Miller & Son

Whiddon Down, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2QL

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Guide Price £795,000

• Bedrooms: 6
• Receptions: 4
• Bathrooms: 3

An imposing and historic grade II listed period farmhouse with spacious accommodation and a range of stone barns with potential for conversion to holiday lets subject to planning, set in grounds of about 5.42 acres at the end of a long track and lying just outside the Dartmoor National Park.

• ENTRANCE HALL: 8.5m (27'10") x 2.6m (8'5")
  Granite arched doorway with datestone above and gothic door. Double height with galleried first floor landing above. Part period tiled floor. Two radiators. Two granite steps going up to the main staircase to the first floor. Part panelled walls. Stone mullion leaded windows.
  
• DRAWING ROOM/STUDY: 4.9m (16'2") x 4.8m (15'8") plus window bay.
  Large bay window to the front with a southerly aspect with hardwood double glazed and leaded windows. Coved ceiling. Picture rail. Marble fireplace.
  
• SITTING ROOM: 5.2m (17'2") x 4.8m (15'8") plus bay window.
  Bay window to the front with a southerly aspect in hardwood with double glazed leaded windows. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Marble fireplace with tiled mantelpiece. Open doorway through to:
  
• DINING ROOM: 5.8m (19'1") max x 5.2m (17'1")
  Extensive period features. Granite open fireplace with brass hood, granite lintel and bread oven. Finely chamfered exposed beam ceiling. Plank and muntin screen to one wall including period door. Exposed stone to one wall. Window to side and door to the garden. Radiator.
  
• LOBBY:
  Second staircase to the first floor. Window to the side. Radiator.
  
• UTILITY: 2.9m (9'5") x 2.1m (7')
  Part frosted window to the rear. Radiator. Exposed beamed ceiling. WC. Wash hand basin. Worksurface and plumbing for washing machine.
  
• INNER LOBBY:
  Beamed ceiling. Exposed stone to one wall. Radiator. Part glazed door with windows to either side. Understairs cupboard. PANTRY with shelves.
  
• LOBBY:
  Part glazed back door with window to side. Beamed ceiling. Double stainless steel sink with tiled splashback to one side. Fuse box.
  
• KITCHEN LOBBY:
  Understairs cupboard. Part glazed door to kitchen.
  
• SNUG: 5.1m (16'10") x 4.5m (14'8")
  Dual aspect double glazed windows to the side and rear. A characterful room with beamed ceiling, large granite fireplace with oak bressummer beam and multi fuel stove. Painted plank and muntin screen to one wall. Picture shelf. Window seat. Parquet floor. Radiator.
  
• KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 5.0m (16'3") x 4.2m (13'10") max
  Dual aspect room with two double glazed windows to the side and one to the rear. Recessed ceiling lighting. Fireplace recess housing oil fired double oven Aga. An extensive range of floor and wall mounted kitchen cupboards. One and a half bowl ceramic kitchen sink. Electric halogen hob. Breakfast bar.
  
• BOILER ROOM: 3.3m (10'10") x 2.6m (8'5")
  External access door. Worcester oil fired boiler providing central heating and hot water. Further glazed door to the front.
  
• FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
  Galleried with hand rail to front. Exposed ceiling beam. Loft hatch. Radiator.
  
• BEDROOM 1: 5.3m (17'4") x 4.8m (15'8")
  Hardwood double glazed leaded window to the front with views to Dartmoor over fields. Cast iron fireplace with pine mantle shelf. Pedestal wash hand basin. Exposed ceiling beam. Radiator.
  
• BEDROOM 2: 5.0m (16'4") x 4.7m (15'6")
  Hardwood double glazed leaded window to the front with far reaching view. High ceiling. Exposed roof 'A' frame. Cast iron fireplace with pine mantle. Pedestal wash hand basin. Two radiators.
  
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  A corridor leads from the landing with radiator.
  
• BEDROOM 3: 5.2m (16'11") x 4.3m (14'0") max
  Further characterful room with period features including high ceiling with exposed roof timbers including cruck frame and timber framing to one wall. Double glazed window to side. Recessed lighting. Access hatch to roof. Radiator.
  
