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8 bedroom bungalow
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- 4 BEDROOM (3 EN-SUITE) DETACHED BUNGALOW
- IMPRESSIVE FORMER "GRANARY" CURRENTLY ARRANGED AS TWO 2 BEDROOM FLATS
- WORKSHOP/STORES
- EXTENDS IN ALL TO ABOUT 3 ACRES
- INCREDIBLY VERSATILE
- IN NEED OF REFURBISHMENT
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
LYNE AKRES: The very spacious accommodation of the main bungalow extends to approximately 175 square metres (1840 square foot) gross internal floor area, and the layout of the extremely adaptable accommodation is clearly shown in the floorplan later in these details. There are oil fired central heated radiators in all the rooms with a mix of PVCu double glazed and single glazed windows throughout. Ceiling heights of around 10ft give a great sense of light and space. Wrapping around one side and end of the bungalow is a wide Verandah. This building was the original centre of the station and in appearance remains remarkably very similar to period photographs.
THE GRANARY: The flats occupy a most attractive stone built former goods shed, now called The Granary, and was at one time an integral part of the former railway station at Dunsland Cross. The double glazed accommodation layout is shown in the floorplan
BRIEF HISTORY
The property is tucked away within a 10 minute drive of the market town of Holsworthy. It has an interesting history dating back to when the locality was well served by the London & South Western Railway. In its heyday it was a fairly busy local station with store shed/warehouse and impressive granary, with nearby railway workers cottages. Sadly, along with most rural lines, it fell victim to the Lord Beeching Axe in the 1960's and was actually closed in 1966. Today you will find around the location, as well as the property we are selling, the original terrace of "railway cottages", a residential bungalow, and a large commercial property currently used as offices. Planning permission was approved on the 4th February 2022 under application number: 1/1387/2021/FUL by Torridge District Council "for use of vacant property as a dwelling". It is required as part of the planning permission that a new shrub/tree hedge is planted between Lyne Akres and The Granary, along with the installation of a bat box and bird box. These conditions will be the responsibility of the purchaser. Full documentation relating to the planning permission is available on Torridge District Council's excellent website.
The property is conveniently accessed along the A3079 and is within some 4 miles of the bustling market town of Holsworthy with its weekly Pannier Market, good range of national and local shops together with a Waitrose supermarket. There are a whole range of amenities within the town including a heated swimming pool, sports hall, bowling green, cricket club, 18 hole golf course etc. It is only about a mile from the small hamlet of Brandis Corner with its pub, The Bickford Arms. The village of Halwill Junction is approximately 3 miles and offers a good range of traditional amenities including a Primary School, popular Pub, Newsagent, General Stores, Hairdressers etc. Bude on the North Cornish coast is some 14 miles, whilst Okehampton, the gateway to Dartmoor is some 16 miles. The Cathedral and University City of Exeter is some 36 miles.
Directions
From Holsworthy proceed on the A3072 Hatherleigh road for 4 miles, and upon reaching Dunsland Cross turn right onto the A3079 signed Okehampton. Follow this road for approximately 1 mile and as the road bears round to the left there is a terrace of cottages on your left hand side, and the entrance lane leading to the property will be found just before these cottages. Follow this lane to the end where you find the entrance with a Bond Oxborough Phillips 'For Sale' notice clearly displayed.
Rooms
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all measurements are approximate):-
LYNE AKRES
Hardwood door to:
ENTRANCE HALL
Access to very large roof space.
INNER HALL
Leading to:
LOUNGE 22' 7" x 15' 9"
Double aspect windows. Feature stone fireplace with a woodburning stove, and oak mantles
KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM 23' 0" x 11' 0"
3 windows to front. Worksurfaces with stainless steel double bowl sink. "Light oak" base and wall units. "Rangemaster Classic 110" multi-function Range. "Camray" oil fired boiler.
STUDY 13' 4" x 6' 3"
UTILITY ROOM 14' 0" x 9' 0"
Tiled floor. Fitted shelves. Plenty of space for appliances. "Belfast" sink. Built-in airing cupboard.
SIDE ENTRANCE HALL
Ornamental fireplace.
CLOAK/SHOWER ROOM
Low level WC. Wash hand basin. Tiled shower cubicle.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 14' 0" x 14' 0"
Double aspect windows. Fitted bedroom furniture, and a wash hand basin.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Bath. Low level WC.
