Believed to have origins extending as far back as the 16th Century, this beautiful Dartmoor farmhouse has been lovingly restore. Sitting in a sought after position, half a mile from the village of North Bovey, Aller Farm is a real gem of a property which has been extended and beautifully upgraded to now offer a stunning family home with three reception rooms, five bedrooms and a excellent kitchen built for entertaining. Combine all this with modern touches for today's living including solar panels and private drainage. Outside there are gardens, paddock, pond, garaging, carport and store. In all the property extends to approx 1.1 acre.
SITUATION Whilst Aller Farm enjoys a rural setting amongst Dartmoor's spectacular scenery it sits just 16 miles from Exeter where there is a mainline railway station and Exeter international airport both with London connections.
The picturesque village of North Bovey has a central village green, Church and popular pub, whilst the nearby town of Moretonhampstead provides a wider selection of local facilities. About two miles away is the Bovey Castle Hotel, which has an excellent golf course. Other nearby hotels include renowned Gidleigh Park.
ACCOMMODATION A solid oak and glazed door leads into the bespoke green oak SUN ROOM which is the heart of the home being a light filled and impressive first glimpse into the joys of Aller Farm. A beautifully private room with windows overlooking the rear courtyard garden, a suitably versatile room which has housed the family for Christmas dinner through to a place to relax when reading the Sunday papers – this is a room every home should have !
Opening to one side into the L-shaped LIVING ROOM with two large granite fireplaces with oak bressemer beams and bread ovens as well as wooden flooring. A stunning room with door to one side opening in to the STUDY and WC/CLOAKROOM.
Leading back to the heart of the house is the DINING ROOM with a part exposed granite wall, beams and stripped wooden floor, window and door to the front.
The KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM is a beautiful room with granite fireplace with arched oak bressemer over. Fitted cupboards built-in to the side of the chimney breast as well as a central island with solid pine worksurface finish off this room perfectly. There are some beautiful touches and finishes in this room including ancient granite slit window openings.
Door to the rear leads to the BOOT ROOM being an exceptionally useful space offering fully fitted country style cupboards with double butlers sink and space for dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer.
An attractive timber turned staircase rises to the FIRST FLOOR landing. Multi paned windows overlook the rear allowing light to flood in. Beautiful touches include exposed oak beams and ledged and braced doors.
The MASTER BEDROOM has a stunning dual aspect outlook, fitted wardrobes, walk-in dressing room with a large EN SUITE bathroom with claw footed rolled top cast iron bath, traditional style high level WC and sink set into a slate topped vanity unit with cupboards under. A window seat to the front enjoys a view across the front and to the land beyond.
The GUEST ROOM (BEDROOM 2) is a lovely light room with window to the rear, built-in wardrobes and door to EN SUITE being a contemporary style with walk-in glazed shower cubicle.
Two further double bedrooms are laid out on this level together with a family bathroom comprising a four piece white bathroom suite including panelled bath and shower cubicle and again enjoying views to the front of the property.
A ledged and brace door off the landing leads to the concealed staircase which rises to the second floor.
The Second floor layout is lovely and light and ths enviable living and bedroom space has been converted from the loft. Initially opening in to a STUDIO/LIVING AREA with the central part being laid out as a kitchenette/dining area and opening at the far end into a BEDROOM. A large en suite shower room lies at the far end.
This floor is ideal as a GUEST SUITE or for a dependant relative, au pair, teenager or studio accommodation.
OUTBUILDINGS A substantial stone and granite-built outbuilding with pitched slate roof and brick quoins around the doorway sits to the south of the house, adjacent to the driveway.
Laid out with a triple open fronted car port with planked door to the front and internally divided storage area and being open to the eaves. Adjoining is the workshop, store and stable with double opening doors and stable doors, as well as a fully insulated wine storage.
OUTSIDE Bespoke chestnut double gates to the front, open in to the property with a further gate to the rear enclosing the courtyard gardens with large paved patio ideal for breakfast al fresco. Adjoining is a small lawned area with mature borders and hedging siting to the boundary.
The front garden sits behind granite walls with a central path leading to the front of the house and flanked either side by lawn as well as offering well stocked flower beds, Fig and Bay trees and an outlook across the lane to the garden and paddock. Hidden behind a side stone wall sit the electric solar panels.
Across the lane and sitting behind an impressive granite wall is a further garden with pond, vegetable and fruit beds and greenhouse. A gate leads to the small paddock which leads towards the woodland providing direct access to the Moor. In all the house, gardens and land extends to 1.1 acre.
There is potential to purchase additional land if required. Please contact the agents for further information.
SERVICES Mains water and electric. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the award winning estate agents, Sawdye & Harris, at their Dartmoor Office - 01364 652652
Email - ashburton@sawdyeandharris.co.uk
If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you with regard to this property then we advise you to contact us to check this and the availability and make an appointment to view before travelling any distance.
PLEASE NOTE For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
Prior to a sale being agreed and solicitors instructed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents to comply with Money Laundering regulations.
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