APPLEWOOD FARM PARKHAM, BIDEFORD, DEVON APPLEWOOD FARM DISTANCES PARKHAM, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 5PJ PARKHAM VILLAGE – 1.2 MILES BUCKS MILLS/COAST – 3 MILES CHARMING FARMHOUSE IN STUNNING, BIDEFORD – 7 MILES RURAL SURROUNDINGS, OFFERING PRIVACY BARNSTAPLE – 16 MILES (DISTANCES ARE APPROXIMATE) AND TRANQUILLITY, SET IN 2.46 ACRES ACCOMMODATION • Beautifully positioned detached character residence • Offering peace, tranquillity and seclusion within close proximity to the coast • Spacious and versatile accommodation • Wealth of character features • Three bedrooms • Three bath/shower rooms • Four reception rooms • Potential annexe • Range of outbuildings with potential for conversion (STPP) • Stunning gardens and grounds, in total around 2.4 acres
LOCATION The property is situated in a delightful, rural location on the outskirts of the hamlet of Broad Parkham, around a mile from the village of Parkham, and benefits from easy access to the A39 Atlantic Highway. This superb characterful property offers the prospective purchaser enormous potential, enjoying privacy and seclusion, in a truly idyllic spot surrounded by an abundance of wildlife. The delightful nearby village of Parkham offers an excellent range of amenities for its size, including primary school, butcher’s, garage, village hall, places of worship and a popular thatched pub. There is also a Post Office and general store at Bucks Cross, about 2.17 miles away, and a range of amenities including a dining pub, fish & chip shop, Post Office / general store and social club with gymnasium at Woolsery, 3.26 miles away. With the rugged North Devon coast just 1.3 miles as the crow flies, a secluded pebbled beach is accessible from the historic village of Bucks Mills, 3 miles away, providing exquisite views across to Lundy Island, whilst National Trust Peppercombe woodland walks and beach are 2.4 miles away. The heritage fishing village of Clovelly (5.94 miles), and Westward Ho!, with its extensive sandy beach, a surfer’s paradise, is just 7.5 miles from the property. The port and market town of Bideford is located around 7 miles away, and offers a wider range of amenities including banks; a variety of shops including five supermarkets; cafes, pubs and restaurants; doctors’ and dental surgeries; and community hospital. Secondary and independent schools are located at Bideford, Great Torrington and Shebbear. The Affinity Devon outlet shopping village is just 5.34 miles away, providing a range of high-street fashion and lifestyle brands. The regional centre is Barnstaple, around 16 miles away, which provides the area’s main business, shopping, commercial and leisure services.
COMMUNICATIONS The area can be accessed from Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway, and along the A361 North Devon Link Road, which connects to the A39 Atlantic Highway. The nearest train station is at Barnstaple, which connects to Exeter where regular mainline rail services run to London, (in just over 2 hours), Plymouth and Penzance. Alternatively, Tiverton Parkway Mainline Railway Station is around an hour and ten minutes’ drive away, which connects to London.
THE PROPERTY Approached down a long private drive between Devon hedge banks and set beautifully within its own grounds, this detached character residence offers seclusion and privacy. The property is thought to be around 200 years old and boasts a wealth of character features including beamed ceilings, inglenook fireplaces and exposed stone walls. The accommodation is spacious and versatile throughout, currently providing four reception rooms and three bedrooms. The original farmhouse has been the subject of considerable improvement by the current vendors, including a new heating and hot water system with the option to connect additional or alternative energy sources at a later date; a water treatment plant for the private water supply; replacement Accoya windows to all bedrooms; and the 110m long drive has been resurfaced. There is much more scope for a new owner to make their own mark on this lovely farmhouse. In particular, the addition of a four-room single storey extension which has recently been completed offers the potential to create a large kitchen/dining/family room, or dining/family space overlooking the garden, thus the sitting room has even a ground floor annexe to provide for multi-generational living. not undergone refurbishment. Alternatively, the garden room, music room and shower room could form a separate ground floor annexe, if There is a superb range of outbuildings that offer potential for required, with some minor alterations. conversion for a variety of uses, (STPP), including home office, studio, From the dining room, a door gives access to an holiday cottages, or a separate annexe for a dependent relative. The property stands beautifully within gardens and grounds of around Inner Hallway Stairs rise to the first floor landing. Storage cupboard. 