4 bedroom equestrian property for sale

Accessed via a private drive, this well maintained south facing 4 bedroom residence occupies an elevated position with far reaching views of the surrounding countryside, set in c. 4 acres of paddocks, mature gardens and spring fed pond.

Stream Meadow offers a range of modern outbuildings including stables, a workshop, timber barn, and a double garage.

Situation

This lovely split level property is very well situated in an elevated position, set well back from the road and within ½ mile of the centre of Dulverton, which is known as the ‘Gateway’ to Exmoor.

There can be few homes that come to the market within the Exmoor National Park that offer a better balance of a private home alongside equestrian facilities.

Description

Stream Meadow was built in the late 1980’s of traditional construction with externally rendered elevations beneath a tiled roof and is well presented and in good order throughout.

Recent additions have been a double garage with cloakroom and upper floor (accessed via a side door from the back lawn). This could easily be made into an office or further accommodation (subject to the necessary planning permissions).

Extension to kitchen used as a boot room with a patio area.

Accommodation

Built in a very attractive style the large well proportioned reception room are mainly to one side of the wide hallway and the bedrooms are thoughtfully placed off a separate inner hallway.

The large l shaped kitchen/breakfast room is exceptionally well equipped (integral Mele dishwasher, range style cooker and hood, full height fridge freezer and separate freezer) is a charming area with double glazed doors leading to the boot room (underfloor heating) and back door to terrace and garaging.

The double doors lead through to the sperate dining room with dual aspect and further double doors through to a beautifully appointed triple aspect sitting room (22ft’10’ x 15’9’’) with inset multi burning stove and patio doors leading the balcony with far reaching south facing views of across the Barle Valley.

Three bedrooms lie off the inner hall. The main bedroom (en-suite) is large with a full range of built in wardrobes and en-suite shower room. A set of double glazed doors open onto the terrace.

Two further double bedrooms both with built in wardrobes and served by a well appointed family bathroom.

A staircase leads down to the lower level, where there is a large utility room with fitted units, Belfast sink, washing machine and LPG boiler (new 2022) and large understairs cupboard and lower back door to garden.

Bedroom 4 is off the utility room with an en-suite bathroom. The whole lower ground floor could quite easily become a self contained unit.

Outside

The Gardens, Stabling, Paddocks and Outbuildings.

One of the most attractive features of this property is its setting, surrounded by gardens, parkland, large pond, vegetable patch and 4 paddocks.

The drive continues to a larger parking and turning area which provides access to the stables, paddocks and outbuildings.

The stable yard is well fenced and looks out onto the pond, orchard and paddocks with hay barn two loose boxes (11’3’’x 11’3’’) with an attached tack/feed room (10’4’’ x 14’4’’) enclosed by hard standing to the front, outside tap and electricity.

A hay barn (open fronted 11’4’’ x 9’1’’), a workshop with power and fitted workbench and shelving (11’4’’ x 11’1’’). A detached double doored barn (19’0’’x 11’8’’).

The property in total stands within some c. 4 Acres divided into paddocks and garden which is bordered by stock proof fencing.

The gardens are a particular feature and over the years have been planted with an abundance of trees and plants to create private and secluded areas as well as large open spaces from which to enjoy the views and countryside.

The gardens are mainly laid to lawn and divided into parkland, a vegetable garden plus a more formal level garden boarded by mature hedging and flower beds. Steps lead down through a pergola to the back patio and garaging.
The drive continues past the side of the house leading to an additional large parking and turning area to the rear of the property plus access to the double garage.

The double garage has power assisted doors, separately accessed floor above and cloakroom.
From our office in Dulverton proceed north out of the town past Stanbury's Garage and The Rock House music shop, continue along Jury Road. Pass the left hand turn to Hollam Drive and Stream Meadow will be found on the left hand side clearly indicated by its name plate.

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