Shires House, Lower Loxhore, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4SY
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Shires House, Lower Loxhore, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4SY A detached character home and cottage in a timeless & tranquil setting with 4 Acres. Bratton Fleming 2.5 miles. Barnstaple 5.9 miles. • 5/6 Bedrooms Main House • Plus 2 Bedroom Eco Cottage • Countryside Views • Many Features • 4 Acres of Pasture & Gardens • Home & Income • Dual Occupancy • No Onward Chain • Guide price £729,950 01271 322833 | [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk Shires House, Lower Loxhore, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4SY SITUATION AND AMENITIES provides a link to the National Railway System. Lower Loxhore is a hamlet set approximately 2.5 miles from Bratton Fleming and 5.9 miles from Barnstaple. DESCRIPTION Bratton Fleming is a pleasant village with local amenities The property presents part stone and part colour washed including primary school, shop and Post Office. rendered elevations with double glazed windows beneath Barnstaple town is located on the banks of the Rivers a slate roof. The accommodation is versatile with the Taw and Yeo, being North Devon's regional centre and main house being 5/6 bedrooms with multiple reception houses the area's main business, commercial, leisure rooms and potential to create a separate annexe or and shopping venues. Barnstaple also accommodates master suite. There is also a separate two bedroom Eco the North Devon District Hospital & Lower Loxhore has cottage with veranda. The property is set within its own proved to be a popular base for clinical staff as the two grounds of 4 acres and divided in paddocks with are only about 10 minutes apart.. A number of sporting stabling, delightful gardens with meandering pathways and leisure pursuits are close at hand, including golf at and level lawns, sun terrace, BBQ and hot tub area. Landkey, Ilfracombe and Saunton, with its championship There is also ample parking and space to create garaging standard golf course. The North Devon Leisure Centre and workshop. Ideal for those looking for the good life! and the Tarka Tennis Centre in Barnstaple provide many The property is situated in a tranquil and timeless hamlet indoor activities. Live theatres are available at Barnstaple towards the end of a 'no through' country lane with far and Ilfracombe, whilst North Devon's famous coastline reaching countryside views. with its range of excellent safe and sandy beaches GROUND FLOOR provides numerous water sport opportunities and walking KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, LOBBY/BOOT ROOM, country in abundance. Exmoor is within a short drive, as HOME OFFICE/BEDROOM/HOBBY ROOM, SITTING is Arlington, under the ownership of the National Trust. A ROOM,HOBBY ROOM/BEDROOM 4. Three further short distance away, access is available to the North bedrooms and Bathroom Devon Link Road, leading through to Junction 27 of the M5, part of the National Motorway Network and where at FIRST FLOOR Tiverton Parkway, London Paddington can be reached in MASTER SUITE, LOUNGE, BEDROOM, BATHROOM just over 2 hours, whilst Barnstaple Railhead also Shires House, Lower Loxhore, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4SY ECO COTTAGE follow along this lane for a short distance and turn right to OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINING/KITCHEN, 2 BEDROOMS Lower Loxhore. Continue on up in to the Hamlet and you & SHOWER ROOM. The cottage enjoys pretty views will see a telephone box and chapel, here turn sharp left across the valley and gardens. on to the public byway. Proceed for a short distance and the driveway will be seen on the left hand side with a For OUTSIDE Sale board displayed. A gated driveway leads to ample parking and turning area which also provides access to the paddocks, 1 acre and 2½ acres, fenced and gated. Variety of garden areas with space for chickens, vegetable garden, level lawns, ramp and steps leading up to the veranda to the ancillary accommodation, paved and gravelled pathways. Private Sun terrace, recently repainted and fenced. Further level lawns, enclosed with mature trees and shrubs and tree house, there is also a further smaller lawned garden with views over the valley and an enclosed courtyard area. SERVICES Mains water and electricity, shared private drainage. Shires House- Oil fired central heating, new external boiler (early 2018). Shires Cottage- LPG central heating. DIRECTIONS From our Barnstaple office, proceed along Bear Steet to the traffic lights, proceed straight over and continue on to the Goodleigh road without turning off for approximately 4 miles. Take the left hand turn signposted to Loxhore, Shires House, Lower Loxhore, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4SY 30 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RP 01271 322833 [email protected] @StagsProperty These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. stags.co.uk.