BEDROOM 2 15' 0" x 13' 6"
2 arched recesses, one with a wash hand basin.
EN-SUITE SHOWER/CLOAKROOM
Low level WC. Tiled shower cubicle.
BEDROOM 3 13' 6" x 12' 0"
Wash hand basin.
EN-SUITE CLOAK/SHOWER ROOM
Low level WC. Tiled shower. Built-in storage cupboard.
BEDROOM 4 12' 0" x 9' 3"
Double aspect windows. Wash hand basin.
BATHROOM
3 piece coloured suite with a shower over the bath.
Running the full length of the western elevation, and also wrapping around the northern end, is a substantial VERANDAH under which has been added:
LOBBY 23' 0" x 9' 0"
Angled tinted polycarbonate roof.
BOOT ROOM 9' 9" x 8' 8"
Worktop with drawers and cupboards below. Tinted angled polycarbonate roof.
WALK-IN STORE
2.74m max x 0.91m
OUTSIDE
A tarmacadum drive provides extensive parking. The gardens are currently mainly laid to lawn with an extensive paved patio area, and a great collection of mature trees and shrubs. Great potential for landscaping, and adjoining farmland with some nice views along the eastern side.
FORMER RAILWAY LINE
Adjoining the northern end of the formal gardens, this extends to just over 2 acres and it is fair to say that the majority has currently been reclaimed by nature providing a great habitat/corridor for wildlife. It is defined along either side by lines of mature beech, whilst the centre is now covered by willow/bramble undergrowth. Interestingly, one cleared area with a TIMBER/SHEET CLAD SHELTER has a history of an archery range for which it is perfectly suited.
THE GRANARY
GROUND FLOOR FLAT
PVCu entrance door with adjacent window to:
SMALL ENTRANCE HALL
KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM - 17' 0" x 14' 6"
A triple aspect room, including French doors to a paved patio.
Kitchen Area: Worktops with pine base and wall units. Sink and single drainer.
INNER HALL -
BEDROOM 1 - 14' 7" x 8' 3"
Built-in wardrobe.
BEDROOM 2 - 14' 6" x 8' 3"
Built-in wardrobe.
BATHROOM -
3 piece coloured suite. Tiled floor. Fitted cupboard housing a "Vaillant" LPG boiler.
FIRST FLOOR FLAT
This has its own separate entrance from the Ground Floor, where stairs rise from a small ENTRANCE HALL to:
KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM: 17' 0" x 15' 0"
Double aspect room. Feature original brick archway with a most attractive stained glass sign saying "The Granary".
Kitchen Area: Sink. Worksurface.
BEDROOM 1: 14' 8" x 8' 3"
Built-in wardrobe.
BEDROOM 2: 14' 9" x 8' 4"
Built-in wardrobe.
BATHROOM:
3 piece coloured suite. Built-in cupboard housing a "Vaillant" LPG boiler.
OUTSIDE -
A long stone drive (which the railway cottages have a right of access over) sweeps around to the front of the property and provides extensive parking. There are decent sized level gardens currently laid to lawn with a large patio, and substantial pine SUMMERHOUSE which adjoin farmland along their eastern boundary.
OUTBUILDINGS
Adjacent to The Granary is a most unusual former railway station warehouse of concrete/timber/galvanised iron construction under a corrugated sheet roof. Unusually, it has been built on raised concrete piles and sits about 3ft above the ground level. It comprises 2 units with an interlinking hall, and has mains electric and water connected. Its most recent use has been as a specialised training centre, but the whole property is now in need of complete refurbishment or rebuilding on the current footings.
UNIT 1
Overall 15.54m (15.54) x 5.49m (5.49) - Concrete/timber/corrugated sheet construction.
UNIT 2
Overall 13.1m (13.1) x 5.49m (5.49) - Of corrugated iron construction under a corrugated sheet roof.
AGENTS NOTE
Please note, a new boundary fence will be required between The Granary and the “Office Outbuilding”, and will be the responsibility of the purchaser.
SERVICES -
Mains water and electric. Shared private drainage. Lyne Akres: Oil fired central heating.
COUNCIL BANDS
Lyne Akres: To Be Confirmed.
Ground Floor Flat: Band 'A'. First Floor Flat: Band 'A' (please note these council bands may be subject to reassessment).
EPC RATINGS
Lyne Akres: Rating F. Ground Floor Flat: Rating G. First Floor Flat: Rating G.
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