For Sale6 Bedroom House in Highampton, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21£1,500,000

A striking & substantial unlisted residence requiring complete renovation, standing in grounds of 46 acres. Location - The property occupies a wonderful position in a rural, yet accessible location in the beautiful area of mid Devon, enjoying views across surrounding countryside. The property enjoys close proximity to Dartmoor, the A30 and delightful surrounding countryside. The thriving market town of Hatherleigh is just 5.3 miles away, which is a conservation area, and houses an interesting mixture of period properties along medieval streets, and offers a good range of local amenities including a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, local businesses and a community hall. There is also a variety of sporting and leisure activities and popular local primary school. The charming market town of Okehampton is 12 miles away at the foothills of Dartmoor, offering a number of locally and nationally owned businesses, and an excellent range of shops, including a Waitrose. There is schooling from infant to sixth form level, and a recently introduced daily train service that runs from Exeter servicing Exeter's private schools. It also has a community hospital and state of the art leisure centre in the lovely Simmons Park. From Okehampton, there is direct access via the A30 dual carriageway to the cathedral and university city of Exeter. The stunning north and south coasts of Devon and Cornwall are within easy reach, with attractive beaches and delightful coastal scenery. The north Cornish coast at Bude is around 17.2 miles away, whilst Westward Ho! on the Devon coast is 20 miles distant. In 2022, the North Devon coastline was selected as a ''World Surfing Reserve' (WSR) - the first in the UK and only cold-water WSR in the world. The cathedral city of Exeter is approximately 33 miles away, and boasts a flourishing university and a wide selection of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities including John Lewis and Waitrose, as well as theatres and an award winning museum. There is a David Lloyd sports club at Sandy Park, which is home to Exeter Chief's rugby club, as well as gym, sports facilities and recreation grounds throughout the city. Exeter also benefits from access onto the M5 Motorway and international air connections via Exeter Airport. Mileages Hatherleigh - 5.3 miles Okehampton - 12 miles Bude - 17.2 miles Exeter - 33 miles The Property - Beara Court offers the prospective purchaser a rare opportunity to procure a substantial period residence in glorious rural surroundings, offering easy access to Dartmoor National Park and a range of amenities. The property is surprisingly unlisted, and in total, boasts in excess of 11,000 square feet of accommodation requiring renovation, but offers tremendous potential to create a superb home. There are a wealth of character features throughout, and far reaching countryside views to the rear. The main house benefits from five reception rooms, six bedrooms, four bath/shower rooms and extensive cellars. There is also a separate two storey one bedroom annexe, and an array of outbuildings that offer potential for variety of uses (STP). Externally, there are delightful gardens and grounds, with property approached via a sweeping driveway, there are mature gardens with ponds, a tennis court and swimming pool as well as a large agricultural building. The land is mainly laid to pasture, incorporating four lakes with a section of woodland, and the whole amounts to around 46 acres. Available to the open market with no ongoing chain. The accommodation, with approximate dimensions more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplans, comprises: Large arched door leads to: Entrance Vestibule - Tiled floor. Access to conservatory. Ornate vaulted brick ceiling. Reception Hallway - A superb reception area with stairs rising to the first floor landing. Beamed ceiling, panelling and fireplace with stone surround and timber mantel over. A door gives access to the cellar and also to the rear elevation. A dining/study area with windows to the rear elevation enjoying views over the surrounding countryside Drawing Room - A stunning triple aspect room enjoying countryside views to the rear with two bow bay windows to the side elevation. Open fireplace with decorative carved ornate surround. French doors lead to the: Conservatory - Overlooking the front elevation. Sliding doors to the front elevation. Cloakroom - Comprising low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Windows to the rear elevation. Dining Room - A spectacular triple aspect room enjoying far reaching countryside views with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams and A-frames with a minstrel gallery. Open fireplace with stone surround and wooden panelling. Inner Lobby - Secondary stairs rise to the first floor landing. Snug/Bedroom - Stone mullion windows to the front elevation. Door allowing access to the front elevation. Study - Window to the front elevation. Kitchen/Breakfast Room - A dual aspect room enjoying far reaching countryside views to the rear elevation. Kitchen comprising a range of matching wall and base units with a sink set into tiled work surfaces, with integrated microwave and dishwasher. Space for fridge/freezer. Walk-in pantry cupboard. Oil fired Aga. Utility Room - Stone mullion windows to the front elevation. Butler sink. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Rear Lobby - Access to the garden and to the annexe. Store Garden Room - Windows to the rear elevation enjoying countryside views. Excellent storage. Double Garage - Sliding doors. Power and light connected. Double height. Stable/Tack Room - Access to the front elevation, separate tack room. Workshop First Floor Landing - Beamed ceiling, floor to ceiling window to the rear elevation. Stairs lead to the second floor, the minstrel gallery and bedroom 6. Bedroom 3 - Window to the rear elevation and bow bay window enjoying countryside views. Beamed ceiling. Bedroom 2 - Window to the front elevation and bow bay window to the side elevation. Beamed ceiling. Ornate fireplace. En-Suite - Window to the front elevation. Comprising low level WC, vanity wash hand basin and a shower cubicle. Bedroom 4 - Window to the front elevation, ornate fireplace, beamed ceiling, vanity wash hand basin. Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, shower cubicle, dual wash hand basins and Jacuzzi bath. Windows to the rear elevation enjoying countryside views. Bedroom 5 - Currently used as a dressing room serving bedroom 1. Bay window to the front elevation. Beamed ceiling and ornate fireplace. Vanity wash hand basin. Bedroom 1 - Bay window to the front elevation with a window seat. Exposed A-frames. Ornate fireplace. Built-in wardrobes. En-Suite - Comprising vanity wash hand basin, low level WC and shower cubicle. Window to the front elevation. Bedroom/Study - Window to the side elevation. Ornate fireplace. Second Floor Landing - Access to loft space and: Games Room - A dual aspect room with countryside views housing full size snooker table. Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, wash hand basin and roll top claw footed bath. Window to the front elevation. Annexe - The annexe can be accessed via the rear and also via the rear lobby of the main house. Entrance door leads to: Entrance Hall - Stairs rise to the first floor landing. Access to the rear lobby of the main house. Shower Room - Comprising low level WC, shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin. First Floor Landing Kitchen/Dining Room - Window to the rear elevation enjoying countryside views. Exposed floorboards. Kitchen comprising a range of matching base units with sink and integrated fridge and space for a cooker. Sitting Room - Window to the rear elevation enjoying countryside views. Bedroom - Window to the rear elevation enjoying countryside views. The Gardens and Grounds - The property stands in delightful and generous mature gardens and grounds amounting to just over 46 acres, that encompass mature garden areas, woodlands, an orchard, tennis court, an outdoor swimming pool, ponds and four lakes as well as extensive pasture. The property has two sweeping driveways either side of the property and also boasts a large agricultural building. The property could be used for a variety of uses, including equestrian and offers a high degree of privacy and seclusion. Property Information Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. (Due to the circumstances of the sale we can not confirm the service connections, and prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries). Local Authority - Torridge District Council. What3Words/// error.potential.parsnips EPC Rating: F Directions - From Okehampton, turn right onto Market Street towards Waitrose and continue straight on to the Hatherleigh Road out of the town. At the next junction, turn right onto the A386 towards Hatherleigh. As you enter the town, take the first exit at the roundabout onto the A3072 (Highampton and Holsworthy). Proceed along this road for just over 5 miles until you see the entrance to the property on the right-hand side with nameplate displayed. Please note there are 2 entrances to the property, either will lead to the property.