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3 bedroom detached house
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Property description & features
- Detached period home
- Set within 4 acres
- A range of useful outbuildings
- Potential to extend (subject to planning)
- Extensive parking
- Surrounded by rolling countryside
- Quiet and peaceful location
- Edge of village
- Freehold
- Council Tax band E
Description - Coming to the market for the first time since 1973 is this detached period house set far back from the road, with a range of outbuildings, gardens and land of approximately 4 acres and surrounded by rolling countryside. The accommodation is well-proportioned with three double bedrooms and two reception rooms. There is however potential to extend or convert the attached barn to make additional accommodation (subject to planning). Externally the property benefits from extensive parking, a garage, former piggery and Nissen hut. There are large south facing gardens to the front along with a vegetable garden. The land wraps around the property and is approximately 3.7 acres in total.
Accommodation - The accommodation is in good order throughout and comprises on the ground floor; entrance hall with stairs to first floor and storage underneath, utility/store to the rear with WC and door to rear of the house. The two reception rooms, both benefit from large windows to the front and working fireplaces. The kitchen offers a range of traditional wooden units with inset sink, oil-fired Aga, space for white goods, and access to the front.
On the first floor is three double bedrooms, all enjoying fine countryside views as well as the family bathroom with side panel bath, WC and sink
Situation - The property is located on the outskirts of the pretty village of the Frithelstock and situated approx. 4.6 miles from the towns of Great Torrington and 7.3 miles from Bideford. The historic market town of Great Torrington is situated in some of North Devon's most attractive and un-spoilt countryside, with views over the beautiful River Torridge valley. Torrington itself has a wide range of amenities for its size including a bank, butchers, bakeries, Post Office, green grocers, public houses, petrol station, supermarkets and small Marks and Spencers food store. The renowned Plough Arts Centre, which combines theatre and cinema with an art gallery and other facilities is within easy walking distance. There are also primary and secondary schools and a 9-hole golf course. Numerous nearby tourist attractions include RHS Rosemoor and the Tarka Trail which provides many miles of perfect walking and cycling along the old railway line. The town is surrounded on three sides by the historic Torrington Commons with extensive and spectacular footpaths. The ancient and picturesque port of Bideford which sits on the banks of the River Torridge, with a range of amenities, various shopping facilities, restaurants, schooling for all ages (public and private) and five supermarkets. The coastal resorts of Westward Ho! and Instow are both within easy reach as is the spectacular North Devon coastline, Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks. The regional centre of Barnstaple is 16.9 miles away and offers a range of business, shopping and commercial facilities and a direct rail link to Exeter. There are good transport links via the A361 North Devon Link Road, which connects to the motorway and mainline rail networks at junction 27 of the M5 (Tiverton Parkway). Exeter is around an hour's drive away and benefits from mainline rail links, large shopping centre, cathedral, university and an international airport.
Outside - Approached via a gated entrance with a long driveway with space for a number of vehicles. From here is access to the range of outbuildings which include the garage, former piggery, nissen hut and attached barn. There is also access to the land via five bar gate. The south facing gardens which are mainly to the front and side of the property really compliment the house, with large lawns, paved terrace, vegetable garden and stone outbuilding all enjoying splendid views of the surrounding countryside.
The land benefits from two access points and surrounds the property. Approximately 3.7 acres.
Services - Mains water and electric. Private drainage. Oil and Economy 7 central heating.
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