Oakmead and Acorn Retreat Oakmead and Acorn Brayford, Barnstaple, EX32 7QJ South Molton 7 Miles Barnstaple 9 Miles A361 5 Miles
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Oakmead And Acorn Retreat Oakmead And Acorn Brayford, Barnstaple, EX32 7QJ South Molton 7 miles Barnstaple 9 miles A361 5 miles • Main 4/5 Bedroom house • Interconnecting but s/c flat • Suit annexe or home/income • Potential to convert more • Secluded 10 acre setting • Series of interlinked lakes • Single & double bank fishing • Extensive parking & Barn Guide price £775,000 SITUATION AND AMENITIES At the end of a long, private drive, with glorious views over its own grounds / lakes and into the Bray Valley, yet within walking distance of the village centre offering amenities including a primary school. The property is well placed for access to the regional centre of Barnstaple, about 9 miles, South Molton, about 7 miles, and the North Devon Link Road A361, about 5 miles. This provides a quick route to Tiverton (18 miles), the M5 and national A modern country house with self contained apartment set in rail links. Within easy reach of the well known West Buckland Public School, the North Devon coast and on the fringes of delightful grounds of 10 acres including lakes, river frontage & Exmoor National Park. DESCRIPTION An individual, detached country residence understood to date from 1992, and presenting elevations of colourwash render and stone beneath a slate roof. The property has been refreshed in more recent years, and now provides versatile accommodation which includes a self contained first floor apartment / annexe, which can also interconnect with the main house. Below is a large garage which offers potential for conversion to yet more accommodation or another letting unit (STPP). Special note: The apartment has its own designated garden, and is currently run as a successful holiday let. The website is available as part of the transaction - www.oakmeadhouse.co.uk. Externally, there are a range of useful outbuildings, gardens and wooded areas, as well as 6 ponds, 2 lakes and approx 0.5 mile single and double bank river frontage with fishing rights. Permission has been obtained from the Environment Agency, to stock 'non-native' fish (eg.carp) in one of the lakes. The property lends itself to a number of uses, which could be residentially or commercially orientated, or a combination of both. It benefits from double glazing and Calor Gas central heating which is assisted by the Woodwarm stove. Spacious Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Study, Sitting Room which centres around a Minster style fireplace housing a 12kw Woodwarm stove with back boiler. L shaped Conservatory with double doors leading in turn to a large railed terrace. Dining Room with double doors onto terrace. Kitchen recently fitted with an extensive range of cream shaker style base, wall and storage units, a large island, integral dishwasher, two fridges and freezer, range cooker and tiled floor. Open plan, but separate circular Breakfast Area, with built in seating and lovely views. Utility Room with 1.5 bowl sink, good range of base and wall units and internal access to garage. First Floor Landing, Bedroom 1 walk in wardrobe, En-Suite. Bedroom 2 with En-Suite, 2 Further Bedrooms (one with balcony), Family Bathroom. Airing cupboard with new large heat accumulator. Off the landing, there is access to the Apartment, which is also self contained. Spacious open plan Living Room / Kitchen with Calor gas fired stove, good range of base units, built in dishwasher, stainless steel sink. Bedroom with wardrobe recess and En-Suite. OUTSIDE Parking for about 16 vehicles. Integral double garage. Large terrace / patio. Attractively landscaped grounds, interspersed with mature trees and shrubs. Sweeping lawns surround the series of ponds and lakes, fed by a leat from the River Bray. Good sized timber and block workshop, with power and two aluminium greenhouses. From the house, the drive continues to the land below, and a substantial block built barn (possibly suitable for conversion to stabling) with work bench, power and light. Adjoining large wood store. On the far side of the River Bray, there is an undeveloped wooded area of approximately 1.5 acres. It may be possible to reclaim some of the land as a small paddock. DIRECTIONS From the A361, take the exit marked Brayford and Blackmoor Gate. Stay on this road, eventually turning right into the village of Brayford. Drive over the bridge and keep right, and the entrance to Oakmead will be seen on the right. VIEWING Strictly and only by appointment with Stags on 01271 322833. SERVICES Mains electricity and water, septic tank drainage. Oakmead And Acorn Retreat, Brayford, Barnstaple, EX32 7QJ These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags 30 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RP Tel: 01271 322833 [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.