A STUNNING six-bedroom farmhouse in the countryside could be yours for the modest sum of £19,000.
The rural Grade II listed property boasts its own library, has access to a communal swimming pool, and has breathtaking views.
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Located in the quaint village of Cotleigh, Devon, the three-storey home has all of its original features, including exposed beams, and even has a log burner, perfect for cosy evenings by the fire.
However, if the deal seems too good to be true, that’s because the property is on auction, so is likely to sell for a much higher sum than £19,000.
Auctioneer Sean Roper, of Paul Fosh Auctions, said that the large home “ticks all of the boxes”, for a West Country farmhouse.
He said: “This is a truly awesome farmhouse. If you’re in the market for a place in the country then this surely must be at the top of your list.
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“The farmhouse offers an incredible opportunity to purchase what really is a one of its kind type property bursting with character and charm, rural yet set in close proximity to the bustling local town of Honiton in Devon.
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“This remarkable place, at Snodswell Farm, on Post Lane, Cotleigh, is set over three storeys meaning that there is loads of space for everyone to spread out.
“There is off road parking and front and rear gardens. The farmhouse, which is Grade II listed, has six bedrooms and truly breath-taking views to the rear over the surrounding Devon countryside.
“Naturally, in a house like this, there is a log burner and even the use of a communal outdoor swimming pool.
“It also has its own private library.
“The farmhouse retains all its original features with lavish expanses of exposed beams internally and bare external stonework.”
Sean suggested that the property would make a great second home, and would be perfect for renting out as an AirBnb.
He added that it could easily be renovated and put on the market again for a much higher price.
He said: “Modernisation is required but would offer a great return with sales of large properties of this size selling locally in excess of £650,000.
“Figures from a national holiday let company for a six-bedroom holiday let in this area that accepts dogs and has access to a pool and is open for let in summer and winter season would be looking at an approximate gross income of £77,800, if it was refurbished to a high standard.
“The feedback on the property was there is a shortage of 5-plus bedroom properties available to the holiday let market currently and there is a large proportion of stock available which is one to three bedrooms.
“This means, a six-bedroom property such as this one refurbished to a good standard would be in high demand.”
The farmhouse will be auctioned at 12pm on Tuesday, September 2 and ends from 5pm on Thursday, September 4.
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