Widmouth House

Widmouth House Watermouth, , EX34 9RX

Ilfracombe 2 miles • 12 miles

A fine detached period residence set in 26.7 acres with private beach and some of the most spectacular coastal views in the County

• Entrance Porch • Master Bedroom • Adjoining further land possibly • Entrance Lobby • Dressing Rooms available by separate negotiation • Reception Hall • Shower Room • Private Beach • Drawing Room • Four further Bedrooms • Boat House • Sitting Room • Family Bathroom • Moorings • Office • Gardener’s WC • Fishing Rights • Kitchen/ Dining Room • Gas Central Heating • Former Coast Guards Look Out/ Studio • Larder • Ample Parking • Laundry Room • Formal Gardens • Dog and Boot Room • Orchard • Two Cloakrooms • Woodlands • Cellar • Pasture in all about 26.7 Acres

Stags 30 Boutport Street The London Office Barnstaple 40 St James’s Place Devon EX31 1RP London Tel: 01271 322833 SW1A 1NS Email: [email protected] Tel: 020 7839 0888 stags.co.uk Situation and Amenities Position, Position, Position! – In an idyllic location overlooking Watermouth Harbour, in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty set on the dramatic Coast with panoramic views over the rugged coastline. The property is set in the lea of its own headland near the main tourist route, the A399, between and Ilfracombe. The area is also designated as a site of special scientific interest (SSSI). Widmouth House is in the centre of spectacular grounds with its own access to the South West Coastal Footpath. The private beach, Widmouth Bay is a wonderful sheltered cove which adjoins Watermouth Harbour. Watermouth Castle, a quarter of a mile along the South West Footpath is a popular tourist attraction. Nearby towns include Ilfracombe and the coastal villages of and Combe Martin. The market town of Barnstaple with a link to the main rail network is approximately 12 miles. Exmoor National Park is within two miles. The whole region of North Devon is a well-regarded tourist destination offering a host of facilities including surfing beaches at , and , golfing at Ilfracombe, Saunton and Westward Ho! and a host of hidden coves and unspoilt scenery. There are excellent public schools in the area including at Barnstaple, Blundell’s School at Tiverton, College and Kingsley School at . At Barnstaple there is access to the North Devon Link Road where Junction 27 of the M5 motorway can be reached in about 45 minutes, nearby is Tiverton Parkway with trains to London Paddington in just over two hours. The nearest airports are at Bristol and Exeter. Description For those seeking a lifestyle change, Widmouth House offers a unique opportunity to acquire one of the most coveted properties on the North Devon Coast. This detached 19th century former farmhouse faces south and east and is surrounded by gardens with unparrelled views over sloping pastures to its own private beach, headland, cliffs, woods and orchards (the beach, Widmouth Bay is adjacent to Watermouth Harbour which is one of only two natural harbours on the North Devon Coast). This luxurious rarity offers a wonderful facility which we understand was used in the filming of Enid Blyton’s ‘Five on a Treasure Island’. The secluded, sheltered cove is sandy from mid to low tide and benefits from its own Boat House which offers potential to enhance subject to planning permission and which houses a sailing dingy, canoes and kayaks for use in the harbour and surrounding area. There is the opportunity for private mooring as well as fishing rights. Another particular feature is the former Coast Guards Lookout perched on the cliff top commanding wonderful views, an ideal place for an artist’s Studio or for quiet contemplation. The land currently supports a range of farm animals but also offers scope for equestrian use. Special note: There may be a possibility of acquiring secondary and/ or holiday accommodation nearby, also in the ownership of the vendors, by separate negotiation if required. The layout of accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified upon the accompanying floorplans but comprises: Ground Floor Entrance Porch (5’7 x 4’7) accessed via heavy carved, oak wooden door, exposed stone walls, built in wooden window seats, sandstone arched doorway with glazed door into Entrance Lobby with oak panelling, heavy arched door into Reception Hall with oak panelling, built in cupboard, open brick fireplace with heavy oak lintel above, beamed ceiling with polished wooden balustrade and spindle staircase. Cloakroom with white suite, low level WC, wash basin and vanity unit with cupboard below, built in cupboards. Drawing Room (19’11 x 19’0) bay window to front with wooden painted window seat, wooden flooring, uPVC double glazed door to outside, heavy beams over ceiling, brick open fireplace with tiled mantle and hearth housing living flame gas fire, coved ceiling. Sitting Room (20’7 maximum x 13’7 maximum) double glazed bay window and further window to side with panoramic views over the cove and out to sea, as well as window to front overlooking the garden, oak panelling, oak flooring, sandstone minster fireplace housing living flame gas fire. Office (19’11 X 9’0) double glazed window to side with panoramic sea views over the cove, tiled flooring, underfloor heating and range of built in cupboards. Cloakroom with white