Higher Goodstone Farm comprises a substantial Grade II Listed detached stone built rustic Georgian farmhouse situated in a rural location on the outskirts of Ashburton in the sought after village of Bickington. Offering six bedrooms, gardens, parking and garages this is lovely rustic property with good access to the A38. EPC not required.
DESCRIPTION Higher Goodstone Farm comprises a substantial detached stone built Georgian farmhouse situated in a rural location on the outskirts of Ashburton in the sought after village of Bickington. Offering six bedrooms this property is avaliable to let immediately
* Kitchen/Breakfast Room * Utility Room * Store Room * Pantry * Cloakroom * Walk-in Store * 6 Bedrooms * 3 Reception Rooms * Linen Room * Bathroom * Double Garage * Parking * Garden *
Situated on the edge of the parish of Bickington and in the hamlet of Goodstone and fronting onto a no through road, Higher Goodstone Farmhouse is a substantial Grade II Listed property.
Bickington village is well known for the Parish Church's unusual lych gate and lies just outside the Dartmoor National Park boundary. The village is ideally situated for commuters to Exeter or Plymouth with the A38 Devon Expressway Newton Abbot junction being within a short drive. The market town of Newton Abbot offers a mainline rail service to London Paddington and Plymouth, and is approximately 4 miles distant. There are a number of well reputed State and Private schools within the area together with the opportunity for riding, fishing, golf and other country pursuits.
ACCOMMODATION Access can be gained from the front of the property via timber gates and a pathway leading to the ENTRANCE PORCH with stone archway with exposed internal stone wall with seating built-in to the wall and timber ledge, in turn leading to large original wooden front door with wrought iron door furniture. Tiled floor. Timber beams. Light. Into ...
MAIN RECEPTION ROOM/LOUNGE 7.1m x 5.5m (23'4 x 18'1) Exposed timber beams. Wooden double glazed Georgian style sash windows, two of which overlook the front garden with large painted timber cills. Impressive feature stone fireplace with timber lintel with log burner and stone hearth. Radiators. Recess to far right hand side of fireplace. Door to ...
RECEPTION ROOM / DINING ROOM 17' 9" x 17' 1" (5.41m x 5.21m) Two wooden glazed Georgian style sash windows overlooking the front garden with large timber sills. Timber part glazed door to side garden. Radiator. Large timber beam to ceiling. Door to under stairs storage cupboard. Door to ...
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 5.9m x 3.4m (19'4 x 11'2) A double aspect room having timber glazed windows with timber sills, two overlooking rear garden and with some views. Further timber glazed Georgian style window overlooks the side garden. The kitchen has recently been installed and comprises a range of floor and wall mounted kitchen units under a rolled edge wood effect work surface. One and a quarter stainless steel sink with swan neck mixer tap. Built-in oven and 4-ring Halogen hob. Cream coloured Aga with tiled splash back surround. Radiator. TV and telephone point. Linoleum flooring. Door to staircase. Door to second staircase rising to first floor landing.
UTILITY ROOM 3.3m x 2m (10'10 x 6'7) Maximum Glazed window overlooking rear elevation and surrounding fields. Stainless steel sink with double drainer with hot and cold mixer tap over. Base mounted units with drawers. Space for fridge/freezer. Radiator. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Power points.
A rear corridor leads to the Store Room, Pantry, Boiler Room and Cloakroom.
There is a back door to the property which is used for daily access where there is a walk-in cloakroom/store to one side ideal for hanging coats and storing shoes and boots.
RECEPTION ROOM 3 4.5m x 3.6m (14'9 x 11'10) Glazed Georgian style sash window with deep sill overlooking front garden. Part wood panelling to walls. Radiator with thermostatic control. Feature brick fireplace with tiled mantel and hearth and woodburner. Second staircase rising to ...
FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR LANDING Access to numerous rooms on this level. Two radiators with thermostatic controls. Glazed window to side elevation. Staircase, with further glazed window to side elevation, giving access to kitchen. Roof light. Hatch access to loft space.
MAIN BEDROOM 21' 0" x 18' 4" (6.4m x 5.59m) Three wooden glazed sealed Georgian style windows overlooking front elevation giving rural countryside views. Two radiators with thermostatic controls. Power points.
