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Full Details for 4 Bedroom Detached for sale in Okehampton, EX20 :
A DETACHED THATCHED PROPERTY PLUS DETACHED COTTAGE - WITH NO CHAIN - GO AND VIEW!
Individual detached family house set in secluded village location, with paddock extending to approx 3 acres plus stables and 1.5 acre gardens and grounds including pretty stream. Currently 2 bedroomed accommodation though scope to extend plus separate 2 bedroomed detached cottage (ideal for relatives, possible bed and breakfast)
DESCRIPTION North Town Farm is an individual Grade II listed thatched property superbly located in a secluded central village setting and is ideally placed for both Exeter and Okehampton, either by car or by bus. The highly regarded New Inn is also conveniently situated nearby.
North Town Farm comprises of a spacious detached property (currently 2 bedrooms though could easily be converted into 4 bedrooms, (subject to the necessary permissions) plus a separate detached 2 bedroomed cottage (ideal for relatives, bed and breakfast).
The main house is believed to date back to the 17th century and benefits from a wealth of period features including a large inglenook fireplace, with heavy oak lintel over and a bread oven and an attractive woodburner and beamed ceilings. The dining hall, (formerly the shippen) is a most impressive room as it enjoys a vaulted ceiling and exposed A frame with full height double doors leading out to the lovely garden.
The house is set in mature gardens and grounds which we are informed extend to about 1.5 acres, laid mainly to lawn including a pretty stream and well established trees which give excellent privacy and seclusion. Beyond the formal garden, there is a 3 acre paddock and 3 stables.
The house has a woodburner and electric heating, the cottage benefits from oil fired central heating. There is ample parking and outbuildings.
DIRECTIONS If approaching the village on the A3072 from Crediton, when arriving at the mini-roundabout by the New Inn, take the first exit on the left (as signed to Belstone Corner). The entrance to North Town Farm is immediately on your left.
Sampford Courtenay is a delightfully unspoilt Devon village which is conveniently located within close proximity to Dartmoor for those wishing to enjoy moorland pursuits. There is a good range of local amenities including Village Hall, Parish Church and the very highly rated New Inn Pub. Both the north and south coasts are within thirty/forty miles for those wishing to enjoy coastal activities. The A30 dual carriageway is within a short drive for commuters with easy access to the Cathedral City of Exeter and beyond. The town of Okehampton lies approximately 6 miles to the south and offers a wide range of amenities and facilities including a secondary school, 6th form, primary school, 3 supermarkets including a Waitrose, range of independent shops, restaurants, a new hospital, multi doctors surgery and a 4.5 million pound sports complex and swimming pool.
The village of North Tawton is 2.5 miles away with primary school, post office and a range of independent shops, including an award-winning fish and chip restaurant and a famous cheese factory shop (as seen on TV).