4 Bed Detached House For Sale

Welcome to Broadridge! A fabulous, welcoming home and equestrian facility set in the beautiful rolling Devon countryside. Set on the edge of a quiet village and at the end of a no through lane the property boasts stunning views of the countryside all the way across to the Dartmoor landscape with its stunning skies. The property itself is a Grade II listed traditional Devon long house that is steeped in history and bursting with character and charm. Mentioned in the Domesday book the property has retained features dating back to the 12th Century and offers spacious accommodation whilst retaining its charm. Set in 5.9 acres of gently sloping and flat grazing land along with 10 stables/loose boxes and a range of useful outbuildings including a large haybarn and spacious workshop that would be ideal for conversion, the property has the making of an ideal equestrian home, small holding or a property with income potential.



The spacious kitchen is the heart of this property, retaining the 12th Century Fireplace and 16th Century plank and muntin oak paneling. There are three reception rooms including a study/craft room which displays a beautifully cobbled floor and an ancient door. In addition, there is a utility room and shower room on the ground floor. A minstrel gallery mezzanine provides a further area to the master bedroom and there are three further double bedrooms. The family bathroom is fitted with a bath, and walk-in shower and has twin sinks set into a granite vanity shelf and travertine tiling.



The outside area offers substantial outbuildings including 10 stables, a barn, workshops and storage areas. A tack room and further store/stable lies opposite. The workshop/studio provides a useful work space or could be converted to create additional accommodation (STP). There is a large barn, a carport and a further smaller workshop all with lighting and electricity.



A tranquil garden with decking and a seating area, perfect for entertaining or relaxing, lies adjacent to the property. The position of the decking area is ideally located to watch the sunset over Dartmoor. Through the gate and beyond the garden is the vegetable plot with raised beds with room for more and a polytunnel. Beyond the vegetable garden lies the 20 x 40 sand school which also commands amazing views. The sand school and paddocks form the perimeter of the property.



LOCATION



This rural property sits at the end of a lane within a small enclave of three properties near the village of Poughill and although secluded it is not isolated. Poughill itself is a friendly village that often runs family events, quiz night etc,, in the village hall. The nearby village of Cheriton Fitzpaine offers a good range of facilities including two pubs, a village hall with numerous and varied activities and entertainment, a childminder, preschool, primary school, doctors surgery and a community-run village shop.



Witheridge is just 15 minutes drive and has a well-stocked shop, post office, hairdresser, restaurant and schools with buses from a stop close to the property. Crediton is the nearest town with a good range of independent shops and cafes, with a regular farmers market as well as two supermarkets. Tiverton is approximately 7 miles away and is a popular market town with excellent retail and administrative facilities including out-of-town stores such as M&S Simply Food, Homebase etc. Blundells is a renowned public school for which the property is within the local catchment. Both towns also offer High Schools. Exeter is approximately 45 minutes distant which gives good access to the M5, major rail links and the airport.



ENTRANCE HALL

Part glazed solid oak door to hall. Slate flooring. Multi-pane door to kitchen. Exposed beams.



KITCHEN / DINER

24’11 max x 17’3 max

Classic contemporary style with solid wood base and wall units with illuminated glazed display units. Granite work surfaces. Dishwasher and integrated fridge. Everhot electric {aga style) oven, Ceramic sink and drainer. The Everhot electric oven (Aga style) sits within the substantial fireplace with a bread oven which is believed to be the oldest part of the property dating to the 12th century. Plank and muntin paneling from the 16th century separates the kitchen from the dining room and hall.



Ample space for a large table and chairs. Slate flagstone floor with electric underfloor heating. Window to front with window seat. A built-in bench seat incorporated into the plank and muntin panel has been hinged to create further storage space. Stairs to the first floor.



DINING ROOM

16’3 x 10’3

A spacious dining room, currently used with an 8 seater dining table. An inset recess previously a window ideal for display purposes. The oak plank and muntin paneling is a fabulous feature of the room. A window with a seat overlooks the front. Wood flooring. Exposed beams. Wall lights. Radiator.



