THIS MOST ADAPTABLE 5 ACRE SMALLHOLDING (NO AGRICULTURAL TIE) ENJOYS SOME STUNNING VIEWS TO DARTMOOR AND A GREAT LOCATION ONLY 1 MILE FROM HOLSWORTHY. IT COMPRISES AN INDIVIDUAL PVCU DOUBLE GLAZED, OIL FIRED CENTRALLY HEATED, 3/4 BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE WITH LAWNED GARDENS, PLENTY OF PARKING AND A WORKSHOP. MOST IMPRESSIVE EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES INCLUDING PURPOSE BUILT 60FT BARN WITH INTEGRAL STABLES AND TACK/FEED ROOM, 40M X 20M SAND/RUBBER MENAGE, PRODUCTIVE PADDOCK AND EXTENSIVE STONE YARD/DRIVE FOR LORRY/BOX PARKING.

THE RESIDENCE This is only the second time that Knowle has become available on the open market since it was originally built in the 1950's. Its versatile accommodation briefly comprises:- Arched Entrance Porch, spacious Reception Hall with Cloakroom, Lounge with open fireplace and French doors to patio, Dining Room, Ground Floor Bedroom 4/Study, Kitchen with walk-in larder, side Porch, First Floor Landing, 3 Bedrooms and Bathroom. This most interesting house still offers great potential but recent improvements include the re-fitted Kitchen and Cloakroom. It benefits from oil fired central heating and PVCu double glazed windows throughout. The ground floor ceiling heights are around 8’ and the front aspect windows are “leaded lights”.

LOCATION The property enjoys that perfect combination of a rural setting and aspect with all the convenience of being only a few minutes drive from the market town of Holsworthy or the friendly village of Pyworthy, with its popular inn, village hall, primary school and church. Holsworthy itself which caters particular well for its inhabitants with a good range of national and local shops together with many amenities including regular bus services, library, park, health centre, indoor heated swimming pool, sports hall, bowling green, golf course, etc. Bude on the North Cornish coastline, famous for its safe sandy surfing beaches and wider range of shopping facilities, is some 7 miles distant whilst for those wishing to travel further a field Okehampton the 'gateway to Dartmoor' is some 23 miles distant and offers a direct dual carriageway connection to the Cathedral city of Exeter with its Inter City rail and motorway links. The port and market town of Bideford is some 20 miles with the regional and North Devon Centre of Barnstaple some 30 miles. Launceston Cornwall's ancient capital is some 16 miles.

DIRECTIONS TO FIND From our office proceed along Fore Street and turn right into Bodmin Street signed North Tamerton/Pyworthy. Proceed for 0.4 miles and have just crossed over a small stream, take the right hand turning signed Pyworthy. Proceed for 0.7 miles and Knowle will then be found on the left hand side with Christopher Bond For Sale notices clearly displayed.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all measurements are approximate):-


FEATURE OPEN FRONTED ARCHED ENTRANCE PORCH Quarry tiled floor. PVCu double glazed door with matching windows leading to:-

RECEPTION HALL Fitted carpet. Radiator. Stairs to First Floor with cupboard below.

CLOAKROOM Fitted carpet. Opaque window to front. White low level WC.

LOUNGE 15' 6 Max x 11' 11 (4.72m x 3.63m) French doors and side lights to rear enjoying a great countryside aspect to Dartmoor in the far distance. Radiator. Open tiled fireplace with shelved storage alcove to one side. Picture rail.

DINING ROOM 12' 3 x 11' 10 (3.73m x 3.61m) Plus Bay Window. Fitted carpet. Bay window to front. Radiator. Open stone fireplace with slate hearth and stained timber mantel. Television/book shelf to one side. Built in cupboard with display alcove to the other side.

KITCHEN 11' 10 x 8' 11 (3.61m x 2.72m) Vinyl floor. Window to rear with a great rural aspect. Extensive roll edge work surfaces with matching 'light beech' base and wall units. Tiled splash backing. Space for fridge. Inset stainless steel sink. Space for fridge/freezer. Electric cooker point with plenty of space for a 'Range'. SHELVED WALK-IN LARDER with plumbing for washing machine and opaque window to side. Down lighters. PVCu double door with inset glazed bulls eye leading to:-

SIDE PORCH Door to:-

BOILER ROOM Housing a Grant oil fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating system. Opaque window to side.

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM 4 11' 11 x 9' 11 (3.63m x 3.02m) Fitted carpet. Double aspect windows. Radiator. Wash hand basin.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Fitted carpet extending to stairs. Window to rear with a very pleasant rural aspect. Radiator. Access to roof space. Doors giving access to 2 under eaves storage areas.

BEDROOM 1 12' 8 x 11' 11 (3.86m x 3.63m) Fitted carpet. 2 Windows to side enjoying far reaching Westerly views over the menage and paddock. Radiator. Ornamental tiled fireplace. Access to under eaves storage.

BEDROOM 2 12' 3 x 11' 11 (3.73m x 3.63m) Fitted carpet. Window overlooking the front garden to the surrounding countryside. Radiator. Ornamental tiled fireplace with built in storage cupboard to one side.

BEDROOM 3 10' 5 x 9' 10 (3.18m x 3.00m) Irregular shaped room. Maximum measurements. Fitted carpet. Window to front. Radiator. Built-in shelved storage cupboard.

BATHROOM Window to side. Views to Holsworthy town and its Church tower. Radiator. 3 Piece suite with a “Victorian” tap/shower fitting to the bath. Tiled splash backing. Built-in airing cupboard with factory lagged hot water cylinder and electric immersion heater.

OUTSIDE The house is nicely set back from the parish road and approached over a tarmacadam drive through recessed twin timber five bar gates. There is parking for 3 cars and a useful DETACHED WORKSHOP. A substantial Devon bank runs along the front of the garden and is topped by mature beech trees. The gardens surrounding the house are level and laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs including a monkey puzzle tree. Paved patio taking full aspect of the sunny South facing rear aspect. Plastic oil storage tank.

EQUESTRIAN FACILITES These are without doubt an immense asset to the property and lie immediately to the West of the formal gardens. They are approached by their own drive comprising a concrete approach to twin recessed five bar timber gates. From here an extensive stone drive/yard provides extensive parking for a lorry/tractor box's etc. Small former orchard.

EQUESTRIAN BARN 60' 0 x 29' 0 (18.29m x 8.84m) Approximately. Purpose built in the American style. It is of steel frame construction being in filled with block work and timber cladding under a profiled sheet roof with sky lights and vents apex. It is approached through a full height sliding door to one side. There are four loose boxes each 12' x 12' and pony stable, ample space for grooming/tacking up etc. light, power and water connected. Extending across one end of the barn is a secure tack/feed room with useful loft space over.

MENAGE 131' 3 x 65' 7 (40.00m x 20.00m) Installed about 2 years ago by a particularly reputable local contractor and bordered by post and rail fencing. THE PADDOCK enjoys a gentlly sloping southerly aspect and runs along the rear of the residence, menage and barn. The whole property extends to about 5.25 acres

SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private Drainage. Exterior lights around barn.

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

Vacant Possession upon Completion



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2. Any areas, measurements, distances or orientations given are approximate only.
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FLOOR PLAN (not to scale)