Benton House , Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, Devon. EX32 7LG

An imposing detached Edwardian country residence located in a delightfully quiet rural location with beautiful maintained gardens offering seclusion and privacy.

South Molton: 10.9 miles Barnstaple: 9 miles Exeter: 42.6 miles (all distances are approximate)

A superior and spacious detached country house located in a tranquil location off a quiet no through lane. The property has generous and versatile naturally light accommodation throughout with many period features in a desirable setting close to the North Devon Coast and Exmoor. The mature gardens, outbuildings and grounds extend in all approximately 2.18 acres.

Porch, Entrance, Entrance hall, Sitting room, Dining room, Kitchen/Breakfast room, Study, Utility, Drawing Room, Conservatory, 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

• Well apportioned accommodation • 4 reception rooms and conservatory • 6 bedrooms, two bathrooms & shower room • Three pasture paddocks • Garage and outbuildings • Vegetable and fruit garden • Suit dual occupation or business opportunities • Fabulous countryside views • Splendid mature gardens • In all, about 2.18 acres

Geoffrey Clapp Associates 10 Broad Street South Molton Devon EX36 3AB Tel: 01769 572121 Email: [email protected]

Situation Benton House is situated in the small rural hamlet of Benton, which is Ground Floor located some two miles from Bratton Fleming and Brayford. The pretty village of Bratton Fleming benefits from local amenities including village Entrance porch: Tiled floor, leading to store, church, sports club and primary school. The historic market town of South Molton lies to the south with a number of independent local shops. Entrance hall: Main staircase leading to the first floor.

The regional centre of North Devon, Barnstaple, is nine miles away to the Sitting room: A double aspect room with an abundance of natural light with west and offers a further range of shopping facilities and supermarkets. views over the driveway, front garden and fields beyond. Open fireplace There is a well-known theatre and twice-weekly pannier market, which with brick surround and tiled hearth. offers a wide range of local produce and is a wonder feature of the town. Dining room: Views across the front garden, another light room featuring an There are a number of recreational and sporting facilities within the area, ornamental fireplace. including golf at Landkey, Ilfracombe and Saunton Sands. The spectacular North Devon Coast with its renowned surfing beaches of Croyde, Saunton Kitchen/Breakfast room: Range of base and eye level units finished in light Sands and Woolacombe are within a short distance. Exmoor National Park, oak with fitted appliances. Two integral storage cupboards. Rayburn with its spectacular scenery and notable landmarks, offers further leisure supreme oil fired range and water heater (for auxiliary use). and sporting pursuits. Study: A range of inset integral shelves. Benton House lies some 3 miles from the popular independent school of West Buckland. Rear hallway: Second staircase with door to the garden.

The North Devon Link Road (A361) provides easy access to Junction 27 and Cloakroom/Shower room: Walk in shower unit with Mira shower, low level the M5 beyond. At Tiverton Parkway there is a main line railway station to WC, built in hand basin with tiled splash back. London Paddington and the Midlands. The London to Paddington journey is a little over two hours long. Utility room: Range of eye and base level units, Worcester oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water. Filtration unit for the private Description water supply. Plumbing for washing machine. Side door to the terrace. The property is located down a private no through road which provides access to the hamlet of Benton. The property was built in approximately Drawing room: A large double aspect room with double doors leading to the 1910 of brick and stone, which has colour wash rendered elevations under a adjoining conservatory. slate roof with UPVC double glazed windows throughout. The property has a number of period features. Benton House is accessed via a pair of wrought Conservatory: Ultra frame automatic vent closing system, double doors to iron gates on pillars which leads to a driveway flanked by retaining stone the terrace, fitted roof blinds. walls and a number of mature specimen trees and shrubs. First Floor The property enjoys the benefit of splendid countryside views from the first & second floor levels, with the ground floor enjoying views of the gardens, Spacious landing with secondary staircase leading to which are a wonderful feature. The gardens, which surround the property, have a number of mature shrubs and specimen trees creating all year round Bathroom: Panelled bath with shower attachment and folding shower panel, interest. built in hand basin, bidet, low level WC and large shelved airing cupboard. Bedroom 1: Victorian fireplace, fitted hanging wardrobes and dual aspect. The property has the potential to be adapted to suit dual occupation or business opportunity (SSTP) as a self–contained suite on the ground floor Bedroom 2: Victorian fireplace, two hanging wardrobes and fitted shelved could be created. cupboard, vanity unit and dual aspect. Accommodation: Bedroom 3: Victorian fireplace and fitted vanity unit.

Bedroom 4: Victorian fireplace.

Second floor

Shower room: Tiled shower unit with Mira shower, low level WC and bidet.

Bedroom 5: Victorian fireplace, two deep hanging wardrobes and one storage cupboard.

Bedroom 6: Victorian fireplace, two deep hanging wardrobes and one storage cupboard.

Both bedrooms have wonderful views towards the North Devon Coast and farmland.

Outside & Outbuildings: Directions:

Benton House is accessed from the privately maintained lane by a pair of From our offices in South Molton, take the B3226 north to the Aller Cross wrought iron gates which lead to a tarmac driveway, bordered by stone roundabout. At the roundabout with the North Devon Link road (A361), take retaining walls. Also surrounding the driveway are a number of mature the second exit signposted to Brayford. Take the first left hand turning, sign specimen shrubs and trees. Adjoining the house, a garage (24’0” x 18’0”), posted to Bratton Fleming. A short distance, take a left hand turn, down has been constructed to blend in with the property and features a concrete Benton Lane (unmarked), indicated by Geoffrey Clapp Associates for sale floor, up and over door and useful storage loft. The main garden, which is a board. The property will be found on the right hand side after wonderful highlight of the property, surrounds the house and is mainly laid approximately a quarter of a mile. to lawn with attractive herbaceous borders, interspersed with mature shrubs and trees, providing all year round colour and interest.

A small orchard can be found on the west side of the house alongside a sheltered and enclosed vegetable/fruit garden with fruit cages. A large two tier terrace adjoins the house. The sweeping lawns, which are on two levels, are bordered by mature banks of shrubs and specimen and ancient trees, creating a wonderful outdoor space.

From the formal garden, a gateway leads into a natural park style garden where there is a pretty stream, which feeds a waterfall and connecting ponds, which are crossed by a wooden bridge. Please note there is a public footpath, with styles at either end, one backs onto an area of young copse.

There are three pasture paddocks with a field shelter (23’0” x 10’6”), concrete floor and electric light. Timber and felted mower/garden store (14’0” x 9’9”) with power and light connected. Timber storage shed.

Services: Mains electricity, private drainage and water supply. Oil-fired Rayburn which supplies the hot water, oil-fired central heating.

Local Authority: North Devon District Council Important Notice: Whilst we, Geoffrey Clapp Associates (GCA), make every attempt to www.northdevon.gov.uk ensure our sales particulars are fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the Property. No appliances have been tested and no warranty given by GCA in relation to this property. It is the responsibility of any intending purchaser to check the property is available to Council Tax Band: G view before setting out. Neither GCA nor the Vendor accept any responsibility for failed viewings. Post Code: EX32 7LG

Tenure: Freehold

Viewings: Strictly by appointment through Geoffrey Clapp Associates.