Meadwell, Lifton

A superb equestrian facility comprising a beautifully finished 3-bedroom cottage in attractive gardens, extensive stabling, sand school, two substantial barns and several paddocks, 11.1 acres in all. Hugely appealing equestrian setup, semi-detached stone cottage, beautifully arranged gardens, several sizeable and versatile outbuildings, large pole barn and stores, 74'x42' american barn and sand school, extensive stabling - livery potential, several paddocks - 11.1 acres in all, freehold, council tax band: C, EPC band: F.

SITUATION
The appealing equestrian-focussed property is located in a peaceful and private position in the rural but accessible hamlet of Meadwell, between the historic towns of Tavistock and Launceston. The popular village of Lifton is approximately 4 miles away, offering a range of day-to-day amenities including a well-respected primary school, doctor's surgery, village shop, post office, and a number of pubs and restaurants including the extremely popular Strawberry Fields Farm Shop and Restaurant. The historic market town of Launceston has a broad range of facilities, whilst the desirable town of Tavistock, rich in history and tradition dating back to the 10th century, offers a superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, including the sought-after private and independent school, Mount Kelly. Plymouth is approximately 22 miles to the south and Exeter is 42 to the east, providing transport connections to London and the rest of the UK via its mainline railway links and the M5 motorway, in addition to an international airport.

DESCRIPTION
This a rare opportunity to acquire a well-structured, 11.1-acre equestrian facility in a quiet, semi-rural hamlet. The property is comprised of a beautifully finished and presented, 3-bedroom stone cottage, extensive stabling, a sand school, and various outbuildings including substantial American and pole barns, arranged around a yard accessed directly from the cottage. Complete with attractive landscaped gardens and a sizeable parking area for numerous large vehicles, this is a wonderful setup with excellent potential which should appeal strongly to keen equestrian enthusiasts and competition riders, as well as those seeking a smallholding-type lifestyle. Whilst the property is used solely for residential purposes at present, it has been run as a livery yard in the past and any new owner would have little difficulty in re-establishing this in order to gain an income from the facilities on offer.

THE COTTAGE
The cottage itself is charming and full of traditional character and period details such as slate floors, stone fireplaces, and exposed timberwork. The 3-bedroom accommodation comprises an attractive and cosy sitting room centred around a log-burning stove, a beautifully presented dining room, a well-equipped kitchen with separate utility and dairy rooms, three bedrooms (including two good-sized doubles) and a stylish, contemporary family bathroom, all presented in genuinely immaculate condition. The kitchen is equipped with a good range of cupboards and cabinets with solid beech worktops incorporating a 1.5-bowl ceramic sink, an integrated dishwasher, a sizable Kenwood LPG fired range cooker with 5-ring gas hob and electric oven beneath, a stainless-steel extractor hood, and a secondary stove that acts as a fireplace. To the side and rear of the cottage are attractive landscaped gardens featuring well-kept lawns, a paved seating area, a vegetable garden, an orangery-style greenhouse and a pretty stone outbuilding divided into a store and separate WC.

LAND AND OUTBUILDINGS
A gate from the garden leads into a concrete yard, from where there is access to the outbuildings and separate vehicular access via a side access lane (within the property's ownership). There is a large timber pole barn of approx. 34'x32' (also accessible from the garden), two machinery stores and an L-shaped stable block of clockwork construction comprising seven loose boxes (including one 22'x11' double), two tack rooms and a hay store, all with internal walkways and with power, lighting and water connected. The stabling leads onto an impressively large steel-framed American barn (approx. 74'x42'), with double doors out to the lane and open access out to the paddocks. The American barn provides great covered accommodation for horses and could be adapted as an indoor arena or for other purposes - all subject to any necessary consents or approvals. Across from the yard is a large parking area sufficient for several large vehicles, and a sand school enclosed by a high Devon bank and timber fencing. The land itself is mainly level, well-enclosed, and accessed directly from the yard and lane (see our Location Plan). In total, there are two large fields currently divided into five paddocks by post and wire fencing, and there is a field shelter serving the two northern paddocks.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and metered water are connected. LPG central heating. Private drainage via a septic tank. Standard ADSL broadband is available and mobile/data services are available via all four of the major providers (source: Ofcom's online service checker). Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.

AGENT'S NOTE
There is a public right of way from the public highway along the access lane, which joins a green lane along the property's northernmost boundary. This provides direct outriding into the surrounding area for the owners of this property.