Oare House Lynton , Exmoor , DEvon - Rightmove

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Oare House Lynton , Exmoor , DEvon - Rightmove
Oare House
Ly nton , Ex moor , D e v o n
Oare House Lynton , Exmoor , DEvon - Rightmove
Oare House Lynton , Exmoor , DEvon - Rightmove
Oare House
                                   Lynton , Exmoor , D evon

              Lynton 7 miles, Exford 9 miles, Porlock 6 miles, Junction 25 M5 Motorway at Taunton 34 miles
                            Rail services from Taunton to London Paddington in under 2 hours.
                                            (Distances and times are approximate)

         Hidden within a private Exmoor location commanding spectacular views,
        Oare House sits in 169 acres and has recently been restored and renovated.

                                           Accommodation and amenities
                              Entrance hall • drawing room • dining room • sitting room • study
                                  large kitchen and breakfast room • utility and study • Cellar

                                   Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing room
                                              4 further bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

                                                        Extensive attic rooms

                                     Separate 2 bedroom flat with sitting room and kitchen

                                 Extensive range of traditional stone barns around a courtyard

                                                    Modern agricultural building

                                   In all extending to approximately 167 acres Freehold
                  Also included are an additional 160 acres of shooting rights across adjoining land

             Exeter                                                                                            Farm and Estates
     19 Southernhay East,                                                                                       55 Baker Street,
    Exeter, Devon EX1 1QD                                                                                      London W1U 8AN
      Tel: +44 1392 423 111                                                                                 Tel: +44 207 861 1653
william.morrison@knightfrank.com                                                                        james.prewett@knightfrank.com
                                                    www.knightfrank.co.uk

                    These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact.
                           Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.
Oare House Lynton , Exmoor , DEvon - Rightmove
Oare House Lynton , Exmoor , DEvon - Rightmove
Situation
• Oare House sits within the hamlet of Oare, tucked away in a          deep valleys and steep coombes is justly deserving of its           supermarkets, shops and everyday facilities as well as a hospital.
  hidden valley on the northern fringe of the Exmoor National Park     description as “Doone country.”                                     Barnstaple is about 25 miles away.
  between the towns of Minehead and Lynmouth, on the Bristol         • Lynton and nearby Porlock are ideal bases from which to explore   • Communication links to the area are excellent, with the A39
  Channel. The hamlet is surrounded by the wild moorland of            the wild and beautiful moorland and rugged coastline of Exmoor      providing links to the M5 Motorway at Taunton, where there is
  Exmoor to the south.                                                 and the surrounding area. The area has a number of good hotels,     also a mainline railway station with regular services to London
• Oare House overlooks the ancient Oare Church which is named          inns, restaurants and shops. There is a picturesque harbour at      Paddington in under two hours. Airports at Bristol and Exeter
  in the famous R D Blackmoor novel “Lorna Doone” and the              Porlock Weir, which lies to the east.                               provide flights to UK and international destinations throughout the
  surrounding rolling Exmoor countryside with its magical hidden     • Minehead is about 11 miles away and has a good range of             year.
Oare House Lynton , Exmoor , DEvon - Rightmove
Description of property
• The house is situated on a historic site dating back several           from far-reaching views over its own land, Oare Church and the
  hundred years. South facing the property has excellent views           surrounding countryside.
  over open farmland and the moor. Mature gardens surround
  the house and include a delightful walled garden which has           • The house has spacious and well laid-out accommodation
  been recently renovated. The secondary accommodation and               which is arranged over three floors. The ground floor comprises
  renovated farm buildings are a short distance from the house,          an entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, family sitting room
  ideal for storage, agricultural or equestrian use.                     and a good open-plan kitchen and breakfast room with bi fold
                                                                         doors opening onto a terrace overlooking the gardens.
• Oare House is a substantial Georgian house which has been
  completely renovated by its current owners over recent years.        • On the first floor there is a master bedroom suite which has
  The renovation has cleverly maintained the character whilst            an ensuite bathroom and dressing room. There are 4 further
  providing an extremely efficient and modern home that is               bedrooms on the first floor and 3 bathrooms.
  attractive and beautifully finished in a simple but elegant style.
  The property enjoys a peaceful and private position, benefitting     • The second floor is extensive and comprises large attic rooms.
Oare House Lynton , Exmoor , DEvon - Rightmove
Oare House Lynton , Exmoor , DEvon - Rightmove
Oare House Lynton , Exmoor , DEvon - Rightmove
Oare House Lynton , Exmoor , DEvon - Rightmove
Reception

Bedroom

Bathroom

Kitchen/Utility

Storage

Recreation

                  Basement
                                 Second Floor

                  Ground Floor   First Floor
Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area
                                                                                                                                     6,621 sq ft / 615 sq m
                                                                                                                (includes annexe, excludes outbuildings & restricted head height)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Main House

