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5 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
5 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: D*
3,103 sq ft / 288 sq m

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Property description & features

  • Stunning Location with Sea View
  • Rare Opportunity
  • 3 Reception Rooms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Garden Room/Studio
  • Detached Double Garage
  • Council Tax Band F
  • Freehold
A substantial detached 1930's house with exceptional sea views in favoured coastal village. 5 Bedrooms, 3 Receptions, Double Garage and Gardens. EPC Band D.

Situation And Amenities - Situated in a private lane in the sought after coastal village of Mortehoe, within easy level walking distance not only of shops, local pubs, the church and other amenities but also the coastal footpath and Rockham Beach. Neighbouring Woolacombe with its renowned surfing beaches is about 1 ? miles. The spectacular coastline adjoining Mortehoe offers delightful walks to Morte and Bull Points together with other rocky coves and beaches such as Lee Bay, Woolacombe, Putsborough Sands as well as Croyde, just beyond Woolacombe, famous as an international surfing resort. Riding and cycling can also be enjoyed in the area and there is a choice of golf courses, the nearest being on the outskirts of the village or the championship course at Saunton Sands, less than half an hour by car. Exmoor is also within easy reach to the west and to the south lies the Rivers Taw and Torridge, which provide excellent fishing, bathing, sailing and boating. The Regional centre of Barnstaple is about half an hour by car and at Barnstaple there is access to the A361 North Devon Link Road, which leads on in a further 45 minutes or so, to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway and where Tiverton Parkway also offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. The nearest International airports are at Exeter and Bristol.

Description - Available for purchase for first the time in nearly 50 years. Craigwell comprises an attractive individual detached residence which enjoys views not only out to sea but also of open countryside, in stewardship of the National Trust, and lovely sunsets over the bay. The original core is understood to date from the 1930s but has been remodelled in more recent years. Externally there is a detached double garage which may have potential to convert to ancillary accommodation/studio/office etc, subject to planning permission. There is ample parking and turning for multiple vehicles and the gardens are well established, colourful, and of good size.

Ground Floor - ENTRANCE HALL with inner doors leading through to the open plan dining room described later. Also off the hallway is a DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM with opaque window to front, close coupled WC, wall mounted hand wash basin, double shower with sliding glazed door, tiled walls and electric Mira advance shower. DINING ROOM fabulous views on to the bay and across National Trust land, door in to GENEROUS SIZE LIVING ROOM with stone fireplace with open fire, a bright triple aspect room with large windows on the seaward side and French doors leading out to driveway and veranda. INNER HALL with stairs off to first floor landing. STUDY AREA also with a sea view. SNUG with windows to side and rear, again with stunning seaward views, gas coal effect fire with marble effect surround and Adam style fireplace, built in book shelves and cupboards in recess. Door from inner hall leads to KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM with fitted base units with wooden cupboards and drawers, rolled top Melamine work surface with 2 1/2 sink with mixer tap and tiled splashback, inset 4 point gas hob with extractor over, oil Rayburn, wall mounted Worcester boiler, further built in pantry cupboards. Door through to UTILITY ROOM/ BOOT ROOM with door leading to walled courtyard area, space and plumbing for white goods, inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap.

First Floor - LANDING with picture window on to the bay. BEDROOM 1 enjoying sea views. ENSUITE BATHROOM a dual aspect room, panelled bath, separate shower, vanity hand wash basin and WC, tiled floor to ceiling, walk in wardrobe. BEDROOM 2 window to the front elevation and built in storage, vanity hand wash basin with light and shaver point above. BEDROOM 3 a dual aspect room with windows to the rear enjoying sea views and window to side, vanity hand wash basin with light and shaver point above. BEDROOM 4 with window to the front, built in wardrobes, wall mounted hand wash basin. BEDROOM 5 currently used as dressing room with a good range of built in wardrobes and drawers, vanity unit and wall mounted units, this room also enjoys far reaching sea views. BATHROOM windows to front, panelled bath, hand wash basin, separate shower and low level WC, partly tiled walls. Off the landing a door and further flight of stairs lead to 2 ATTIC ROOMS with large sky lights, storage in eaves, this could make an ideal home office or further accommodation, is a beautiful bright room offering far reaching sea views.

Outside - The property is approached via a private lane with 5 bar gated access with driveway, turning and parking for multiple vehicles. Pathways lead to the side and rear of the house and meander through the gardens. Above the garden room described later, is a large seaward facing SUN TERRACE Also enjoying views over the gardens and open National Trust land. DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE with electric up and over door, windows at the side and rear, along with side door leading back out to driveway, eaves storage. At the rear of the garage is a GARDEN SHED. Externally on the house there is a cold water supply and lighting. The gardens are divided in to rooms comprising; GRAVELLED SUN TERRACE, LAWNS, SMALL ORCHARD, MATURE SLOPING SECTIONS all of which the stunning sea views can be enjoyed. There is also a further 2 GARDEN SHEDS. GARDEN ROOM which may make an ideal studio/home office/ or further accommodation.

Services - All mains services connected. Gas fired central heating.

Directions -
As you enter Mortehoe with the village centre ahead of you turn right immediately after the post office into Norte Morte Road, continue for about 500 yards, where our for sale board can be found on the left hand side. Proceed down the private lane where the property can be found at the end.

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    The office conducts the sale and letting of all town, village and country property and land throughout North Devon. As the regional office, Barnstaple works closely with Stags' two other North Devon offices at Bideford and South Molton. The Barnstaple office covers an area from Instow to West Exmoor, and inland to meet the boundary of South Molton. This includes an extensive stretch of coastline, as well as the Taw and Torridge Estuaries, which keeps the firm's Waterside Property Department extremely busy. North Devon is a wonderful place to live, work and visit. It is special for its people, its culture and its beautiful environment - most of it is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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