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Woodhead, Buckland Filleigh, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5HX
. An enchanting 2.5 acre country residence featuring a charming 3 reception room, plus study, 4 bedroom period cottage with lovely woodland garden, very pretty courtyard, garage, off road parking, and gently sloping meadow. Glorious location on the edge of woodland, with great views, between Shebbear/Black Torrington/Sheepwash and within about a 30 minute drive of Bideford, Okehampton or Holsworthy.
£425,000 Freehold
Bond Oxborough Phillips Albion House, 4 High Street, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6EL INDEPENDENT ESTATE AGENTS The key to moving home T 01409 254238 F 01409 254910 E [email protected] Woodhead, Buckland Filleigh, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5HX
This is only the third time in over 70 years this exceptional country home has been on the market. It first changed hands in 1952 as one of 27 lots offered for sale when the historic Buckland House Estate was divided. Fully of immense charm and character, the versatile accommodation flows through the original late 16th Century cottage and nows encompasses the most attractive stone Victorian stone barn. Over the years it has served as a home for the Estate Waggoner, whilst the barn has been a Wheelwrights Workshop. It is approached over the prettiest of courtyards which leads to accommodation briefly comprising: Reception Hall with fireplace, Double Aspect Living Room with inglenook fireplace, Inner Hall with Cloakroom, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Garden Room, and Study. The First Floor accommodation is arranged in 2 Wings and comprises in total 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom, and Shower Room. From the Hallway, a Small Inner Lobby leads to the Side Porch with access to the Garage. The property is not listed, has oil fired central heating, and plenty of windows giving a lovely light and airy ambience.
The cottage lies beside extensive woodland on the boundary between Buckland Filleigh and Sheepwash. It nestles beside a parish road enjoying a high degree of privacy, and far reaching views. The parish of Buckland Filleigh has a small but thriving community, a well supported village hall, a residential home, and a wealth of footpaths. Buckland House is available for holiday lets, taking up to 30 guests. The friendly village of Shebbear is 2 miles away and offers a good range of amenities including a doctors surgery with a dispensary, an excellent shop, primary school, and the well known public school, Shebbear College. Sheepwash is home to the Half Moon Inn which has 4 miles of fishing on the River Torridge. The market town of Hatherleigh is 7 miles away, whilst the other market towns of Holsworthy and Torrington are about 10 miles. Okehampton, on the edge of Dartmoor, is some 15 miles away and is linked by the A30 to the M5 at Exeter.
DIRECTIONS TO FIND From Holsworthy proceed on the A3072 Hatherleigh road for some 4 miles and upon reaching Brandis Corner turn left at the Bickford Arms towards Shebbear. Stay on this road for some 4.5 miles until reaching Battledown Cross, and here turn right signed Black Torrington/Sheepwash. After 0.6 miles, upon reaching Sedgewell Cross, turn right signed Black Torrington and after about 0.8 miles the property will be found on your left hand side with a Bond Oxborough Phillips 'For Sale' notice clearly displayed. From Okehampton/A30, proceed to Hatherleigh on the A386 and then take the A3072 to Holsworthy. On reaching the village of Highampton follows the signs to Sheepwash, and then go left towards Black Torrington but turn right when you reach the junction. Proceed up and round a hill, taking the right fork for Shebbear, where Woodhead will be found as the second house on the right after about 1.5 miles with a Bond Oxborough Phillips 'For Sale' notice clearly displayed. A satnav (Postcode: EX21 5HX) will find the property easily but may follow other roads.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all measurements are and tumble dryer. Cloak hooks. Access to roof space. Fitted storage approximate):- cupboards.
From the incredibly pretty courtyard there is access to an: KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 17'3 x 10'3 (5.26m x 3.12m) Carpet squares. Double aspect windows overlooking the front courtyard to countryside beyond, and to the rear garden. Radiator. Pine trimmed OPEN FRONTED SLATE ENTRANCE PORCH Painted latch door with worksurfaces to 2 walls with matching base and wall units. Space for glazed insert, and complete with pull doorbell ringer, opening into the: fridge/freezer. Microwave shelf. Tiled splashbacking. 2½ bowl inset "Asterite" sink. Plumbing for dishwasher. Electric cooker point. Extractor RECEPTION HALL Max measurements 14'0 x 12'3 (4.27m x 3.73m) fan. Downlighters. Fitted carpet. Double aspect windows, one of which has a seat overlooking the courtyard and the other overlooks the garden. 2 DINING ROOM 19'0 max x 9'8 (5.79m max x 2.95m) Fitted carpet. radiators. Beamed ceiling. Bookshelves to alcove. Picture light. Stone Double aspect windows. Radiator. Stairs rising to First Floor with good fireplace with inset oak mantle housing a woodburning stove. Stairs rising sized understairs cupboard complete with light. to First Floor.
