Situated deep in the heart of the North Devon Countryside and on the open market for the first time since 1961 this is a rare opportunity to acquire an unspoilt Period Farmhouse with a useful range of outbuildings and productive pasture land the whole extending to just under 10 acres.

The charming and unique farmhouse at "North Furze Farm" dates from around 1600 and offers a wealth of charm and character with exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces etc. The largely unspoilt accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance Porch, 21ft Lounge, Freezer Room, Inner Lobby, Bathroom, Dining Room/Family Room, Side Entrance Porch, Inner Lobby, Pantry, Kitchen, First Floor Landing and 3 First Floor Bedrooms. Outside: The property stands within its own attractive well-maintained gardens including a large kitchen garden with soft fruits, apple trees, vegetable plots, greenhouse etc. In addition there are also 2 adjoining Chicken Runs and a most useful range of outbuildings including a Potting Shed, Large Garden Shed, useful Stone and Slate Barn, a substantial block-built Workshop together with a fully enclosed Dutch Barn. The land is contained within convenient paddocks with the whole extending to some 10.5 acres.

LOCATION
"North Furze Farm" occupies a delightful peaceful rural setting and is situated in the Parish of Shebbear with the village offering traditional village amenities including primary School, Doctors Surgery, Pub, well-stocked Post Office/General Stores etc. In addition the well-known co-educational School of Shebbear College is situated on the edge of the village. The market town of Hosworthy with its Indoor Heated Swimming Pool, Golf Course and Bowling Green is some 10 miles. Bude on the North Cornish coastline, famous for its safe sandy, surfing beaches is some 15 miles. The port and market town of Bideford is some 13 mile. Okehampton, Dartmoor and the A30 dual carriageway is some 22 miles, whilst the Cathedral City of Exeter with its intercity rail and motorway links is some 42 miles.

DIRECTIONS TO FIND
From Stibb Cross which is situated midway between Holsworthy, Bideford and Torrington on the A388 take the road signposted Shebbear. After 3 miles turn right signposted Berry and after approximately half a mile the entrance leading to North Furze Farm will be found on the right hand side with a For Sale notice displayed. Upon entering the concrete drive take the immediate left hand turning which leads to the farmhouse.

ENTRANCE PORCH
Half glazed door off. Side window. Door to:

LOUNGE 21' 0 x 14' 4 (6.40m x 4.37m)
Fitted carpet. Beamed ceiling. 2 Wall lights. Inglenook fireplace with bread oven and copper canopy with 'EFEL' multi fuel stove. PVCu double glazed leaded light window. Telephone point (subject to British Telecom regulations). Stairs to first floor.

FREEZER ROOM
8'0" x 5'8" (2.44m x 1.73m) PVCu double glazed leaded light window. This room has been used as a bedroom previously.

INNER LOBBY
Understairs cupboard. Fitted carpet.

BATHROOM 11' 0 x 5' 8 (3.35m x 1.73m)
Built-in airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder with fitted electric immersion heater. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Pedestal hand basin. Vanity splashback. Modern panelled bath with grip handles. Low-level W.C. Bathroom cabinet. Wall shelves. Infra red wall heater. PVCu double glazed leaded light window.

DINING ROOM/FAMILY ROOM 16' 11 x 14' 2 (5.16m x 4.32m)
Fitted carpet with original flagstone floor below. 2 PVCu double glazed leaded light windows. Original ceiling meat hooks. 2 Double and 1 single wall light. Inglenook fireplace with exposed beam. Bread oven. Slate hearth and oil fired stove.

SIDE ENTRANCE PORCH 7' 0 x 4' 9 (2.13m x 1.45m)
Double aspect windows. Carpet squares. Wall light.

INNER LOBBY
Fitted carpet. Door to;

SHELVED LARDER 5' 2 x 3' 6 (1.57m x 1.07m)

KITCHEN 16' 11 x 7' 0 (5.16m x 2.13m) (average)
2 PVCu double glazed leaded light windows. 'Stanley' oil fired stove feeding domestic hot water system and 2 radiators. Tiled splashbacking. Electric cooker point. Double drainer stainless steel sink unit. Drawers and cupboards below. Tiled splashbacking. Adjoining worksurface with space and plumbing below for washing machine. Space for fridge. Serving hatch to dining room/family room with cupboards below. 2 Exposed beams. Wall cupboard.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Fitted carpet extending to stairs. Double radiator.

BEDROOM 1 15' 2 x 12' 2 (4.62m x 3.71m)
PVCu double glazed window. Fitted carpet.

BEDROOM 2 17' 2 x 15' 8 (5.23m x 4.78m)
Exposed beams. PVCu double glazed window. Access to roof space. Fitted carpet.

BEDROOM 3 10' 8 x 8' 9 (3.25m x 2.67m)
('L' shaped). PVCu double glazed window. Fitted carpet.

OUTSIDE
Attractive front garden adjacent to open farmland. Outside light. Well-maintained lawn with well-stocked borders. Brick pathway and brick paved side area.

STONE & SLATE BARN 21'4" x 10'0" (6.50m x 3.05m) Incorporating toilet with W.C. Side window. Light connected. Adjoining FORMER MILK HOUSE 10'0" x 6'11" (3.05m x 2.11m) Light, power and water connected. Side window. Extensive side kitchen garden with lawns and flower beds. Large vegetable plots. Soft fruit beds and Apple trees. CEDAR GREENHOUSE 12'0" x 8'0" (3.66m x 2.44m) POTTING SHED 17'1" x 7'2" (5.21m x 2.18m) 2 ADJOINING CHICKEN RUNS. GARDEN SHED 29'0" x 19'0" (8.84m x 5.79m) Fitted workbench.

The property is approached by a main concrete drive which leads onto the lane providing access to the land whilst a concrete secondary drive via five bar twin gates lead to the useful parking area and the ADJACENT GARAGE. This drive has the benefit of security lighting and an attractive raised flower bed to one side. Rear and side lawn with raised stone flower bed. 2 Oil storage tanks. GARAGE 20'0" x 11'6" (6.10m x 3.51m) Light and power connected. Side door and window. Metal up-and-over door. BLOCK BUILT WORKSHOP With concrete floor. Forecourt providing additional parking. This useful workshop extends to some 44'0" x 31'6" (13.41m x 9.60m) With fluorescent lights. Power and water connected. Concrete flooring. 5 Windows. Large sliding door. Small partition for former office.

FULLY ENCLOSED DUTCH BARN 59'6" x 45'0" (18.14m x 13.72m) Mains water, light and power connected. On the lower side of the Dutch Barn is a hard landscaped area of garden.

THE LAND
The land is contained within convenient paddocks comprising permanent pasture with natural tree lined hedges. THE WHOLE EXTENDING TO JUST UNDER 10 ACRES.

AGENTS NOTE: There is an option to purchase a small paddock extending to just over 0.5 of an acre and situated off the main concrete drive opposite the buildings.

SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage

COUNCIL BAND Band 'E' (please note this council band may be subject to reassessment).

PRICE FREEHOLD £525,000

Vacant Possession upon Completion

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