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Flat

                                                                                                                                                             Annexe

                              Outbuilding 1                                                                                                                                                                        Outbuilding 2

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.
• Away from the house is the Flat which is on the first
  floor of the main traditional barn. This is well laid out
  and in good order. It can be used as a holiday let, for
  staff or can be let out on a long term basis if required.
• The main traditional barns are extensive with a
  variety of stables, stores, barns and sheds that are
  adaptable to a number of modern uses.
• The modern, general purpose agricultural building is
  suitable for livestock or storage.
• The gardens and grounds are magnificent and have
  also been significantly improved by the current
  owners to include extensive new planting, the
  creation of terraces and lawns and the renovation of
  a lovely walled garden close to the house.
GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS                                                                                                                                                                      Fixtures and fittings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      All items usually known as tenants’ fixtures and fittings, whether
Services and Technology                                                                                                                                                                               mentioned or not in these sale particulars are excluded from the
During the renovation of the property no expense has been spared on                                                                                                                                   sale but may be available by separate negotiation. Such items
services or technology.                                                                                                                                                                               include all fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, domestic electrical
                                                                                                                                                                                                      items, garden equipment, statuary and machinery.
 Service
                                                                                                                                           OARE HOUSE
 Electricity                 Mains electricity includes 3 phase connection.                                                                                                                           Shooting Rights
                             There is also a direct port to connect into a                                                                                                                            In addition to the freehold land is an additional 160 acres of
                             generator if necessary. The property has been                                                                                                                            shooting right over adjoining land. The topography would allow for
                             fully re-wired.                                                                                                                                                          a useful family shoot.

 Photo Voltaic               A roof mounted 10KW PV cells producing an                                                                                                                                Hunting Rights
 (PV)                        income of approximately £6,000 per annum.                                                                                                                                Reserved to The Badgeworthy Land Company as is usual on most
 Drainage                    Private drainage is handled by a new                                                                                                                                     of Exmoor.
                             Klargester. In the yards and around the house
                             are new range land and storm drains.                                                                                                                                     Fishing Rights
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Included in the sale over Oare Water which is known to be stocked
 Heating                     Heating is a combination of air source                                                                                                                                   with Brown Trout.
                             heat pump and 20kw wood burner. This is
                             distributed by underfloor heating. There are                                                                                                                             Local Authority
                             controls in each room.                                                                                                                                                   Exmoor National Park Authority. Tel: 01398 323665.
 Internet and                The house is fully wired for data and sound.                                                                                                                             www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
 Technology                  Internet is a combination of BT infinity and                                                                                                                             West Somerset District Council. Tel: 01984 632291.
                             Satellite Broadband.                                                                                                                                                     www.westsomersetonline.co.uk

Single Farm Payment/Basic Payment                                                                                                               Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance
                                                                                                                                                Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Council Tax
The vendor will make every effort to transfer the Single Farm Payment/                                                                          Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of
                                                                                                                                                purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Band G
                                                                                                                                                it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence
Basic Payment on completion                                                                                                                     Number. No. ES100017767.”
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions (Postcode EX35 6NX)
Method of Sale                                                                                                                                                            From the M5 at Taunton, take the A39 passing through Williton
                                                                                              Basic Payment Scheme and Farming                                            and Minehead. From the centre of Porlock, continue on the A39
The property is to be offered for sale by private treaty.
                                                                                              The farm is currently grazed through licence with cattle and sheep. The up Porlock Hill towards Lynton and Lynmouth. Follow this road for
                                                                                              land is registered for BPS and the entitlements are included in the sale. 6.5 miles, ignoring the first turning left to Oare and carry on over
Tenure and Possession                                                                         This produces an income of approximately £10,000 per annum.                 the cattle grid towards Lynton, passing the Culbourne restaurant
The property is offered freehold, with vacant possession granted
                                                                                                                                                                          on your left. Turn left to Oare, Malmsmead and Lorna Doone Valley
on completion subject to any tenancies/licences for current farming                           Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way.                                     and Oare House will be found after about 1 mile on the left at the
activities.                                                                                   The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing   bottom of the hill.
                                                                                              rights, both public and private, including rights of way, supply, drainage,
Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights                                                           water abstraction, electricity supplies and other rights, covenants,        Viewings
The sporting and timber rights are included in so far as they are                             restrictions and obligations, quasi-easements and all way leaves, whether All viewings must be made strictly by appointment only through the
owned by the vendor.                                                                          referred to or not. There is a footpath.                                    vendor’s agents.
Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being
factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without
responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are
approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find
out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability
partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names.
Photographs: 2013. Particulars: September 2015. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.
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