Shamland Shamland Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5BJ Abbotsham Village 0.5 Miles, Bideford 2.5 Miles, Barnstaple 12 Miles

• Sea within walking distance • Detached Country Home • 5 bedrooms • 4 Reception Rooms & Library • Dressing Room & Play Room • 2.7 Acre Gardens • Detached Stone Barn • No Onward Chain

Guide price £850,000

SITUATION & AMENITIES Shamland is situated in one of the most sought after locations within the area, with nearby access onto the South West Coastal footpath and within half a mile of the highly sought after Abbotsham village. The South West coastal footpath has stunning vistas of the South West coastline and the beach at Greencliff is a known as a hidden treasure surf spot where apparent world class surf can be enjoyed. The village itself has a renowned primary school, thatched Inn, church and Post Office/ local shop. The port and market town of Bideford sits on the banks of the River Detached five bedroom country residence located in a private and Torridge and offers a wide range of amenities including various shops, butchers, pubs, restaurants, cafes, places of workshop, schooling for all sought after location with 2.7 acre gardens and outbuildings ages (public and private) and three supermarkets. There is also access to the Tarka Trail which affords superb walks or cycle rides that extend beyond Torrington and Barnstaple. The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 12 miles away and offers all of the areas main business, shopping and commercial venues. The County town of Exeter is around an hours drive away and benefits from a large shopping centre, Cathedral, university as well as an international airport. There are also good transport opportunities via the A361 link road which connects the motorway network at Junction 27 of the M5 motorway, and Tiverton parkway rail station there is a direct line to London Paddington. DESCRIPTION This is a rare opportunity to acquire this stunning residence which sits within a private location in a small hamlet of select properties with easy access to Greencliff, the South West coastal footpath and the sea. The property is believed to be situated in the site of an ancient settlement with the current property believed to date back to the 1600's. Shamland seamlessly blends period character and contemporary design creating light, airy and spacious accommodation that would suit a variety of uses whether is a principal residence or second home.

Shamland is approached through stone pillared entrance way with a private driveway that leads up to the property where there is garaging and off road parking for several vehicles. Also to the front of the property is a grade II listed detached stone barn divided into three sections, although currently used for storage, it has the potential to be adapted into auxiliary accommodation or holiday let subject to the relevant planning permission.

The property presents stone and white colour washed rendered elevations beneath a tiled slate roof and is wooden double glazed throughout. The property is accessed via a Oak entrance Portico with a central hall with doors that lead to the principle rooms, stairs to the first floor and a cloakroom. The kitchen breakfast room is the heart of the property and family orientated with handmade kitchen with granite work surfaces, oil fired aga and useful utility room. There is living room and separate dining room, both with wood burning stoves, with separate office. The contemporary dual aspect sun lounge, with vaulted ceiling library above and Juliet balcony, are truly the stars of the show. These features combined and allow light to flood into the property enjoying fantastic views overlooking the gardens and allowing these this rooms to feel like part of the outside at any time of the year. On the first floor are five decent sized bedrooms, with an en-suite and dressing room for the master bedroom, and large family bathroom. On the second floor this large 42" space is being used as a play room. OUTSIDE There are 2.74 acres of stunning private gardens with a sunny stone laid patio, tranquil waterfall and fresh water stream. The sheltered gardens are well stocked with shrubs, trees and plants mainly laid to lawn and backs onto an area of woodland. There is also a productive vegetable plot. SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage. DIRECTIONS From Bideford Quay with the River Torridge on your right hand side proceed towards Northam passing Morrisons supermarket on your right and Rydons Garage on your left. At the Heywood Road roundabout turn left signposted towards Bude on the A39 North Devon Link Road. Take the first right hand turning signposted towards Westward Ho! and immediately take the first left hand turning signposted towards Abbotsham. After approximately one mile at the staggered crossroads at the brow of the hill turn right next to a property called the White House. Continue up this lane taking the next left hand turning, signposted towards Abbotsham, where the property can be found on the right indicated by Stags for sale board. LOCAL AUTHORITY Torridge District Council Riverbank House, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 2QG. Shamland, Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5BJ

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