Hillandale House Hillandale House Stibb Cross, Torrington, EX38 8LQ 5.5 miles, 9 miles, Barnstaple 18 miles,

• Detached Country Home • 4 Bedrooms • 9.43 Acres of Gardens & Paddock • Private & Idyllic Setting • Indoor Swimming Pool • Two Bedroom Bungalow • Garage & Workshop • Countryside Views

Offers in excess of £1,000,000

SITUATION The property is situated just under a mile away from the Devonshire village of Stibb Cross which has a popular pub and on the outskirts of the village, a farm shop. The historic market town of Great Torrington is approximately 5.5 miles away and offers a wider range of amenities such as bank, butchers, various shops, Post Office, pet shop and places of worship. There is also the Plough Arts Centre which is a theatre, cinema & art gallery, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, primary and secondary schools, swimming pool, 9 hole golf course, RHS Rosemoor Gardens and Dartington Crystal. Great Torrington is also surrounded by acres of communal grounds and offers fantastic walks.

The port and market town of Bideford sits on the banks of the River Torridge and is Individual detached country estate set in approximately 9.4 acres of approximately 9 miles away and offers a wider range of amenities including schooling for all ages (public and private) and 5 supermarkets. Atlantic Village shopping centre and retail park private gardens and pasture with swimming pool. offers a range of popular brands like M&S, Starbucks and GAP to name just a few. The nearest, safe and sandy beach is Westward Ho! and adjoins Northam Burrows Country Park. The market town of is 10 miles away offering further amenities such as schools, restaurants, pub and Waitrose. The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 18 miles away and offers the area's main businesses, shopping and commercial venues. DESCRIPTION We are delighted to offer for sale this highly individual detached country estate offering versatile accommodation, with an emphasis on family living, entertaining and leisure, in a favoured rural location commanding superb views.

This substantial country residence was originally built in the 1950's, however in more recent years has been a labour of love by the current owners who have transformed this once dated property into a modern, light and airy home. The property is coupled with renovated two bedroom bungalow and the option of creating another self-contained two bedroom apartment/annexe subject to planning; this estate has masses of potential to create a flexible live/work lifestyle. This is a property that could be very adaptable either as dual occupancy or for those seeking commercial usage such as B&B or a small boutique hotel with spa and leisure facilities (subject to necessary planning consents).

Hillandale House has a Tudor style appearance with brick ground floor elevation, rendered and exposed 'half-timbers' to the first floor elevation. The property enters into impressive vaulted ceiling hallway complete with chandelier and parquet block flooring, doors lead into a ground floor shower room, kitchen and sitting room with many character features including ceiling beams, bay window and open fireplace with exposed brick surround with over-beam stone hearth. Leading off the sitting room is the sunroom which is exceptionally light and airy and has simply stunning south facing views over the gardens, land and surrounding North countryside. The morning room enjoys the same enviable views.

In the centre of the property is a formal dining room, a grand room which has feature wood burner fireplace and bar area, ideal for parties and entertaining and a door into the kitchen. The kitchen is a family orientated room with a range of modern base and wall units with marble effect work tops, a range oven, central island with storage and a separate larder. The breakfast area has ample space for a table and chairs and has access to the utility. Also on the ground floor is an office just off of the morning room.

The first floor has galleried landing and gives access into four double bedrooms and family bathroom. The impressive master suite has built in wardrobes, access onto the balcony and spacious en-suite with state of the art shower. The two further double bedrooms have direct access onto the balcony and the third bedroom has an en-suite shower room. BUNGALOW The bungalow has been recently renovated throughout and is positioned slightly set back from the house and garages. It comprises open plan kitchen/diner/lounge. Both bedrooms are double in size, with a Jack and Jill en-suite bathroom from the master bedroom, the second double bedroom has an en-suite shower room. The bungalow also has its own entrance door, courtyard and patio area. LEISURE COMPLEX Off the main house is the leisure complex which can be accessed through the house or externally, comprising indoor electrically heated swimming pool, sauna, separate shower area and changing rooms. Separate WC, hot tub, enclosed room which could lend itself to a spa room and gymnasium area. There are patio doors leading out onto the main gardens and personal door to the side elevation leading onto a private walled garden. GARAGING AND WORKSHOP From the driveway there is access to a workshop and extensive garaging for several vehicles. Between these adjoining buildings there is a door and stairs that lead to the potential apartment/annexe. OFFICE/ANNEXE Located above the workshop and garaging is auxiliary accommodation to the main house which could be used as an annexe or self-contained apartment, subject to planning permission. The accommodation has an open plan living/kitchenette overlooking the garden, two bedrooms and both with en-suite shower rooms. OUTSIDE The property is approached by a stone pillared, private driveway which splits off to the front of the property and to the rear, where the leisure complex is located. The property is set in approximately 9.43 acres. The formal south facing gardens are laid to lawn with a stone laid patio looking over the gardens, mature trees, shrubs, hedgerow borders and ornamental pond. The paddock is located just beyond the gardens accessed by a gate. To the front there is additional area of gardens and seating areas with ornamental miniature town and large pond. SERVICES Oil central heating. Mains water and electricity. House - EPC Band E Bungalow - EPC Band G (Prior to recent refurbishment) VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Stags Bideford 01237 425030. DIRECTIONS From Bideford proceed on the A386 towards Torrington. Continue along this road until reaching the village of Landcross. Turn right, signposted towards Holsworthy on the A388. Continue along this road for 5.5 miles passing the villages of Saltrens, and Stone where the entrance to the property can be found on the right hand side as the road bends to the left. Hillandale House, Stibb Cross, Torrington, EX38 8LQ

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Stags 4 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW Tel: 01237 425030 [email protected]

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