Fine & Country Monthly - May 2023

Monthly May 2023

INSPIRATIONAL HOMES FROM ACROSS THE WESTCOUNTRY

CONTENTS 2 MARKET UPDATE Hear from Fine & Country Director Andrew Simpson about current market conditions and activity.

3 SOLD BY FINE AND COUNTRY 4-15 PREMIUM HOMES FOR SALE IN THE WESTCOUNTRY 11 pages of inspirational homes.

8 FEATURE ARTICLE Read our top tips for the ultimate spring refresh of your home.

16 OUR BRANCHES Find your local Fine & Country office

MARKET UPDATE A very warm welcome to the latest edition of our Fine and Country monthly magazine. With the prime selling season now truly upon us we have been extremely busy stocking the shelves full of high-quality residential property for sale across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.

In this packed edition you will see a wide collection of lifestyle homes to tempt you into the next chapter of your lives. Sales activity remains brisk with the market in the South West, demonstrating continued resilience to weakening economic challenges. Our clients are focused on moving over the summer and autumn months and have therefore many have keenly priced their homes to achieve that aspiration.

Buyers have the best opportunity to select from a wider choice of property at this time so I wish you well in your search and hope that here at Fine and Country we can play our part in helping you achieve your goals. If you have a premium home to sell then we would welcome the opportunity to introduce our unrivalled Fine and Country marketing and explain how we deliver a truly, local, regional, national and international service.

Andrew Simpson Fine & Country Director Launceston Office Launceston@fineandcountry.com 01566 771919

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Okehampton, Devon

Barnstaple, Devon

Launceston, Cornwall

Minehead, Somerset

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Wiveliscombe, Somerset

Holsworthy, Devon

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Burn View

BUTTERLEIGH, DEVON Asking Price £1,500,000

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EPC: TBC

Council Tax Band: TBC

Tenure: Freehold

This unique and newly built 4/5 bedroom home sits within 2.47 acres amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in the area midway between the Devon towns of Tiverton and Cullompton. The property is now reaching completion and will ultimately provide a high specification family home with an emphasis on energy efficiency, achieved with PV solar panels & air source heat pump enhanced with high insulation materials.

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01823 653919 Wellington@fineandcountry.com

Mulberry House

LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL Guide Price £750,000

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EPC: F

Council Tax Band: E

Tenure: Freehold

A contemporary and highly flexible individually designed executive residence finished to an exceptional standard throughout. The family home is located in a tucked away and secure position yet close to Launceston town centre and its amenities.

01566 771919 Launceston@fineandcountry.com

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Amberley

Taunton, Somerset Guide Price £800,000 3 EPC: B

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Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: G

Contact: 01823 423500

Woodbine Cottage Instow, Devon Guide Price £700,000 2 EPC: D

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Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: D

Contact: 01271 347861

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A most impressive detached executive family home offered to the market with no onward chain and presented to a show home standard. Located within the ever favoured Stonegallows area enjoying access to excellent schools, convenience for those needing to commute, and far reaching countryside views.

A rare opportunity to acquire a truly charming, characterful, period detached home, situated in one of North Devon’s most sought-after villages. Enjoying this quiet, tucked away position just a few steps away from the beach, the cottage has the advantage of a walled south facing garden and parking.

Plowden Park

A substantial detached single storey residence with double garage and many outbuildings nestled in a private and enclosed wooded plot of some 3.2 acres. The home offers accommodation of up to six bedrooms with extensive space to work from home as well as excellent road access.

Lifton, Devon Guide Price £800,000 3 EPC: E

5 to 6 2 Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: C

Contact: 01566 771919

Broad Oaks

A simply stunning five bedroom detached Georgian residence which occupies an enviable semi-rural location on the outskirts of the popular village of Combe Martin on the North Devon Coast. The property is south facing and sits in its own mainly level private and secluded grounds. No onward chain.

Combe Martin, Devon Guide Price £725,000 3 EPC: D

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Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: F

Contact: 01271 869112

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Guide to buying an equestrian property Equestrian homes are some of Britain’s most sought-after properties.

