton, with a full selection of local facilities, including shops, restaurants and secondary education and beyond the southern boundary of the National Park is the beautiful South Hams area of South Devon, with its rolling farmland and pretty villages and especially renowned for the stunning South Devon coast, with its beaches and estuaries and popular centres for sailing, such as Salcombe and Dartmouth. Dartington Hall (15 miles) provides a cultural centre with music, films and festivals. Communications Via Widecombe in the Moor and Bovey Tracey, there is access to the A38 dual carriageway, leading east to the university and cathedral city of Exeter, where there is an international airport with regular connections to London City airport, mainline railway stations with connections to London (Paddington and Waterloo) and access onto the M5 motorway. Alternatively, to the south, there is access onto the A38 at Ashburton, leading west to Plymouth, from where there are ferries to the Continent. Distances (approximate) Widecombe in the moor 1.5 miles Ashburton 7 miles Moretonhampstead 9 miles Bovey Tracey 7.5 miles Exeter and Plymouth 25 miles The Property Traditional Dartmoor farmhouse of considerable character and charm, with many period features Listed as being of architectural or historical interest Grade II* and stated as being late 17th century, or early 18th century, with minor 20th century addition Archetypal grouping of traditional granite Dartmoor buildings around the partly cobbled farmyard Barns converted to provide hostel living and sleeping accommodation for the Dartmoor Expedition Centre Large, well-stocked moorland gardens with stunning views of the surrounding Dartmoor countryside. Very easy access out onto the open moor Classically peaceful and private moorland location, yet with easy access to the beautiful and popular village of Widecombe-in-the- Moor Long established business, providing bunk-house accommodation for outdoor activity parties in the area With 4 beautiful granite barns there is huge potential to develop existing business or new projects (subject to planning permission)

Ground Floor From the farmyard, a small, walled garden leads to the front door beneath an open porch to the hall with stone floor and doors to the sitting room to one side and living room to the other, with exposed stone chimney breast with fireplace incorporating oil fired Rayburn and exposed beam. A door leads onto the kitchen with slate tiled floor, fitted wooden base and wall cupboards and worktops, double sink and drainer, electric cooker point. The exterior kitchen door leads to the farmyard via an oak porch and useful sitting out area. At the rear of the kitchen there is a utility area with doors a shelved pantry and cloakroom. First Floor From the hall the staircase rises to the landing with doors to 4 bedrooms and bathroom. An additional door from the yard leads into an integral office/store overlooking the garden. The Outbuildings The house and traditional stone barns and outbuildings surround a beautiful, part-cobbled farmyard. Some of the buildings have been converted to provide living and bunk-house accommodation for the Dartmoor Expedition Centre. Adjoining the house is HOUSE BARN with kitchen/dining/ living area on the ground floor, with stone floor, exposed beams and fitted cupboards, sink and electric cooker point. A staircase rises to dormitory accommodation for 13 within the loft, with exposed roof timbers and skylights. On the opposite side of the yard is GATE BARN on two floors, with dormitory accommodation for 21, exposed stone floor and walls and roof timbers. At the higher end of the farmyard is a fine, traditional stone barn, providing excellent storage space and adjoining is a further stone outbuilding, being the OLD STABLES now converted to provide gents and ladies lavatories, showers and store room on the ground floor, with two double bedrooms and twin bedroom within the loft, with skylights. Within this building is the water pump and equipment and hot water tank.

Outside Within the yard there is parking for 5 or more cars and a gate leads past the side of the house to the delightful, large, gently sloping moorland gardens. Areas of lawn, with many spring bulbs, are fringed and interspersed with a wide variety of trees, shrubs and plants and from here there are spectacular views across the surrounding Dartmoor countryside to the open moor. The garden features a decked patio, granite paved herbaceous area with pond and a granite seat placed for the view. At the end of the garden is an enclosed, walled vegetable and soft fruit garden with greenhouse, as well as a fenced chicken run. The Business The current owners have lived at Rowden Farm since 1970 and established the Dartmoor Expedition Centre themselves, running it successfully for many years. Currently it provides rustic and characterful living and bunk-house accommodation for outdoor activity groups, being a great base for a wide variety of activities, such as walking, climbing, canoeing, caving, riding, orienteering, archeology, fishing, wildlife watching, etc. Details of recent income figures can be obtained on request.

Property Information Services: Mains electricity, private water and drainage, heating from oil fired Rayburn and electric heaters. Solar panels heat water for the wash rooms. Local Authorities: Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 4QD. Tel. 01392 382 000. Dartmoor National Park Authority, Parke, Haytor Road, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9JQ. Tel. 01626 832 093. Contents, fixtures and fittings: Only those mentioned in this brochure are included in the sale. All others such as carpets, curtains, light fittings, mirrors, garden ornaments etc. are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation. Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops & Staff s Exeter office: 01392 214 222. For sale by private treaty with vacant possession upon completion. Important Notice Jackson-Stops & Staff and their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Directions From Exeter and the M5 motorway, follow the A38 dual carriageway towards Plymouth. At Drumbridges turn off to Bovey Tracey and at the second roundabout turn left and then left again, following the signs to Widecombe in the Moor. Come down the hill into Widecombe and through the village, passing the pub and the village school on the right and turn right, signed to Southcombe. Climb up a steep hill and onto the open moor until reaching an unmarked crossroads. Turn right and after about a further 400 metres, take the first turn left at Rowden Cross, signed to Broadaford and Cator. Rowden Farm is about 200 metres down this road, on the left hand side.

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