Roca suite of close couple WC, wash basin and vanity unit with cupboards, sky lights, ceramic tile floor and exposed roof trusses. Kitchen/ Dining Room (22’7 x 19’8) This was an addition to main house in 2005 and enjoys breath taking panoramic views from the conservatory style windows and patio door. There is a high vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses and sky lights. The Kitchen, fitted by Simply Wood is in sweet chestnut with polished granite work surfaces, there is an inset ceramic double bowl Villeroy and Boch sink unit, built in dish washer, built in fridge, breakfast bar, six burner Range cooker, cooker extractor hood, exposed stone fireplace, oak beam mantle and slate hearth housing cast iron wood burning style living flamed gas fire and underfloor heating. Walk-in Larder with range of shelving, ceramic tile flooring, sky light and space for fridges and freezers. Dog and Boot Room (13’4 x 8’0) stainless steel single drainer sink with cupboard below, wall mounted cupboards, wall mounted gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, window to side and double glazed door leading onto covered courtyard. Utility Room (18’0 x 13’4) window overlooking the rear courtyard, stainless steel single drainer sink, built in storage cupboards, plumbing for washing machines and venting for tumble driers, modern hot water cylinder, second wall mounted boiler, window to side, glazed wooden door to rear courtyard. Lower Ground Floor Cellar (14’0 x 13’11) one chamber access via stone steps with power, lighting and heating. First Floor Galleried Landing overlooking the reception Hall, window to front overlooking the gardens, exposed roof trusses, access to roof void, built in bookshelf. Master Bedroom (19’10 x 17’) windows overlooking gardens, exposed roof trusses, walk in wardrobes with windows, walk-in linen cupboard. En-suite Shower Room with white Roca suite of close coupled WC, wash basin and vanity units with cupboard below, double chrome shower cubicle with chrome shower, windows to side, two heated towel rails/ radiators, marble tile flooring, ceramic tiled walls, extractor fan. Bedroom Two (12’8 x 12’1) access to roof void, built in cupboard, alcove for storage, window to rear, exposed roof trusses. Bedroom Three (13’7 x 10’2) window providing panoramic sea views over the cove, exposed roof trusses, built in wardrobe. Bedroom Four (10’5 x 8’8) window providing panoramic sea views over the cove, exposed roof trusses, fitted cupboards. Bedroom Five (12’0 x 7’6) window to rear, fitted wardrobe and drawers. Family Bathroom with white suite, close coupled WC, wash basin and vanity unit with cupboard below, cast iron roll top bath with chrome shower attachment, heated towel radiator/ radiator, corner curved shower cubicle with chrome shower, window providing views over the cove and out to sea, extractor fan, ceramic tiled walls and floor. Outside From the road there is a long meandering driveway which leads down to a parking area below the front of the property. The front gardens are planted with a range of shrubs and mature trees being terraced with flagstone paths and stone walling. There is an extensive terrace next to the Kitchen from which there are panoramic sea views over the headland field to the private beach and the sea beyond. Within this area is a hot tub strategically placed to enjoy the views. There is a 20 foot Greenhouse, Vegetable Garden, areas of Orchard, small Nuttery (hazelnuts) and Beach Garden. At a Lower Level is a former grass Tennis Court. There is an enclosed rear courtyard with power and access to Gardener’s WC, also with Belfast sink. The Old Coast Guard’s Lookout enjoys stunning panoramic views down the coastline and is used for wildlife spotting and occasionally as an Artist’s Studio. The property includes areas of Orchard with apple, Victoria, yellow Landkey and Opal plum. In the bottom of the valley is a wooded area with hazelnut trees overlooking the private beach where there is also a Boat House and Timber Fisherman’s Shelter. Otherwise the land is laid to paddocks with post and rail fencing, water supplies and field shelter. Local Authority North Devon District Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple, Devon. 01271 327711. Directions Travelling from Combe Martin to Ilfracombe on the A399, pass Watermouth Castle on your left and Harbour on your right, proceed up the hill and the entrance to the property will be found after about half a mile on the right. Services Mains electricity and gas, private drainage, private borehole water supply, spring water supply to fields. Web Find 37176 These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied on for any purpose. Approximate Gross Internal Area = 322 sq m / 3466 sq ft

Larder

Kitchen / Dining Room 6.92 x 6.03 Bedroom 5 22'8 x 19'9 3.66 x 2.29 Bedroom 4 Lean ToDog / 12'0 x 7'6 3.19 x 2.18 Boot Room 10'6 x 7'2 3.78 x 2.44 Office 12'5 x 8'0 6.07 x 2.76 19'11 x 9'1

Bathroom Shower Bedroom 2 Room 3.88 x 3.71 Laundry Room 12'9 x 12'2 5.50 x 4.08 Walk In 18'1 x 13'5 WB WC

Bedroom 3 Hall 4.16 x 3.14 Landing 13'8 x 10'4 Store Dn Lounge 6.31 x 4.16 Linen Sitting Room 20'8 x 13'8 Master Bedroom Cupboard 6.07 x 5.80 6.05 x 5.35 19'11 x 19'0 19'10 x 17'7 Dressing Room Up

Entrance Hall Main Hall

Porch

IN Ground Floor First Floor