6 bedroom detached house for sale

A Traditional Grade II Listed Dartmoor Farmstead
Separate Luxury Barn Conversion
Traditional Outbuildings and 8.5 acres of Land
About 2 Miles From Chagford.

Farmhouse: 3 Rec.Rooms, Kit, Office, Utility, Shower Room/WC, Boot Store, 4 Beds (3 Ensuite)
Three Hares Barn: Split-level 1st floor Living, Kit/Dining Areas. 2 G.F.Ensuite Beds, sep. Boot Room and Wood Store
Outbuildings include: Stables, Linhays, Fodder Barn, workshop. Gardens, Kit.Garden, Paddocks. 8.5 acres

Waye Farm is a traditional Dartmoor Farmstead with, at its core, a detached Grade II listed cross passage longhouse believed to date from the 16th century with 17th and 19th century revisions and perhaps to have originated as a hall house. Rich in period features, the house has been sensitively upgraded to provide a fine family home. All the principal rooms of the house look southwards over the gardens and the land via generously sized Georgian style windows. In addition to the farmhouse, the property includes the high specification 2 bedroom Three Hares Barn. There is ample parking provision in separate areas for owners and guests.

There is an extensive range of useful outbuildings including granite built stables, 2 linhays, Fodder Barn and Workshop all conveniently located in 2 groups on either side of the house. The gardens for both the house and the barn are informally laid out for easy maintenance and beyond them the land is broadly level, laid to pasture with peaty free draining soil and subdivided by modern stock fencing into easily managed individual enclosures. We understand that the total area approximates to 8.5 acres

Waye Farm constitutes a fine character Dartmoor Farm with an established and ongoing income from the luxury holiday cottage, Three Hares Barn, let through local agent Helpful Holidays with bookings already in place for 2012. Full details can be found at and current bookings can be found at property A84. Over the past year, the current owners have run a successful, and beautifully appointed B&B, in part of the farmhouse. Connecting doors make this area completely self contained from the main part of the house allowing privacy for family and house guests when required.

The picturesque old market town of Chagford lies deep in the Dartmoor National Park and is a superb location from which to access the open spaces of the high moor as well as the wooded, pastoral landscape of the nearby Teign Valley. With a thriving community, it has a comprehensive range of shops and other facilities including banks, inns, primary and Montessori schools, medical, dental and veterinary facilities, churches and a garage. Despite the deeply rural atmosphere of the town, the A30 dual carriageway is only approximately 5 miles away for easy access to the motorway and rail networks as well as the cathedral city of Exeter where all major facilities can be found. There are good public transport links between Chagford and Exeter, Newton Abbot and Okehampton. Local sporting facilities include clubs for cricket, football, bowls and swimming as well as a golf course at the Bovey Castle Hotel near Moretonhampstead.

Location and Directions
Waye Farm is situated with two other ancient properties at the head of a short farm lane about 2 miles from Chagford, three miles from the A30 dual carriageway and about 20 miles from the M5. Leave the A30 dual carriageway at Merrymeet Junction and follow the A382 through Whiddon Down, turning left at the head of the village following signs to Moretonhampstead. After 1.5 miles, at the foot of a long straight, turn right. Take the first turning to the right, at Monks Withecombe, then turn right again at the next crossroads. The drive to to Waye Farm is on the right hand side after just under half a mile. The entrance is now on the right hand side, signed Waye Farm Deliveries.

The accommodation with approximate measurements comprises:-

the farmhouse:

Ground floor

Elegant pillared entrance portico with half glazed door to:
Cross Passage Hall 15'5 max x 8'7 max (4.7m max x 2.62m max)
Wide entrance hall with part exposed granite walls. Mat well with coir matting. Bannistered straight flight staircase to First Floor.Two wall lights. Understair recess with radiator. Step down and door to rear entrance porch/pantry. Doors to Sitting and Dining rooms. Display alcove.

