West Putford, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22

South Worden has to be up there as one of the very best picture postcard homes portraying everything that is quintessential North Devon.

With its Devon longhouse rugged stone design, rolling lush green countryside surroundings and plentiful period features this property is a delight to behold and offers both the versatility and the prestige to any new owner. This home which dates as far back as the 1600's has had a scheme of improvements of late including a brand-new bathroom, new upgraded windows and the installation of a sewage treatment plant.

Sitting on a plot of two acres including grounds, paddock, stables and ménage this property is also suitable for anyone looking for equestrian facilities onsite with the main field directly overlooking the garden. In addition, the current owners have extensively redeveloped the property which was formally a five -bedroom home into two individual sections, the main house and an adjacent holiday let.

Creating a healthy income the addition of the holiday let with redesigned rooms and new spaces includes an additional living room, kitchen bathroom and reconfiguration of the bedroom. There is also a wonderful first floor terrace with a balcony providing a welcome space for guests to unwind and relax with a glass of wine. It is worth mentioning that this part of the house could easily be utilised alternatively as a dual occupancy dwelling as well as being easily put back to part of the main accommodation as before if required.

STEP INSIDE
Approached via a fantastic walk though pergola with trailing wisteria up to the oak framed front door the main storm porch leads directly into a main reception room. Currently utilised as an office space the room features plank oak floors and overhead beams with a staircase leading up to the first-floor accommodation and additional rooms at either end.

To the left is the main living room. A cosy but large room which commands a wonderful stone chimney and fireplace complimented with a log burner providing secondary heating. To the right is a further study area which interconnects with a downstairs cloakroom and into the main open plan kitchen/ dining area. An incredible space measuring over 31ft in length and semi vaulted with beams and Velux style windows.

The kitchen is a wonderful area for both cooking and entertaining alike. Fully fitted with an extensive range of wall base and drawer units incorporating a twin Belfast sink with wooden block work surfacing. Towards the middle of the room is a breakfast bar and range cooker which sits into a centrally positioned chimney breast with an additional door leading into both a utility room and separate boiler room. At the far end is the main dining area which also houses a range of soft furnishings with a set of sliding doors leading out to the garden. This room also benefits from underfloor heating and solid stone floors throughout.

STEP UPSTAIRS
Venturing up from the office area the stairs provide access to a central landing which in turn leads to the sleeping areas and main bathroom. The master suite sits over the living room at the far end of the house and expands the whole breath of the building and benefits from dual aspect windows and a master en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is also a large double with the newly installed bathroom with four-piece sanitary wear including a separate shower and bath completing the upper floor accommodation.

THE COTTAGE
Positioned to the rear of the house the main entrance to the cottage is behind the Kitchen area. Currently established as a successful holiday let the accommodation comprises of a spacious living area with notable spiral staircase and dual aspect windows, galley style kitchen and a ground floor bathroom. Continuing up the spiral staircase leads to the guest bedroom. A light and airy room with glass fronted balcony providing fine far reaching views overlooking open countryside. Should any buyer wish to know the accounts for the cottage then the vendors will be able to provide these upon request

OUTSIDE
South Worden is positioned off a quiet lane and approached via a five-bar gate to a parking area providing vehicular access for multiple vehicles. Gravel paths lead both into a fruit orchard with stand-alone bespoke stone sculptures towards the holiday let as well as a further gate into the owners enclosed garden. Both areas have their own alfresco seating areas and patios with the cottage area also benefiting from a hot tub.

THE LAND
Sitting in a total plot of two acres a separate entrance area behind the house leads to the equestrian element of the plot. Consisting of a stable block with hardwood interior with two loose boxes measuring 11'11" x 11'10", foaling box and a tack room. The building also includes a workshop store measuring 21'0" x 13'7" and a garage "17'10" x 13'8". A five-bar gate leads to a small turn out paddock with additional matching gate in turn leads to a 40 x 20 ménage with surrounding field / paddock. the field is enclosed with fenced and hedged boundaries with no known footpaths crossing the land.

NB - The thatched roof is made of Austrian Water Reed with an expected 40 year lifespan which is approximately 5 years old at the front and 7 years old at the rear.
From Bideford Quay proceed towards Torrington on the A386. Stay on this road until you are leaving the village of Landcross. After turning right at Stibb Cross, head towards Holsworthy on the A388. SatNav will try to turn you off this road, but don’t be tempted to until you reach Milton Damerel. You will pass a Gulf Petrol station on your left. After 1/2 mile, turn right into Derworthy Lane - signposted Abbots Bickington and West Putford. At Five Lanes junction, bear left towards The Putfords. After 1/2 mile, you reach Worden Cross - turn off right and you will see South Worden on the left.

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