A detached 1980s residence set in 7.50 acres with buildings/stabling in a timeless & tranquil rural position enjoying stunning views. Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Double Garage [scope to convert/extend, stpp] Well tended gardens & paddocks. Freehold. Council Tax Band F. EPC Band D.

Situation & Amenities - Barton House is situated on high ground and commands the most stunning views towards Exmoor in the distance. The property is set off a little used country lane on the rural outskirts of the tranquil and timeless village of East Down which boasts a small ancient Parish Church and the popular Pyne Arms; a local pub within healthy walking distance, which also has a reputation for serving good food. To the North west is the coastal village of Combe Martin where there is access to the North Devon and West Somerset Coastal Path. Around 9 miles to the west is Woolacombe Bay and Putsborough with their expanses of beach, whilst around 9 miles to the south is Barnstaple the regional centre offering the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues, as well as live theatre and District Hospital. From Barnstaple there is direct access onto the A361/North Devon Link Road which in around 45 minutes takes you to Junction 27 of the M5 motorway, to the east side of Tiverton where there is the Parkway Railway Station (London Paddington in just over 2 hours).

Description - Originally built around 1980 the property presents painted rendered elevations with double glazed windows beneath a tiled roof. There is an attached double garage which offers scope for conversion and/or an extension above (subject to necessary planning permissions). For those with an Equestrian interest the property is set in just over 7.5 acres of land, mainly laid to gently sloping pasture, supported by a range of useful buildings including stabling. The maze of lanes within the immediate area would allow one to ride out from the property.

All in all, properties with land and scope to extend in such a wonderful rural location are an increasingly rare commodity. Accordingly an internal inspection of this unique prospect is strongly advised.

Ground Floor - PORCH and double-glazed front door with side light to ENTRANCE HALL. CLOAKROOM with low level WC, wash hand basin, door off to UNDER-STAIR STORAGE with coat hooks. Returning to the hall, a pair of half glazed doors leads to the SITTING ROOM a delightful double aspect room with far reaching views, open stone fireplace, incorporating display niches and hard wood mantlepiece. KITCHEN once again with fine countryside views, extensively fitted with a range of pine faced units topped by roll top work surfaces with inset 1 ? bowl single drainer stainless steel sink, mixer taps, integrated 5 ring Calor Gas fired hob with extractor fan above. A wide variety of drawers and cupboards beneath together with integrated dishwasher and integrated fridge. Range of matching wall cupboards, Belling double oven, tiled splash back, concealed lighting and display unit. LED light display cupboard. Open brick archway through to DINING ROOM with overlooks the rear garden with sliding double glazed doors for access. Deep shelved pantry cupboard. Stable door from kitchen to UTILITY ROOM, single drainer stainless steel sink. Double cupboard and drawers under, space and plumbing for washing machine. Tiled flooring, space for upright fridge/freezer. REAR LOBBY with double glazed door to garden. BOILER ROOM housing Worcester oil fired boiler (around 5 years old). From the utility room there is a doorway to the ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE with power, light and water connected. Electric roller door, storage in the eaves above.

First Floor - Spacious LANDING with access to loft space via retractable aluminium ladder, the loft has a light and is partially boarded and insulated. Airing cupboard shelved with radiator. BEDROOM 1 with built in wardrobes, triple sliding doors to front with countryside views. EN-SUITE BATHROOM with panelled bath, part tile surround, pedestal basin, mirror, strip light and shaver point over. Low level WC, towel rail, fitted shelves. BEDROOM 2 with built in wardrobe with double sliding doors to front, overlooking garden. BEDROOM 3 has countryside views, doors to recessed double wardrobe. BEDROOM 4. FAMILY BATHROOM includes corner bath with combination telephone style mixer tap/shower attachment in fully tiled surround. Rail above, low-level WC, pedestal basin, mirror strip light and shaver point over, partially tiled surround. Shelving.

Outside - From the lane the property is approached through a stone pillared entrance flanked by stone walls over a Tarmacadam driveway which provides ample parking/turning space and terminates in front of the attached double garage. The house is otherwise surrounded by its own private lawned gardens interspersed by many mature specimen trees and shrubs. To the rear is a rustic pergola with well-established Wisteria trained over it, above a paved terrace. There are further sweeping lawns, a number of shrubberies, rockeries, a stone pond and water feature. To the right-hand side of the house is a productive kitchen garden with polytunnel. A spur driveway leads onto the outbuildings to a concreted area and onto a purpose-built range of STABLING with two loose boxes each 12'x10' and an adjoining tack room. To the other side of the yard is a superb GENERAL-PURPOSE BUILDING 45'x 25' fully clad with double access doors to front, power and light. There are TWO FURTHER STABLES in the style of field shelters and from here there is access into the land where there is a large field adjoining the buildings of around 5 acres and a secondary paddock which wraps around to the head of the garden. The views from the land are even more spectacular.

Services - Mains, electricity and water oil fired central heating. Private drainage. The house benefits from cavity wall installation.

Directions - From Barnstaple leave the A39 road northwards towards Lynton. Past the village of Shirwell and on for approximately 4 miles, at the bottom of the hill, with the river to your right, turn left at Brockam Bridge towards East Down. Feed through the scattered village and at the top turn right to Bugford and Stonecombe. Follow this lane for around 400 yards and the property will be seen on the left-hand side identified by our 'For Sale' board.