6 bedroom detached house

An outstanding Country Residence occupying a superb rural position set in beautiful gardens, with detached ancillary accommodation, useful outbuildings, swimming pool, stabling and pasture land with river frontage.
In all about 1.77 Acres


Little Silver House represents a superb Devon country residence occupying an exceptional sheltered position nestled into a predominantly wooded and unspoilt valley enjoying views over its own beautiful gardens and grounds. The property is centred upon an attractive detached house of traditional construction which, despite its age and character, is not listed. The dwelling provides well appointed four bedroomed family accommodation whilst retaining many original features. The property is set within large gardens and grounds, approached over a smart gated entrance drive providing ample parking space.
Conveniently situated adjacent to the parking area is a former traditional sawmill which has been converted to provide attractive detached ancillary accommodation, known as Otter Cottage. This building is currently utilised as family/guest accommodation, providing two bedrooms and associated living space, although it may also afford scope for a variety of alternative uses including the possible creation of a holiday cottage, Airbnb, home office, studio, etc. subject to obtaining any necessary planning consent.
Enjoying an elevated position overlooking the house and gardens, is a superb heated swimming pool securely contained with an attractive private paved area. The property also benefits from a large carport/storage building with an adjoining workshop, whilst for those prospective purchasers with equestrian interests, a range of stables are contained within an attractive parcel of pasture land on the opposite side of the quiet council lane. This land adjoins the pretty Little Silver river, attracting a variety of wildlife including deer, ducks, moorhens, kingfishers and otters. A further small wildlife area is situated adjacent to the council lane a short walk to the south. In total, Little Silver House extends to about 1.77 Acres.

The House
The accommodation, which has been vastly improved by the current owners and finished to a high quality standard, is entered via a solid oak door leading into the entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor. To the left hand side is a large living room with double doors opening on to the oak framed veranda, overlooking the wonderful landscaped grounds. The room is flooded with natural light and the woodburner, on a slate hearth with timber mantle and surround, creates a wonderful focal point. The high quality finish throughout is also reflected in the solid oak flooring. To the right hand side of the hallway is a family room, with a bay window overlooking the front aspect, built in shelving, and understairs storage cupboard. The central focal point of the room is another woodburner on a slate hearth with steps leading down either side to the large kitchen diner. There is also shelving around the chimney breast. The kitchen diner is a superb room for socialising with space for a large dining table and a range of base cupboards. Including the double sided island, complete with a granite worktop and inset electric Bosch hob and oven. There is space for an Aga (Aga stove not included in sale) with a built in cupboard to the side enclosing historic stairs. A stable door leads to the utility room which has a tiled floor, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. There are a range of base cupboards with worktops and a sink with a mixer tap. A door also leads to the useful walk-in pantry that has built in shelving. Completing the ground floor is the cloakroom with a WC, vanity unit with wash hand basin, heated towel rail and tiled floor.
To the first floor the landing leads to the bedrooms and bathroom. Bedrooms two and three, both double size rooms, overlook the front aspect of the property with characterful sash windows and historic fireplaces. Bedroom four is a smaller bedroom with built in shelving. The final bedroom being the master is a superb room with fitted chest of drawers, built in double wardrobes and a door leading to the well appointed en-suite, which has a large walk-in double shower with remote control, vanity unit with wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail. Completing he accommodation is the family bathroom which has tongue and groove panelling, fitted suite comprising Savoy wash hand basin, bath with shower, WC and large built in airing cupboard with shelving.
For approximate room dimensions and layout please refer to the floor plan contained within these sale particulars.

Outside
Little Silver House is approached through smart double timber gates leading into a large gravelled car parking area, providing ample space for a number of vehicles. The large gardens are a particularly attractive feature of the property, sloping down to a small stream which forms the boundary to the property and comprising large lawned areas interspersed with well stocked flower and shrub beds and borders containing a variety of both ornamental and native trees and shrubs. Adjoining the house is an oak veranda and sitting out area overlooking the gardens and stream, an ideal space for al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining. Enjoying an elevated position overlooking the gardens and house is a superb heated Swimming Pool, 10m x 5m, contained within a private paved area with raised flower and shrub beds. The pool was fully re-lined in 2022 and a nearby pool house contains the pump and filtration equipment, with heating economically provided by solar panels.

