Description
Conveniently located & well presented 5 bedroom, 3 reception room country house, two well appointed cottages and modern buildings in 78 acres of pasture and woodland.

Gerrydown Farm is located 2 miles northwest of Winkleigh which is conveniently situated between Dartmoor and Exmoor. The historic village of Winkleigh boasts a vibrant community with a village hall, community centre, sports centre, a church, chapel and a primary school. It also has two public houses, post office, butcher's shop, fish mongers, general stores, builders merchant, veterinary and doctors’ surgeries.
North Tawton approximately 8 miles to the southeast and the larger towns of Bideford 19 miles to the northwest, Barnstaple 19 miles to the north, Okehampton 13 miles to the south and Crediton 17 miles to the south east are all within easy driving distance where further education and shopping facilities are found. There are reputable private schools at Shebbear, West Buckland and Bideford, together with a state school in Great Torrington. The North Devon coast is within easy reach, as are the Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks. The A30 can be access at Coombhead 12 miles to the South. Exeter is 24 miles to the southeast providing easy access to the M5, international airport and mainline railway with connections to London and extensive shopping and leisure facilities.

A well located 78 acre lifestyle, residential and stock farm with a very well presented, secluded 5 bedroom country house providing comfortable and flexible family living and two versatile traditional barns converted to high standard of finish. Lawned and landscaped gardens, productive predominantly level grassland and woodland. Far reaching countryside views.

The House
This most appealing and welcoming house is in a private south facing position providing comfortable and flexible family living, with far reaching countryside views and is conveniently located in relation to the cottages and farm buildings. The versatile and adaptable accommodation benefits from uPVC double glazing and oil fired central heating and briefly comprises: entrance hall; drawing room; a dual aspect room, feature inglenook fireplace Villager woodburning stove, French doors to the rear elevation open out onto a gravelled path and onto the lawned garden, sitting/dining room; a dual aspect room, inglenook fireplace, wood burning stove. kitchen/dining room; a dual aspect room, inglenook fireplace with exposed stone surround housing the Redfyre oil fired range cooker, integral electric hob, fitted wall and base units, integral double oven and grill, exposed oak beams, French doors to the rear gardens. Utility room; fitted wall and base units, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Entrance hall / boot room; Work from home office and store room. On the first floor: Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, bedroom 3 with en-suite shower room, Three further double bedroom and a family

Double Garage (6.36m x 6.33m (20'10" x 20'9"))

Gardens
At the front of the house is a gravelled parking area with flowerbed borders stocked with a variety of flowering shrubs and trees and an ornamental pond. To the rear and side of the house is a large lawned garden interspersed with a variety of flowering shrubs and evergreen and deciduous trees enjoying views over the farmland and surrounding countryside beyond.

The Cottages
The cottages are well presented and most appealing detached converted stone barns which are conveniently positioned away from the main house. The cottages provide opportunities for muti-generational living and potential for holiday and residential letting.

The Shippen
The shippen is a delightful character detached cottage, benefitting from double glazing and oil fired central heating and briefly comprises: Entrance hall; Sitting room; a dual aspect room, kitchen / dining room; a dual aspect room, fitted wall a base units, integral double oven, exposed beams, Sitting Room; a dual aspect room, exposed beams, shower room. On the first floor; landing, Master bedroom; a dual aspect room with ensuite shower room, 2 further double bedroom and a family bathroom.

The Parlour
The Parlour is a charming and welcoming detached cottage, benefitting from oil fired central heating an double glazing and briefly comprises: Kitchen/sitting/dining room; fitted wall a base units, integral double oven, hob, vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and A frames, inner hall, Master bedroom: a dual aspect room and family bathroom; On the first floor; landing, Bedroom 2; vaulted ceiling velux windows to either side.

Cottages Gardens
At the front of The Shippen is a paved patio area and substantial lawned garden with flowerbed borders stocked with a variety of flowering shrubs and plants. To the end of the garden is a further paved patio area which is ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. To the rear is a brick paved courtyard area used for parking and seating and is shared between The Shippen and The Parlour Cottages. At the front of The Parlour barn is a shared brick paved parking and seating area. A path leads round to the side of the barn with an enclosed paved patio which is ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining and the path leads on to the lawned garden area.

Buildings
The farm buildings comprise a range of relatively modern buildings situated close to the side of the cottages. To the front of each building is a concreted yard. All the buildings are easily accessed with machinery and livestock, having potential for Part Q consent to convert to dwelling subject to the local authority approval.

Open Concrete Collection Yard (11.40m x 8.75m (37'4" x 28'8"))

Workshop / Storage Building (14.00m x 8.75m (45'11" x 28'8"))

Livestock Building and Lean To's (14.85m x 13.90m (48'8" x 45'7"))

Livestock / Storage Building (19.50m x 12.80m (63'11" x 41'11"))

Services
Water – Private
Drainage – Private
Electricity – Mains
Heating – Oil fired central heating / woodburning stoves
Telephone & Broadband – 4G connection / Airband (BT line connected / inactive)
Council Tax - Currently Band D
Completed - 6th March 2023

Tenure
The property is offered for sale freehold.

Basic Payment Scheme
There is a basic payment scheme entitlement attributable to the farm. This will be transferred to the purchaser in accordance with the RPA transfer guidance following completion.

Local Authority
Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Rydon Lane, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QG 01237 428700

Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by appointment with D. R. Kivell Country Property 01822 810810

Agents Notes
None of the services or appliances, plumbing, heating or electrical installations have been tested by the selling agent. Any maps used on the details are to assist identification of the property only and are not an indication of the actual surroundings, which may have changed since the map was printed. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. There are numerous power points throughout the property although not individually listed. All figures, measurements, floor plans and maps are for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all outgoings, rights of way, easements and wayleaves there may be, whether mentioned in these general remarks and stipulations or particulars of sale or not.

Viewing
Please contact us on 01822 810810 if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property, or require further information.

Disclaimer
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