Milltown, Muddiford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

A newly refurbished detached residence, offering beautifully presented accommodation, sitting in an elevated position enjoying far reaching views over the valley and surrounding countryside.

Location - The property is situated on the outskirts of the village of Muddiford and Milltown, set back from a no through road, enjoying wonderful views over the valley, surrounding countryside and woods beyond. The village itself benefits from a 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 5 miles away, which offers a fantastic range of amenities, leisure pursuits and an extensive range of business and commercial venues. The property is also close to the North Devon District Hospital, which is located on the edge of Barnstaple, around 3.5 miles away.

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 are an array of country pursuits available including walking, shooting and fishing. The stunning North Devon Coastline was recognised in 2022 as a ‘World Surfing Reserve’ (WSR) – the first in the UK to be appointed and only current cold-water WSR in the world – is also easily accessible with hugely popular surfing and sandy beaches at Croyde and Woolacombe, both within 9 miles.

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 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.

Mileages

Barnstaple – 5 miles
Croyde / Woolacombe Beaches – 9 miles
Exmoor National Park – 8 miles
M5 Motorway – 40 miles

The Property - The property is situated in the highly convenient village of Milltown and Muddiford, in an elevated position enjoying far reaching views over the surrounding valley with the countryside and woods beyond. This charming cottage has been the subject of considerable improvement by the current vendors to include a re-fitted kitchen and utility area, redecoration, re-carpeting and a new boiler. Venwood Cottage offers beautifully-presented characterful accommodation with two reception rooms and four first floor bedrooms. The property could suit a variety of potential uses including as a main family home, or equally as second home/holiday let investment.

The wonderful gardens have also undergone works during the current vendors’ ownership and are terraced, offering a variety of private seating areas from which to enjoy the superb views on offer. There is a greenhouse, various trees and a treehouse, as well as ample off-road parking for several vehicles and a good sized garage that also offers further potential (STPP) for a variety of uses.

This delightful property in a fantastic location enjoying superb views over the surrounding countryside must be viewed to be appreciated, and the agents have no hesitation in recommending an early viewing.

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

Front door leads to:

Entrance Hall - Exposed beams and lintels. Stairs rise to the first floor landing. Useful under stairs storage area. Tiled floor.

Sitting Room - A superb room over two levels with windows overlooking the front elevation with far reaching countryside views. Inglenook fireplace housing woodburning stove on a brick hearth with exposed stonework and lintel. Exposed beams.

Kitchen - A recently re-fitted high quality kitchen with a range of matching wall and base units with sink set into quartz work surfaces. Integrated double oven, induction hob and space for an American style fridge freezer and dishwasher.

Sun Room - A triple aspect room enjoying wonderful views over the valley and surrounding countryside. Exposed tiled floor. French doors lead to the front garden.

From the kitchen it opens to:

Utility - Recently re-fitted with a range of matching wall and base units with quartz work surfaces with space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Floor mounted oil fired boiler providing domestic central heating and hot water.

Rear Porch - Door giving access to the courtyard and garden.

First Floor Landing - Window to the rear elevation. Hatch access to loft space. Storage cupboard.

Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle and a deep roll top bath. Obscure window to the side elevation. Heated towel rail.

Bedroom 1 - Window to the front elevation overlooking the valley and surrounding countryside. Exposed beams. Vanity wash hand basin.

Bedroom 2 - Window to the front elevation overlooking the valley and countryside beyond.

Bedroom 3 - Window to the front elevation overlooking the valley and countryside.

Bedroom 4 - This room is currently used as a study. Velux window.

Outside - To the front of the property, there is a small terraced garden which enjoys views over the valley. There is also a garage with electric roller door, power and light connected and a small mezzanine storage area. In front of the garage, there is parking for one vehicle, and on the opposite side of the access lane, there is further off-road parking for approximately three vehicles.

To the side of the property, there is a walled patio garden and an outside WC. From this area, steps lead up to the rear garden, which is terraced and has various seating areas, including a lawned section, all of which enjoy the superb views on offer across the valley. There is also a good-sized greenhouse, timber garden shed, further potting shed, and a treehouse which is in need of refurbishment.

Throughout the garden, there are lovely views and a range of mature plants, trees and shrubs. The property also owns a detached metal shed, which is situated just off the access lane to the property, on the right hand side, which provides useful extra storage.

Property Information

Services - Mains electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Double glazed. Solar panels providing an income, with the tariff ending in 2035.

Local Authority - North Devon District Council – .

EPC Rating: D

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.

Directions - From Barnstaple, follow signs for the A39 towards Lynton until reaching the roundabout at North Devon District Hospital. Continue straight across, and after a short distance, take the left hand turning signposted towards Muddiford on the B3230. Follow this road until you enter the village of Muddiford. Continue through the village, and after the pub, take the third left hand turning, and proceed up the hill, bearing around to the right. As the road bears sharply to the left, the property will be found on the right hand side, with the parking situated on the left hand side (you are advised not to stop on the corner, as the road bears around to the left, due to the steepness of the hill).