Sitting Room 14'7 x 13'4 (4.44m x 4.06m)
Dual aspect with multi-paned sash window with window seat to front elevation overlooking principal garden and window to rear elevation. Granite fireplace with wood lintel, granite hearth and freestanding woodburning stove. Exposed structural timbers. Three wall light points and pendant light. Built-in bookshelves to fireside recesses. Double radiator.

From hall, door to
Dining Room 17'6 max x 15'4 (5.33m max x 4.67m)

Multi-paned sash window with window seat to front elevation overlooking principal garden. Window with exposed granite reveals to front elevation. Massive granite ashlar inglenook fireplace with freestanding wood burner and display shelf within fireplace recess. Exposed ceiling timbers and exposed granite wall dividing the Dining Room from the Kitchen. Arched opening and doorway to kitchen providing further natural light from the rear elevation. Display alcove. Five wall light points and two swivelling halogen downlighters. Two steps down to

Kitchen 21' x 10' (6.4m x 3.05m)
Triple aspect with windows to side and rear elevations. Stone tiled floor. Part exposed granite walls. Fitted to two sides with a range of units comprising cupboards and drawers beneath a polished granite work surface with tiled splashbacks. Wall mounted glazed cupboards painted to match kitchen units. Inset Villeroy & Bock double bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap. Cornish built oil-fired Heritage range providing cooking facilities and with separate boilers for hot water and central heating. Tiled splashback and Smeg extractor hood with lighting over. Built-in microwave oven. Integrated Bosch dishwasher. Space for upright fridge/freezer. 12 halogen downlighters. Two access hatches to roof space. Half glazed door to Rear Entrance Porch/Pantry 6'5 x 6'10 (1.96m x 2.08m) Fitted shelving to one side. Tiled floor. Half glazed door to rear garden. Door to entrance hallway. Exposed structural timber. Two halogen downlighters and wall mounted swivelling spotlights.
From the Dining Room door to
Drawing Room 20'3 max x 16'8 (6.17m max x 5.08m)
Dual aspect with multipaned sash window to front elevation overlooking small inner courtyard. Half glazed door and window to rear elevation. Granite inglenook fireplace, granite hearth, former bread oven and timber bressemer over. Freestanding wood burning stove. Two wall light points and pendant light. Television connection point. Door to

Rear Entrance Lobby/Boot Room Tiled floor, window to side elevation, fitted coat rack, two halogen downlighters, doors to small inner courtyard and to

Utility Room 9'7 x 7'8 (2.92m x 2.34m) Tiled floor to match entrance lobby. Window overlooking courtyard. Worksurface with inset single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink with cupboard beneath. Space and plumbing beneath worksurface for washing machine. Fitted coat rack. Space for other appliances. Door to

Shower Room 9'5 x 4'11 (2.87m x 1.5m) Tiled floor. Part timber panelled walls. Fully tiled shower enclosure with electric shower and shower rail. Low level close coupled W.C. Wall mounted hand basin. Towel rail/radiator. Window to rear elevation.

From Drawing Room two steps down and doorway to

Office/Study 16'5 max x 13'5 max (5m max x 4.09m max)
Double glazed window overlooking stable yard. Fitted bookshelves to one wall. Exposed ceiling timber. Ceiling mounted swivelling spotlights. Display alcove. Double radiator. Secondary staircase to first floor. Telephone connection point.

First floor

From the Entrance Hallway straight flight steps lead to Landing Small window to rear elevation. Door to walk-in cupboard containing factory lagged hot water cylinder having supplementary electric immersion heater and electric light. Wall light.

Bedroom 1 15'1 max x 15' max (4.6m max x 4.57m max)
Currently utilised as Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Multi-paned sash window to front elevation overlooking garden and fields beyond. Former cast fireplace with tiled insert with wooden mantel shelf and surround. Exposed structural timbers. Three wall light points. Television connection point Door to Ensuite Bathroom 9'2 x 4'9 (2.79m x 1.45m) Window to side elevation. White three piece suite comprising panelled bath with part tiled surround and Triton T90Si electric shower over with shower rail. Low level close coupled W.C. Pedestal hand basin with mixer tap. Electric towel rail/radiator. Part wood panelled walls. Two wall light points. Extraction fan. Painted floor boards.

