6 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming and very unspoilt South Hams farmstead, set in about 80 acres, with land running down to the River Avon.

Description

The original farmhouse is believed to date from the mid 17th Century, with 19th Century additions, including the pretty south facing Georgian façade of the building. The accommodation in the farmhouse is arranged over two floors, extending to about 3,388 sq ft, retaining many original features throughout.

On the ground floor, there is a reception hall, with two fine reception rooms either side. There is a snug/study area in the centre of the house, with a ground floor shower room and WC off. At the back of the house, there is a large dining room, with kitchen off, and two fireplaces with wood burner and Aga separately.

There is a boot room with door to the yard and outbuildings and a large utility room and laundry, with door to the gardens on the west elevation of the building. The first floor provides three bedrooms at the front of the building (1 en suite), and three further bedrooms, an airing cupboard and two shared bathrooms beyond.

A large garden wraps around the farmhouse, cottage and traditional farm buildings, from which there are far-reaching rural views. There is a south facing terrace immediately to the front of the farmhouse. To the north there is a well established walled garden with greenhouse.

There is a detached three bedroomed cottage to the west of the farmhouse, which extends to about 889 sq ft, and has independent access, providing opportunity for a multi-generational setup, or income from lets.

In addition, there is also 'The Lidden', which for many years was used as an art studio. More recently it has been converted into a studio/annexe with mezzanine sleeping area, providing potential for a further letting unit, subject to the necessary consents.

The range of traditional buildings, immediately the south east of Bickham Farmhouse are Grade II Listed, being described within the listing as a bank barn, including stable granary, shippon with adjoining shippon and cart sheds. The buildings have a substantial footprint of about 5,552 sq ft over two floors, with potential for future conversion, subject to the necessary consents. the buildings are currently in a poor state of repair, with the roofs requiring immediate attention.

To the east of the farmhouse and traditional buildings, on the opposite side of the lane leading to the property, there is a set of former dairy buildings, which include an old milking bale with adjacent concrete yard. The principal building provides a footprint of about 2,750 sq ft, adjacent to which is a derelict steel and iron former hay and straw building.

The land, which extends to just over 80 acres, lies in three separate blocks as indicated in the land plan. The land has good access from unclassified public highways and in addition, the remains of a former railway line provides a useful hard standing access to the fields adjoining the river. There is a strip of native woodland which runs in a northerly direction from the former dairy buildings dividing the river marshes to the east and the higher grazing land to the west, from which there are views to Ugborough Torr to the north.

Location

Bickham Farm is situated in a beautiful and unspoilt rural position, in the Avon Valley, about half a mile from the village of Diptford, within the South Hams AONB.

With the Dartmoor National Park to the North and Kingsbridge Estuary to the south, leading to Salcombe, East Portlemouth and some of the areas most beautiful beaches beyond, the property is perfectly located to take advantage of all that this magical area of Devon has to offer.

Diptford has a village church, a parish hall and primary school, whilst Totnes to the north east and Modbury to the south west, provide a fine selection of everyday amenities, as well as Kingsbridge beyond.

The A38 Devon Expressway is easily accessible there is at South Brent, providing dual carriageway links to Exeter and the M5 to the east and Plymouth and the Tamar Bridge into Cornwall to the west. There is a mainline train station in Totnes, providing direct links to London Paddington in about 3 hrs 20 mins, and an International Airport at Exeter, with a seasonal variety flights to UK and International Destinations.

Square Footage: 3,388 sq ft


Acreage: 82.21 Acres

Directions

Diptford about 0.5 miles, Totnes about 7.5 miles, Modbury about 7 miles, Kingsbridge about 10 miles.

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Additional Info

SERVICES: Mains electricity. Private & mains water supply. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating in main house. Broadband connected.

SPORTING RIGHTS: The agents understand that all shooting and hunting rights are included with the freehold of the property along with the fishing rights in the River Avon. North of Bickham Bridge the rights are effectively double bank. As will be seen from the site plan, a strip of land along the eastern bank of the River Avon is also included with the property. To the south of Bickham Bridge the fishing rights from the field known as Lower Marsh are single bank only. The River Avon is a small river which is essentially a brown trout fishery which also supports a run of migratory trout as well as salmon.

VIEWINGS: Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.

FIXTURES & FITINGS: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.