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4 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
4 bed
3 bath
1.30 acre(s)

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Service charge: £0 per annum
Council tax: Band TBC
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Highly convenient, yet rural location
  • Breath-taking panoramic countryside views
  • Beautifully presented spacious accommodation
  • Three reception rooms
  • Four bedrooms
  • Three bath/shower rooms (two en-suite)
  • Mature, private landscaped gardens of 1.3 acres
  • Three ponds
  • Approached over a long driveway
  • Further 3 acres available by separate negotiation
Beautiful detached barn conversion in an idyllic setting, with stunning grounds of 1.3 acres enjoying panoramic countryside views.

Location - The property is situated in a highly sought after location, enjoying a tranquil rural feel, with glorious views over the rolling countryside, yet is within 10 minutes of the regional centre of Barnstaple.

Sepscott Barn is located at the end of a long driveway, with just two neighbouring properties, and enjoys a high degree of privacy throughout. The property is also located within 8.5 miles of Exmoor National Park, which is renowned for its undulating moors and pastureland, with streams and rivers running down through deep wooded combes to the North Devon coastline. The area offers an excellent range of country pursuits, including shooting, fishing and fantastic walking opportunities. The property is also within a similar distance to some of the best surfing and sandy beaches in the region, including Croyde, Saunton and Woolacombe, which are all around 10 miles away.

The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 3 miles away, and offers all of the area’s main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues and on the edge of town is North Devon District Hospital. Live theatres and cinemas are accessible in Barnstaple and Ilfracombe. There is an excellent range of schools in the area including the renowned private school of West Buckland, which is within easy reach.

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. The nearest train station is located at the regional centre of Barnstaple, which connects to Exeter, and from there, there are regular mainline rail services to London (Paddington) in just over 2 hours. Alternatively, Tiverton Parkway Railway Station is around an hours’ drive from the property and has frequent trains to London and elsewhere.

Mileage

Barnstaple – 3 miles
Saunton Beach – 10 miles
Exmoor National Park – 8.5 miles
M5 Motorway/Tiverton Parkway – 40 miles

The Property - This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented detached stone barn in a rural and tranquil position, yet within ten minutes of the town and within easy access of the spectacular North Devon coastline. The property was converted in 1996 by the current vendors, and has been the subject of continual and quality improvement, and offers light and airy accommodation with breath-taking panoramic views over the rolling countryside. The spacious accommodation boasts three reception room, four bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, two of which are en-suites. There is also further potential to extend the property, if needed, with a loft conversion that is already plastered, painted and centrally heated (subject to any necessary consents).

A real feature of the property are the well thought out and beautifully landscaped gardens, that offer seclusion and privacy, as well as wonderful countryside views. The main gardens lie to the front of the property, and are sunken and sheltered, providing a real sun trap; there are meandering pathways and an abundance of flowering plants and shrubs that lead down to the pond with a decked area and summerhouse.

Only with a viewing can you start to appreciate the quality of accommodation, outstanding views, location and beautiful gardens on offer, and added to that, the property is available to the open market with no ongoing chain.

The accommodation with approximate dimensions, more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplans, comprises:

An oak front door leads to

Entrance Vestibule - Window to the front elevation enjoying fantastic panoramic countryside views. Partially vaulted ceiling. Slate flooring. Double half glazed doors lead through to:

Dining Hall - Window to the front elevation enjoying panoramic countryside views. Partially vaulted ceiling. From the dining hall, there is access to loft space via an aluminium loft ladder. (Potential for conversion of the loft space (STPP). Double half glazed doors lead through to:

Drawing Room - A stunning, double height dual aspect room with vaulted ceiling and exposed A frames. Windows to the front elevation enjoying far reaching panoramic views over the countryside. Wood burning stove set into a stone chimney breast. Oak double doors lead to the front garden. Stairs rise to the first floor and:

Study - Vaulted ceiling with Velux windows. Built-in storage and display unit supplied by Furnfix, with hard wired internet.

From the dining hall, there is access to:

Kitchen / Breakfast Room - A triple aspect room enjoying panoramic countryside views. Partially vaulted ceiling. Stable door leads to front garden. Fitted with a range of hand-painted matching wall and base units, with sink set into marble work surfaces. Space for range style cooker (available by separate negotiation). Integrated fridge and dishwasher. Slate flooring throughout.

Utility - Range of matching wall and base units with stainless steel sink set into roll top work surfaces. Space for washing machine, tumble dryer and American style fridge freezer. Access to the garden.