Bedroom 2 16'5 x 15'4 (5m x 4.67m)
Dual aspect with multi-paned sash window with window seat overlooking garden and fields to Meldon Hill in the distance. Window to rear elevation. Three wall lights. Door to storage cupboard. Telephone and television connection points.
Ensuite Bathroom 9'10 x 7'11 (3m x 2.41m)

Multi-paned sash window with window seat and outlook as bedroom. White four piece suite comprising panelled bath with tiled splashback, central mixer tap with shower attachment. Pedestal hand basin with light over. Low level W.C. Bidet. Extraction fan. Towel rail/radiator. Part wood panelled walls. Access hatch to roof space.

Door to Lobby providing additional hanging storage space. Light and access hatch to roof space. Door to

Bedroom 3 16' x 10'4 (4.88m x 3.15m)
Multi-paned sash window with window seat with outlook as Bedroom 2. Two wall light points and pendant fitting. Double radiator.
Ensuite Bathroom 9'4 x 6' (2.84m x 1.83m) Multipaned sash window to rear elevation with window shelf. Part tiled/part wood panelled walls. Panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment and electric shower over. Shower curtain rail. Wall mounted hand basin. Low level W.C. Towel rail/radiator. Exposed floorboards. Deep storage cupboard with shelves and hanging rail. Door and steps down to

Landing with window to front elevation overlooking stable yard. Radiator. Two downlighters. Staircase down to Office/Study. Door to

Bedroom 4 13'6 max x 13'4 (4.11m max x 4.06m)
Window to side elevation overlooking stable yard and barns. Storage recess. Radiator.

Outside

Gardens To three sides of the house there are informal grassy gardens with mature ornamental trees and evergreen and deciduous shrubs. Within the rear garden is an attached outside W.C. With hand basin. The southern border to the main house garden is formed by ornate wrought iron railings set into granite blocks and an iron gateway to a grassy garden area with gravelled pathways, granite stone circle, water tap and wide gates to the Top Yard and Guest Driveway/Parking Apron.
Outbuildings

The Stable Yard
With vehicle access from the lane, Stable Yard with spring fed water trough, granite step mounting block. Granite built Stables providing 3 loose boxes with part cobbled floors. A newly renovated and floored Games Room/Loft with staircase access overflies all three loose boxes beneath.
Loose box 1 16' x 10'10 (4.88m x 3.3m)
Loose box 2 16' x 10'8 (4.88m x 3.25m) Natural light by former window to stable yard. Accessed by stable doors from loose boxes 1 & 3
Loose box 3 Irregular shape 16' x 17'11 (4.88m x 5.46m) narrowing to 6'6 (1.98m) Door to rear. Part enclosed staircase to upper floor.

Granite Built Barn/Linhay 75' x 15'9 (22.86m x 4.8m) overall
Formerly livestock housing with granite paved floor and original gutter in situ, providing two calf houses plus three bay open fronted linhay with granite cobbled floor. From the linhay timber staircase to hayloft running full length of the building.
On the opposite side of the stable yard former Piggery 38' x 11' (11.58m x 3.35m) Granite built, single storey building comprising five individual pens with part granite cobbled flooring currently divided by timber partition into three units including a secure hen house.

The Top Yard
Concrete apron accessed from the lane via metal gate between granite gate posts and separated from the garden by granite walls, providing ample parking and garaging for the farmhouse.

Store 16' x 11' (4.88m x 3.35m) internal
Earth floor, part glazed window.

Workshop 16'11 x 15'9 (5.16m x 4.8m)
Cob and G.I. Construction. Concrete floor. Electric power and light.

7 bay open fronted linhay 64' x 17' (19.51m x 5.18m) narrowing to 12'8 (3.86m) external.
Electric light and power laid on.

