Kentisbury, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

A highly versatile Victorian residence situated on the fringes of Exmoor National Park with easy access to the coast, offering tremendous potential for multigenerational use or a home with an income, set in charming grounds of 1.5 acres.

Location - The property is situated on the fringes of Exmoor National Park enjoying panoramic views over the surrounding countryside with some glimpses of the sea. The closest amenities are located at the seaside village of Combe Martin, about 2.25 miles away. Combe Martin offers a good range of amenities for its size, as well as a beach and access to the South West Coastal footpath which affords excellent walks with stunning vistas.

Exmoor National Park is famous for its undulating moors and pastureland, with streams and rivers running down through deep wooded combes and valleys to the spectacular coastline below, and offers an excellent country pursuits including walking, riding and fishing.

As well as world class countryside surrounding the property, there is also easy access to the North Devon coastline which, in 2022, was selected as a ‘World Surfing Reserve’ (WSR) – the first in the UK and only cold-water WSR in the world. The popular sandy beaches at Woolacombe, Putsborough, Saunton and Croyde are within easy reach by car.

A wider range of amenities are available at the larger towns of Ilfracombe (8.5 miles away) or the regional centre of Barnstaple (10 miles away) including schooling for all ages, banks, shops, supermarkets, cinemas, theatres and other leisure pursuits.

Communications - 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. Tiverton Parkway is around 41 miles (about an hours’ drive) away and offers regular mainline rail services to London in just over 2 hours.

Mileages

Combe Martin – 2.25 miles
Barnstaple – 10 miles
Woolacombe – 11 miles
Tiverton Parkway – 41 miles

The Property - Jackson-Stops North Devon are delighted to offer this wonderful opportunity to acquire an extremely spacious and highly versatile Victorian former Gentleman’s residence situated on the fringes of Exmoor National Park enjoying superb countryside views. The property offers fantastic potential for a variety of uses including as a permanent family home offering multi-generational occupation or a home with an income via holiday letting or studios/workshops, or a combination thereof.

The property currently has an emphasis on leisure and entertaining with a bar, snooker room and ample reception space, as well as a small studio annexe. This however, with some alterations, could easily be adapted to offer dual family occupation or a second holiday cottage, if required.

The property offers spacious and well-proportioned accommodation with a wealth of character, and enjoys panoramic countryside views with some rooms benefiting from glimpses of the sea. At present, the accommodation is arranged as five reception rooms, five bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, plus the studio annexe.

The property further boasts a self-contained cottage that is used for holiday letting, which provides a generous income. This property, known as Spring Cottage, was converted about six years ago and offers light and airy two bedroom accommodation, and benefits from its own dog-proofed garden.

The property stands in grounds of about 1.5 acres, which is a splendid mixture of mature gardens and a paddock. There are also a range of outbuildings that offer potential for a variety of possible uses (STPP). Only with a viewing can you start to appreciate the space and versatility of this character residence.

The accommodation, with approximate dimensions more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplans, comprises:

Front door leads to:

Reception Hall - Stairs rise to the first floor landing. Decorative tiled floor. Picture rail and ceiling coving. Window overlooking the driveway.

Study - Window to the side elevation. Built-in storage cupboard.

Cloakroom - Comprising low level WC and vanity wash hand basin.

Family Room - A dual aspect room with bay windows to the rear and side elevations overlooking the garden and countryside beyond. Ornate fireplace with cast iron insert and granite surround.

Sitting Room - A superb room overlooking the garden and enjoying panoramic countryside views with French doors leading onto the garden. Wood burning stove on a slate hearth with exposed stonework and lintel over. Picture rail and ceiling coving.

Lobby - Tiled floor. A door gives access to the front elevation and driveway. Cloakroom off.

Utility - Windows overlooking the front elevation. Oil fired boiler providing central heating with a pressurised hot water system. Sink set into roll top work surfaces with base units under and space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Further storage cupboards.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - A superb room with an excellent range of matching wall and base units and sink set into granite work surfaces. French doors lead to the front elevation. Range of integrated appliances including dishwasher, fridge and range style cooker with extractor over. Central island unit with sink set into granite work surfaces and a breakfast bar area. Space for freezer. Oak flooring. Opens to:

Dining Room - Oak flooring. Hatch access to loft space. Opens to bar and games room.

