House For Sale £450,000
A rare opportunity to acquire an imposing Grade II listed period property requiring complete renovation whilst overlooking its large gardens and having some useful Outbuildings which are considered to have development potential, subject to obtaining the necessary building consents. Approached by a long private driveway and enjoying substantial parking together with a generous level lawned side garden, this mid-17th Century gem was believed to have formed part of the Chichester Estate and functioned as a Paper Mill and subsequently a working Farmhouse. Arranged over 3 floors, the central Reception Hall leads to 2 bay fronted Reception Rooms and a farmhouse style Kitchen with a separate Laundry Room and Scullery. Located on the First Floor are 4 Bedrooms and a large Bathroom whilst the Second Floor offers potential for a further 3 Bedrooms. Adjoining the property is a traditional single-storey Barn which offers tremendous scope. The paddock style gardens are believed to extend to approximately half an acre with further formal lawns and well-stocked flower beds and borders.The property is situated in the parish of Shirwell and is set back from the B3230 whilst enjoying views over the valley, surrounding countryside and woods beyond. The village of Muddiford itself benefits from an excellent public house and a church, as well as woodland walks nearby (walking permits are available).
There is easy access to the regional centre of Barnstaple, about 2.5 miles away, which offers a fantastic range of amenities, leisure pursuits and an extensive range of business and commercial venues. The property also enjoys easy access to the North Devon District Hospital, which is located on the edge of Barnstaple. To the north is Exmoor National Park, which is renowned for its undulating moorland and pasture bisected by rivers and streams, running down through deep wooded combes to the spectacular North Devon Coastline. There is an array of country pursuits available locally including walking, hunting shooting and fishing. The stunning North Devon Coastline is also easily accessible with world renowned surfing and sandy beaches at Croyde and Woolacombe, both within 9 miles.
The area can be accessed from Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway, and along the A361 North Devon Link Road which leads onto the A39 Atlantic Highway. The nearest train station is located at the regional centre of Barnstaple which connects to Exeter, where there are regular mainline rail services to London (Paddington) in just over 2 hours. Alternatively, Tiverton Parkway Mainline Railway Station is about an hour’s drive away, which connects to London and beyond.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/>From our Office travel along Boutport Street and turn right onto Vicarage Street. At the roundabout take the first exit. At the next roundabout take the second exit. Travel through the traffic lights taking the second exit at the roundabout and take the left turn onto the B3230 signposted Ilfracombe. After exactly .5 of a mile, the property will be found on your right hand side clearly displaying a For Sale board.
Entrance Vestibule
Panelled entrance door off.
Entrance Hall
7.92m overall - Opposing front and rear doors. Staircase to First Floor. Dado rails.
Sitting Room
5.1m into bay x 4.78m - Feature bay window with shutters and window seat enjoying views over the front gardens. Natural stone open fireplace with slate hearth. Exposed natural stone to walls. Wall lights, picture rails.
Dining Room (16' 7" x 16' 9")
Feature bay window with shutters and window seat, again, enjoying garden views. Natural stone open fireplace with tiled hearth. Built-in storage cupboards to chimney recesses. Wall lights, picture rails.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room (14' 0" x 12' 3")
Overlooking the rear courtyard. Comprising single drainer stainless steel sink unit inset into worktop surface with storage cupboards and drawers below. Fitted 'L' shape bench seating. Rayburn Royale. 2 built-in storage cupboards.
Scullery (12' 6" x 12' 6")
Fitted slate cold shelves. A range of glass fronted cabinets and sliding door cupboards. Part slate flooring. Useful understairs storage cupboard. Access through to Laundry Room.
Laundry Room (15' 10" x 10' 3")
Single drainer stainless steel sink unit and worktop surface with appliance space and drawers below. Built-in storage cabinet. Part glazed door to the rear courtyard. Sliding door through to Store Room.
Store Room (14' 0" x 7' 0")
Large window. Door to rear elevation. Access to loft storage.
First Floor Landing
Window. Staircase rising to Second Floor.
Bedroom 3 (12' 3" x 9' 4")
Window. Understairs storage cupboard.
Bathroom (17' 2" x 12' 2")
A spacious room with white suite comprising enamel panelled bath, wash hand basin and low level WC. Large shelved linen cupboard. Fitted storage cupboard. Vanity unit with storage cupboards and drawers below.
Half Landing
Bedroom 1 (16' 0" x 13' 4")
Vanity wash hand basin. Victorian style cast iron fireplace. Shelved cupboard.
Bedroom 2 (16' 0" x 13' 2")
Window to front elevation with extensive garden views. Vanity wash hand basin. Victorian style cast iron fireplace.
Bedroom 4 (12' 7" x 9' 0")
Again with garden views. Vanity wash hand basin. Built-in wardrobe.
Second Floor Landing
Large open recess.
Bedroom 5 (16' 0" x 12' 2")
With garden views.
Bedroom 6 (16' 0" x 12' 0")
With garden views.
Bedroom 7 (12' 6" x 11' 6")
With garden views.
Outside
The property is approached by a long private stone chipping driveway providing ample parking and leading to a substantial further hard standing / turning area.
Alongside the driveway is a large expanse of level formal lawn and adjoining the property is a range of traditional Outbuildings incorporating the Store Room which is accessed via the Laundry Room from the main house and then, externally, 2 interconnecting barns. It is considered that this Outbuilding offers scope for further re-development, subject to obtaining the necessary planning approval.
Barn 1 (14' 10" x 13' 0")
Front and rear doors. Opening through to Barn 2.
Barn 2 (13' 10" x 10' 10")
Large window. Pair of doors.
