Oare HouseLynton, Exmoor, DEvon

Oare HouseLynton, Exmoor, DEvon

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 amenitiesEntrance 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

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.

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Situation

• OareHousesitswithinthehamletofOare,tuckedawayina

hidden valley on the northern fringe of the Exmoor National Park

between the towns of Minehead and Lynmouth, on the Bristol

Channel. The hamlet is surrounded by the wild moorland of

Exmoor to the south.

• OareHouseoverlookstheancientOareChurchwhichisnamed

in the famous R D Blackmoor novel “Lorna Doone” and the

surrounding rolling Exmoor countryside with its magical hidden

deep valleys and steep coombes is justly deserving of its

description as “Doone country.”

• LyntonandnearbyPorlockareidealbasesfromwhichtoexplore

the wild and beautiful moorland and rugged coastline of Exmoor

and the surrounding area. The area has a number of good hotels,

inns, restaurants and shops. There is a picturesque harbour at

Porlock Weir, which lies to the east.

• Mineheadisabout11milesawayandhasagoodrangeof

supermarkets, shops and everyday facilities as well as a hospital.

Barnstaple is about 25 miles away.

• Communicationlinkstotheareaareexcellent,withtheA39

providing links to the M5 Motorway at Taunton, where there is

also a mainline railway station with regular services to London

Paddington in under two hours. Airports at Bristol and Exeter

provide flights to uK and international destinations throughout the

year.

Description of property• Thehouseissituatedonahistoricsitedatingbackseveral

hundred years. south facing the property has excellent views over open farmland and the moor. Mature gardens surround the house and include a delightful walled garden which has been recently renovated. The secondary accommodation and renovated farm buildings are a short distance from the house, ideal for storage, agricultural or equestrian use.

• OareHouseisasubstantialGeorgianhousewhichhasbeencompletely renovated by its current owners over recent years. The renovation has cleverly maintained the character whilst providing an extremely efficient and modern home that is attractive and beautifully finished in a simple but elegant style. The property enjoys a peaceful and private position, benefitting

fromfar-reachingviewsoveritsownland,OareChurchandthesurrounding countryside.

• Thehousehasspaciousandwelllaid-outaccommodationwhich is arranged over three floors. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, family sitting room and a good open-plan kitchen and breakfast room with bi fold doors opening onto a terrace overlooking the gardens.

• Onthefirstfloorthereisamasterbedroomsuitewhichhasan ensuite bathroom and dressing room. There are 4 further bedrooms on the first floor and 3 bathrooms.

• Thesecondfloorisextensiveandcompriseslargeatticrooms.

Reception

Bedroom

Bathroom

Kitchen/utility

storage

Recreation

BasementSecond Floor

Ground Floor First Floor

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area

6,621 sq ft / 615 sq m

(includes annexe, excludes outbuildings & restricted head height)

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.

Annexe

outbuilding 1 outbuilding 2

main House

Flat

• AwayfromthehouseistheFlatwhichisonthefirst

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.

• Themaintraditionalbarnsareextensivewitha

variety of stables, stores, barns and sheds that are

adaptable to a number of modern uses.

• Themodern,generalpurposeagriculturalbuildingis

suitable for livestock or storage.

• Thegardensandgroundsaremagnificentandhave

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.

Important notice:Particulars:Theseparticularsarenotanofferorcontract,norpartofone.YoushouldnotrelyonstatementsbyKnightFrankLLPintheparticularsorbywordofmouthorinwriting(“information”)asbeingfactuallyaccurateabouttheproperty,itsconditionoritsvalue.NeitherKnightFrankLLPnoranyjointagenthasanyauthoritytomakeanyrepresentationsabouttheproperty,andaccordinglyanyinformationgivenisentirelywithoutresponsibility 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 outbyinspectionorinotherwaysthatthesemattershavebeenproperlydealtwithandthatallinformationiscorrect.VAT:TheVATpositionrelatingtothepropertymaychangewithoutnotice.KnightFrankLLPisalimitedliabilitypartnershipregisteredinEnglandwithregisterednumberOC305934.Ourregisteredofficeis55BakerStreet,London,W1U8AN,whereyoumaylookatalistofmembers’names.

Photographs: 2013. Particulars: september 2015. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.

Note: “This plan is based upon the OrdnanceSurveymapwiththesanctionofthecontrolofH.M.stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. Es100017767.”

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GEnErAL rEmArKS AnD StIPULAtIonS

Services and technologyDuring the renovation of the property no expense has been spared on services or technology.

SErvIcE

Electricity Mains electricity includes 3 phase connection. There is also a direct port to connect into a generator if necessary. The property has been fully re-wired.

Photo voltaic (Pv)

A roof mounted 10KW PV cells producing an income of approximately £6,000 per annum.

Drainage Private drainage is handled by a new Klargester. In the yards and around the house are new range land and storm drains.

Heating Heatingisacombinationofairsourceheat pump and 20kw wood burner. This is distributed by underfloor heating. There are controls in each room.

Internet and technology

The house is fully wired for data and sound. Internet is a combination of BT infinity and satellite Broadband.

Single Farm Payment/Basic PaymentThevendorwillmakeeveryefforttotransfertheSingleFarmPayment/Basic Payment on completion

method of SaleThe property is to be offered for sale by private treaty.

tenure and PossessionThe property is offered freehold, with vacant possession granted on completion subject to any tenancies/licences for current farming activities.

Sporting, timber and mineral rightsThe sporting and timber rights are included in so far as they are owned by the vendor.

Fixtures and fittingsAllitemsusuallyknownastenants’fixturesandfittings,whethermentioned or not in these sale particulars are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. such items include all fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, domestic electrical items, garden equipment, statuary and machinery.

Shooting rightsIn addition to the freehold land is an additional 160 acres of shooting right over adjoining land. The topography would allow for a useful family shoot.

Hunting rightsReserved to The Badgeworthy Land Company as is usual on most of Exmoor.

Fishing rightsIncludedinthesaleoverOareWaterwhichisknowntobestockedwith Brown Trout.

Local AuthorityExmoor National Park Authority. Tel: 01398 323665.www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

West somerset District Council. Tel: 01984 632291. www.westsomersetonline.co.uk

council taxBandG

Directions (Postcode Ex35 6nx)FromtheM5atTaunton,taketheA39passingthroughWillitonandMinehead.FromthecentreofPorlock,continueontheA39upPorlockHilltowardsLyntonandLynmouth.Followthisroadfor6.5miles,ignoringthefirstturninglefttoOareandcarryonoverthe cattle grid towards Lynton, passing the Culbourne restaurant onyourleft.TurnlefttoOare,MalmsmeadandLornaDooneValleyandOareHousewillbefoundafterabout1mileontheleftatthebottom of the hill.

viewingsAll viewings must be made strictly by appointment only through the vendor’sagents.

Basic Payment Scheme and FarmingThe farm is currently grazed through licence with cattle and sheep. The land is registered for BPs and the entitlements are included in the sale. This produces an income of approximately £10,000 per annum.

Easements, Wayleaves and rights of Way.The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights, both public and private, including rights of way, supply, drainage, water abstraction, electricity supplies and other rights, covenants, restrictions and obligations, quasi-easements and all way leaves, whether referred to or not. There is a footpath.