Bar - Window to the front elevation and vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Built-in bar with sink.

Games Room - Oak flooring. Patio doors to the rear elevation leading onto the garden and terrace. Large picture window enjoying panoramic countryside views. Double doors lead to the annexe.

First Floor Landing - Hatch access to loft space. Picture rail and ceiling coving. Storage cupboard.

Family Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a panelled bath with shower over. Obscure window. Chrome heated towel rail.

Bedroom 5 - Window to the front elevation enjoying panoramic countryside views with glimpses of the sea.

Bedroom 1 - Bay window to the rear elevation enjoying panoramic countryside views. Picture rail.

Dressing Room - Window to the side elevation.

En-Suite - Comprising dual wash hand basins, double shower cubicle and low level WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Obscure window.

Bedroom 4 - Window to the rear elevation enjoying countryside views. Picture rail.

Bedroom 2 - Bay window to the rear elevation enjoying panoramic countryside views. Picture rail.

En Suite - Comprising low WC, vanity wash hand basin and a shower cubicle. Obscure window to the side elevation.

Bedroom 3 - Window to the side elevation enjoying glimpses of the sea.

Annexe - The annexe is currently connected to the games room of the main house, but can also be accessed via a separate entrance door. It is thought that the annexe could be increased in size, if required, with some alterations.

Currently, this area comprises a dual aspect room enjoying panoramic countryside views with patio doors leading onto the terrace. There is a sink set into roll top work surface with base units below and space for a fridge.

Shower Room - Comprising low level WC, double shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin. Obscure window. Chrome heated towel rail.

Spring Cottage - A delightful recently converted cottage that is currently used by the vendors as a holiday cottage, providing a generous income. It consists of an open plan sitting/dining room/kitchen with two bedrooms, both benefiting from en-suites. There is a separate parking area as well as an enclosed dog-proof garden.

The property is let through Cottages.com and in 2023 generated a gross income of £24,000. The furniture and fixtures and fittings are available by separate negotiation.

Outside - The property is approached through a pair of stone pillars and iron gates that lead to an extensive gravelled parking and turning area. The driveway continues on to the outbuildings and gives access to Spring Cottage and the separate parking area.

The property benefits from a range of outbuildings between the house and Spring Cottage which consist of:

Garage/Workshop - 40ft x 12ft plus 12ft x 8ft with power and light connected and double doors to the front elevation with additional pedestrian door to the side.

Additional Garage - 17ft x 14ft with up and over door.

Workshop - 14ft10 x 10ft with power and light connected.

Adjacent Greenhouse - 31ft x 8ft.

From the gravelled parking area adjacent to the main property, a slate roof timber canopy leads through to the mature parklike gardens which are principally laid to lawn, interspersed with many well-established specimen trees and shrubs. There is an extensive terrace that enjoys the panoramic countryside views, and is the perfect place for alfresco dining and entertaining. A five bar gate gives access to the paddock which can also be accessed via the lane.

Property Information

Services - Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating to the house. Electric heating to Spring Cottage. Private drainage (septic tank).

Local Authority - North Devon District Council – .

Contents, Fixtures and Fittings - Only those mentioned within this brochure are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fittings, mirrors, garden ornaments etc. are specifically excluded, but may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing - By appointment with Jackson-Stops, North Devon .

For sale by private treaty with vacant possession upon completion.

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EPC Rating: D

Directions - From Barnstaple, proceed in a northerly direction on the A39 signposted towards Lynton and Lynmouth. Follow the road, passing through the villages of Burridge, Shirwell and Arlington. Upon reaching Kentisbury Ford, turn left onto the B3229 signposted towards Combe Martin and Ilfracombe. Continue along this road until reaching the next main junction, and then turn left onto the A3123 Woolacombe Road, where the entrance to the property will be found on the left hand side.