SITUATION
Kellacott Farmhouse is situated within the small hamlet of Kellacott which lies amidst rolling West Devon countryside near the Devonshire/Cornwall border. The property is within a short distance of the delightful Roadford Lake and close to the villages of Broadwoodwidger and Lifton. The village of Lifton has a village store/sub post office, public houses, primary school, health centre and the well known Arundel Arms Hotel which is especially popular with fishermen. The town of Launceston is also within easy travelling distance, again with a good range of shops and services. The town of Okehampton is situated on the northern fringes of the Dartmoor National Park and offers an excellent range of locally and nationally owned shops, together with three supermarkets (including a Waitrose), expanding sixth form college, state of the art modern hospital and recently constructed leisure centre in the attractive setting of Simmons Park. From Okehampton there is direct access via the A30 dual carriageway to the cathedral city of Exeter a further 23 miles away, with its M5 motorway, mainline rail and international air connections. From the property the town of Tavistock is within easy driving distance situated on the western edge of Dartmoor and having an excellent shopping centre, thriving pannier market and excellent educational facilities including Kelly College and Mount House Preparatory School.
THE FARMHOUSE
Kellacott Farmhouse, which was originally mentioned in the Doomsday Book, is a thatched Grade II listed property of particular architectural and historic merit. The current farmhouse is believed to date from the late 17th Century and incorporates many character features including stone fireplaces, exposed ceiling timbers and original slate floors.
GARDENS
The property is approached from the lane via a long stone walled driveway which leads to an extensive gravelled parking area adjacent to the barns and overlooking the manege. From here there is access to the house and buildings, and space for erection of a 4 bay garage or further stabling if required, and subject to consent. From this parking area a set of palladium steps enjoy fine open and wide ranging rural views and lead down to the most impressive classical bowling green which is flanked by granite pillars. The gardens themselves are a particular feature, having been designed and planted by a landscape gardener. Immediately to the front of the farmhouse is a courtyard and terraced area with established beds and paths leading around to the rear of the house. Areas of garden, accessed by a number of paths and incorporating established flowerbeds and a number of ornamental and indigenous trees. There is a vegetable garden area with greenhouse and staging for larger greenhouse and useful store/garden shed constructed of stone and thatch. Inter connecting and spring fed ponds lead down to a delightful wooded area, again with grass path and being an attractive natural environment for indigenous wildlife.
BARN 1
39' x 27'3 including walkway. With three loose boxes, which open onto a covered walkway supported by granite pillars and also opening onto a sanded turnout area behind the stables. This barn also includes a workshop 17'10" x 14'9" with similar storage area above. This area is closest to the house and has potential for conversion to an annexe, subject to any necessary consent. The first floor of the barn extends the full length and provides extensive storage / hay loft with a useful loading area. Overall 1,900 sq.ft.
BARN 2
46'10" x 26'9" with potential for conversion subject to the usual consents. The ground floor incorporates two loose boxes with access to the front and rear of the barn. Large storeroom currently used as a workshop. From the ground floor there is access to another covered walkway supported by granite pillars with staircase leading up to a large hayloft at first floor level with access to a further second large loft area. Attractive views from the first floor towards Dartmoor and across surrounding countryside. Overall 2,600 sq.ft. Both barns have electricity, water and separate drainage
SAND SCHOOL
81' x 52' with sand based, railed sides and water trough. Also used for turn out.
THE LAND
In total the land extends to approximately 7 acres which is made up as follows: Gardens, grounds, buildings and yards of approximately 2 acres. Across the lane is the first paddock of just under 3 acres with water supply connected with hedge and fence boundaries and two gated accesses with a fenced off enclosure. Within a short distance is the second paddock approximately 2.4 acres, again bordered by hedge and fencing, with mains water supply and outstanding views across surrounding countryside.
VIEWING
Viewing strictly by appointment Stags 01837 659420 Stags. 11 Charter Place, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HN Fax: 01837 659930 Email: okehampton@stags.co.uk
DISCLAIMER
These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose
