Halwill, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21

Foxhole Farm, quietly nestled in 9 acres of farmland, is a unique Devon farmstead property with medieval origins comprising the original farmhouse and ancillary buildings surrounding a traditional courtyard.

The main house, a cob and stone construction, has been completely renovated and sympathetically modernised by the current owners. Now boasting a beautiful bespoke farmhouse kitchen complete with Corian worksurfaces, exposed oak beams and an electric Rangemaster double oven with gas hob, a spacious lounge with original fireplace and a generous reception room that can be used for a dining room snug or music room. A utility/laundry room, boot room, pump room/study and modern shower room complete the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor 4 bedrooms are complemented by a well-appointed bathroom. A recent addition of a spacious mezzanine over the kitchen/diner offers scope for a further bedroom and bathroom, subject to necessary consents.

Fronting the courtyard, the recently re-roofed threshing barn with attached engine house is a substantial cob and stone building which offers development potential, subject to the usual permissions, into a large family home. Other smaller outbuildings provide further opportunities for additional development and likewise have new slate roofs.

There are two fields, both with their own access from the lane, which offer potential for equestrian enthusiast or smallholders, along with adjoining ancient woodland. The attractive orchard has productive apple trees, cherry, pear and medlar.

Foxhole Farm provides an exceptional opportunity to purchase a beautiful, period property that respectfully joins modern features alongside historic character and charm.

LOCATION
In a quiet and pretty rural location, the land at Foxhole Farm can be found just north of the tiny hamlet of Foxhole and is only 2 miles away from the larger village of Halwill.

The busy market town of Holsworthy is within half an hour’s drive to the north-west and offers a wide range of shopping, banking, schools, churches, pubs and recreational facilities, together with its thriving weekly pannier and livestock market.

From Holsworthy it’s a short drive to the coast and seaside resort of Bude.

The A30 dual carriageway is 7 miles distant and provides a quick link south into Cornwall and north to the city of Exeter which has a mainline railway station, airport and connection to the M5 motorway. A regular train service from the nearby town of Okehampton on the edge of Dartmoor provides easy access to Exeter stations.

Shebbear College, an independent, coeducational day and boarding school for pupils aged 4-18, is 10 miles (22 minutes) away. .

NOTE FROM THE OWNERS

Foxhole enjoys a tranquil setting and yet is not remote and we have access to the towns of Holsworthy, Okehampton and Launceston, all with a wide range of shops, schools, services and leisure amenities. We are more fortunate than most these days to benefit from a responsive GP practice in Holsworthy. We have the seaside town of Bude a mere forty-minute drive away and, in contrast, the vast expanse of Dartmoor is close by. The reintroduction of the rail link from Okehampton has proved invaluable for regular trips to London.

We shall be sad to leave this beautiful part of the country, our friendly yet unobtrusive neighbours and the special property that is Foxhole Farm. We feel privileged to have lived here and to have contributed towards another chapter in the story of this historically intriguing property.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

Entering through original, wooden, oak-framed door into the hallway with part -tiled Minton style, Victorian floor and part original cobbles to the boot room beyond and with kitchen to the left and living room to the right.

The remainder of the entire ground floor, with the exception of the music room which is carpeted, has natural sandstone flooring over a Geocell breathable floor system.

LIVING ROOM
The living room features an original fireplace with bread oven and a wood-burning stove on a slate hearth with granite mantel. Wooden-framed single-glazed window to the front elevation, wall lights, exposed oak beams. Into:

DINING ROOM
The dining room is currently used as a music room. This large room has wooden single-glazed window with window-seat, exposed oak beams, log-burning stove with slate hearth, wooden mantel, stone fireplace and exposed oak beams.

PUMP ROOM
With a vaulted ceiling, double-glazed wooden-framed window to the rear elevation, slate window seat, pendant downlighting, radiator central heating and original granite sink. A cupboard houses a back-up water system from the well beneath the floor. The regular water system from a newly installed borehole is housed externally. Into:

BOOT ROOM
Central heating radiator, double glazed window to patio and corner broom cupboard.

KITCHEN
A beautiful bespoke country kitchen boasting views over the rear patio. The kitchen benefits from Corian worktops, a range of matching base units, double porcelain sink and drainer, integrated fridge and freezer, and dishwasher, electric double RANGEMASTER oven with gas hob, exposed oak beams and radiator central heating. Oak stable doors to both front and rear elevation.

MEZZANINE
Oak staircase leading to mezzanine above the kitchen. Currently used as a hobbies room, but could be converted into an additional bedroom and bathroom subject to the relevant planning constraints. Two Velux double-glazed uPVC windows, original oak A-frames, pendant downlights, carpeted flooring, radiator central heating.

UTILITY ROOM
The former dairy features original brining tank with oak lid which could be used for wine storage. Single-glazed wooden-framed window to the side elevation, slate shelving, slate windowsill and original character beams. Into:

SHOWER ROOM
A modern shower room with exposed oak beams, WC, hand basin, single-glazed wooden-framed window to the rear with slate windowsill, aqua panels surrounding a mains-fed shower cubicle, towel rail, radiator and spotlights.

FIRST FLOOR

Original oak staircase with large walk-in cupboard under and carpet runner onto the first-floor landing.

BEDROOM ONE
Spacious king-sized bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture, pendant downlight and loft access, original feature fireplace, single-glazed wooden-framed window with window-seat to the front elevation, radiator central heating, carpeted flooring.

BEDROOM TWO
Generous king-sized bedroom with dressing area. Carpeted flooring, pendant downlight, single glazed wooden-framed window with window-seat to the front elevation, radiator central heating.

BEDROOM THREE
Spacious king-sized bedroom. Carpeted flooring, radiator central heating, wooden-framed single glazed window to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM FOUR
Twin bedroom with carpeted flooring, single-glazed wooden-framed window to the front elevations, radiator central heating, pendant downlight and loft access.

FAMILY BATHROOM
Three-piece suite comprising bath with electric shower over, towel rail, vinyl tile-effect flooring, single-glazed wooden-framed window to the rear elevation, airing cupboard.

OUTSIDE
The property benefits from nine acres split predominantly into two gently sloping paddocks and include an area of established woodland and orchard.

There are a number of outbuildings including a large former threshing barn and an open fronted building which originally served as a brew house and bake house for the farmstead, together with various smaller outbuildings. Set apart from the traditional buildings is a large, “modern” agricultural barn with its own access from the lane.

This possibly has the potential for Class Q conversion into either two smaller or one large residence.

TENURE
Freehold

SERVICES
Mains electric, borehole water system and pumps, private drainage and oil-fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX BAND E

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
Exempt

AGENCY NOTE
The original farmhouse and both the threshing barn and open fronted buildings are all individually Grade II listed building of cob and stone construction.

FLOOR PLANS
The floor plans displayed are not to scale and are for identification purposes only.

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