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South Hill House | | GUIDE £ 695,000

South Hill House Parracombe, Barnstaple EX31 4PE

A beautifully restored Grade II listed village house in the popul ar Exmoor village of Parracombe and well placed for access to the coast, Barnstaple and the spectacular expanse of the open moorland.

• Beautifully7 bed 4 bath restored3 recp 8.6 acr Grade Double IIgarage listed with village house room above • Delightful gardens • 2 fine reception rooms and a separate dining room • Fitted kitchen • 3 ensuite bedrooms • Annexe providing ancillary accommodation • Barn with office/studio over • Double garage and parking

This beautifully restored house is very well situated in the popular Exmoor village of Parracombe . The house enjoys a fine location away from the main village road and is set in delightful gardens which afford much privacy and which, on the north side, are bounded by the River Heddon which flows well below the garden level.

The house has pleasing st one elevations under a slate roof and from the pretty cottage garden the front door leads onto the entrance hall with the drawing room to one side with large stone fireplace, slate hearth and wood burning stove. Across the hall is the cosy sitting room also with a fireplace a wood burner and beyond is the dining room with its oak plank floor.

The kitchen is very well equipped with a range of attractive units in cream with contrasting dark granite work surfaces and includes an island unit with Belfast sink. There is an electric Rangemaster Classic with 5-ring hob, 2 ovens and

grill plus integrated fridge -freezer and equipped with electric, power and light with a dishwasher by Bosch. The kitchen has a slate fitted sink unit with cabinet under. floor and hard wood glazed windows and Approached directly from the lane is a useful doors make for a light airy ro om with access gravelled parking area which in turn gives to the cobbled courtyard beyond. There is a access to the double garage with roller utility room which also houses the Grant oil shutter door and electric power and light. fired boiler serving the heating and domestic hot water and a separate cloakroom with The generous rear gardens are laid partly to WC and wash basin. lawn, include a number of mat ure trees and a feature standing stone. On the north side From the entrance hall stairs give access to there are steps down to the river and on the the first floor landing with a generous master higher side a vegetable garden with bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an greenhouse. To the rear of the barn is a ensuite bathroom with tiled floor and white paved terrace with views over the garden. suite. The second bedroom also has built-in The annexe also benefits from its own wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom including terrace. a roll top bath and a tiled floor. To the rear is the third bedroom also with an ensuite LOCATION shower room. This fine village home is situated in the South Hill House is set in delightful cottage popular Exmoor village of Parracombe which style gardens, that to the front is fully lies off the A39, north east of Barnstaple enclosed and offers privacy and seclusion, towards the twin towns of and includes a level lawn and with some well Lynmouth. The village is home to two parish stocked ornamental bed s and borders churches including the ancient St.Petrocs. including rhododendrons, azaleas, wisteria, There is also a post office, primary school and clematis and climbing roses to the front a popular local inn which is the Fox & Goose elevation. To the rear, beyond the kitchen, is with a reputation for good food. the cobbled courtyard and to one side a , linked by their famous beautifully converted outbuilding houses the cliff railway are within easy reach and offer a annexe providing ancillar y accommodation to greater range of facilities. the house. There the ground floor has an open plan living/kitchen/dining space with oak The area is noted for its wonderful scenery floor, wood burner and a prett y pine kitchen which in addition to the high open moorland area to the rear. T here is a separate ground includes the rugged cliffs where Exmoor floor shower room and a spiral staircase g ives meets the sea. West of Lynton is the access to th e bedroom area with vaulted picturesque Valley of the Rocks and the ceiling. nearby A39 coast road is a spectacular route.

Adjoining is a boiler/laundry room serving the The regional centre for is annexe, which has its own oil fired heating Barnstaple, about 12 miles away. There the system with under floor heating to the town centre is a pleasing blend of high street ground floor and radiator above. Across the multiple traders and more local stores. There cobbled yard is the bar n providing useful is a thriving theatre, cinema and the town storage/ wood store and with a studio/office centre is also noted for its restored Pannier above accessed by an external staircase. This Market and the adjoining Butchers Row. makes an ideal work from home facility for There are excellent sports and tennis those needing such. The studio/office is well facilities.

On the coast to the west are the resort towns of Combe SERVICES DIRECTION Martin and and further west again the glorious Mains water, electricity and drainage are supplied. Oil From Barnstaple take the A39 signposted Lynton and sandy surfing beaches at Saunton , Croyde Bay and fired central heating is installed. There are two Grant oil Lynmouth. At Blackmoor Gate turn right and immediately left Woolacombe. At Barnstaple or (via the fired boilers one for the house and one for the annexe. keeping on the A39 and take the first turning left signposted A399) access can be gained to the North Devon Link The house is also wired for satellite TV. Parracombe. Proceed down the hill and at the bottom turn left. Road (A361) and this provides a fast route to the M5 South Hill House is on the right hand side with the first wide motorway at Tiverton (junction 27). There also is the COUNCIL TAX opening in the stone wall giving access to the gravelled car Tiverton Park main line railwa y station (London Band E* – North Devon Council parking area. Paddington 2 hours approx.). the county town and * Improvements have been made to the property that might result in the Cathedral City with its international airport is about 50 Council Tax band changing if a “relevant transaction” takes place, for example, if the property is sold. miles away via the A361 and M5 motorway. OPENING TIMES:

VIEWINGS Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm Strictly by appointment with sole selling agent. Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm Sunday 10:00am – 1:00pm

BARN/ANNEXE

GALLERIED BEDROOM 14'8" x 14'3" (4.47m x 4.34m)

LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN 20'4" x 14'2" (max) (6.2m x 4.32m (max))

Floor plan not to scale. For identification purposes only © Webbers Fine & Country Barnstaple 2015

BEDROOM 3 13'3" x 12'8" (into door recess) (4.04m x (3.86m) UTILITY

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM DINING ROOM 13'3" x 20'9" (max) 18'7" x 9'7" (4.04m x 6.32m (max)) UP (5.66m x 2.92m) UP

UP C

UP BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 1 11'11" x 17'3" 13'5" (to wardrobes) x 14'11" DRAWING ROOM UP SITTING ROOM (3.63m x 5.26m) (4.1m x 4.55m) 15' x 14'10" 12'1" x 17' (4.57m x 4.52m) (3.68m x 5.18m) ENTRANCE LANDING/ HALL STUDY AREA

FIRST FLOOR GROUND FLOOR

For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. Some photographs may have been taken using a wide angle lens. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, a ppliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.

Want to know More? We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and, therefore, recommend that you visit the local authority website (contact the branch for details) and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding. www.environment-agency.gov.uk ; www.landregistry.gov.uk ; www.gov.uk/green- deal-energy-saving-measures ; www.homeoffice.gov.uk ; www.ukradon.org ; www.fensa.org.uk ; www.nesltd.co.uk ; http://list.english-heritage.org.uk

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