2 bed detached house for sale

3.12 Acres - Rutt Lane, Ivybridge, Devon PL21

Viewings commencing from Monday 13th April.

A rare opportunity to purchase a characterful countryside home accompanied by circa 3 acres of land with unrivalled convenience. Rutt Farm Cottage enjoys a peaceful and secluded location on Dartmoor National Park, yet is within walking distance of Ivybridge with a wealth of local amenities and transport links on its doorstep.
Description

Having been a hugely loved home by its current owner for over 40 years, Rutt Farm Cottage is a quaint, characterful and unique home positioned along a quiet no-through lane offering an incredible blend of a peaceful rural setting alongside unrivalled convenience - a truly rare find.

The cottage itself boasts an attractive slate-fronted façade and stands nicely towards the northern end of the site with ample off-road parking readily available right outside. The property has clearly been extremely well kept and nicely upgraded over the years. Upon entry a large, welcoming entrance porch greets you and provides space for the storage of coats and shoes. A door leads into the living room, a delightfully spacious and cosy room which is typical of a cottage such as this. The living room enjoys a large window to the front, a traditional feature fireplace and also houses the stairs rising to the first floor accommodation. Next is a well-sized and tastefully fitted kitchen which spans the depth of the home and comprises a range of modern wall and base units with an integrated fridge and freezer. Spaces are provided for a free-standing oven and washing machine. Just off of the kitchen is a formal dining room which enjoys a pretty dual aspect overlooking manicured gardens. The dining room provides access to the rear garden as well as into a large adjoining double garage.

On the first floor there is a landing space which is nicely lit by a skylight and provides access to the accommodation on this level, including two generous double bedrooms with attractive beams and vaulted ceilings, alongside a modern shower room which comprises walk-in shower, toilet and basin.
Situation

Location is a huge bonus for this superb countryside home, being peacefully situated along a quiet country lane with easy access onto Dartmoor National Park, yet within walking distance of a bustling town. Ivybridge enjoys a vibrant high street with a vast array of local amenities, as well as sporting facilities within Ivybridge Leisure Centre and numerous transport links with a railway station and bus routes operating across the area. The A38 dual carriageway is easily accessible for those needing to commute to other locations across the South West, alongside the nearby city of Plymouth. Ivybridge is also well known for its schools, with a number of very popular primary schools and the well regarded Ivybridge Community College secondary school.
Outbuildings

Accompanying Rutt Farm Cottage is a traditional detached outbuilding which could hold vast potential for further development, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. Presently this barn is arranged as three large stables with a useful covered area which offers superb shelter for horses whilst their stables are being mucked out or perhaps on a visit from the farrier. Behind the stables is an internal space which is currently arranged as three smaller stables, kennels or feed stores, then above is a large hayloft. Additionally, within the adjoining acreage is a useful field shelter.
Outside

At the front of Rutt Farm Cottage is an area for parking numerous vehicles which provides access to the land and to an attached garage which is incredibly large, has recently been re-roofed and provides a huge amount of storage alongside potential for conversion to create a much larger home or perhaps a self-contained annexe (STPP). Gardens wrap around the cottage which have been expertly landscaped and well manicured with pretty planted areas and lawns which weave throughout. The rear garden is nicely sheltered by a mature willow tree, then a further side garden area sits separately and enjoys an assortment of pretty bushes and flowering shrubs, alongside a greenhouse. Circa 3 acres of gently sloping land then accompanies Rutt Farm Cottage, currently arranged as two larger fields, two smaller paddocks, a chicken pen and an area of woodland which runs alongside the railway line.
Services & outgoings

We understand that mains electric and water are connected to the property via the neighbouring farm. An ongoing agreement with the owners of Rutt Farm would need to be arranged by a purchaser. Additionally, there is an lpg fired central heating system, private spring-fed water supply and a private septic tank drainage system.

Council Tax: South Hams District Council - Band B
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Additional information

Broadband: Broadband is available-highest available download speed 16 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1 Mbps. (Ofcom). Other options are available for rural properties, including the likes of Starlink and Airband.

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.

Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%)