Country House with own income for sale in Somerset
Date : 28 January 2010
Set in the beautiful rolling countryside near Wiveliscombe on the edge of the Exmoor National Park, close to the Devon/Somerset border, is a stunning property which can create its own income in a variety of ways.
Hurstone Farm is a substantial period house with stunning views overlooking its own pasture and meadow fields towards the River Tone. It was once used as a bed & breakfast business, then became an award winning country house hotel and now produces an excellent income being let out for large weekend house parties and holidays.
With the two flats in the Linhay cottage the property can sleep 14/16 people in all. In addition there are a number of outbuildings which have been let to local artists as studios. There is also planning permission for an indoor swimming pool complex with a games room and garden room, should a new owner want to expand the business potential further.
William Morrison of Knight Frank’s Exeter office says, Hurstone Farm is one of those properties that would really suit someone looking for a lifestyle change.
The house itself, which is not Listed, is a large country house with many period features and large reception rooms. The current owner has found success by appealing to the popular and expanding large house party market.
When there is a booking he vacates the main house and stays in one of the two flats in the Linhay cottage. However Hurstone Farm also makes a wonderful family home with plenty of space for everyone to run around and have their own caves!
The house for sale in Somerset is surrounded by beautiful gardens and much of the land comprises traditional meadows and native woodland bordered by the pretty River Tone, totalling about 53 acres.
It is an absolute wildlife haven in a very peaceful location, yet the M5 motorway is only 8 miles away and with the excellent Intercity train links to London Paddington it really becomes a very accessible spot.
Hurstone Farm at Waterrow, Wiveliscombe is currently on the market at a guide price of £1,550,000.
For further information, please contact:
William Morrison, Knight Frank Exeter office, william.morrison@knightfrank.com,
+44 (0) 1392 423 111
Davina Macdonald Lockhart, Knight Frank press office, davina.macdonald.lockhart@knightfrank.com, +44 (0)20 7861 1033
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