South Hole, Forda, Braunton, Devon, EX33
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
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Key features
- Characterful Grade II listed semi-detached barn conversion
- Quiet tucked away position
- Within easy access of the sandy beach and range of amenities
- Luxurious accommodation with a wealth of character features
- Three bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms
- Ample off-road parking and carport
- About 1.8 acres in total
- No onward chain
Description
A beautifully presented barn conversion in a highly favoured location, close to the popular coastal village of Croyde.
Location - The property is situated in a peaceful tucked away position on the outskirts of the small hamlet of Forda, just on the edge of the village of Croyde, and around a mile and a half from the beach. The Root House is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, in an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ (AONB), ideally positioned within easy reach of Croyde village which offers an excellent range of amenities and places to eat as well as access to the beach. There are further popular sandy surfing beaches available close by located at Putsborough, Woolacombe and Saunton, the latter of which also boasts a championship golf course.
The village of Georgeham is within easy reach, around 0.9 of a mile away, and offers a further range of amenities including two popular public houses and a primary school of high repute. The larger village of Braunton is around 3 miles away, and offers a wider range of amenities and shopping facilities including primary and secondary schooling, doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries, a vet, supermarkets and an array of shops and restaurants.
The regional centre of Barnstaple, which is located about 8 miles away, houses all of the area’s main business, shopping and commercial venues.
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, where there are regular mainline rail services to London (Paddington) in just over 2 hours.
Alternatively, Tiverton Parkway mainline Railway Station is an hour and 10 minutes’ drive, which connects to London and beyond.
Mileages
The Thatch & Billy Buds / The Manor – 1.1 miles / 0.9 mile
Croyde Beach – 1.6 miles
Braunton – 3 miles
Barnstaple – 8 miles
M5 Motorway – 47 miles
The Property - The property is situated in a small hamlet consisting of a farmhouse and four barn conversions in a quiet tucked away location, enjoying peace and tranquillity, yet within easy access of the spectacular coastline and highly favoured village of Croyde.
This charming Grade II Listed barn conversion is thought to date back originally to the 15th century and has been fully converted by the current vendor to exacting standards using high quality materials, and now offers luxurious accommodation with a wealth of character features throughout.
The property boasts three double bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms and a delightful garden with a large slate terrace, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. The Root House could be used for a variety of uses including as a family home, or equally as holiday home/investment; the property is currently operated as a successful holiday let and yielded an impressive gross income of £55,000 in 2024.
There is ample off-road parking and a carport, as well as a sloping paddock to the rear, and in total, the property benefits from about 1.8 acres. The property is offered for sale with no ongoing chain and only with a viewing can you start to appreciate the quality, character and position on offer with this stunning home.
The accommodation, with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified on the accompanying plans, but comprises:
Front door leads to:
Reception Hallway - A bespoke staircase rises to the first floor landing. Window to the front elevation. Exposed beams and lintels. Stone flooring.
Cloakroom - Comprising low level WC and wash hand basin with a marble surround. Exposed beams, stonework and stone flooring. Cupboard housing floor mounted oil fired boiler and a pressurised water system. Door to the rear garden.
Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen - A stunning dual aspect room with stone flooring, exposed beams and lintels.
Sitting Area - This area features a fabulous vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frames and lintels and stone flooring.
Kitchen - Comprising a range of matching base units with a sink set into marble work surfaces and a range of integrated appliances including fridge, freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler, two ovens (one with a plate warmer), induction hob and extractor over.
Bedroom 3 - A superb room with windows to the front elevation, exposed beams, lintels and stonework. Stone floor.
En Suite - Comprising high level WC, vanity wash hand basin and a double shower cubicle. Exposed stonework and beam and stone flooring.
First Floor Landing - A spacious area with window to the front elevation, vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frame, cupboard housing space and plumbing for a washing machine.
Shower Room - Comprising low level WC, wash basin with storage below and a shower cubicle. Window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom 1 - A spectacular room with vaulted ceiling and exposed A-frames enjoying a dual aspect. A sliding door leads to:
En-Suite - Comprising a low level WC with a concealed cistern, pedestal wash hand basin, double shower cubicle and a roll top claw footed slipper bath. Heated towel rail and window to the side elevation.
Bedroom 2 - A vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frames enjoying a dual aspect.
Outside - The property is approached via a shared lane that serves five properties in total (including The Root House).
There is off-road parking for several vehicles and a double car port with a useful built-in storage shed.
The garden to the rear has a full width slate terrace that is ideal for entertaining and alfresco dining. It also houses a hot tub (available by separate negotiation). Beyond the immediate garden is a sloping paddock, and in total, the property benefits from 1.8 acres.
Property Information
Services - Mains electricity. Private water (borehole) and private drainage (treatment plant shared). Oil fired central heating. Underfloor heating to GF, rads on FF.
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 carpets, 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, take the A361 signposted towards Braunton. Follow this road until you reach the traffic lights in the centre of Braunton village. Turn left, signposted towards Croyde and stay on this road until you drop down into the village of Croyde itself. Proceed through the village, heading towards Georgeham, and continue heading out of Croyde village. Upon entering the small hamlet of Forda, at the sharp bend, take the right hand turning, and proceed for a short distance until you see the driveway to the property on the right hand side, proceed up this driveway until you see the property on your right hand side.