STUDY 18'4 x 9'9 (5.59m x 2.97m) Fitted carpet. Double aspect LIVING ROOM 14'4 x 14'0 (4.37m x 4.27m) Fitted carpet. Double windows and door to courtyard. Radiator. Wall lights. Fitted oak desk with aspect windows, one with a seat looking over the courtyard and the other bookshelves. over the garden. 2 radiators. Beamed ceiling. Original, and becoming increasingly scarce, stone and slate "creamer". Superb stone inglenook fireplace with inset oak mantle. Original intact clome oven. Log recess. GARDEN ROOM 10'8 x 10'2 (3.25m x 3.10m) This very pleasant Raised slate hearth housing a woodburning stove. Bookshelves to addition takes full advantage of the lovely outlook over the garden with fireside recesses. Wall lights. Further shelved recesses. windows around 3 sides, and French doors. Tiled display sills. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Wall lights. INNER HALL 6'10 x 2'8 (2.08m x 0.81m) Carpet squares. Window to front with tiled sill enjoying a lovely outlook over the courtyard to From the Entrance Hall in the original cottage, stairs rise to the: surrounding countryside. Access to roof space. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Fitted carpet extending to stairs. Window UTILITY/CLOAKROOM Carpet squares. Window overlooking the rear overlooking the garden. Fitted bookshelves. garden. 2 piece white suite. Space and plumbing for washing machine BEDROOM 1 14'5 x 13'4 max. (4.39m x 4.06m max.) Fitted carpet.
Viewing arrangements through: Bond Oxborough Phillips Albion House, 4 High Street, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6EL T 01409 254238 F 01409 254910 E [email protected] Window overlooking the courtyard. Radiator. Built-in wardrobe. ATTACHED GARAGE 16'4 x 14'5 (4.98m x 4.39m) Remote up and over door. Window to side and door to rear. Water set to pump water from the BEDROOM 2 12'3 x 7'0 (3.73m x 2.13m) Currently utilised as a Sewing well with filters and steriliser. The Garage may be approached directly Room. Fitted carpet. 2 windows overlooking the courtyard. Radiator. from the cottage through a Small Inner Lobby. "Fold-down" bed. Built-in airing cupboard with factory lagged hot water cylinder. Fitted desk, shelves, and cupboards. Access to roof space. LOG STORE This adjoins the rear of the cottage and also houses the oil fired boiler with some space for garden tools. BATHROOM Fitted carpet. Window overlooking the garden. Radiator. 4 piece suite with a "Mira" shower over the bath. Illuminated mirror. Fully SIDE PORCH Tiled floor. Cloak hooks. tiled walls. Storage cupboards. There is a shelter for more wood behind the Garage. At the top of the garden is a GARDEN SHED and TIMBER SUMMERHOUSE. Adjoining The First Floor of the converted barn wing of the property is approached the Summerhouse is a SMALL WOODEN SHED which houses an from the Dining Room with a dogleg staircase rising to the: antique seed drill that was built at Woodhead many years ago by the wheelwright. The cottage "wraps around" a very pretty courtyard which LANDING Fitted carpet extending to stairs. Window to side enjoying a has 2 small areas of lawn, flower borders, and a stone and brick wall great rural outlook. Radiator. Bookshelves. running along the front. From the Kitchen, a "stable2 door with glazed top opens onto a paved patio perfect for alfresco dining, with well stocked BEDROOM 3 15'6 max x 10'0 (4.72m max x 3.05m) Fitted carpet. raised flower beds. Steps rise to the garden which comprises a most Window overlooking the rear garden. Radiator. Vaulted ceiling with expansive lawn rising gently to the perfect spot for the Summerhouse, exposed roof timbers. Built-in wardrobe. Fitted bookshelves. with views extending over the River Torridge Valley to Dartmoor. Adjoining the lawn is a lovely area of woodland with some fine oak, BEDROOM 4 13'0 x 10'0 (3.96m x 3.05m) Fitted carpet. Window to beech, sycamore, and ash creating a grand backdrop, and here the grass front enjoying a wonderful rural outlook. Radiator. Built-in wardrobe. is left uncut to encourage the wildflowers and wildlife. Vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers. THE MEADOW CLOAK/SHOWER ROOM Fitted carpet. 2 piece white suite and a The "icing on the cake" is the gently sloping meadow. This is literally a glazed shower cubicle with "Mira" shower and "Newteam" booster pump. couple of steps from the property where a pedestrian gate gives access. Fully tiled walls. Extractor fan. Wall mounted down-flow electric fan SMALL GALVANISED IRON FIELD SHELTER adjacent to the roadside heater. gate. OUTSIDE From the parish road a 5 bar timber gate with trellis above SERVICES Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. opens onto a stone chipping drive providing very useful off road parking, and also gives access to the: COUNCIL BAND Band 'E' (please note this council band may be subject to reassessment).
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