An attractive period farmhouse set in a peaceful rural location with no near neighbours and a fine holding of pasture and woodland. Kitchen, 2/3 receptions, wet room, 4/5 bedrooms (1 En-Suite) and bathroom. Traditional stone barn and modern agricultural barn with potential (stp). Attractive gardens and grounds. Outstanding views. About 40 acres in all. EPC Band E. Freehold. Council Tax Band E.

Situation - Benley is privately set in a peaceful rural location off a little used country lane and is situated approximately equidistant between Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.
The small town of Chulmleigh is about 3 miles and offers excellent day to day facilities including medical centre, post office, shops, church, chapel, senior and junior schooling and a popular 18 hole short golf course. The local market town of South Molton is about 6 miles and offers a further and wider range of amenities. The A361 (North Devon Link Road) is approximately 7 miles away at Moortown Cross, making the property easily accessible to Tiverton and the M5 (J 27) where there is also Tiverton Parkway railway station on the Paddington line. The Cathedral City of Exeter is about 26 miles.
The North Devon regional centre of Barnstaple is 20 miles and offers an excellent range of shopping and recreational facilities. The renowned North Devon coastline with extensive sandy beaches at Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe is within easy reach by car.

Description - Constructed of stone and cob under a natural slate roof and believed to be over 200 years old, the property is an attractive, south facing, period farmhouse (not listed) which has been sympathetically improved to provide well-presented and spacious accommodation whilst retaining a wealth of character features including exposed timbers and stonework, inglenook fireplaces and ledge and brace doors. There is an adjacent traditional barn, ideal for conversion (subject to the necessary consents) to provide additional accommodation or a holiday let, if required. Outstanding far reaching views across surrounding countryside are enjoyed from the house, particularly to the rear.

Accommodation - The front door leads into an ENTRANCE HALL and off this is a superb WET ROOM. The KITCHEN and DINING ROOM effectively run together as one room with the dining area having an inglenook fireplace with bread oven and wood burning stove, exposed stonework, slate flooring and a range of bespoke cupboards along one wall. A wide opening leads through to the kitchen area which also has a slate floor, vaulted ceiling and enjoys superb views over the rear garden and beyond. There is a range of bespoke painted units with granite work surfaces, dual ceramic sink with mixer tap and integrated dishwasher. Oil-fired Aga and dual-fuel range cooker with 6 ring hob over. The UTILITY/BOOT ROOM has fitted units with sink, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer and door to rear garden. The attractive, double aspect SITTING ROOM has an inglenook fireplace with bread oven and wood burning stove. The FAMILY ROOM (potentially further bedroom) has a wood burning stove and a door to the rear garden.
On the FIRST FLOOR the GALLERIED LANDING has an airing cupboard and doors lead into the FOUR SOUTH FACING BEDROOMS and FAMILY BATHROOM fitted with a modern suite. The MASTER BEDROOM has exposed ceiling timbers and a range of built-in wardrobes and an EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. BEDROOMS 2, 3 and 4 also have built in wardrobes.

The Gardens, Grounds And Adjacent Outbuildings - A gravelled driveway leads off the country lane down to a good-sized parking area. To the south of the house and adjacent to the driveway is a large area of lawn and orchard, planted with numerous trees and there is an enclosed and productive vegetable garden with raised beds. There is an attractive garden to the rear of the house with pergola, greenhouse and superb views.

The Modern Building And Remaining Land - Set directly opposite the house to the other side of a very quiet country lane is a modern AGRICULTURAL BUILDING (60' x 30') currently divided with partitions into a number of bays and suitable for a wide variety of uses including stabling, livestock or storage. It is also considered that this building offers considerable potential for conversion (stp).
The remaining land is bordered by a stream to the north and west and mainly comprise gently sloping pasture divided into five enclosures. At the northern end is about 12 acres of ancient, native woodland including oak, beech, hazel and pine and is full of bluebells in the Spring. In total the property extends to 40 ACRES.

Services - Mains electricity and water (private water supply also available). Private drainage system (Septic tank and soakaway). Oil-fired central heating via radiators. Standard broadband available or Vodafone 4G Antenna. (currently installed)

Viewing - Strictly by confirmed prior appointment through the sole selling agents, Stags on[use Contact Agent Button].

Directions - PLEASE NOTE THE POSTCODE DOES NOT LEAD DIRECTLY TO THE PROPERTY.
From South Molton take the B3137 out of town towards Witheridge. Drive through the small villages of Alswear and Meshaw and after a further one mile turn right at Gidley Cross. Continue on this road for about 3 miles and at Benley Cross turn right. Drive down the hill and Benley is the only property on the right after about half a mile
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