Beautifully appointed four bedroom cottage set within 9.3 acres of its own pasture land with Dutch Barn



Description

An attractive semi-detached cottage nestled within the rolling hills of North Devon known as Smithywood Cottage. Secluded away from the main road, the property is accessed via a treelined driveway.

Throughout the current ownership, the home has been compassionately modernised by the current owners, preserving the character of the property whilst incorporating modern, open plan living. The property is entered through a welcoming porch, leading to the open plan dining area / lounge, which is clearly the hub of the house and has a spacious and open ambience. The current owners have superbly installed a modern kitchen, which is located to the right hand side of the entrance. The dining area leads to a hallway where the principle bedroom with en suite is located on the left, and bedroom 2 to the right, with access to the conservatory. Bedroom 3 and 4 are accessed through the lounge and share a bathroom.

Gardens and Grounds
To the front of the property, the farm track continues up the hill to the Dutch Barn. Beyond the Dutch Barn, the track leads to the land at Smithywood Cottage, comprising grade 3 agricultural land with a levelled area and section of woodland.

The property benefits from off road parking to the front of the cottage.

Location

This fabulous home occupies an enviable location in the rolling hills of the North Devon countryside, situated in close proximity to Broomhill Estate. Smithywood Cottage is just a short walk from the restaurant, café, bar and world renowned sculpture gardens that Broomhill has to offer. The county town of North Devon, Barnstaple, offers a superb selection of shops, restaurants, and other amenities within 3.4 miles. Barnstaple also offers and array of sporting leisure facilities including the Tarka Leisure Centre with a swimming pool, gym and endless ski slope. There is a wide choice of nearby schools, both from the independent and state sectors including West Buckland, Kingsley, Blundell’s, Highgate Hill House and Shebbear College.

Accessed via the B3230, the Property affords excellent connectivity. The nearest train station is Barnstaple Station which is approximately 3.8 miles from the Property. Exeter Airport is 48 miles from the Property and provides domestic and continental flight routes.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the cottage offers an exceptional base to explore the dramatic landscapes that North Devon has to offer. Dotted along the coastline are long sandy beaches, providing great places to surf, kayak, swim or explore rock pools. Exmoor National Park is located approximately 7.8 miles from the Property, offering ancient woodland, rolling moorland, and plunging sea cliffs. The moors are perfect for hiking, riding, cycling and running. The picturesque village of Clovelly, located circa 24 miles from the Property, comprises a privately owned fishing village, offering outstanding Victorian kitchen gardens, quay and bay, fisherman’s cottage, Kingsley Museum, and provides trips to Lundy Island. Further afield is the Isley Marsh Nature Reserve on the River Taw estuary. It is reachable via the Tarka Trail, a 180 mile route through unspoilt countryside, dramatic sea cliffs and the longest, continuous cycling path in the UK. RHS Garden Rosemoor, one of only four RHS gardens open to the public nationwide is 16 miles south of the Property.

Square Footage: 3,052 sq ft



Directions

Directions:
Additional Info

Barnstaple 3.4 miles, Exeter 43 miles, Bristol 99 miles

Services : Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating and private drainage.