At the rear is a pedestrian doorway to the Guest Parking with electric vehicle charging point. Gravelled turning driveway in grassy area with mature beech trees.
Pole Barn 44' x 17' (13.41m x 5.18m) internal. Substantial timber frame with timber and G.I. Panels and monopitch profile sheet roof. Picket gate to extended garden for the main house.

Three hares barn

From the guest parking area, Three Hares Barn is approached along a gravel pathway to the entrance stairway and balcony. Wide timber hand- made oak door with full height glazed panel beside to reverse level accommodation.

Split Level Living Area
Triple aspect. Vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers. Fully double glazed. Natural oak flooring and skirting boards. Part exposed granite walls. 16 downlighters. Comprising:-

Kitchen/Dining Area 21'7 x 17'3 (6.58m x 5.26m)
Full height glazed windows in former barn opening overlooking stableyard. Freestanding 'Firebelly' woodburner on slate hearth. Inset fitted shelves. Fitted to two sides with a range of units of cupboards and drawers beneath roll top worksurface. Inset stainless steel 1bowl sink with single drainer. Space and plumbing beneath work surface for slimline dishwasher. Built-in Zanussi electric oven and grill. Ceramic 'Schott ceran' halogen 4 ring hob. Integrated fridge and freezer beneath work surfaces. Two pendant lights, two radiators. Four steps up to
Living Area 20' max x 15'3 (6.1m max x 4.65m)
Casement windows overlooking fields to Meldon Hill beyond. Part galleried. Television connection point. Home cinema sound system.

Carpeted enclosed staircase leads down to
Inner Hallway Travertine stone floor, two wall mounted spotlights, understair storage cupboard with two oak doors housing hot water cylinder with electric immersion. Two display shelves. Doors to both bedrooms.

Bedroom 1 16'6 max x 9'6 max (5.03m max x 2.9m max)
Door with art glass, glazed light above. Window with wide window shelf overlooking grassed stable yard. Two radiators. Two wall mounted bedside light points. Pendant light. Door to
Ensuite Bathroom 10'8 max x 6'11 max (3.25m max x 2.11m max)
High level window. Travertine flooring. White three piece suite comprising panelled bath with tiled splashback, mixer tap with shower attachment, electric Showerforce shower over and curtain rail. Pedestal hand basin with tiled splashback, two wall light points above. Towel rail/radiator. Close coupled W.C. Four halogen downlighters, extraction fan.

Bedroom 2 19'2 max x 12'9 max (5.84m max x 3.89m max)
Dual aspect. Full height oak framed french doors to grassed stable yard. Window to side elevation linhay. Two radiators. Two wall lights. Door to
Ensuite Bathroom 8'3 x 5'6 (2.51m x 1.68m)
Window with wide oak shelf. Travertine flooring. Three piece suite comprising white panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Close coupled W.C. Pedestal hand basin with mirror inset into splashback and wall mounted light. Towel rail/radiator. Alcove shelving. Two halogen downlighters. Extraction fan.

Outside
Security lighting, dedicated enclosed grassed garden with banks and fencing. Gravelled path to Exterior Utility Room 12'6 x 9' (3.81m x 2.74m) Granite threshold and timber door. Exposed granite walls. High level double glazed window to outside with slate sill. Freestanding 'Firebird' oil-fired boiler providing central heating and hot water to barn. Work top with stainless steel, single bowl, single drainer sink (cold water supply only) Cupboard beneath with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier. Coat rack. Tiled floor.

Land

Divided into two principal grass paddocks and three further smaller paddocks and a stock holding area at the rear of the stables. Recently planted cider orchard with the trees all protected by substantial tree guards. Fruit trees including pear, dessert apple, plum, greengage and cherry as well as specimen trees are planted throughout the holding. Kitchen garden with timber framed greenhouse enclosed by partly laid hedges. All the land is broadly level, free draining and currently grazed by three horses and a small flock of sheep.

The property misdescriptions act 1991
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