Location - The property is situated in a peaceful tucked away position on the outskirts of the small hamlet of Forda, just on the edge of the village of Croyde, and around a mile and a half from the beach. The Root House is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, in an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ (AONB), ideally positioned within easy reach of Croyde village which offers an excellent range of amenities and places to eat as well as access to the beach. There are further popular sandy surfing beaches available close by located at Putsborough, Woolacombe and Saunton, the latter of which also boasts a championship golf course.
The village of Georgeham is within easy reach, around 0.9 of a mile away, and offers a further range of amenities including two popular public houses and a primary school of high repute. The larger village of Braunton is around 3 miles away, and offers a wider range of amenities and shopping facilities including primary and secondary schooling, doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries, a vet, supermarkets and an array of shops and restaurants.
The regional centre of Barnstaple, which is located about 8 miles away, houses all of the area’s main business, shopping and commercial venues.
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, where there are regular mainline rail services to London (Paddington) in just over 2 hours.
Alternatively, Tiverton Parkway mainline Railway Station is an hour and 10 minutes’ drive, which connects to London and beyond.
Mileages
The Thatch & Billy Buds / The Manor – 1.1 miles / 0.9 mile
Croyde Beach – 1.6 miles
Braunton – 3 miles
Barnstaple – 8 miles
M5 Motorway – 47 miles
The Property - The property is situated in a small hamlet consisting of a farmhouse and four barn conversions in a quiet tucked away location, enjoying peace and tranquillity, yet within easy access of the spectacular coastline and highly favoured village of Croyde.
This charming Grade II Listed barn conversion is thought to date back originally to the 15th century and has been fully converted by the current vendor to exacting standards using high quality materials, and now offers luxurious accommodation with a wealth of character features throughout.
The property boasts three double bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms and a delightful garden with a large slate terrace, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. The Root House could be used for a variety of uses including as a family home, or equally as holiday home/investment; the property is currently operated as a successful holiday let and yielded an impressive gross income of £55,000 in 2024.
There is ample off-road parking and a carport, as well as a sloping paddock to the rear, and in total, the property benefits from about 1.8 acres. The property is offered for sale with no ongoing chain and only with a viewing can you start to appreciate the quality, character and position on offer with this stunning home.
The accommodation, with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified on the accompanying plans, but comprises:
Front door leads to:
Reception Hallway - A bespoke staircase rises to the first floor landing. Window to the front elevation. Exposed beams and lintels. Stone flooring.
Cloakroom - Comprising low level WC and wash hand basin with a marble surround. Exposed beams, stonework and stone flooring. Cupboard housing floor mounted oil fired boiler and a pressurised water system. Door to the rear garden.
Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen - A stunning dual aspect room with stone flooring, exposed beams and lintels.
Sitting Area - This area features a fabulous vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frames and lintels and stone flooring.
Kitchen - Comprising a range of matching base units with a sink set into marble work surfaces and a range of integrated appliances including fridge, freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler, two ovens (one with a plate warmer), induction hob and extractor over.
Bedroom 3 - A superb room with windows to the front elevation, exposed beams, lintels and stonework. Stone floor.
En Suite - Comprising high level WC, vanity wash hand basin and a double shower cubicle. Exposed stonework and beam and stone flooring.
First Floor Landing - A spacious area with window to the front elevation, vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frame, cupboard housing space and plumbing for a washing machine.
Shower Room - Comprising low level WC, wash basin with storage below and a shower cubicle. Window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom 1 - A spectacular room with vaulted ceiling and exposed A-frames enjoying a dual aspect. A sliding door leads to:
En-Suite - Comprising a low level WC with a concealed cistern, pedestal wash hand basin, double shower cubicle and a roll top claw footed slipper bath. Heated towel rail and window to the side elevation.
Bedroom 2 - A vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frames enjoying a dual aspect.
Outside - The property is approached via a shared lane that serves five properties in total (including The Root House).
There is off-road parking for several vehicles and a double car port with a useful built-in storage shed.
The garden to the rear has a full width slate terrace that is ideal for entertaining and alfresco dining. It also houses a hot tub (available by separate negotiation). Beyond the immediate garden is a sloping paddock, and in total, the property benefits from 1.8 acres.
Property Information
Services - Mains electricity. Private water (borehole) and private drainage (treatment plant shared). Oil fired central heating. Underfloor heating to GF, rads on FF.
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 carpets, 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, take the A361 signposted towards Braunton. Follow this road until you reach the traffic lights in the centre of Braunton village. Turn left, signposted towards Croyde and stay on this road until you drop down into the village of Croyde itself. Proceed through the village, heading towards Georgeham, and continue heading out of Croyde village. Upon entering the small hamlet of Forda, at the sharp bend, take the right hand turning, and proceed for a short distance until you see the driveway to the property on the right hand side, proceed up this driveway until you see the property on your right hand side.
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- LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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