SITTING ROOM

16’11 x 13’7

Fireplace with curved recess and arched brick, detailing, slate hearth and a Woodwarm multi-fuel stove provides a cosy focal point to the room. Window to front. Wood flooring. Wall lights. Radiator.



STUDY/CRAFT ROOM

14’3 x 13’10

An ancient door leads to the garden. Exposed beams. Cobblestone flooring. Stairs to minstrels gallery mezzanine. 2 windows to side and window to rear. Radiator.



UTILITY ROOM

8’5 x 5’10

Fully tiled with a range of bespoke cupboards providing a range of storage. Traditional butler sink with slate work surface and traditional style taps. Laminate panel splashback. Space for washing machine and fridge freezer. Quarry tile flooring.



SHOWER ROOM

7’6 x 6’4

Double shower cubicle with oversized shower head and mains-fed shower. Laminate wall panels. Low-level W.C. free-standing basin with cupboard beneath. Window to rear. Traditional style radiator and heated towel rail.



LANDING

Window to rear. Wall light points.



MASTER BEDROOM

16’6 x 12’8

Window to front with views towards Dartmoor. Art Nouveau fire-surround with slate hearth and cast iron grate. Wall light points. Radiator. Door to:



MEZZANINE

16’ including staircase x 6’11

Wooden flooring. Balustrading overlooking the study.



BEDROOM TWO

16’6 x 10’9

A spacious double bedroom. Window to front overlooking the surrounding countryside. Exposed beams. Radiator.



BEDROOM THREE

16’2 x 9’11

A further double bedroom with exposed stone wall with inset fireplace and bressummer beam over. Window to front. Wall lights. Double airing cupboard. Radiator. Loft access.



BEDROOM FOUR

16’9 x 8’

A dual-aspect double bedroom with windows to front and side. Loft access. Radiator.



BATHROOM

13’4 x 6’9

Travertine tiling, twin sinks set into granite vanity shelf with cupboards beneath. Low-level W.C. Bath with central taps. Walk-in shower cubicle with mains power shower and extra large shower head. Contemporary heated towel rail. Radiator. Electric underfloor heating.



STUDIO / WORKSHOP

Divided into 2 sections measuring: 20’6 25’3 and 20’6 x 24’6 A light and bright, practical area with double doors to the upper section with a single door and steps leading to the lower. Provided with electric power points, lighting and access to a water supply if needed. Plans have been drawn up to convert the workshop into a 2 bedroomed holiday let. The plans are available but are subject to planning consent. There are windows to all sides of the building. It offers great potential to create additional accommodation if required and subject to planning consents.



BARN & STABLES

An extensive stable block with 4 stables and 3 Lodden boxes, a large storage area and barn with wide sliding door. A full domestic PV solar array is installed on the roof. 3 further stables are located on the yard, one having an adjacent tack room opposite the stable block and the others across the yard.



BARN

45’ x 100'

The Dutch barn has an upper and lower level with power and light. The upper level is divided into 5 partitioned stalls.



CARPORT/GARAGE

18’4 x 12’1

An open-fronted garage with power and light.



WORKSHOP

10’8 x 10’1

2 windows to the side and front. Power & light.



STABLES

32’10 x 14’6

Divided into two further stables and connecting the garage with the workshop.



GARDENS

Gardens lay to the front and side of the property, both with a sunny aspect. The side garden has a seating area ideally located to watch the sunset over Dartmoor. The sizable vegetable garden with raised beds can be very productive along with the large

Polytunnel.



SAND SCHOOL

A 20 x 40 sand school lies at the far western edge of the property, with a sand/turf-float surface.



PADDOCKS

The paddocks are overlooked by the house, have water access and are fully enclosed potentially with separate vehicular access.



ORCHARD

A small orchard area lies beyond the stable block.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: F