2.46 acres, which have been managed to encourage wildlife. There is Door to an excellent mix of formal garden areas, a mature orchard, a vegetable Porch Door giving access to the courtyard. Space for washing garden and three wildlife ponds. There is additionally a paddock machine. Door to which has the potential to provide a site for camping or glamping Shower Room Comprising low level WC, shower cubicle and vanity (STPP). wash hand basin. Only with a full internal inspection can you start to appreciate this The inner hallway gives access to stunning character property and potential it presents. Kitchen / Breakfast Room Triple aspect room with door to the driveway and parking. Comprising a range of matching base units with The accommodation, with approximate dimensions more clearly ceramic double bowl sink unit. Space for range style cooker (available identified on the accompanying floorplans, comprises: THE EXTENSION by separate negotiation). Space for American style fridge freezer. Walk Front door to Garden Room A dual aspect room with double doors leading to an in pantry cupboard. Exposed stonework. Window seat. outside terrace. Oak flooring. Exposed beams. Exposed stone wall. Boot Room Slate tiled floor. Heated towel rail. Velux window. First Floor Landing Split-level. Stairs to boarded loft space. Circular Accoya windows. Double doors through to feature window with stained glass insert. Exposed beams. Double doors lead to the Music Room / Bedroom 4 Overlooking the garden. Oak floor. Bedroom 1 Window overlooking the garden and countryside beyond, Dining Room Window to the west. Beamed ceiling. Built in Exposed beams. Exposed stone wall. Accoya window. Door to with window seat. Door to bookshelves on exposed stone pillars. Inglenook fireplace with Shower Room This room can also be accessed from the boot room. Dressing Area With access through to the mezzanine. Exposed beams. exposed timber lintel, wood burning stove and bread oven. Door to Comprising low level WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash hand Bathroom Comprising low level WC, bath and vanity wash hand Sitting Room Windows overlooking the courtyard. Vaulted basin with cupboard below and corner shower cubicle with rain basin. Chrome heated towel rail. Linen cupboard. ceiling with exposed beams and A frames. Inglenook fireplace with shower. Accoya window. Slate tiled floor. Bedroom 2 Window overlooking the courtyard. Exposed beam. Built exposed lintel and stonework. A spiral staircase leads to the galleried Agent’s Note: The current vendors had intended to re-site the kitchen in storage cupboard. mezzanine, currently used as a study, that overlooks the sitting room. to the existing sitting room and garden room, providing a large kitchen/ The sitting room is open to the Bedroom 3 Window to the rear elevation. Exposed beams. OUTSIDE GARDENS AND GROUNDS The property is approached via a private driveway to an area of ample The property encompasses the Courtyard, the original farmyard with vegetable area from the more formal lawned area of garden, with two off road parking for several vehicles. The range of outbuildings a small pond, and it is believed that the original cobbles remain interconnecting wildlife ponds, which provide habitat for frogs, toads includes: underneath the grass. and newts. The grounds are surrounded by, and include a number of mature trees and traditional Devon hedge banks, which add to the Double Garage, Cart Shed, Workshop/Store, and Shed All with Opposite the courtyard is a separate paddock, with gated access to the seclusion and privacy. The outside terrace, with views cross the valley, power and light connected. lane. It is currently managed to encourage wildlife. It is understood is accessed from the garden room, and via steps up from the lawn, and from the current vendors that an extensive range of wildlife visits the A detached traditional Devon Barn that is currently used for storage, provides an idyllic and convenient area for al-fresco dining. property, with 42 bird species recorded, and deer, foxes, weasels, but offers fantastic conversion potential (STPP). An external staircase hedgehogs and stoats, to name but a few mammals. To the rear of leads to the first floor of the barn, ideally suited for use as an office, the barn is a mature orchard, with a range of apple, pear and cherry with power and light connected, and internet connectivity. trees. There is also a four-plot vegetable area, divided by a soft fruit border, and a poly tunnel and greenhouse. A rose hedge separates the APPLEWOOD FARM PARKHAM, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 5PJ
TOTAL APPROX. FLOOR AREA 4298 SQ FT / 399.2 SQ M
PROPERTY INFORMATION Services Mains electricity. Private water (borehole and well). Oil fired central heating with thermal store. Private drainage (septic tank). Local Authority Torridge District Council – 01237 428700. EPC Rating E Contents, Fixtures and Fittings Only those mentioned within this brochure are included in the sale. All others, such as carpets, curtains, light fittings, mirrors, garden ornaments, containers etc are specifically excluded, but may be available by separate negotiation.
DIRECTIONS From Bideford, proceed on the A39 towards Bude, passing through the villages of Ford and Fairy Cross and Horns Cross. Continue along this road, passing the Hoops Inn on your right hand side, then take the second left hand turning, signposted Broad Parkham. Continue along this country lane, taking the first left hand turning, then continue along the lane for approximately ¾ of a mile until you see the entrance to the property, on your right-hand side, which will be marked clearly with a Jackson-Stops For Sale board. Viewing By appointment with Jackson-Stops, North Devon 01271 325 153. For sale by private treaty with vacant possession upon completion.
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