House For Sale £1,250,000
A substantial 5/6 bedroom detached Victorian property with self contained annexe, 2 bedroom holiday cottage, potential building plot & 1.5 acres with sea glimpses. Freehold. Council Tax Band G for house & Business Rates on cottage. EPC Band's D & E.
Situation & Amenities - On an elevated site, enjoying fine southerly views and sea glimpse, situated on the edge of the village of Kentisbury. The nearest amenities are at Combe Martin which is around 2 ? miles, also the larger resorts of Ilfracombe and Woolacombe are around 7 ? and 11 miles distant respectively. Around 10 miles away is Barnstaple. As North Devon's regional centre the town houses the area's main Business, Commercial, Leisure and Shopping venues as well as District Hospital. The natural beauty of Exmoor is virtually on the doorstep, there are local collection points for the reputable West Buckland Private School. The nearest mainline station is at Barnstaple or Tiverton Parkway. From Barnstaple the A361 provides access to the M5 at Junction 27 in around 45 minutes. The nearest International airports are at Bristol or Exeter.
Description - This former Victorian Gentleman's residence presents cream painted rendered elevations, with mainly double-glazed windows, beneath a slate roof. The bright, very spacious, tastefully modernised and versatile accommodation is ideal for family use, with a current emphasis on enjoyment and leisure, a true 'Party' House. There is an excellent ground floor self-contained annexe which can also inter-communicate with the main dwelling. Spring Cottage is a superb self-contained single storey holiday cottage, converted just over five years ago, which has its own dedicated garden and leisure room. This produces valuable income (further details upon request) and the majority of the contents are available by separate negotiation. The vendors have improved the property considerably during their tenure which is reflected in the EPC rating. Outbuildings include a large workshop (with potential to convert to garage or further accommodation, subject to planning) woodstore shed and greenhouse. There is ample parking and well-tended, mature, secluded gardens, in all around 1.5 acres. Within these there is an area which may offer potential for development to create a separate dwelling subject to the usual planning permission.
The property lends itself to use as a private house, for dual occupation or multi-generational parts of the same family, residential/commercial use (as now) or for other commercial enterprises such as Wedding Venue/Boutique Hotel etc, subject to any necessary change of use. The accommodation is more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplans but comprises in short:
Ground Floor - PORCH and front door to RECEPTION HALL with ornate original quarry tiled floor. DINING/FAMILY ROOM, SITTING ROOM, STUDY/BEDROOM 6 with EN-SUITE CLOAKROOM. KITCHEN in cream theme with granite top work surfaces and electric range. BREAKFAST ROOM, GAMES ROOM/BAR, fantastic FAMILY ROOM (the snooker table is available by separate negotiation) with access to the terrace, REAR HALL, CLOAKROOM and LAUNDRY ROOM.
First Floor - LANDING, BEDROOM 1 with DRESSING ROOM and EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM, BEDROOM 2 with EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM, BEDROOM 3, BEDROOM 4, BEDROOM 5/STUDY, FAMILY BATHROOM.
Self-Contained Annexe - Comprises one very large BED/SITTING ROOM with KITCHENETTE AND EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Alternatively, this would make a superb self-contained office or studio.
Spring Cottage - Comprises of ENTRANCE HALL with UTILITY CUPBOARD off. OPEN PLAN SITTING/DINING/KITCHEN and two EN-SUITE BEDROOMS. The cottage has its own designated garden which is dog proofed.
Outside - From the road the property is approached via a pair of iron gates, supported by pillars with lights. There is then an extensive gravel driveway/parking area, servicing both the house and leading onto the outbuildings and cottage. GARAGE/WORKSHOP 40ft x 12ft + 12ft x 8ft, with power and light connected, double doors and pedestrian door, FURTHER GARAGE 17ft x 14ft with up and over door. WORKSHOP 14ft 10" x 10ft with power and light connected. ADJACENT GREENHOUSE 31ft x 8ft.
From the driveway nearest to the house, a slate roof timber canopy leads through to the mature parklike secluded gardens, principally laid to sweeping lawns, interspersed with many well-established specimen trees and shrubs. There is an extensive terrace. A five-bar gate leads through to the paddock which also has separate access onto the adjacent lane.
Services - Mains, water and electricity, oil fired central heating to the house. Electric heating to the cottage. Private drainage.
Directions - Leaving Barnstaple in a Northerly direction on the A39 towards Lynton. Follow the road through Burridge, Shirwell and Arlington. At Kentisbury Ford turns left on the B3229. At the next main junction bear left and immediately left again ono the A3123 Woolacombe Road, where the entrance to the property is the first on the left.
