Near Buckfastleigh, Dartmoor

DESCRIPTION

Coming to the market for the first time in over 60 years, Hawson Court Cottage is an intriguing proposition with immense potential to create a stunning family home of incredible character. Situated in a fabulous location, there is potential for further development subject to planning permission. Steeped in racing history, having been the childhood home of Grand National winning jockey, Jimmy Frost and where his successful training career began. Hawson is now ready to begin its next chapter and has many stories to tell along the way.

SITUATION

The property is surrounded by the beautiful Dartmoor countryside with undulating landscapes, yet is easily accessible to the towns of Ashburton and Buckfastleigh. The village of Scorriton has a traditional pub and a well-supported Village Hall. The nearby village of Holne features a further public house, as well as a well-stocked village shop.

Situated on the southern slopes of Dartmoor National Park, approximately 3 miles from Buckfastleigh, Hawson is surrounded by excellent walking and riding country.

Buckfastleigh village is conveniently located close to the A38 Devon Expressway giving easy access to Plymouth and Exeter, where it links with the M5. Some 5 miles away is Totnes where there is a mainline railway station with direct connections to London, Paddington. Buckfastleigh is an active village with numerous shops and pubs. It also boasts a well-supported church - St. Lukes, the steam railway and a Farmers Market on Fridays. Once a year the village hosts the Buckfastleigh Arts Festival.

HAWSON COURT COTTAGE

The cottage stands of brick and tile hung elevations under a pitched tiled roof and is believed to date back to approximately 1750 having formally been a lodge associated with the historic Hawson Court. Whilst the cottage requires renovation throughout, it retains many endearing original features and has huge potential to create a fabulous family home in a stunning location. Adjoining the house is a courtyard of traditional stables situated around a concrete yard and currently providing in total twelve loose boxes, many with the original brick paved and cobbled floors traditional of the era, along with a central tack room with wood panelled walls and a staircase to a loft room above. There is enormous potential to either integrate part of the buildings into the main accommodation or to create ancillary/holiday accommodation subject to planning.

THE CHALET

To the western side of the property is a well presented detached timber chalet approximately two years old which provides two bedroomed accommodation and is perfectly positioned to take in the breath-taking views afforded from the property. The chalet benefits from its own private garden and is a tranquil place for guests to enjoy the serenity of Hawson.

EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES

In addition to the traditional stable yard adjacent to the cottage, further equestrian facilities comprise of an American barn housing twelve internal loose boxes and a former sand school, although still useable could be enlarged and resurfaced to suit. In addition there is a former water walker and a concrete pad for a new horse walker to be installed if desired. There is a further large detached barn of block built and corrugated construction measuring approximately 64'11 x 21'1 (19.8m x 6.43m) with an additional area measuring approximately 39'2 x 15'1 (11.95m x 4.26m) currently unused, but could be renovated to provide useful storage space or other uses subject to any necessary planning permission being obtained.

AMERICAN BARN - 87' 6" x 39' 3" (26.68m x 11.98m)

Comprising ten internal loose boxes each approximately 12' x 12' (3.66m x 3.66m) and two foaling boxes, both approximately 16' x 14' (4.88m x 4.27m) all with sliding doors and swivel mangers. Within the barn is wash down area, as well as an area for storing feed and bedding. To the front of the barn is a timber lean-to hay store and adjoining the rear of the barn is a further timber lean-to providing storage and a kennel.

THE LAND

In total Hawson Court Stables extends to approximately 14 acres (5.66 Ha) made up of a main pasture field amounting to approximately 4.8 acres (1.94 Ha). The remaining land comprises of beautiful woodland which slopes down to the Holybrook and one can ride directly off the property, through the woods and onto a myriad of paths and tracks through the woodland or take a short hack on quiet country lanes up onto the moor.

RIGHTS OF WAY

There are no public rights of way across the property as far as are known.

TENURE

Freehold with vacant possession upon legal completion.

SERVICES

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage to septic tank. Oil fired Aga for cooking. Electric heating.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES

The land is not subject to any Environmental Stewardship or Countryside Stewardship Scheme agreements.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE. Tel .

COUNCIL TAX

The property is in council tax band D

DIRECTIONS

From the direction of Plymouth travelling on the A38 towards Exeter, take the Dart Bridge exit sign posted to Totnes and Buckfast onto the B3380 and at the mini roundabout take the second exit tonto Buckfast Road. At the next mini roundabout take the first exit and at the top of the hill turn right signposted to Scorriton and Holne. Follow the lane for approximately 2.5 miles where the entrance to Hawson Court can be found on the right hand side between two stone pillars. Follow the shared private drive all the way to the end where you will come to Hawson Court Cottage and Stables

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VIEWING

Strictly by appointment only with Luscombe Maye's Equestrian Property Department

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