Holly Cottage Holly Cottage Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31 4JR Barnstaple 4 miles, Exmoor 6 miles, The Coast 20 minutes.

• Hall, 4 Reception Rooms • Bespoke Country Kitchen • Utility Room, Shower Room • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms • Parking for Several Vehicles • Well Tended Gardens • Internal Inspection Essential • No Onward Chain

Guide price £465,000

SITUATION AND AMENITIES On an elevated site set above and screened from the A39 enjoying delightful views towards Exmoor in the distance. Shirwell itself offers primary school, chapel and 13th Century church. The surrounding area is one of considerable natural beauty and with rolling hills intersected by deep wooded valleys running up to Exmoor National Park, which is only 6 miles from the property and offers an almost limitless range of recreational opportunities with 600 miles of footpaths and bridleways. Both the sweeping sandy bays of the west coast and dramatic cliffs of the north coast are easily accessible offering extensive facilities for water sports. Fishing is available locally on rivers Taw and Torridge, whilst there are golf courses at Ilfracombe, Landkey, Saunton and Westward Ho!. Of particular interest locally is Arlington Court, only 2 miles away and the home of the Chicester family since the 14th Century (now under the A charming & tastefully modernised detached period home in guardianship of the National Trust). Barnstaple is just 4 miles to the south and as the regional centre houses the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. The town is favoured village enjoying views towards Exmoor also well known for its exclusive range of outlets including all of the high street favourites, as well as a diverse selection of local stores. The Pannier Market dates back to the Saxon period and trades in general goods, local crafts and collectables. The North Devon Leisure Centre and the Tarka Tennis Centre are both located in Barnstaple, which also provides access to the Tarka Trail, a very popular route for walking and cycling. Live theatres are accessible at Barnstaple and Ilfracombe and at Barnstaple there is also access to the North Devon link road leading through to junction 27 of the M5, where Tiverton Parkway allows access to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. DESCRIPTION A detached character residence of period origin with Georgian facade and more recent extensions sympathetically undertaken to blend with the original dwelling. The house presents painted elevations beneath a slate roof with mostly double glazed or secondary glazed windows, offers bright spacious and versatile accommodation, which has been tastefully modernised to combine contemporary refinements with original features. We understand that the property was originally a butler's cottage to the local manor house nearby. Holly Cottage is one of those properties that really needs to be viewed internally to be fully appreciated. The layout of the accommodation is more clearly identified on the accompanying floor plan but comprises; GROUND FLOOR PORCH clad in honeysuckle. Front door to ENTRANCE HALL Maple flooring, dado panelling, under stairs panelling and under stairs cupboard recess, original staircase rising to first floor, described later. SITTING ROOM window to front with shutters, fireplace with large beam incorporating cast iron clear view wood burning stove standing on slate hearth, two arched alcoves either side with display shelving, original floorboards, four wall lights. STUDY window to front with shutters and incorporating a window seat with storage under, ornamental fireplace. DINING ROOM window to rear overlooking the terrace, original Inglenook fireplace and bread oven, also incorporating oil fired Rayburn cooker for heating and hot water with tiled surround, exposed stonework to one side, quarry tiled flooring, colourwashed beams to ceiling, 3 wall light points. GARDEN ROOM a most attractive triple aspect room with French doors leading out to the terrace and garden, double glazed windows, maple flooring, to one corner is a cast iron wood burning stove. An open arch leads from the Dining Room to the L shaped KITCHEN in a country theme with cream painted units and white pot handles, topped by either oak or black granite Himac work surfaces, and incorporating drawers and cupboards beneath and matching cupboards above, belfast sink, appliances include, integrated dishwasher and fridge, electric oven and induction hob with extractor above, quarry tiled floor, there are double aspect views and part has a lofty ceiling with velux window providing excellent light. UTILITY ROOM enjoying fine views to Exmoor with additional natural light coming from a Velux window. Tiled work surface incorporating butler sink with storage under and plumbing for washing machine, quarry tiled floor. WET ROOM with shower cubicle, wash basin, wc, heated towel rail. BOOT ROOM with coats pegs, shoe rack, electric heater and quarry tiled floor. Stable door to garden. FIRST FLOOR LANDING window to front with shutters, access to loft space with extending ladder, lighting and two Velux windows. MASTER BEDROOM 1 an attractive triple aspect room enjoying fine views over surrounding countryside, maple flooring, fitted wardrobe, cupboards and drawers. ADJACENT SHOWER ROOM with contemporary suite in white comprising shower cubicle, slate tiled surround with shower unit run off the main system, WC and wash basin with mosaic tiled surround, exposed roof joists and timbers, heated ladder style towel rail/radiator, slate flooring. BEDROOM 2 window to front with shutters, another attractive room with gable to ceiling featuring roof joists and timbers, trap door giving access to loft space, original floorboards, a pretty fireplace with decorative iron grate and painted surround. BEDROOM 3 window to front with shutters, maple flooring, enclosed fireplace. BEDROOM 4 rear aspect, once again with fine views, gabled ceiling incorporating a Velux window, exposed roof joists and timbers. FAMILY BATHROOM attractively fitted with a period style suite in white comprising slipper style bath, mixer tap with shower attachments, walk-in shower with glass screen and slate surround, WC and pedestal basin, contemporary style radiator, slate flooring, alcove with slate shelving, tongue and groove dado panelling, rear aspect overlooking the terrace and garden. OUTSIDE From the road there is vehicular access via a private entrance onto a gravel parking/turning area with room for several vehicles. Steps lead up to both the front and rear of the house. The gardens surround the property and form a delightful feature offering a high level of seclusion with trees and beech hedging. There are three sitting areas to follow the sun around. One at the rear enjoying the morning east sun with water tap, electric points. A gravelled west facing area and leading out of the garden room is a crazy-paved terrace, ideal for alfresco dining, bordered by lawn and flower borders filled with perennial plants. Leading off through the garden are lawns and pathways passing varieties of trees and shrubs. There is an old stone former privy, now a tool store and attached a covered wood store. Other outbuildings include a SHED 10' x 8', WORKSHOP 12' x 10' and Robinson Rushmooor VICTORIAN STYLE GREENHOUSE which is screened behind a copper beech hedge and two raised beds. The property backs onto a small disused quarry and an area of copse as well as the parklike grounds of Youlston Park Manor House referred to earlier. DIRECTIONS From Barnstaple take the A39 towards Lynton. After leaving the town and passing the North Devon District Hospital, continue for about 2 miles. As you enter Shirwell the vehicular access to Holly Cottage will be found on the left hand side with the property set above (if you reachThe Spinney Guest House before a left hand bend you have gone too far). SERVICES Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage, the system has been replaced recently. Holly Cottage, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31 4JR

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