Bridge House , , Nr , . EX32 0RE An attractive and spacious Victorian property located in a delightful rural setting, with secluded large gardens and outbuildings.

Barnstaple: 8 miles : 4 miles Exeter: 38 miles Tiverton Parkway (Junction 27): 30 miles (all distances are approximate)

Entrance porch ● Sitting room ● Kitchen/ Breakfast room ● Dining room ● Utility room ● Play room/office ● Boot room ● WC ● 5 first floor bedrooms ● Bathroom ● Separate WC ● Large attic rooms ● open fronted garage ● Large rear garden ● Outbuildings

• Spacious Victorian family home • Very well presented with many period features • 5 first floor bedrooms • 2 large attic rooms, could suit home office or additional bedrooms • Versatile accommodation • Large secluded garden • Delightful rural location • Open fronted garage and off-road parking

Geoffrey Clapp Associates 10 Broad Street South Molton Devon EX36 3AB Tel: 01769 572121 Email: [email protected]

Location Bridge House is situated off a quiet rural lane, in the heart of the Castle Hill Estate, approximately 1 mile from the village of Filleigh, which offers an Anglican church, junior school and village hall/community centre. The property is approximately 4 miles from the historic market town of South Molton, which provides good local facilities including banks, post office, supermarkets, schools, health centre, hospital, library and the popular Pannier Market held on Thursdays and Saturdays, together with regular livestock markets.

The regional service centre of Barnstaple is some 8 miles distant and offers a good variety of shops and supermarkets, restaurants, popular theatre, hospital and twice-weekly Pannier Market show casing local produce.

The property is a short distance from Exmoor National Park, with its spectacular scenery; with the surrounding countryside offering a wealth of riding, walking and sporting opportunities. The coast lies within easy reach and the nationally acclaimed surfing beaches of Bay, Sands, Putsborough and , as well as sailing and water sports.

The Devon link Road (A361) is within a couple of miles, providing good access to Barnstaple, Tiverton and the M5 motorway. Tiverton Parkway station provides regular mainline services to London Paddington in just over two hours.

The independent schools of West Buckland and Blundells are within easy reach.

Description Bridge House is a most attractive and deceptively spacious property, providing an ideal family home set in a delightful rural location. The double-fronted Victorian property is constructed of brick and stone, part rendered, under a tiled roof and has been refurbished by the current owners, to include a recently fitted kitchen and tastefully redecorated throughout, whilst retaining much of the charm and character of the property. The house benefits from having oil-fired central heating and secondary or full double glazing to the front windows. There are 5 first floor bedrooms, 2 further large attic rooms (currently used as children’s playroom), large secluded rear garden, numerous sheds and outbuildings, open fronted garage and off road parking. The accommodation is as follows:

Accommodation Ground floor Entrance porch with wooden front door to Entrance Hall: Slate floor. Stairs to first floor. Sitting room: Large bay window. Wood burning stove on slate hearth. Shelved alcove . Door to open- fronted Garage and door to Kitchen. Dining room: Wood burning stove on tiled hearth. Cupboard in alcove. Large understairs cupboard with light. Door to Kitchen/Breakfast room: Recently fitted cream-fronted base and wall units with wood-effect worktops over. Ceramic sink with mixer tap. Space for dishwasher. Creda electric oven and hob. Tiled floor. Playroom/Study: Laminate floor. From the Kitchen, glazed door to

Utility Room: Double drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap over and storage under. Door to the outside and door to Boot room: Built-in shelves. Door to

WC: Low WC. Space for tumble dryer, fridge / freezer etc.

From the hall, stairs to

First floor Bedroom 1: Victorian fireplace. Window to front aspect. Bedroom 2: Victorian fireplace. Window to front aspect. Bedroom 3: Built-in cupboards and wardrobe. Window to rear. Loft hatch. Bedroom 4: Bedroom 5: Built-in wardrobe. Understairs cupboard. Separate WC: Bathroom: Panelled bath with double-headed shower over. Vanity basin. Wall heater.

Stairs to second floor Two very light and spacious rooms: Forming a very attractive attic space (currently being used as a children’s playroom). There is the potential to use this space as further bedrooms or as a home office. Lovely countryside views.

OUTSIDE: To the front of the house is a pretty, enclosed FRONT GARDEN with concrete paths and edged flower beds. To the side of the house is an OPEN-FRONTED SINGLE GARAGE with power and light connected, built-in cupboard and door to the sitting room. To the rear of the house is a wooden gate opening onto a concrete YARD , leading to the back door. SHED , 12'0" (3.66m) x 6'7" (2.01m), built of stone with a tiled roof and slate slab floor with Trianco Eurostar oil-fired boiler and built-in shelves. GARAGE/WORKSHOP , 25'6" (7.77m) max x 14'11" (4.55m), brick-built with tiled roof and concrete floor with double wooden doors and pedestrian door to the lane, light and power, built-in workbench and door to yard. From the first yard, steps lead through a wooden gate to the REAR GARDEN . Concreted area with oil tank and outside tap. Former SHIPPON , approx 19'0" (5.79m) x 12'10" (3.91m) built of brick with tiled roof and concrete floor, open to the rafters. The rear garden is approximately 108’ (33m) long and is laid mainly to lawn with several mature apple trees and vehicular access via a double 5-bar wooden gate.

Directions: From South Molton proceed towards Barnstaple. At the mini roundabout take the first exit and after approximately 1 mile, turn left, signposted Filleigh, Hill Village and Swimbridge. After about 1.5 miles proceed through the tiny hamlet of Stags Head and take the first right, signposted West Buckland. After about two miles the road will cross the North Devon link road and the property will be seen immediately ahead on the bend in the road. Turn right and Bridge House is the property at the far end of the terrace.

Services : Mains electricity and water. Shared septic tank drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

Council Tax: Band D. Note: Whilst we, Geoffrey Clapp Associates (GCA), make every attempt to ensure our sales particulars are fair, Local Authority: North Devon District Council – accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property. No appliances have been tested and no www.northdevon.gov.uk warranty given by GCA in relation to this property. If there is any point of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to clarify the position for you. It is the responsibility of any intending Tenure: Freehold purchaser to check that the property is available to view before setting out. Neither GCA nor the vendor accept any responsibility for failed viewings. An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is available for this property. You can either view a copy held at our South Molton office or we can send you a copy via email.