The Old Rectory LITTLEHAM, BIDEFORD, DEVON EX39 5HW

Bideford 2.5 miles • North coast 5 miles • Barnstable 19 miles • Exeter 45 miles (Distances approximate)

A wonderful example of a Grade II Listed former rectory with a separate two bedroom cottage set within stunning gardens and grounds of approximately 24.11 acres

Main house Entrance hall • Reception hall • Cloakroom • Drawing room • Dining room • Family room • Kitchen • Orangery Conservatory • Wine cellar Master bedroom suite • 4 further bedrooms (2 en suite) • Family bathroom The Cottage Entrance hall • Kitchen • Sitting room • Sun room • Master bedroom suite • Bedroom 2 • Family bathroom Cottage garden

Beautifully established landscaped gardens with paddocks, woodland and ponds. Coach house with first floor self-contained studio, garaging and tennis court.

Approximately 24.11 acres (9.75 hectares)

Savills Exeter Sterling Court, 17 Dix’s Field, Exeter, EX1 1QA 01392 455 755 [email protected]

Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text SITUATION The Old Rectory occupies a lovely south facing secluded position on the edge of Littleham village overlooking its own gardens and grounds. The North Devon village of Littleham has an active community with two churches and a popular inn. Sporting facilities in the area include the historic Royal North Devon Golf Club at Bideford, two championship golf courses at Staunton and the 200-year old North Devon Cricket Club at Instow. The village is conveniently positioned just 2.5 miles from the A386, and just over 2 miles from the A39. Bideford, approximately 2.5 miles away, is located on the banks of the River Torridge and offers numerous shops, inns, restaurants, cafes, places of worship, schooling for all ages (public and private) and three supermarkets For the outdoor enthusiasts, the local Tarka Trail runs through Bideford and consists of a 30 mile long recreation route suitable for walking or cycling. Barnstable, the main town of north Devon, approximately 19 miles away offers a full complement of facilities as well as a regular railway service to mainline station in Exeter and direct access onto the A361 north Devon link road which meets the M5 (J27). Tiverton Parkway operates from this junction with regular rail services to London and Cornwall. The cathedral city of Exeter, approximately 45 miles away, is the most thriving city in the South West and offers excellent communication links including two main line train stations and an international airport, with daily commuter flights to London as well as many UK destinations. The city offers a comprehensive range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities including an excellent university.

DESCRIPTION The Old Rectory is Grade II listed and is thought to have been constructed in the early 19th century in the Grecian style which was predominant in the late Regency period. The property was later extended in the Victorian period, with an additional wing built in 1878 and the stables and coach house built in 1892. The Old Rectory is a particularly a fine and rare example of its period with a number of impressive architectural features both internally and externally. Examples of these features include high ceilings with moulded cornices, full height windows with shutters and a grand cantilevered staircase to name but a few. From the entrance hall doors lead into a cloak room and utility room whilst a further door provides access to a cellar where there are storage rooms and wine bins. Each reception room is beautifully proportioned and enjoys views over the beautifully landscaped and well established gardens and grounds. From THE COTTAGE the kitchen, with oil fired Aga, double doors open into the conservatory which also doubles to make a lovely breakfast room whilst doors from here lead out to an enclosed court yard or into the orangery. A magnificent cantilevered sweeping staircase with turned balusters, palmed bases and a wreathed handrail leads to the first floor. In addition to the master bedroom, with en suite bathroom, there are four further bedrooms, two with en suite bathrooms and family bathroom.

THE COTTAGE Within the grounds and separate to the main house is a well- presented two bedroomed cottage. This cottage provided excellent income potential for letting, or could be used as accommodation for additional family members. The property offers a spacious open plan sitting room, a sun room, kitchen together with two bedrooms (one en suite) and bathroom. The cottage has a separate and private garden and is enclosed by leafy woodland with a pretty pond in the centre.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS The gardens and grounds are spectacular containing a wide variety of mature trees, flowers and shrubs including Camellias, Azaleas and Rhododendrons. The gardens have been designed for easy of maintenance and management, with areas of beautiful, natural woodland and expansive area of lawn. The views from the house are truly magnificent. The driveway sweeps past the house, through an area which provides parking for numerous vehicles. Within the area of woodland there is ravine with a stream and a number of paths creating walkways next to three ponds; a haven for birds, waterfowl and wildlife. There is also a wild flower patch with orchids. Immediately to the south of the house is a large area of clipped box and laurel hedges and two majestic Monterey pine trees. To the north, there is a pretty wall courtyard, with lovely views of the neighbouring church, as well as a gravelled yard which is accessed via striking Victorian cast iron gates. An enclosed, Astro Turf tennis court also lies within the grounds. As the drive passes the house, it forks in two directions. To the left, the driveway approaches the house, and to the right it sweeps past the tennis court and down the valley past a field of pasture and through a further area of natural woodland to meet the road (approximately 0.5 miles). The large paddock slopes gently down to meet the stream and woodland. There is also a further area of woodland across the lane at the at the top of the drive to the north. OUTBUILDINGS AND STUDIO To the North east of the house approached over a cobbled- stone courtyard is a stable block, former Coach House, Cloakroom and workshop. On the first floor there is a one bedroom studio with spacious reception room with Juliet balcony over-looking the gardens, and a large double bedroom with stylish bath in one corner. A quadruple garage also lies within the grounds, as well as a tractor shed and storage barn adjacent to the tennis court. SERVICES Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage. Electric heating in the studio. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. in the sale. All others such as curtains, carpets, light fittings, Licence number 100022432. NOT TO SCALE. garden ornaments etc are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. DIRECTIONS From Exeter, take the A377 towards Barnstable. Pas through Crediton and Copplestone, and turn left onto the B3220 towards Winkleigh and Great Torrington. Proceed through Great Torrington on The A386 and after about 4 miles, immediately having crossed the River Yeo, turn left by the Methodist Chapel signposted for Littleham. Continue along this road for about 1 mile and turn right signposted to Littleham. On entering the village turn right signposted for St.Swithun’s Church. Take the next right and then bear right onto Church Lane. The drive for The Old Rectory will be found on the right hand side. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to view we strongly recommend that you discuss APPROX 24.1 ACRES any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087. RB 13/06/18 THE OLD RECTORY Approximate Gross Internal Area: Main House internal area 5,532 sq ft (514 sq m) Annexe internal area 1,281 sq ft (119 sq m) Total internal area 6,813 sq ft (633 sq m) Quoted Area Excludes ‘External Store’

Cellar

Annexe

Ground Floor First Floor