East Heddon Farmhouse
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East Heddon Farmhouse , Filleigh, Nr Barnstaple, Devon A delightful character farmhouse set in a rural elevated position with glorious far reaching countryside views. Barnstaple: 7.5 miles South Molton: 5.8 miles Exeter: 39miles Tiverton Parkway (Junction 27): 30 miles (all distances are approximate) Entrance Hall ● Sitting room ● Dining room ● Kitchen/ Breakfast room ● U4lity room 0 Study2office 0 Cloakroom0 Store room 0 Conservatory 0 5 bedrooms 0 Family bathroom 0 7utbuildings 0 Delightful gardens • 8ell presented detached farmhouse • 5 bedrooms • Many period features • Peaceful location • 9arage : outbuildings • Delightful gardens • Stunning countryside views • In all, approximately 1 acre 9eoffrey Clapp Associates 10 Broad Street South Molton Devon EX36 3AB Tel: 01 69 5 2121 Email: info?geoffreyclappassociates.com Location East Heddon Farmhouse is situated off a quiet rural lane, in Heddon, approximately a mile from the small village of Filleigh. The property is approximately 6 miles from the market town of South Molton which provides good local facilities including banks, post office, supermarkets, schools, health centre, hospital, library and the popular Pannier Market held on Thursdays and Saturdays, together with regular livestock markets. The regional service centre of Barnstaple offers a good variety of shops and supermarkets, restaurants, popular theatre, hospital and twiceAweekly Pannier Market show casing local produce. South Molton falls within ten miles and is a traditional market town, offering a good range of local facilities, as does Tiverton. The property is a short distance from Exmoor National Park, with its spectacular sceneryB with the surrounding countryside offering a wealth of riding, walking and sporting opportunities. The North Devon coast lies within easy reach and the nationally acclaimed surfing beaches of Croyde Bay, Saunton Sands, Putsborough and 8oolacombe, as well as sailing and water sports. The Devon link Coad (A361. is within a couple of miles, providing good access to Barnstaple, Tiverton and the M5 motorway. Tiverton Parkway station provides regular mainline services to Dondon Paddington in Eust over two hours. The independent schools of 8est Buckland and Blundells are within easy reach. Description East Heddon Farmhouse is a detached property with many period features, including large fireplaces with woodburning stoves and a creamer. There are beams in many parts of the property, some of which date back to the 18 th century. The property is mainly constructed of rendered stone, some brick and cob under a concrete interlocking tiled roof and benefits from uPFC double glaGing throughout and oilAfired central heating. The current owners have been at the property since 2002 and have carried out many improvements, including repointing and fully painted externally. The spacious accommodation offers two generous reception rooms along with a large kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, store room and large utility and 5 first floor bedrooms and, with a little updating in some areas, could make a stunning family home. The house, gardens, outbuildings in all, amount to just over 1 acre. One of the main features to the property is its beautiful location with unbroken countryside views. Accommodation Ground floor Entrance porch : Wooden stable door, tiled floor with inner glazed door leading to Entrance hall: Tiled floor, part panelled walls. Latch door to first floor. Doors to sitting room and dining room. Sitting room: Dual aspect with brick fireplace on a tiled hearth with wood burning fire. Dining room: Large inglenook fireplace and hearth with beam over and bread oven. Ceiling and wall beams. Creamer. Views across the garden. Study/Office: Dual aspect and tiled floor. Utility room: Dual aspect with stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge freezer. Rear lobby: Door to outside. Cloakroom: Low WC & corner hand basin. Kitchen/breakfast room: Tiled floor, oil-fired AGA. Base units. Belfast sink. Larder cupboard. Doors to Conservatory: Tiled floor, power and light. Superb views of the garden and countryside beyond. Door to garden. First floor Landing: Bedroom: Views towards the garden. Bedroom: Dual aspect with hand basin and views across the garden. Bedroom: With hand basin and views across the garden. Family bathroom: Panelled bath, low WC, pedestal basin, large walk in shower with MIRA Event shower. Heated towel rail. Bedroom: Built-in wardrobes and cupboards. Views across the garden. Bedroom: Rear facing with wooden floor and single built in wardrobe. Gardens & Grounds The property is approached through a wooden 5-bar gates into the concrete driveway with ample parking for 3-4 cars. The gardens are a particularly attractive feature to the property, laid mainly to lawn, leading to a lower lawn with decked area and GAZEBO , positioned to take in the most glorious views of the countryside. A fenced and gated PADDOCK is beyond, leading down to the boundary of the property. Adjacent to the farmhouse is a large SOFT FRUIT CAGE : (9m x 9m). To the right of the entrance is a second lawned area, surrounded by mature trees, leading to a large VEGETABLE GARDEN with a STONE SHED , water butt. GARAGE : (7.8m x 4.55m), formerly a Methodist church, constructed of cob, stone block under an asbestos roof. 3 LOG STORES (formerly piggeries): Constructed of stone with tiled roof. GARDEN STORE: (5m x 3.2m), brick built with corrugated roof. Additional STORE adjoining. Services: Mains water, electricity and private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Fixtures and Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included within the sale. Local Authority: North Devon District Council. (www.northdevon.gov.uk) Method of sale: Private treaty. Council Tax: Band F. Postcode: EX32 0RY Date of information taken: Particulars taken May 2015; Photographs taken June 2015. Viewing: Strictly by appointment through Geoffrey Clapp Associates. Directions: From South Molton proceed towards Barnstaple, joining the A361 at the Northgate roundabout. After about 2 miles turn left to Filleigh. Proceed up the hill to Heddon. Continue round and as you start to go down the hill, turn left at a mini crossroads. East Heddon Farmhouse will be found along on the right hand side. NB. Google Maps will take you to the centre of the postcode area and NOT necessarily the specific property. Please follow our directions . Important Notice: Whilst we, Geoffrey Clapp Associates (GCA), make every attempt to 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. If there is any point of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to clarify the position for you. It is the responsibility of any intending purchaser to check that the property is available to view before setting out. Neither GCA nor the vendor accept any responsibility for failed viewings. An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is available for this property. You can either view a copy held at our South Molton office or we can send you a copy via email. .