A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire this substantial semi-detached period residence, formerly a private Victorian school and widely believed to have inspired a Charles Dickens novel. Positioned in the very heart of the highly sought-after village of Ashwater, the property enjoys level walking access to local amenities including the Village Shop and popular local pub.

The charming character cottage offers well-proportioned accommodation comprising four bedrooms and two reception rooms, complemented by two separate garden areas and off-road parking for two vehicles. EPC rating: E.

Located approximately a ten-minute drive from the main residence is an impressive parcel of around 9.5 acres, thoughtfully arranged for equestrian use. The land benefits from a purpose-built stable block incorporating two loose boxes, a foaling box, tack room and hay store, making it ideally suited for private or small-scale equestrian pursuits. The holding enjoys direct access to excellent outriding and extensive off-road hacking through the renowned Cookworthy Woods.

Viewings are strictly by appointment and must be accompanied by Bond Oxborough Phillips.

The Property

Outside

The property is approached via its own stone chipped drive, providing off road parking for 2 vehicles. The low maintenance front garden is accessed via the wooden gate and is laid with matching stone chippings and is decorated with a variety of mature flowers and shrubs including a beautiful Wisteria. To the side of the residence there is a separate enclosed and private sun trap walled garden, providing the ideal spot for alfresco dining and entertaining.

Services

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating, with recently installed external boiler.

The Land

The land is located approximately 4 miles away and has two good recessed entrances off the road via 5 bar metal gates providing secure off road parking. The top entrance leads leads to an internal lane giving access to the fields, with a public footpath running the length. The land is convieniantly seperated into 4 paddocks and a small turn out pen which adjoins the yard and stabling facilities.

Wayleaves and rights of way

There is a public footpath that runs the length of the Southern boundary of the land along the internal lane.

Boundaries

The plan of the land is indicated to be a good guide as to what is being sold. The vendors' solicitor will confirm precise boundaries upon agreement of sale.

Land Services

A well with a pump provides water to the land. We are informed that mains water is located on the road. The current owners use solar for electricity.

Agents Notes

Please note, this property has a flying freehold, with the neighbouring property being over the dining room. Before any sale is formally agreed, we have a legal obligation under the Money Laundering regulations and Terrorist Financing Act 2017 to obtain proof of your identity and of your address, take copies and retain on file for five years and will only be used for this purpose. We carry out this through a secure platform to protect your data. Each purchaser will be required to pay £20 upon an offer verbally being agreed to carry out these checks prior to the property being advertised as sale agreed.

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