Offering acreage, paddocks, stables and more, there are many benefits to owning such a coveted home.

Equestrian properties vary in size and functionality, so it is important to understand the process of buying an equestrian home before you take the leap. This guide has been created to cover everything you need to know before investing in an equestrian home.

WHAT DEFINES AN EQUESTRIAN HOME? Simply put, an equestrian property is planned estate development where buyers can purchase a property with enough land to home a horse, alongside a shared trails network for riding.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BE LOOKING FOR? THINK ABOUT YOUR REQUIREMENTS A large determining factor when it comes to choosing the right property depends on your requirements as a rider. If you are a casual weekend rider, you are likely to require around one acre per horse and beautiful scenery to enjoy while riding, whereas a competitive rider would require space for heavy goods vehicles or trailers as well as facilities to practice whether that is for showjumping, dressage, polo and so on.

SUITABLE FACILITIES Horses require lots of equipment, therefore ample storage is essential. Additionally, you will want to look for a well-built barn with stables, a large tack room, electricity and water. Stables should face away from the direction of wind where possible and stalls should ideally be no smaller than 12’x12’.

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could devalue the home, so be sure to get an informed opinion from your estate agent before purchasing.

LOCATION The vast majority of equestrian homes are located in rural areas due the land required to accommodate for horses. Although lots of land is a fantastic benefit to owning an equestrian home, you also need to keep your lifestyle in mind. For example, are there accessible transport routes and train stations either to allow you to visit loved ones, travel easily or commute to work? Are there local amenities nearby? If you are a seasoned competitor, think about the location of shows, racecourses or riding events and whether the location of the property is a suitable fit for your needs.

ACCESSIBILITY Some of these properties can only be accessed via winding country lanes, so you will need to ensure there are clear access points, that there is ample space to navigate a horse trailer to and from the property, as well as sufficient space to turn around.

WATER ACCESS The average horse drinks between five and ten gallons of water per day, so good water should be high up on your list of priorities. The plumbing should be up-to-date both indoors and outdoors and you will want to think about having a sink in your barn to ensure the facilities easily reach both pastures and stables, plus you do not want to be carrying gallons of water across acres of land.

THE QUALITY OF THE LAND Horses rely on good-quality land, so it is a hugely important aspect to consider when investing in equestrian property. Land with free-draining soil is ideal as it is manageable throughout the year. In an ideal world, you would accommodate for at least 1.5 acres of land per horse, however, if you buy more land than your horses require, this will free up space should you look to acquire more horses, build an arena or alternatively, you can rotate your pastures.

PLANNING PERMISSIONS AND ADDITIONAL BUILDING Any equestrian property that features stables, an arena and/or field shelters must have planning permission. You may even need planning permission to home your horse in a field so it is always best to check with the local planning authority to be certain.

WILL THE PROPERTY VALUE INCREASE? When it comes to selling an equestrian property, an abundance of land is desired by many, as is a private rural location, so this is likely to positively impact the value of the home.

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Cleave Farm

NORTHAM, DEVON Asking Price £695,000

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EPC: Exempt

Council Tax Band: E

Tenure: Freehold

With breath-taking views of the river Torridge Cleave Farm is a truly unique opportunity to acquire a stunning, waterside, period, four bedroom property with the added benefit of a stone barn with full planning permission for a one / two bed residence.

01237 426018 Bideford@fineandcountry.com

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LAUNCESTON CORNWALL

WINKLEIGH DEVON

An important period residence of great acclaim with adjacent cottage. Nestled in well-manicured walled gardens this imposing property offers great potential for refurbishment.

A handsome former farmhouse offering wonderful and extensive family accommodation set in approximately 6.5 acres including paddock, lakes, copse and formal gardens.

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Tenure: Freehold

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EPC: Exempt Council Tax Band: F

Tenure: Freehold Guide price £825,000

Contact: 01566 771919

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EPC: D Council Tax Band: G

Contact: 01805 626999

Guide Price £1,250,000

WATERROW SOMERSET

BUDE CORNWALL

An extended semi-detached character country home in the beautiful village of Waterrow, above The River Tone, with large gardens and river side frontage in first class order throughout.