Otter Cottage
Situated adjacent to the main parking area is a former traditional sawmill, which has been sympathetically converted to create a detached annexe, currently used as a craft studio, however utilised for visiting family and friends. The character accommodation, briefly comprises an entrance porch leading into an entrance hall, with stairs rising to the first floor. Two bedrooms and a bathroom are situated on the ground floor, whilst on the first floor a large living room enjoys lots of natural light with an impressive vaulted ceiling. The kitchen area contains a small range of fitted base units with a work surface over, an inset 1½ bowl sink, and space and plumbing for a slimline dishwasher. Lovely views may be enjoyed over the gardens. Formerly utilised for holiday letting, the planning consent for Otter Cottage was varied in 2017 to allow it to be used as ancillary accommodation to the main house. Further information may be obtained on the North Devon Council Planning Portal (Application Ref. 62992).
For the approximate dimensions and layout of Otter Cottage please refer to the floor contained within these sale particulars.

The Outbuildings and Land
Situated adjacent to the main parking area is a useful open fronted Car Port/Equipment Store, approx. 6.7m x 5.4m, with an adjoining traditional brick lean-to range currently used as a Workshop, approx. 6.8m x 1.7m. A uPVC and double glazed Greenhouse, 3.1m x 2.9m, adjoins the workshop.
Situated on the opposite side of the council lane is a range of Stables, approx. 6.2m x 3.9m overall, comprising two boxes and a tack room, with a hard standing area to the front. A lean-to Mower Shed adjoins the stables. A further small cob and tiled traditional Store is situated adjacent to the road, although this building is now in a dilapidated condition. The stables are situated in an attractive area of pasture land which slopes down to the banks of the Little Silver, where a meander in the river provides a charming area to sit and enjoy the wildlife. Currently forming a traditional wildlife meadow this area may be suitable for the grazing of horses or livestock. A further wildlife area is situated a further up the valley side, accessed via a short walk along the council lane.

General Remarks
Tenure and Possession
Freehold with vacant possession available upon completion.

Services
Mains electricity and water supplies. Oil-fired central heating and domestic hot water. Drainage of the house and Otter Cottage to a private system.

Outgoings
These are believed to comprise local North Devon Council Tax Band F on Little Silver House and Band B on Otter Cottage, together with the usual service and environmental charges.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these sale particulars are otherwise expressly excluded from the sale.

Important Notice
All persons wishing to view the property do so entirely at their own risk. Neither the Vendors or their Agents will be held liable for any damage or injury that may occur when interested parties are visiting the property.

Measurements and Other Information
All measurements are approximate. Any field numbers and areas shown on the attached plan are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for identification purposes only. They do not necessarily correspond either with the National Grid plan numbers or with those produced on the Rural Land Register.
Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars as accurate and reliable as possible, if there are any point which is of particular importance to you please contact the office, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. We have not tested any of the equipment, appliances, central heating or services. Ref: STM230113.

Little Silver House enjoys an idyllic rural setting nestled in an unspoilt North Devon valley enjoying frontage to a pretty river known as the Little Silver, from where the property’s name originates. Despite its rural setting, the property enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts and further afield. The bustling market town of South Molton provides an excellent range of everyday services including shops, schools, restaurants and a high street bank, a Sainsbury’s supermarket, health centres, recreational facilities and a cottage hospital. From South Molton the A361 North Devon link road provides access to the larger regional centre of Barnstaple as well as Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27).
The property lies in the beautiful band of countryside between Exmoor and Dartmoor, a predominantly agricultural landscape primarily comprising pasture and arable land interspersed with an abundance of woodland and pretty river valleys. Exmoor to the north offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, whilst the North Devon coast is easily accessible with lovely sandy beaches at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe. Mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway (London Paddington approx. 2 hours) with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.