Stunhill Farm

Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4PQ An immaculately presented south facing farmhouse with fabulous views, with outbuildings, stables and land, in all extending to approximately 13 acres located within the Exmoor National Park.

Parracombe: 2.4 miles ● Lynton: 6.7 miles ● Barnstaple: 13.1 miles ●South Molton: 16.2 miles ●Exeter: 58 miles (all distances are approximate)

Porch ● Cloakroom ● Entrance Hall ●Kitchen/Breakfast Room ● Dining Room ●Sing Room ● 4 Bedrooms (1 with ensuite bathroom) ● Family shower room ● Double Garage ● Outbuildings (stables, workshop and storage shed) ● Gardens & Land

• Immaculately presented 4 bedroom farmhouse • Spectacular rural views • Peaceful location • No near neighbours • Equestrian yard – 2 stables with hayloft over • Outbuildings • Workshop • In all, about 13 acres

Geoffrey Clapp Associates 10 Broad Street South Molton Devon EX36 3AB Tel: 01796 572121 Email:[email protected]

Location Room and Kitchen/Breakfast Room. The property is located in a beautiful and picturesque setting overlooking its own land and Cowley Woods in the distance. The pretty Exmoor village of Parracombe is approximately Sitting Room : Triple aspect, exposed beams, wood burning stove on tiled hearth and set 2.4 miles to the west, which is situated in the Heddon Valley; the village benefits from a timber mantle piece, salt cupboard and double doors to the patio area. Views over the traditional pub, the Fox & Goose and parish church. The twin towns of Lynton and garden and land beyond. Door leading to Lynmouth, known locally as the ‘Walking Capital of Exmoor’ is located on the stunning North Devon Coast and offers everyday amenities and the famous Cliff Railway. Dining Room : Wooden floor, glazed door to the patio, wooden alcove with cupboard under, exposed beams and deep window sills. South facing views. Door leading to Barnstaple, the regional centre for North Devon offers a range of shopping and educational facilities. It’s twice weekly pannier market is well renowned and offers a wonderful Kitchen/Breakfast Room: Double aspect, wooden floor, exposed beams, range of cream showcase of local produce. The North Devon Link Road is approx. 30 minutes’ drive, which eye and base level units with wooden effect work tops and tiled splashback, single electric provides excellent access to Junction 27 at Tiverton. There is a main line railway station at oven with four ring hob, oil fired Rayburn, space for dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Door Tiverton Parkway providing a direct line to London Paddington. leading to the

Good sporting and recreation facilities are available in the area and include wonderful Double Garage: Steps from the kitchen leading to a utility area with range of base units walks, hunting and shooting. An added bonus of the property is that it’s possible to walk or with stainless steel sink, plumbing for washing machine. Camray II boiler. Storage area ride directly onto the moor within a few minutes. The North Devon coast is a short distance above the garage area. Up and over doors and pedestrian UPVC door to the garden and away with the nationally known surfing beaches of Croyde, Woolacombe and Saunton patio. Sands (also with popular golf course). Both Exeter and Bristol airports are easily accessible. First floor Description Landing with large storage cupboards with sliding doors A pretty farmhouse of rendered stone under a slate roof with exposed stone porch. The property has been beautifully kept with the vendor having handcrafted the timber latch Family Shower Room: Corner shower unit, Triton electric shower, fully tiled, pedestal hand doors and many other of the timber features. The farmhouse has many characterful basin, low level WC, views across the farmland at the rear of the property. qualities including deep timber window sills, salt cupboard, exposed beams and a wood burning stove. Bedroom 4: Views across the farmland at the rear of the property. Access to loft space.

Due to its south facing position the property benefits from an abundance of natural light Bedroom 3: Dual aspect with views across the farmland at the rear of the property and the and all the south facing windows take advantage of the wonderful views of the peaceful garden. and tranquil setting. The lawned gardens leads to a well presented array of outbuildings and stables which have access to the land and the quiet country lane. The property would Bedroom 2: South facing with views across the garden, land and countryside beyond. be well suited for those with equestrian or rural pursuits. Bedroom 1: Integral double wardrobe, electric ceiling fan, and views across the land. Accommodation Please refer to the floorplan for approximate room measurements. Ensuite: Airing cupboard with copper cylinder, fully tiled, heated towel rail, ‘P’ shaped bath with shower over and curved glass screen, WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit under. Ground floor Entrance Porch: Solid oak door, leaded window, internal window, slate floor, door to Outside cloakroom and exposed beams. The south facing garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with a patio area adjoining the house, which takes full advantage of the panoramic views over the land. The patio area Cloakroom: Hand wash basin, part tiled and low level WC. benefits from a timber pergola over. From the patio, a path leads to the lower garden and the outbuildings and yard area. Entrance Hall : Tiled floor, with stairs to the first floor and doors to the Sitting Room, Dining At the southern end of the garden a fenced area with duck pond, stone built Chicken Shed adjoins the yard area. The concrete yard offers access to a Log Store leading to a Workshop (4.61 x 5.97m) with shelves and double doors providing lane access; Storage shed (3.69m x 4.47m) of stone and painted corrugated sheeting roof and elevations with sky lights and concrete floor.

The Stable block comprises of two large stables and Tack room of rendered stone under a box profile roof. The stables are divided by a painted concrete block partition with integrating grill and each has a grilled window at the rear. Above the stables and accessed by the tack room, lies a hayloft with drop holes to the stables below.

Across from the stables is a concrete block built muck heap and further storage shed (17.15m x 4.33m) of painted corrugated sheeting with concrete floor and double access doors at the front. At the far end of the building a timber partition creates a field shelter with access to the paddock beyond. An adjoining pole barn/lean to provides further storage with direct access to the lane and paddocks.

Three timber five- bar gates provide direct access to the quiet rural lane at the rear of the yard and outbuildings. Please note the outbuildings are serviced by a mains electricity and the private water supply. The land is serviced by water troughs fed by the private supply.

The land The land is gently sloping from the outbuildings and yard area and is split into three useful sized paddocks by post and wire fencing. The land is bordered by a stream on the southern boundary and also benefits from road frontage. The land has not been given artificial fertiliser during the current vendor’s occupation and is not registered under the Basic Payment Scheme.

Services: Mains electricity, private water supply from borehole with electric pump, private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment through Geoffrey Clapp Associates

Council Tax: F Local Authority: North Devon District Council

Directions: From South Molton, take the A3226, north to North Gate Roundabout. At the roundabout, proceed straight across, sign posted to Brayford (A399). Continue along this road for approx. 10 miles. Turn right at Blackmoor Gate Cross. Turn left, sign posted to Parracombe. Immediately after the turning, turn left at Rowley Cross, signposted to Cowley and Heale. At Minniemoor Cross, turn left. Turn left at East Middleton Farm. Stunhill Farm is found a short distance down the hill on the left hand side.