4 bedroom detached house for sale

A delightful four-bedroom detached period property set within approximately 0.8 acres of private and secluded grounds. Detached barn which could have potential to convert into an additional dwelling (subject to planning). Fine countryside views. EPC Rating D.

Situation - The property is located in the village of Peters Marland which is an unspoilt rural village yet is only 6 miles from the North Devon town of Great Torrington which offers a wide range of amenities for its size, including banks, butchers, bakeries, Post Office, greengrocers, various public houses, places of worship, primary and secondary School. There is also a 9 hole golf course on the outskirts of Great Torrington and nearby tourist attractions include RHS Rosemoor, Dartington Crystal factory, The Plough Arts Centre which is a theatre, cinema & art gallery and the Tarka Trail along the old railway line.

The port and market town of Bideford which is around 10 miles away sits on the banks of the River Torridge, offering an excellent range of amenities including banks, butchers, bakeries, various shopping facilities, restaurants, places of worship, schooling for all ages (public and private) and five supermarkets.

The coast at Westward Ho! is approximately 13 miles away and has a safe and sandy surfing beach, access to the South West Coastal footpath, which adjoins Northern Burrows Country Park and the Royal North Devon Golf Club, reputed to be the oldest links golf course in England. Instow beach is 15 minutes drive away with the regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 8 miles away and offering all of the area's main business, shopping and commercial venues. There are also good transport opportunities with the link road connecting to Junction 27 of the M5 motorway and railway station which connects via the Tarka line to Exeter and Tiverton Parkway.

Description - The Old Post Office is a delightful four-bedroom detached period property which has been updated and extended in more recent years to create a well-proportioned home which is set within approximately 0.8 acres of private and secluded grounds whilst boasting some wonderful countryside views from both the house and gardens. There is also a detached barn which could have potential to convert into an additional dwelling (subject to planning)

Accommodation - Entrance hall with slate flagstone flooring with access to the dining room with wood burner and door to garden. Access to a useful study or utility which has water and drainage pipes fitted for further conversion. The large sitting room benefits from original beams and inglenook fireplace with wood burner and bread oven. The kitchen/diner has a range of modern fitted units with integrated electric double oven, gas hob and extractor over. Plenty of worktop space and inset sink. There is a useful Utility space with WC and gives access to the garden as well as the superb Family Room/Sun room which has an abundance of natural light flooding in and makes the most of the fine countryside views.

On the first floor there is 4 double bedrooms (two shower en-suites). The principle dual aspect bedroom benefits from great views of the garden and surrounding countryside. To finish off there is a stylish family bathroom with roll top bath, WC and sink.

Outside - The property is accessed via a five-bar gate with a long sweeping drive taking you to both the property with extensive parking and the detached barn which is to the other side of the grounds. There is also a separate gated entrance to the side of the barn from the road which could be used for access if planning was to be obtained for a separate dwelling, meaning a potential new property would not impose on the Old Post Office.

In terms of garden, there is an area of lawn to the front of the house with pedestrian gate to the road, however the majority of the garden is to the rear of the property and is a blank canvas for any potential buyer. There is also a useful stone outbuilding for storage/log store and concrete hardstanding area which could be a good position for garage/workshop (subject to planning).

Services - Mains water and electric. Private drainage. Oil central heating.

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