Outside - Front
Immediately to the front of the property is an attractive and established lawned garden complemented by an abundance of well-stocked flower and shrub borders and beds. Adjoining the house is a useful former Salt Room providing additional storage.
Immediately to the rear of the property is a walled courtyard with useful pedestrian rear access.
Directly opposite the property is a delightful level paddock style garden believed to extend to approximately half an acre being partly stream bordered incorporating a range of mature trees and shrubs. A pair of metal gates provide additional access to the paddock via the driveway.
Important Information
The property requires complete modernisation throughout together with the installation of a new drainage system and septic tank.
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
There is easy access to the regional centre of Barnstaple, about 2.5 miles away, which offers a fantastic range of amenities, leisure pursuits and an extensive range of business and commercial venues. The property also enjoys easy access to the North Devon District Hospital, which is located on the edge of Barnstaple. To the north is Exmoor National Park, which is renowned for its undulating moorland and pasture bisected by rivers and streams, running down through deep wooded combes to the spectacular North Devon Coastline. There is an array of country pursuits available locally including walking, hunting shooting and fishing. The stunning North Devon Coastline is also easily accessible with world renowned surfing and sandy beaches at Croyde and Woolacombe, both within 9 miles.
The area can be accessed from Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway, and along the A361 North Devon Link Road which leads onto the A39 Atlantic Highway. The nearest train station is located at the regional centre of Barnstaple which connects to Exeter, where there are regular mainline rail services to London (Paddington) in just over 2 hours. Alternatively, Tiverton Parkway Mainline Railway Station is about an hour’s drive away, which connects to London and beyond.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/>From our Office travel along Boutport Street and turn right onto Vicarage Street. At the roundabout take the first exit. At the next roundabout take the second exit. Travel through the traffic lights taking the second exit at the roundabout and take the left turn onto the B3230 signposted Ilfracombe. After exactly .5 of a mile, the property will be found on your right hand side clearly displaying a For Sale board.
Entrance Vestibule
Panelled entrance door off.
Entrance Hall
7.92m overall - Opposing front and rear doors. Staircase to First Floor. Dado rails.
Sitting Room
5.1m into bay x 4.78m - Feature bay window with shutters and window seat enjoying views over the front gardens. Natural stone open fireplace with slate hearth. Exposed natural stone to walls. Wall lights, picture rails.
Dining Room (16' 7" x 16' 9")
Feature bay window with shutters and window seat, again, enjoying garden views. Natural stone open fireplace with tiled hearth. Built-in storage cupboards to chimney recesses. Wall lights, picture rails.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room (14' 0" x 12' 3")
Overlooking the rear courtyard. Comprising single drainer stainless steel sink unit inset into worktop surface with storage cupboards and drawers below. Fitted 'L' shape bench seating. Rayburn Royale. 2 built-in storage cupboards.
Scullery (12' 6" x 12' 6")
Fitted slate cold shelves. A range of glass fronted cabinets and sliding door cupboards. Part slate flooring. Useful understairs storage cupboard. Access through to Laundry Room.
Laundry Room (15' 10" x 10' 3")
Single drainer stainless steel sink unit and worktop surface with appliance space and drawers below. Built-in storage cabinet. Part glazed door to the rear courtyard. Sliding door through to Store Room.
Store Room (14' 0" x 7' 0")
Large window. Door to rear elevation. Access to loft storage.
First Floor Landing
Window. Staircase rising to Second Floor.
Bedroom 3 (12' 3" x 9' 4")
Window. Understairs storage cupboard.
Bathroom (17' 2" x 12' 2")
A spacious room with white suite comprising enamel panelled bath, wash hand basin and low level WC. Large shelved linen cupboard. Fitted storage cupboard. Vanity unit with storage cupboards and drawers below.
Half Landing
Bedroom 1 (16' 0" x 13' 4")
Vanity wash hand basin. Victorian style cast iron fireplace. Shelved cupboard.
Bedroom 2 (16' 0" x 13' 2")
Window to front elevation with extensive garden views. Vanity wash hand basin. Victorian style cast iron fireplace.
Bedroom 4 (12' 7" x 9' 0")
Again with garden views. Vanity wash hand basin. Built-in wardrobe.
Second Floor Landing
Large open recess.
Bedroom 5 (16' 0" x 12' 2")
With garden views.
Bedroom 6 (16' 0" x 12' 0")
With garden views.
Bedroom 7 (12' 6" x 11' 6")
With garden views.
Outside
The property is approached by a long private stone chipping driveway providing ample parking and leading to a substantial further hard standing / turning area.
Alongside the driveway is a large expanse of level formal lawn and adjoining the property is a range of traditional Outbuildings incorporating the Store Room which is accessed via the Laundry Room from the main house and then, externally, 2 interconnecting barns. It is considered that this Outbuilding offers scope for further re-development, subject to obtaining the necessary planning approval.
Barn 1 (14' 10" x 13' 0")
Front and rear doors. Opening through to Barn 2.
Barn 2 (13' 10" x 10' 10")
Large window. Pair of doors.
Outside - Front
Immediately to the front of the property is an attractive and established lawned garden complemented by an abundance of well-stocked flower and shrub borders and beds. Adjoining the house is a useful former Salt Room providing additional storage.
Immediately to the rear of the property is a walled courtyard with useful pedestrian rear access.
Directly opposite the property is a delightful level paddock style garden believed to extend to approximately half an acre being partly stream bordered incorporating a range of mature trees and shrubs. A pair of metal gates provide additional access to the paddock via the driveway.
Important Information
The property requires complete modernisation throughout together with the installation of a new drainage system and septic tank.
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