An imposing grade II listed Georgian home located in the tiny coastal hamlet of Maer, within an easy walk of the sandy beach at Crooklets and the coastal path.

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Tenure: Freehold

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EPC: D Council Tax Band: D

Contact: 01984 6220400

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EPC: E Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: E Guide Price £925,000 Guide Price £575,000 Contact: 01288 389488

SHIRWELL DEVON

CROYDE DEVON

A charming character home set within mature south-facing gardens in an idyllic village location just a short drive from Barnstaple town.

A deceptively spacious detached bungalow which is tucked away, yet within walking distance to the heart of the village and the surfing beach of Croyde Bay.

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EPC: F Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: E Contact: 01271 347861 Guide Price £750,000

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Tenure: Freehold

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EPC: E Council Tax Band: E

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Guide Price £825,000

LANLIVERY CORNWALL

INSTOW DEVON

A detached farmhouse situated in a quiet rural hamlet on approximately 6 acres of land with the benefit of an agricultural outbuilding, a wildlife pond and formal gardens.

A fantastic modern family residence located in the base of a quiet cul-de-sac just a stone's throw from the stunning golden sands of Instow Beach.

3 4 2 EPC: E 2 3 2 EPC: C Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: E Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: E Asking Price £750,000 Contact: 01237 426018 Guide Price £675,000 Contact: 01208 76800

WOOTTON COURTENAY SOMERSET

BRAYFORD DEVON

A detached 1930s house with an excellent range of outbuildings, gardens and paddock in the heart of this highly regarded Exmoor village.

A detached home and annexe occupying a highly secluded, elevated position off a 1/4 mile long driveway & set within grounds of approximately 10 acres with lakes and ponds.

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Tenure: Freehold

2 EPC: E Council Tax Band: C

Contact: 01643 700210

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Tenure: Freehold

2 EPC: D Council Tax Band: E

Guide Price £625,000 Contact: 01769 575797

Guide Price £1,250,000

BAMPTON DEVON

WOOLACOMBE DEVON

An impressive end of terrace period Grade II listed town house believed to date back to the 18th Century and radiating with charm, character and magnificence.

A characterful and versatile, well-presented and extended detached family home set in large gardens of approx 0.17 acres and enjoying far reaching views over Woolacombe Bay.

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EPC: Exempt Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: D Guide Price £695,000 Contact: 01398 324818

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Contact: 01271 869112

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The Crown Hotel

EXFORD, SOMESET Asking Price £799,950

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EPC: C

Council Tax Band: TBC

Tenure: Leasehold

This is a 17th Century country house arranged as a 16 bedroom coaching inn with a wealth of character having around 3 acres of land, stables and a detached owners 3 bedroom cottage. The property also benefits from a large car park and gardens, all located within popular village setting.

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Marchfield

Bishops Nympton, Devon Guide Price £1,250,000 1 7 2 EPC: D and C Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: E

Contact: 01769 575797

Monty's Farm

Norton Fitzwarren, Somerset Asking Price £700,000 2 EPC: B

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2

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: D

Contact: 01823 423500

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An individually constructed home nestled within an idyllic North Devon village, offering 9 acres, glorious views over its rural surroundings and an adjoining annex, agricultural barns, parking for several vehicles and a gated entrance providing the home with an envious amount of kerb appeal.

A most delightful property created by the skillful and sympathetic refurbishment of a former large character farmhouse.

The home provides a deceptively spacious range of family accommodation, well-presented and naturally well-lit throughout and with many appealing features within.

Middle Burrow

TIMBERSCOMBE, SOMERSET Guide Price £1,745,000

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4

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EPC: E and C

Council Tax Band: G

Tenure: Freehold

A stunning 17th Century farmhouse and holiday cottage complex enjoying an idyllic and tranquil setting within the Exmoor National Park set in just over 13 acres, to include wonderful landscaped gardens with large pond, paddocks, stabling and woodland.

01643 700210 Minehead@fineandcountry.com

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