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4 bedroom equestrian property
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Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Equestrian smallholding
- Outstanding position with superb views
- Approx. 4.78 acres with further land also available
- Traditional character house
- Four bedrooms
- Outbuildings and stables
The Ark represents a most attractive residential and equestrian smallholding occupying an exceptional rural location within the picturesque Exmoor National Park. Enjoying far reaching countryside views in a sought after part of North Devon, the property lies just a short distance from the favoured village of Parracombe. Approached over an unmade lane, which is also a bridleway, The Ark has no near neighbours, and is centred upon a traditional detached house affording character and well presented four bedroomed family accommodation. The property also provides excellent equestrian facilities, including a stable yard, machinery/fodder barn and a smart outdoor school. The house and buildings are conveniently situated within the land, which comprises a productive pasture divided into a number of easily managed paddocks. This versatile property may be ideally suited to thiose prospective purcashers with equestrian and smallholder interests, as well as those looking for a charming countryside haven to simply get away from it all. The Ark extends to about 4.78 Acres.
In addition to the above, situated just a short walk along the bridleway, is a further 10.33 Acres of pasture land primarily divided into three fields and containing a small stone and block former Shippon, approx. 5.95m x 3.28m, which may have alternative use potential subject to obtaining any necessary planning consent. Separate gated road access is available to this land direct from the A39.
The Ark lies on the western periphery of the Exmoor National Park within its 267 square miles of beautiful protected landscape, occupying an outstanding rural position conveniently situated within its own land and with no near neighbours. Enjoying an exceptional setting on a south westerly facing hillside with superb views over the surrounding countryside and glimpses of the sea, the property enjoys direct access to bridleways and footpaths, with easy access to the open moor and off road riding.
The nearby favoured village of Parracombe affords a thriving local community providing a primary school, general store/post office, public house and parish church. Despite its peaceful and secluded rural position The Ark still enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts and further afield with the larger towns of Barnstaple and South Molton providing an extensive range of every day shopping, banking, recreational and educational facilities. From both of these centres the A361 North Devon link road provides easy access to Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27). Mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway (London, Paddington approx. 2 hours) with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
The Exmoor National Park offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths and the stunning North Devon coastline with its popular resorts of Lynton, Lynmouth, Combe Martin and Ilfracombe. Lying to the west are the popular sandy beaches of Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe. The property is surrounded by picturesque North Devon countryside which provides unsurpassed riding and is renowned for its recreational and sporting opportunities, boasting some of the finest hunting, fishing and shooting in the country.
The property is approached from the council lane via an unmade byway (and bridleway), known as Stony Lane. From here double gates lead into a private driveway with adjacent ample parking, turning and access to an oak framed Double Car Port and Garage, approx. 8.50m x 5.10m, with power and light connected. Pretty gardens surround the house, those to the front comprising a well stocked rockery/herbacious bank, with further lawned areas to the sides and rear. A paved patio area, enjoying lovely views, adjoins the door out from the kitchen.
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