Rackenford, Tiverton

Charming four-bedroom country property with annexe, outbuildings, and over three acres of land in picturesque Rackenford. Attractive gardens, Vegetable plots and paddock. Versatile outbuildings. Easy access to North Devon Link Road and beyond. Council Tax Band D. EPC C. Freehold

SITUATION
Old Barn Farm is situated near the quaint village of Rackenford, which boasts a vibrant community. Located just a short drive from the A361, the property offers excellent connectivity to Tiverton, a market town six miles away, providing an array of shopping, recreational, and educational facilities, including the renowned Blundell's School. The area is ideal for country sports enthusiasts, with Exmoor National Park and North Devon's stunning coastline within easy reach. Commuters will appreciate the proximity to Tiverton Parkway Railway Station, offering direct services to London Paddington in approximately 130 minutes, as well as easy access to Exeter and Taunton.

DESCRIPTION
Old Barn Farm is a charming country property within its own grounds of approximately three acres. This four bedroom main house with interconnecting ground floor annexe, offers versatility in living arrangements. Externally, laid lawns, extensive vegetable patches, outbuildings and a further paddock provide the ability and option of self-sufficiency from within the grounds.

ACCOMMODATION
The covered porch welcomes you into the entrance hallway providing access to all principal rooms, including a WC with wash basin and further storage cupboards. The spacious sitting room is located to the western end of the property and offers ample natural light with two windows to the side and further providing access to the first floor. The kitchen-breakfast room, to eastern end, offers a space for family to gather and boasts large windows overlooking the grounds. It benefits from a range of wooden wall and base units with laminate worktop, one and half stainless steel sink, integrated eye-level double oven, induction hob and extractor with available plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. There is space for undercounter seating and further space for a small kitchen table table. A large larder cupboard offers additional dry storage as required. To the rear of the property, a stable door leads through to the large, tiled, conservatory with GreenSpace roof and double glazing offering a further reception space. Access to the annexe can be gained through the conservatory, whilst a door also leads out to the rear courtyard.

The carpeted staircase splits midway providing access to both parts of the first floor accommodation which hosts characterful features throughout with exposed beams within every room. Within the west wing of the property are bedroom one and two. The spacious master bedroom offers views to the west and features built in wardrobes along the southern wall. Similarly, bedroom two features a built in cupboard and enjoys low-level Velux window with views to the north. Bedroom three and four are located at the eastern end of the property, both feature exposed beams and large Velux windows offering views. The bright and airy family bathroom, again with large Velux window, comprises of a bath with shower over, glass shower screen, heated towel rail, wash basin and WC.

To the side of the property is an additional annexe space. With dual access, the annexe can be used inclusive or independently from the main house as required. Currently utilized as a study or additional guest bedroom, this part of the property offers ground floor accommodation comprising of a private tiled entrance/ boot room, a flexible home office/ guest bedroom, as required, with laminate flooring and bathroom comprising of corner shower, wash basin, towel rail and WC. The interconnecting door is via the main annexe room and conservatory of the main property.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The sweeping gravel driveway bordered with mature shrubs and trees opens to the front of the property with turning area, offering ample parking for multiple vehicles.

The beautifully landscaped grounds offer a variety of areas within the plot. To the front of the property is an area of lawn featuring a charming pond with viewing deck and seating area, further hedging, trees, mature plants and shrubs. Access can be gained to the gated walled courtyard to the rear of the property via the western side of the front lawn, whilst the grounds to the eastern aspect extend beyond, offering an extensive vegetable garden, newly planted orchard and a further paddock sown with wildflowers.

The property hosts a variety of outbuildings perfect for a multitude of uses. A large workshop with storage space above and garden shed are both insulated with concrete floors, benefitting from electric and water. A block built double carport is located off the gravel driveway and also includes enclosed storage.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity . Private drainage via bio digester. Gas central heating via LPG tank. Underfloor heating (annexe only). Solar panels (Water and electric - sold to grid).
Ofcom predicted broadband services - Standard: Download 13Mbps, Upload 1Mbps.
Ofcom predicted mobile coverage for voice and data: Internal: EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone (All limited). External - EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone.
Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council.

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment only through the agents.

DIRECTIONS
From Tiverton take the A361 north Devon link road towards Rackenford. After approximately 5 miles, at Stonelands Cross, turn left signposted Rackenford. At the T-junction, turn right signposted Rackenford and in a very short distance take the 1st left (at Tidderson Cross) signed Nomansland. Continue along this road for approximately half a mile and the property will be found on your left-hand side just before the crossroads.