Countisbury, Lynton, Devon EX35 6NG Exmoor National Park

Wellfield Wellfield Countisbury, Lynton, Devon EX35 6NG Exmoor National Park. Lynton 4 miles. Porlock 8 miles. A renovated former hunting lodge in a stunning location enjoying outstanding views across the Bristol Channel. • Beautifully Restored • Planning Permission for a Accommodation Stable Block • 5 Bedrooms • Outstanding Coastal Views • Paddock • Potential Annexe Apartment • Gardens, Grounds and Parking • In all 3.95 Acres Guide Price £775,000 SITUATION Wellfield is in a spectacular position enjoying fine views over the Bristol Channel to the Welsh coastline. The property stands in delightful grounds and is surrounded by unspoilt countryside, which offers some of the best walking and riding including the beautiful Oare Valley, famous for the Lorna Doone novels and the nearby South West Coast Path. The picturesque villages of both Lynton and Porlock offer vibrant communities, shopping facilities and amenities that cater for day to day needs. A more comprehensive range of facilities can be found in Minehead (14 miles), Barnstaple (22 miles) or Taunton (37 miles), which is the county town of Somerset and has excellent road and rail communications with fast trains to London Paddington. DESCRIPTION Dating from 1860, Wellfield is built of local stone under a slate roof and was originally used as a hunting lodge for the Halliday family of the Glenthorne Estate. The current owner has carried out extensive refurbishment and extended the property, which now offers spacious and well laid out accommodation. The rear of the house has the potential to be an independent two bedroom apartment, linked by a glass atrium. The property sits in 3.95 acres of grounds. Further planning permission has been granted to build a stable block with three loose boxes. ACCOMMODATION The porch leads into the central hallway with flagstone floor and stairs to the first floor. The fabulous open plan contemporary kitchen and dining room has a fireplace and wood burning stove. The drawing room has French doors leading out to the garden and doors leading to the beautiful galleried sitting room, with stairs to a first floor study area with spectacular views across the garden to the Bristol Channel. On the first floor of the main house, there is a master bedroom with en suite shower room, two further bedrooms, a study, family bathroom and separate WC. To the rear of the house is a modern extension linked by a conservatory, which gives access to a studio/sitting area with a vaulted ceiling and fireplace with wood burner. Separate staircases lead to two further bedrooms, one with an en suite. There is also a utility room and shower room on the ground floor. This could easily be used as a self contained annexe subject to the necessary planning permissions. OUTSIDE Initially the property is approached over a shared entrance, branching off to a sweeping driveway leading to plenty of parking in front of the double garage. The garden and grounds offer spectacular views and are predominantly laid to lawns with a selection of mature trees and shrubs. There is a small area of woodland with a pond as well as a grazing paddock to the east. SERVICES Mains electricity, private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Broadband available. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the agents please. DIRECTIONS From Minehead take the A39 to Porlock. Continue through Porlock on the A39 and up Porlock Hill towards Lynton. 1.4 miles after passing County Gate the entrance to Wellfield will be found on the right hand side. COUNCIL TAX Band E (2020/21) These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. 13 Fore Street, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9EX [email protected] 01398 323174.

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