4 bed detached house for sale

Lower Hill Farm, Lot 1, Lamerton, Tavistock, Devon PL19.

Lower Hill Farm consists of a stylishly renovated and beautifully presented former farmhouse with planning permission for a double carport and a detached stone barn with planning permission to convert to a holiday home (Lot 1); a pasture paddock of approx. 1.99 acres with planning permission to re-site an old stable block and build it next to the paddock (Lot 2); and The Old Shippon a wonderfully renovated detached barn conversion with garden, paddock, stables (with planning permission) and further planning permission for ancillary accommodation (Lot 3).

Lot 1
Lot 1 consists of the attractive farmhouse, constructed of stone beneath a slate roof, with projecting rendered gable to the rear, is Listed as being of architectural or historical interest, Grade II, and the listing document states it as being a 'farmhouse. Mid to late 17th century, with 19th and 20th century alterations.

The house has been thoroughly and stylishly renovated and modernized, whilst retaining it's many period features, thus combining it's character and charm with all the comforts of modern living.

To one side of the hall is the dining room with slate flagged floor, exposed beams and fireplace with Watson, and to the other the sitting room with slate flagged floor and stone fireplace with wood burner. Beyond the dining room is the study and beyond the sitting room the large, full height studio/games/living room with slate paved flooring, exposed roof timbers and wood burner. To the rear is the spacious fitted kitchen/breakfast room with slate paved flooring and French doors to the paved terrace and gardens.

On the first floor there is plenty more period character and the principal bedroom with range of fitted wardrobe cupboards, en suite and full height shuttered window overlooking the gardens. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. One of these bedrooms is self contained with its own stairs and en suite, making it ideal for guests. Both bathrooms are equipped with high quality contemporary fittings. Around the house are beautiful gardens with lawns and ornamental shrubs and plants making al fresco dining a real possibility.

At the back of the house is a large parking area with planning permission to build a double car port (planning reference 3300/25/hho).

Within the grounds of the farmhouse is a detached stone barn with planning permission to extend and convert to a holiday home (planning reference3469/22/lbc).

Details of planning permissions can be found on the West Devon Council website

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Lower Hill Farm is situated in the beautiful rolling countryside of West Devon, just outside the popular village of Lamerton and about 3 miles to the west of Tavistock.

Lamerton has a fuel station, general store, primary school and The Blacksmith's Arms pub, as well as the 13th century St Peter's Church. There is also the popular farm shop at Chipshop, about 2 miles away.

The delightful ancient stannary and thriving market town of Tavistock, dating back to the 10th century, is within easy reach and is part of a World Heritage Site. The town centre is focused around the Pannier Market and Bedford Square and there is a regular farmers' market. The town has an excellent range of independent shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes and hospital and there is private education with Mount Kelly School and prep school. Golf is at Tavistock Golf Club or St Mellion, about 13 miles away. Several National Trust properties are nearby, including Lydford Gorge, Buckland Abbey and Cotehele.

Tavistock is situated on the banks of the beautiful River Tavy, on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park, renowned for it's spectacular scenery and providing many opportunities for walking, cycling, fishing, riding etc. On the doorstep.

To the south is the city of Plymouth and the glorious Tamar Estuary, providing facilities for sailing and other watersports here and along the south coast of Devon and Cornwall, with it's many beaches, coves and estuaries. There is also excellent cycling on the Moor with the Dartmoor Classic being a popular annual event. Mountain biking nearby is also superb.

There is easy access north to the A30 leading west, via Launceston, into Cornwall, or east, via Okehampton, to the cathedral and university city of Exeter and the M5 motorway. From Plymouth there are ferries to France and Spain and a train station with mainline connections to London (Paddington).