Cloakroom - Comprising low level WC with concealed cistern and vanity wash hand basin. Chrome heated towel rail.

Bedroom 1 Window to the side elevation overlooking the pond and surrounding countryside. Range of hand-painted built-in wardrobes by Furnfix.

En-Suite - Comprising double shower cubicle with rainwater style shower, low level WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash hand basin, panelled bath, mirror fronted cabinets with marble shelf. Chrome heated towel rail. Obscure window.

Bedroom 2 - Window to the rear elevation. Range of built-in furniture including wardrobes and bedside cabinets from Furnfix.

En-Suite - Comprising double shower cubicle with low level WC with concealed cistern and vanity wash hand basin. Chrome heated towel rail. Obscure window to the rear elevation.

From the drawing room, a door gives access to:

Inner Hallway - Two arrowslit windows to the rear elevation.

Shower Room - Comprising of low level WC, wash hand basin and a shower cubicle. Slate flooring. Arrowslit window.

Bedroom 4 - Window to the front elevation enjoying panoramic countryside views. Single wardrobe.

Bedroom 3 - Window to the front elevation enjoying panoramic countryside views. Double wardrobe.

Outside - The property is approached over a long driveway and then through a pair of stone pillars which leads to the front of the property, passing a large pond which is well-stocked with fish on the left hand side and there is also a further parking area. The driveway then continues to the front of the barn where there is ample parking and turning for several vehicles.

The front garden is beautifully manicured with lawns and flowerbeds with an array of plants and shrubs providing an abundance of colour. The rear garden has been used as a vegetable garden and is bordered by a dry stone wall. From the front garden, a set of steps lead down to the sunken garden that has been beautifully created by the current vendors in a curved dome, with walkways that meander down to the pond, which is surrounded by decking with a summerhouse, and is the perfect place for al-fresco dining and relaxing. There is also a water feature, where the water follows the walkways and flows down to the pond and there are an array of flowering shrubs and plants, with mature trees and lawned sections. It is the perfect escape and provides a quiet haven from which to enjoy complete privacy and stunning views.

NB: The current owners will include a Husqvarna 435X AWD Automower for ease of maintenance for the lawns in the lower garden, purchased and installed in 2021 and still under warranty.

Property Information

Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired underfloor central heating with new boiler in 2022, along with installation of reservoir heating tank and upgraded to smart Heatmiser 7 zoned wifi controlled system.

Local Authority - North Devon District Council –[use Contact Agent Button].

EPC Rating: D

Contents, Fixtures and Fittings - Only those mentioned within this brochure are included in the sale. All others, such as light fittings, mirrors, garden ornaments etc. are specifically excluded, but may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing - By appointment with Jackson-Stops, North Devon[use Contact Agent Button].

For sale by private treaty with vacant possession upon completion.

Directions - From Barnstaple, proceed out of town on the A39 signposted towards Lynton, passing the hospital on your right hand side. Proceed straight across at the roundabout and continue for approximately 1.8 miles, until you see the entrance to Coxleigh Barton on your right hand side. Shortly after, turn right, where the road will proceed downhill. The driveway to the property will be situated, the first on the left hand side. Follow the driveway up, taking the right hand turning, through the stone pillars.

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Places of interest

    As Barnstaple Estate Agents we are uniquely placed as the only National Estate Agent in the North Devon area covering some of the finest country houses and Devon waterside properties. We offer an unrivalled service of marketing and coverage of our properties via our network of 43 offices, including 8 in London. We offer a professional and personal service with Director involvement throughout all sales, supported by a highly motivated team with an excellent understanding of the North Devon area and the property market. We take great pride in the presentation and marketing of our properties, with high quality photography and marketing material at the heart of our success. We specialise in the sale of a diverse portfolio of property, which includes country houses, coastal and waterside property, holiday homes for sale, farmhouse property, cottages, period properties, new homes and holiday cottage complexes. We also have strong links with the Exeter Land and New Homes Division. As Barnstaple Estate Agents, we cover a broad area to include the whole North Devon coastline from Welcombe, Hartland, Westward Ho!, Appledore, Instow, Braunton, Croyde, Saunton, Putsborough, Woolacombe, Lynton & Lynmouth, the Exmoor area, and inland to North Molton, South Molton, Winkleigh, Great Torrington, Hatherleigh across to Holsworthy. If you are thinking of selling your property now or in the future, do not hesitate to contact us for a free, confidential and no obligation market appraisal.

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