5 Bedroom Detached for sale in Okehampton, EX20
Sampford Courtenay, Okehampton, EX20£595,000
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EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY with 9 ACRES, STUNNING DARTMOOR VIEWS, 4 bedroomed 15th century FARMHOUSE with 1 bedroomed ANNEXE/HOLIDAY COTTAGE, no public footpaths or bridle ways on the property.
DESCRIPTION This is afine equestrian holding with historic 15th Century 4 bedroomed thatchedfarmhouse, plus a separate annexe / holiday cottage; traditional periodbarns; 10 stables and a courtyard all of which are set fairly centrally within approximately 9 acres ofbeautiful rolling land sub-divided into 3 paddocks. It enjoys a trulystunning location with un-spoilt panoramic views and in the foot hills ofDartmoor.
The property is Grade II Listed and we understand the property was ownedby Queen Elizabeth I and held by the Provost and Scholars of KingsCollege from 1579 to 1920 when it came back into private ownership.The main residence is beautifully presented and includes a host ofperiod features including impressive period fireplaces, a wealth ofexposed beams and some exposed original panelling. There is a largelounge, complete with woodburner and original bread oven. There isoil-fired central heating, attractive latched internal doors, modern(sympathetic) bathroom suites, modern electrics and a large farmhousestyle kitchen with 4-oven oil-fired Aga.
Outside considerable cost has been put into developing Ball Hill Farm’sequestrian potential. There are tack rooms, feed stores, a courtyardkitchenette and toilet.
LOCATION Belstone (recorded in the Doomsday Book) hasan excellent pub, 13th century church, chapel, village green and cricket club. More amenities can be found 2 miles away in Okehampton. Okehampton lies on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. It isapproximately 30 miles from both the north and south Devon coasts. There are superb local beauty spots where one may enjoy walking, riding,mountain biking and fishing. The shopping area contains severalbanks and three supermarkets including Waitrose as well as nationallyand locally owned shops. Primary and secondary education is wellcatered for in the local schools up to A level standard. The recreationground and park contains, amongst other things, a leisure centre withindoor heated swimming pool, a gymnasium, sports hall, dance studio andcafé. Most sports are available including 18 hole golf course,squash courts, bowls club, indoor rifle range and thriving rugby andsoccer clubs.
DIRECTIONS
From Okehampton Proceed out of the town in an easterlydirection. Continue past Mole Avon Town & Country and Texaco Garageand over the dual carriageway bridge until reaching the crossroads atTongue End where turn left signposted Sampford Courtenay. Continue overthe dual carriageway bridge and for approximately half a mile where theentrance to Ball Hill Farm will be found on your left hand side,signposted Moor Equestrian.
From Crediton Proceed in a westerly direction, heading through Copplestone, turning left on the A3072, stay on this road until SampfordCourtenay Station. Turn left as signposted Belstone and Sticklepath andcontinue on this road for 1.8 miles. After approximately 1.5 miles youwill see the cross roads at Church Hill Cross. Continue following thesigns for Belstone and the entrance for Ball Hill Farm is the nextdriveway on the right (not signposted)
DESCRIPTION This is afine equestrian holding with historic 15th Century 4 bedroomed thatchedfarmhouse, plus a separate annexe / holiday cottage; traditional periodbarns; 10 stables and a courtyard all of which are set fairly centrally within approximately 9 acres ofbeautiful rolling land sub-divided into 3 paddocks. It enjoys a trulystunning location with un-spoilt panoramic views and in the foot hills ofDartmoor.
The property is Grade II Listed and we understand the property was ownedby Queen Elizabeth I and held by the Provost and Scholars of KingsCollege from 1579 to 1920 when it came back into private ownership.The main residence is beautifully presented and includes a host ofperiod features including impressive period fireplaces, a wealth ofexposed beams and some exposed original panelling. There is a largelounge, complete with woodburner and original bread oven. There isoil-fired central heating, attractive latched internal doors, modern(sympathetic) bathroom suites, modern electrics and a large farmhousestyle kitchen with 4-oven oil-fired Aga.
Outside considerable cost has been put into developing Ball Hill Farm’sequestrian potential. There are tack rooms, feed stores, a courtyardkitchenette and toilet.
LOCATION Belstone (recorded in the Doomsday Book) hasan excellent pub, 13th century church, chapel, village green and cricket club. More amenities can be found 2 miles away in Okehampton. Okehampton lies on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. It isapproximately 30 miles from both the north and south Devon coasts. There are superb local beauty spots where one may enjoy walking, riding,mountain biking and fishing. The shopping area contains severalbanks and three supermarkets including Waitrose as well as nationallyand locally owned shops. Primary and secondary education is wellcatered for in the local schools up to A level standard. The recreationground and park contains, amongst other things, a leisure centre withindoor heated swimming pool, a gymnasium, sports hall, dance studio andcafé. Most sports are available including 18 hole golf course,squash courts, bowls club, indoor rifle range and thriving rugby andsoccer clubs.
DIRECTIONS
From Okehampton Proceed out of the town in an easterlydirection. Continue past Mole Avon Town & Country and Texaco Garageand over the dual carriageway bridge until reaching the crossroads atTongue End where turn left signposted Sampford Courtenay. Continue overthe dual carriageway bridge and for approximately half a mile where theentrance to Ball Hill Farm will be found on your left hand side,signposted Moor Equestrian.
From Crediton Proceed in a westerly direction, heading through Copplestone, turning left on the A3072, stay on this road until SampfordCourtenay Station. Turn left as signposted Belstone and Sticklepath andcontinue on this road for 1.8 miles. After approximately 1.5 miles youwill see the cross roads at Church Hill Cross. Continue following thesigns for Belstone and the entrance for Ball Hill Farm is the nextdriveway on the right (not signposted)
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