Belstone, Okehampton
Offers in Excess of £900,000 (Tenant Fees)

Situation

The property is located on a quiet lane located between the much sought after Dartmoor village of Belstone and the town of Okehampton. Belstone offers an attractive centre for walking and riding on Dartmoor and benefits from a pretty Parish Church. The village boasts a thriving cricket club, pub and an active social scene, with excellent access to the A30 providing links westwards to the beaches of Cornwall and eastwards towards the regional capital of Exeter with its extensive range of services.

The market town of Okehampton is about 3 miles to the west. Okehampton lies on the northern edge of the Dartmoor National Park. The shopping area contains banks and supermarkets including a Waitrose as well as many interesting locally owned shops. Primary and secondary education is well catered for in local schools. The recreation ground and park have good facilities including a covered heated swimming pool. Most sports are available including 18-hole golf course, tennis and squash courts, and thriving rugby and football clubs. The train station offers services into central Exeter where connections are available up to London Paddington.

Description

Westlake Farm is an historic site probably dating back hundreds of years but which has been unoccupied for many years. The land has been used for livestock throughout this time but the buildings have not seen active use in many a year. Originally comprising a larger farm it can potentially be available with more or less land subject to separate negotiations. From the lane a copper beech tree-lined driveway leads up past a small barn to the main parking area in front of the old farmhouse, a two storey stone house (with one half part collapsed), with two far larger substantial stone barns located to either side. All the barns and buildings are in need of extensive repair but offer great potential subject to any necessary consents.

The buildings approximate external measurements are: House 19m x 9m, Upper Barn 16m x 6m and 7m x 7m, Lower Barn 20m x 6m, Hay Barn 13m x 4m. The location feels particularly private with all the main barns looking out over agricultural land and garden. Subject to planning the site would provide an exciting development opportunity, either for a single dwelling with outbuildings or multiple dwellings.

Outside

The land is in good order and extends both north and south of the buildings but lies predominantly to the west and is made up of mainly pasture and approx 13 acres of woodland. A stream runs through it providing some fresh water and there are both pedestrian and vehicular gates leading out to various lanes. A public footpath does bisect the land and is marked purple on the Promap plan included with these details. Some commoners rights to graze on Belstone Common are attached to the land but the final allocation will depend on what is agreed in the final sale.

General Information

Services: The nature of any services that may be connected are unknown at this time and are assumed not to be in place. A well is in place but is covered and any buyer would need to conduct their own investigations into its viability. Local and Planning Authority: West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock PL19 —01822 813600 Dartmoor National Park, Parke, Bovey Tracey TQ13—01626 832093 Council Tax: The property does not appear on the Council Tax records. Energy Performance Certificate: EPC exempt due to its dilapidated nature. Tenure: The property is freehold with vacant possession.

Directions

From the Belstone car park proceed into the centre of the village and keep right at the village green. Continue past the Old Telegraph office and Red Phone box (Defibrillator) and take the next right. Follow this lane as it starts to run downhill until you pass a number of semi detached cottages on your right. The farm drive will be found on the left hand side a few hundred yards further on. What3Words location: zoos.drill.calls

Agents Note

All viewings are strictly by appointment with Rendells. The buildings on site are in a serious state of disrepair and as such all viewings are undertaken at the buyers own risk.