Durdon Farm, Northlew, Okehampton, Devon EX20

A Grade II listed farmhouse with a range of traditional outbuildings including a studio, an office and an annexe, along with approximately 20.89 acres. A further 130 acres is available by separate negotiation.

SituationNorthlew is a self- contained rural community with various amenities including a public house and community shop, together with a twice-weekly post office service. Nearby Hatherleigh, the smallest market town in Devon and mentioned in the Domesday Book, is pretty and active with a range of amenities for everyday needs, including a small supermarket, a butchers and bakers, doctors, veterinary surgery and a Post Office. There is also a weekly market, which takes place on a Tuesday and a cinema club is held monthly in the Community Centre. Further and more extensive facilities can be found in nearby Okehampton, which has a large sports centre, park and a Waitrose supermarket.

There are primary schools in Northlew, Hatherleigh and Highampton, and secondary schools in Okehampton and Shebbear, both of which are very well-regarded. Further afield, Exeter has a range of excellent state and private schools, including Exeter School and The Maynard and Tiverton has Blundells Independent School.

Northlew has various local clubs and activities and nearby Hatherleigh has active football, cricket and bowls clubs. The local area also boasts many foot and bridle paths through which to explore the surrounding area along with Dartmoor (7 miles) which is easily accessible to the south and offers many opportunities for walking, riding, cycling and climbing. The rugged and unspoilt coastline to the north has many wonderful beaches and miles of walking along the South West Coastal Footpath.

Communication links are excellent, with intercity high-speed trains operating from Exeter to London Paddington in just over two hours. The A30 at Okehampton provides dual carriageway links to the M5 Motorway at Exeter. There are an ever-increasing number of flights to UK and international destinations from Exeter International Airport, including a daily service to London City Airport.

Northlew 2 miles, Hatherleigh 3.3 miles,Exeter 33.5 miles (London Paddington 2 hours), Okehampton 6.5 miles, Dartmoor 7 miles or a 10 minute drive(all distances and times are approximate)

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20.89 acres

Durdon FarmDurdon Farm sits at the head of a long drive surrounded by its own land. It was previously the dairy for the Ashbury Estate and the thatched house and barn are listed. The house sits in a charming courtyard of buildings and it could be used for a variety of different purposes, subject to the appropriate planning permission.

InsideInternally, the main house divides very neatly into two sections, with the main dwelling in the south and the “Great Barn” in the north. The main house houses the kitchen with a slate floor and oil-fired Aga, and a pantry/utility room to the east. There is a study/library, a separate office and a charming sitting room.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and there are two further bedrooms sharing a family bathroom. The Great Barn houses a fantastic entertaining area and is currently laid out as a dining room. There is a large bathroom on the ground floor of this area and upstairs is a charming double bedroom.

The house appears structurally to be in to be in very good condition and retains a host of features including wooden floors and inglenook fireplaces to create the most wonderful and welcoming home.

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area284.9 sq m / 3,067 sq ft

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Approximate Gross Internal Floor AreaOutbuildings: 890.1 sq m / 9,581 sq ft

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OutsideExternally, there are a selection of outbuildings including a large thatched threshing barn to the west of Durdon Farm that currently houses an office and the games room on the first floor, and a selection of stables and storage areas on the ground floor. Northwest of the threshing barn is a modern cattle barn with various further buildings to the north of the house, one of which houses a studio flat.

There are some wooden stables which are currently a studio and there is a former manege adjacent to the stables. The greenhouse in the manege has also become another good entertainment venue. The land is good quality pasture and ideally suited for livestock or equine purposes.

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ServicesOil-fired central heating. Mains electricity. Private water supply. Private drainage.

Local AuthorityWest Devon Borough Council. www.westdevon.gov.uk.Tel: 01822 813600.

ViewingAll viewings must be made strictly by appointment only through the vendor’s agents.

Directions (EX20 3PU)From Exeter, take the A30 towards Okehampton and come off at the Okehampton Junction signed Okehampton, Launceston and Bodmin. At the T Junction, turn right towards Okehampton. Continue along this road through Okehampton and up the hill on the other side. After about half a mile turn right, signed Northlew, Halwill, Holsworthy and Bude. Continue for about half a mile and turn right, signed to Northlew. At the crossroads, continue straight across and follow this road for about four miles. At Durdon Crossroads (where there is a stone cross), take a right turn and follow this road for half a mile where the entrance driveway to Durdon Farm will be found on the left by a wooden cage.

Edward Clarkson01392 848824edward.clarkson@knightfrank.com

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DURDON FARM

Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors.

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