Ducksberry Hartland, Bideford, Devon, EX39 6DB

Ducksberry Ducksberry Hartland, Bideford, Devon, EX39 6DB

SITUATION "father of radio guidance systems" due to his Ducksberry is set in a 'one of a kind' location pioneering work on guided rockets, planes and along the North Devon coastline on the Hartland torpedoes. The professor's work attracted the Peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. interest of the Germans during the First World War The property's grounds are a Site of Special and in 1915 two attempts were made to Scientific Interest, with the land extending down to assassinate him, suspecting him of being a spy. the foreshore, benefitting from direct access to the South West Coast Path and to the beach below. The property is situated 2.5 miles from the After the professor died Ducksberry was sold in Hartland Village 2.5 miles popular village of Hartland and has amazing views 1957 to the family of the current owners, who had all round with some stunning walks on the camped regularly at the nearby Blegberry Farm for Clovelly 7.3 miles doorstep. many years, making them perfect custodians for Bideford & Bude 16 miles his magical home over the last 62 years or so. The area is famed for its outstanding natural Barnstaple 28 miles beauty and tranquility, with breathtaking cliff top The property remains purposely and largely Exeter 60 miles coastal walks, beaches and nearby popular unmodernised, with gas wall lanterns and a hand beauty spots including Welcombe Mouth, water pump to name but a few of the rare original Hartland Quay, Stanbury Mouth and Bucks Mills. features. There is a large open plan sitting/dining Hartland village has a thriving community with an room, separate kitchen, four generous bedrooms excellent range of local amenities including a cafe, and two extensive loft rooms. Externally, there is shops, Post Office, pubs, medical centre and a extensive parking, an attached open garage/ Rare, one of a kind house primary school. There are churches and a village carport, plus gardens and land that wrap around hall, with a variety of clubs and societies, and an the property amounting to approximately 3.7 with 3.7 acres, direct award-winning restaurant, Pattard's Kitchen. acres. Popular attractions include Hartland Abbey, the From Hartland village the property is approached breathtaking sea views and lighthouse at Hartland Point, the 16th century via a pretty, wooded road which passes the Hartland Quay with its shipwreck museum, pub entrance to Hartland Abbey before leading to a no near neighbours and hotel, and Docton Mill Gardens. The towns of private coastal track that suddenly opens out to Bideford and Bude (16 miles away) offer extensive reveal a stunning view of the cliffs and the sea, facilities, schooling, banks and other amenities. where the house lies. Barnstaple town centre is around 45 minutes by • Landmark property with an amazing car with good transport opportunities via the A361 ONE OF A KIND link road, which connects to the motorway Ducksberry would suit anyone who is seeking a history, previously owned/built by an network at Junction 27 of the M5, or via the Tarka unique coastal property in beautiful, natural inventor railway line. The train station connects to Exeter surroundings, away from the pressures of modern St David's, with regular services to London living. Perfect for a writer, an inventor or even a • Dramatic sea views Paddington, the Midlands, the North, Scotland spy! • First time on the market for 62 years! and the South West. Just like its neighbour, Blackpool Cottage, which was used in the 2015 BBC show 'The Night • 4 Bedrooms & 27ft sitting/ dining room DESCRIPTION Manager' by John Le Carre, Ducksberry was Ducksberry is approached by a long private track used as a film location in the 1984 film 'Water' • Extensive 3.7 acre grounds which breathtakingly leads down towards the starring Sir Michael Caine. The South West • Ideal writer's retreat, rural escape or coast, where the property can be found nestled coastal footpath passes through the land, near within the valley, with no near neighbours. This the cliff edge, from where you can walk along the holiday home unique landmark property certainly has the North Devon coastline towards Hartland Point • Development potential STPP 'WOW' factor with stunning direct views towards Lighthouse and Clovelly, or to the south towards the dramatic, rugged North Devon coastline, Hartland Quay and the Cornish border. • Parking & private coastal location taking advantage of the AONB location and South Ducksberry also has direct access to the beach West Coast Path, which is literally on its doorstep. below with its rock pools, sandy gullies and Ducksberry was built in the mid-1930s as a unique cliff formations. private holiday retreat for Professor Archibald Guide price £699,950 Montgomery Lowe, a truly fascinating character SERVICES with a fabulous history. It is said that he built For further information about the services to the Ducksberry for one of his several paramours. The property or to arrange a viewing, strictly by professor was best known as a visionary who was appointment only, please call Stags Bideford. way ahead of his times. He was a consulting engineer, research physicist, inventor and author of more than 40 books. He has been called the

Ducksberry Hartland, Bideford, Devon, EX39 6DB

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