BEDROOM 5 4.5m x 3.4m (14'9 x 11'2) Glazed Georgian style windows to front and side elevations giving far reaching rural views. Radiator with thermostatic control. Walk-in store room suitable as a wardrobe. Power points.
BEDROOM 6 4.4m x 3.7m (14'5 x 12'2) Maximum Glazed timber window to rear elevation enjoying countryside views. Further glazed Georgian style timber window to side elevation again enjoying countryside views. Radiator with thermostatic control. Power points.
LINEN ROOM 2.5m x 0.8m (8'2 x 2'7) Timber glazed window to rear elevation with countryside views. Double timber doors to spacious airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder with slatted shelving. Wall mounted timber ironing board. Power point.
BATHROOM 2.8m x 2.5m (9'2 x 8'2) Timber glazed window to rear elevation with pleasant rural views. A spacious room with suite comprising panelled bath with hot and cold shower and vanity unit with inset wash hand basin with tap over and double cupboard under. Partly tiled walls. Radiator with thermostatic control. Shaver light and socket.
WC Window to rear elevation. Low level flush WC.
SHOWER ROOM 2.1m x 1.9m (6'11 x 6'3) Timber glazed window to rear elevation enjoying countryside views. Radiator with thermostatic control. Spacious fully tiled double shower cubicle with wall mounted electric shower and sliding shower screen door.
BEDROOM 2 4.7m x 3.4m (15'5 x 11'2) Timber glazed windows to side and rear elevations enjoying countryside views. Radiator with thermostatic control. Power points.
BEDROOM 3 3.6m x 3m (11'10 x 9'10) Timber glazed Georgian style window to front elevation with far reaching rural views. Radiator with thermostatic control. Power points.
BEDROOM 4 3.6m x 2.9m (11'10 x 9'6) Timber glazed Georgian style window to front elevation with far reaching countryside views. Radiator with thermostatic control. Power points.
OUTSIDE To the front of the property there is a good size level garden enclosed by stone walling and mature hedging. The majority of the garden is laid to lawn with concrete pathway and stone walling to the front with timber gate. Outside lantern style light. To the side, the garden is also enclosed with further stone walling and mature hedging and has four apple trees and further mature trees. From the side garden access can be gained to the rear garden via a timber five bar gate. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by timber post and rail fencing.
DOUBLE GARAGE 23' 7" x 19' 8" (7.19m x 5.99m) With power and light. Stone construction, 2 timber double doors.
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.
SERVICES Mains water & private drainage. Oil Central Heating.
DIRECTIONS From the A38 Devon Expressway, heading north towards Exeter, take the Goodstone junction
signpost for A383, Newton Abbot and Bickington. As you cross over the A38 carriageway take
the right hand lane and turn right, as though heading back on to the A38, but take the first
turning immediately on your left hand side signpost for Goodstone. Follow the road around and
the entrance to Higher Goodstone Farmhouse will found after a short distance on your left hand
side.
TERMS: Holding Deposits:
A holding deposit equal to1 weeks rent is payable upon the start of the application.
Successful applications - any holding deposit will be offset against the Initial Rent and Deposit, with the agreement of the payee.
Fees- Payable in accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019:
Additional variable charges may apply during the course of the tenancy or at the end and are detailed within the Tenancy Agreement, EG: Variation of Contract - £50.00 (Inc VAT) per agreed variation.
For more information read our full Tenants Fees and Charges - http://bit.ly/30Rs0KM
Deposit:
A deposit equal to 5 weeks rent ( 6 weeks where the annual rent is greater than £50,000). The deposit and first months rent will be payable once the references have been passed and before the tenancy commences.
Our Tenant Referencing and Guide can be read here - http://bit.ly/2HIBkJE
A copy of our Tenancy Agreement is available to read by clicking this link - http://bit.ly/2wrZRMy
Tenant Protection
Sawdye & Harris is a member of RICS Client Money Protection Scheme, which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on our website or by contacting us directly.
If you have any queries please contact us.
For clarification we wish to inform prospective tenants that we have prepared these 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 furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to rent, please contact us before viewing the property.
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