Trayne Farmhouse

Pilton West, Barnstaple, EX31 4JQTrayne Farmhouse

A detached period farmhouse for improvement, in convenient andfavoured semi rural location, enjoying fine distant views,.

Guide price £450,000

Open countryside, Pilton and Barnstaple all within easy access.

• Hall, 2 Reception Rooms,

• Kitchen/Breakfast Room

• 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom

• Range of Workshops/Stores

• Ample Parking

• 0.99 Acre Garden

• No Upward Chain

SITUATION AND AMENITIESApproached of a quiet little used country lane on the semi-rural outskirts ofBarnstaple, close to North Devon District Hospital. The property thereforebenefits from the best of both worlds being on the outskirts of the town, inpleasant semi-rural surrounding enjoying fine views from its elevated siteacross the town, towards Hartland point the far distance, yet is on a regularbus route and within 5 minutes walk of the hospital itself and also easyaccess of Pilton village with its excellent junior, primary and secondaryschools. Barnstaple town centre is approximately 5 minutes by car or ahealthy walk and as the Regional centre of Barnstaple, houses the area'smain business, commercial, entertainment and shopping venues. The townis well known for its exclusive range of outlets including all of the HighStreet favourites, as well as a diverse selection of local stores. The town'sPannier Market dates back to the Saxon period and trades in general goods,local crafts and collectables. North Devon leisure centre provides manyindoor pursuits along with Tarka Tennis centre both in Barnstaple. There isalso access at Barnstaple to the North Devon Link Road (A361) which leadsthrough in about 45 minutes to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway whereTiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in justover 2 hours. The North Devon coast and in particular the sandy surfingbeaches of Instow, Croyde, Saunton (also with championship golf course),Woolacombe and Putsborough are about 20 minutes by car, ExmoorNational Park is also easily accessible. The nearest International airports areat Bristol and Exeter.

DESCRIPTIONTrayne Farmhouse presents whitened rendered elevations, beneath a tiledroof and is of period origin with many original features still in evidence, theproperty would benefit from general updating. Externally there are somevery useful outbuildings suitable for a variety of uses, and the gently sloping

hillside gardens are mainly laid to grass for ease of maintenance, butrepresent a blank canvas for a purchaser to stamp their mark. The layout ofaccommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:

GROUND FLOORUPVC front door to ENTRANCE HALL. SITTING ROOM with open fireplace,stone surround, views over garden and beyond. FAMILY ROOM/DININGROOM, a triple aspect room in 2 distinct sections with step between themand twin arch separation, within the sitting area is a period fireplace withfitted wood burner and Bressummer beam above, the second section isarranged as a dining area with French doors to garden. KITCHEN/BREAKFASTROOM, with double drainer stainless steel sink, drawers and cupboardsbeneath, fireplace with fitted Dunsley-Highlander 10 multi fuel stove forpartial central heating, recess for fridge, rear porch, second porch.

FIRST FLOORLANDING. BEDROOM 1, double aspect and fine views. BEDROOM 2, fineviews, wash hand basin with vanity cupboard under. BEDROOM 3, fineviews, wash hand basin with vanity cupboard under. BEDROOM 4, fine view,wash hand basin with vanity cupboard under. BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOMwith panelled bath, shower cubicle, wash hand basin, airing cupboard, wallheater, separate w/c.

OUTSIDETo the right of the property there is a 2 storey range of workshops andstores, as shown on the accompanying floorplans, currently arranged as 8rooms, with 2 w/c's. Below the property is a CELLAR, accessed externally andabove ground. There is ample parking space as well as space to constructgaraging, subject to planning permission. In front of the house there is asweeping lawn, bounded by mature shrubs and trees, which provide a gooddeal of seclusion and privacy. Immediately above this is an enclosed largekitchen garden and to the right of this a further range of workshops andstores, as shown on the accompanying floorplans. The property sides ontoand backs onto open fields.

SPECIAL NOTES1.There is a relatively close neighbour at Trayne Barn.2.The access track is shared by the farmhouse, the barn and an adjoiningfarmer.3.There is a pending application (likely to succeed) on the field to the left ofthe access drive and directly below the farmhouse to be developed with 'ahigh quality development of 80 new dwellings'. Further details of thisscheme including a proposed layout and Artist impression are available fromthe agents. There is no right of access over the Trayne Farm drive and it isenvisaged that the farmhouse will retain the view over the top of thedevelopment as the farmhouse is elevated well above the site in question.

SERVICESMains electricity, mains water supply, private shared septic tank, part solidfuel central heating.

DIRECTIONSLeaving Barnstaple on the A39, at the roundabout nearest to the hospitalbear right towards the hospital itself, but then turn immediately left ontothe Roborough road. Just before this bears around to the right turn left andyou will see ahead of you the access to Trayne Farmhouse and Barn on theleft. Continue to the top of the drive and the property is at the end.

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Trayne Farmhouse, Pilton West, Barnstaple, EX31 4JQ

30 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon,EX31 1RP

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