Situation & Amenities - On an elevated site, enjoying fine southerly views and sea glimpse, situated on the edge of the village of Kentisbury. The nearest amenities are at Combe Martin which is around 2 ? miles, also the larger resorts of Ilfracombe and Woolacombe are around 7 ? and 11 miles distant respectively. Around 10 miles away is Barnstaple. As North Devon's regional centre the town houses the area's main Business, Commercial, Leisure and Shopping venues as well as District Hospital. The natural beauty of Exmoor is virtually on the doorstep, there are local collection points for the reputable West Buckland Private School. The nearest mainline station is at Barnstaple or Tiverton Parkway. From Barnstaple the A361 provides access to the M5 at Junction 27 in around 45 minutes. The nearest International airports are at Bristol or Exeter.
Description - This former Victorian Gentleman's residence presents cream painted rendered elevations, with mainly double-glazed windows, beneath a slate roof. The bright, very spacious, tastefully modernised and versatile accommodation is ideal for family use, with a current emphasis on enjoyment and leisure, a true 'Party' House. There is an excellent ground floor self-contained annexe which can also inter-communicate with the main dwelling. Spring Cottage is a superb self-contained single storey holiday cottage, converted just over five years ago, which has its own dedicated garden and leisure room. This produces valuable income (further details upon request) and the majority of the contents are available by separate negotiation. The vendors have improved the property considerably during their tenure which is reflected in the EPC rating. Outbuildings include a large workshop (with potential to convert to garage or further accommodation, subject to planning) woodstore shed and greenhouse. There is ample parking and well-tended, mature, secluded gardens, in all around 1.5 acres. Within these there is an area which may offer potential for development to create a separate dwelling subject to the usual planning permission.
The property lends itself to use as a private house, for dual occupation or multi-generational parts of the same family, residential/commercial use (as now) or for other commercial enterprises such as Wedding Venue/Boutique Hotel etc, subject to any necessary change of use. The accommodation is more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplans but comprises in short:
Ground Floor - PORCH and front door to RECEPTION HALL with ornate original quarry tiled floor. DINING/FAMILY ROOM, SITTING ROOM, STUDY/BEDROOM 6 with EN-SUITE CLOAKROOM. KITCHEN in cream theme with granite top work surfaces and electric range. BREAKFAST ROOM, GAMES ROOM/BAR, fantastic FAMILY ROOM (the snooker table is available by separate negotiation) with access to the terrace, REAR HALL, CLOAKROOM and LAUNDRY ROOM.
First Floor - LANDING, BEDROOM 1 with DRESSING ROOM and EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM, BEDROOM 2 with EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM, BEDROOM 3, BEDROOM 4, BEDROOM 5/STUDY, FAMILY BATHROOM.
Self-Contained Annexe - Comprises one very large BED/SITTING ROOM with KITCHENETTE AND EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Alternatively, this would make a superb self-contained office or studio.
Spring Cottage - Comprises of ENTRANCE HALL with UTILITY CUPBOARD off. OPEN PLAN SITTING/DINING/KITCHEN and two EN-SUITE BEDROOMS. The cottage has its own designated garden which is dog proofed.
Outside - From the road the property is approached via a pair of iron gates, supported by pillars with lights. There is then an extensive gravel driveway/parking area, servicing both the house and leading onto the outbuildings and cottage. GARAGE/WORKSHOP 40ft x 12ft + 12ft x 8ft, with power and light connected, double doors and pedestrian door, FURTHER GARAGE 17ft x 14ft with up and over door. WORKSHOP 14ft 10" x 10ft with power and light connected. ADJACENT GREENHOUSE 31ft x 8ft.
From the driveway nearest to the house, a slate roof timber canopy leads through to the mature parklike secluded gardens, principally laid to sweeping lawns, interspersed with many well-established specimen trees and shrubs. There is an extensive terrace. A five-bar gate leads through to the paddock which also has separate access onto the adjacent lane.
Services - Mains, water and electricity, oil fired central heating to the house. Electric heating to the cottage. Private drainage.
Directions - Leaving Barnstaple in a Northerly direction on the A39 towards Lynton. Follow the road through Burridge, Shirwell and Arlington. At Kentisbury Ford turns left on the B3229. At the next main junction bear left and immediately left again ono the A3123 Woolacombe Road, where the entrance to the property is the first on the left.
