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Wellfield COUNTISBURY, , , , EX35 6NG

Wellfield COUNTISBURY, LYNTON, EXMOOR, DEVON, EX35 6NG Beautifully restored and extended former hunting lodge in dramatic location on Exmoor coastline, enjoying views across the

Porlock about 8 miles • Lynton about 4 miles • about 14 miles about 23 miles

Accommodation summary Reception hall • Open-plan kitchen & dining room • Drawing room Sitting room • Conservatory • Utility room • Study • Studio/annexe

Master bedroom suite • Guest bedroom suite • 4 further bedrooms Family bathroom • Shower room & separate WC

Attached double garage • Planning permission for stable block with 3 loose boxes • Gardens & grounds of about 3.95 acres

EPC – E

Savills York House, Blackbrook Business Park, Taunton, , TA1 2PX 01823 445 030 [email protected]

Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text SITUATION Wellfield is set in a spectacular rural position, high above the Exmoor coastline, between and Lynton on the Devon and Somerset Border. The surrounding countryside offers wonderful , riding and opportunities, over some of Exmoor’s most spectacular and unspoilt country, including the Oare Valley, widely known as the Doone Valley, based on its association as the setting for R D Blackmore’s novel Lorna Doone.

The village of Porlock to the East has a good selection of local shops, pubs, hotels and also at West Porlock, a picturesque tidal harbour, where more adventurous fishermen and sailors can launch boats from. Lynton and , to the west also offer a harbour and selection of pubs, hotels and local amenities. The A39 provides access to Taunton, with the M5 motorway at Junction 25 and a mainline railway station, offering regular services to London Paddington in under two hours. There are airports at and Bristol providing regular flights to the UK and international destinations.

DESCRIPTION Wellfield dates from 1860 and was originally part of , a romantic estate created by the Rev Walter Halliday in the early 1800’s. In 1898 Sir William Halliday left Wellfield to his daughter and her husband who used the property as a hunting lodge.

In 2003, the building was purchased by the current owners, who undertook a thorough restoration and extension of the building, to include a rear extension and double garage. More recently, a glazed side extension has been added, to take advantage of the views over the Bristol Channel and the distant Welsh mountains. The property sits in approximately 3.95 acres and has an adaptable layout, offering potential to create a self-contained annexe if required. ACCOMMODATION The house, which is not listed, offers spacious and well laid-out accommodation over two floors, comprising a reception hall with flagstone floor and staircase rising to the first floor. From here, double doors open to a fabulous open-plan kitchen and dining room with fireplace and wood burner. The drawing room has French doors opening onto the gardens, a fireplace with double sided wood burner and doors opening to a sitting room with a spectacular glazed atrium, offering views across the gardens to the Bristol Channel. From here, a staircase rises to a first floor study area.

On the first floor, there is a master bedroom with ensuite shower room, three further bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate WC on the half landing. At the back of the house, there is a modern extension, linked by a conservatory, which leads to a studio/ sitting area, with vaulted ceiling and a fireplace with wood burner. Separate staircases lead to two further bedrooms, one of which is ensuite. There is also a utility room and ground floor shower room. The rear extension, could easily be used as a self-contained annexe if required, subject to the necessary consents.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS The house is approached via a shared driveway, which leads to a substantial parking and turning area in front of the attached double garage. The gardens offer spectacular views over the surrounding area and coastline and have predominantly been laid to lawn, with a selection of mature trees and shrubs, including rhododendron and azalea. There is a copse of woodland with a pond to the west of the house and garden and a paddock to the north, suitable for keeping livestock and horses. Planning permission has been granted for a stable block with three loose boxes to be erected to the east of the house. WELLFIELD Approximate Gross Internal Area: 302.6 Sq.M. - (3258 Sq.Ft.)

First Floor

Ground Floor

Important Notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 18/07/06 CRC. Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087. OUTGOINGS DIRECTIONS Council Tax Band E From Taunton, proceed on the A358 to , then join the A39, passing through Minehead and Porlock. Continue up SERVICES towards Lynton for approximately 7 miles, passing the County Gate Information Centre (the Devon and Somerset border) on your left hand Mains electricity. Private water and Drainage. Oli-fired central heating. side. Follow the A39 for a further 1.4 miles after County Gate and the FIXTURES AND FITTINGS entrance to Wellfield will be found on the right hand side. Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in VIEWINGS the sale. All others such as curtains, carpets, light fittings, garden Strictly by appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment ornaments etc are specifically excluded but may be available by to view we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points separate negotiation. which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property.