• BATHROOM: 3.3m (10'9") x 2.6m (8'6")
  With three steps down. Window to side. Enamelled bath with mixer shower over. WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator. Shelved recess.
  
• BEDROOM 4: 5.3m (17'4") x 4.3m (14'3") max
  'L' Shaped room with double aspect windows to the side and rear. Period fireplace with chamferred bressummer beam and granite sides. Exposed ceiling beams. Radiator.
  
• EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
  A Jack and Jill room with further door to the landing. Shower cubicle. WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Alcove with wood mullion former window. Exposed beams. Hand basin. Extractor fan. Radiator.
  
• REAR LANDING:
  Window to rear. Radiator. Cupboard housing pump for private water supply.
  
• SIDE CORRIDOR:
  Radiator. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving.
  
• BEDROOM 5: 4.0m (13') x 3.1m (10'0") plus lobby
  Window to rear overlooking the courtyard. Wash hand basin. Radiator. Full height cupboard and wardrobe.
  
• BEDROOM 6: 3.1m (10'3") x 2.9m (9'5") max
  Window to side. Radiator.
  
• BATHROOM: 2.7m (9') x 1.6m (5'3")
  Double glazed window to the side. Enamelled bath with mixer shower tap. WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator. Cupboard.
  
• OUTSIDE:
  
• DRIVE AND ACCESS:
  Via a shared private track by right of way of just over 300m leading to the entrance of the private drive leading into the property.
  
• COURTYARD AND GARDENS:
  Extensive gardens include a level lawn to the front of the farmhouse, enjoying the southerly aspect with a gate into the field below and surrounded by a number of mature trees. The lawn sweeps around the side of the farmhouse to the rear, passing a high stone wall with alcoves left by former beehives, again with mature shrubs and trees. The courtyard to the rear is mostly down to grass with a raised flowerbed and ornamental pond feature and beyond the barns is a further area of garden with a large pond. There are delightful views in all directions. A young orchard leads up to a large copse of mature trees, including lime, sycamore and beech, planted with a large number of spring bulbs.
  
• FIELD:
  The field adjoins the gardens, extending to approximately 3.5 acres and includes a number of mature oak trees with traditional Devon bank hedgerows. At the bottom of the field is a wildlife conservation area with spring. Gates lead to the buildings and onto the drive. The property is in a good location for equestrian enthusiasts with nearby riding out on Dartmoor and a number of bridleways.
  
• OUTBUILDINGS:
  
• CART SHED/CAR PORT: 9.8m (32') x 5.1m (16'10")
  Part stone walls, granite posts and tin roof. Parking for a number of cars. Adjoining this is the base of a former block lean-to.
  
• GARAGE: 6.2m (20'3") x 4.0m (13'2")
  Period building of part stone and part block construction with recently renewed roof. Double wooden doors. Electric meter for the outbuildings.
  
• AVARIES: 14.3m (47'0") x 4.0m (13') approx.
  These are in the courtyard adjoining the courtyard wall.
  
• MAIN BARN: 19.8m (65') x 5.2m (17') approx.
  An imposing stone building with profile sheet roof. Two storey in height, but currently with no first floor. There are a number of window and door openings. Granite external staircase. The building provides the possibility for conversion, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents, to offices, workshops or holiday letting accommodation.
  
• ADJOINING GARAGE: 5.3m (17'6") x 4.5m (14'10")
  Stone construction. Double wooden doors.
  
• LINHAY: 12.8m (42') x 4.1m (13'7") approx.
  Stone elevations with granite posts. Offering potential for conversion subject to planning consents.
  
• STABLE BARN: 14.6m (48') x 5.4m (17'10")
  A detached stone building. Another two storey building including a tack room and stables with granite external staircase. Again offering possibilities for conversion subject to obtaining planning consents for holiday letting or annexe.
  
• LOCAL AUTHORITY:
  West Devon Borough Council, Tavistock - 01822 831600
  
• COUNCIL TAX BAND:
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