Features:
- FINE PERIOD HOME
- DETACHED VICTORIAN GENTLEMANS RESIDENCE
- 4 BEDROOMS
- 3 RECEPTION ROOMS
- PLENTY OF PARKING
- LOVELY GARDENS
- ADJOINING PADDOCK
- OUTSTANDING & FAR REACHING SOUTHERLY VIEWS
- THE WHOLE APPROACHES 2 ACRES
- GRAZING RIGHTS ON 80 ACRES OF CLOSE BY COMMON LAND
Agent’s wording:This fine PERIOD HOME enjoys outstanding & far reaching southerly VIEWS. It features an o/f c/h, majority PVCu d/g, det VICTORIAN gentlemans residence with 3 RECEP ROOMS, & 4 beds. PKG, gardens, & adj PADDOCK. The whole approaches 2 ACRES. Grazing rights on 80 ACRES OF NEARBY COMMON LAND.
Details
MAIN PARAGRAPH
Commanding a wonderful elevated setting, this fine period home enjoys outstanding and far reaching southerly views. It features an oil fired centrally heated, majority PVCu double glazed, detached Victorian 'gentlemans residence' with 3 reception rooms, and 4 bedrooms. Outside there is plenty of parking, lovely gardens, and adjoining paddock. The whole property approaches 2 acres, and also has grazing rights on 80 acres of nearby common land. It is within walking distance of the friendly and self-contained village of Bradworthy.
THE RESIDENCE
The well proportioned and versatile accommodation at High Park House has a great sense of space and light from its notably high ceilings, and large windows. The blend of period ambience and modern day convenience has created a lovely family home briefly comprising:- Elegant Reception Hall with stairs rising to First Floor, Sitting Room, Lounge, Dining Room, Well-Appointed Kitchen, Rear Hall, Shower Room, Boot Room, Side Lobby, Home Gym, Ground Floor Bedroom 4, First Floor Landing serving the Master Bedroom with its Dressing Area and Balcony, 2 Further Bedrooms, and 2 Bathrooms.
LOCATION
High Park enjoys a fine setting and is conveniently within about 0.5 miles of the very friendly and self-contained village of Bradworthy which caters well for its inhabitants with a good range of traditional and local shops, including a butchers, post office, general stores, etc. Other village amenities include a doctor's surgery, bowling green, primary school, garages, popular pub, social club, and a well supported village hall where many activities take place. Neighbouring towns include the costal resort of Bude with its safe sandy surfing beaches some 10 miles, the port and market town of Bideford some 14 miles and the market town of Holsworthy with its Waitrose supermarket some 7 miles distant. The regional and North Devon centre of Barnstaple is some 23 miles whilst Okehampton and Dartmoor together with the A30 dual carriageway is some 20 miles. The Cathedral and University city of Exeter with its intercity rail and motorway links is some 40 miles.
Also within a very short walk of the property is Bradworthy Moor/Common extending to about 80 acres over which the property enjoys grazing rights as well as providing wonderful walks through exceptional nature/conservation land.
DIRECTIONS TO FIND
From Holsworthy proceed on the A3072 Bude road and on the edge of the town, opposite Bude Road Garage, turn right signed Bradworthy/Chilsworthy. Follow this road for some 7 miles and upon reaching the village square in the centre of Bradworthy, turn right signed Bideford. After 0.30 of a mile take the left hand turning signed Woolfardisworthy and proceed up the hill whereupon the pillared entrance drive leading to High Park House will be found on the right hand side.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all Measurements Are Approximate)
Glazed and panelled door with decorative glazed light over leading to:
RECEPTION HALL 12' 9 x 7' 0 (3.89m x 2.13m)
Stripped pine floorboards. Recessed mat well. Wood panelling to half wall height. Elegant staircase rising to First Floor with squared turned newel posts, balustrade, and stained pine handrail. Radiator.
SITTING ROOM 14' 5 x 11' 8 (4.39m x 3.56m)
Radiator. Polished Victorian slate fireplace with cast iron insert and decorative tiles. Shelved recess. PVCu French doors to garden enjoying a wonderful aspect over the garden to the land and view beyond. Picture railing. 9ft high ceiling.
LOUNGE 14' 1 x 11' 8 (4.29m x 3.56m)
PVCu French doors overlooking the garden and views to Dartmoor in the distance. Radiator. Polished Victorian slate fireplace with insert and tiled hearth. TV point. Picture railing. 9ft ceiling with centre ceiling light point and decorative ceiling rose.
DINING ROOM 25' 4 x 11' 7 (7.72m x 3.53m)
Laminate wood floor. PVCu 'Sash' style window to rear overlooking the drive. Feature full height stone and brick inglenook fireplace with tiled hearth and free standing solid fuel burner. Shelved illuminated arched recesses to either side with double cupboards below. Further arched alcove with display shelves. Feature wood panelling to half wall height. Shelved understairs cupboard. Centre light with decorative ceiling rose to 9ft high ceiling.
INNER HALL
4 good size shelved store cupboards.
KITCHEN 18' 0 x 8' 0 (5.49m x 2.44m)
Polished granite worksurfaces to 2 walls with a comprehensive range of maple fronted matching base and wall units, and drawers. 'Mexicana' tiled splashbacking. Gas oven and 'AEG' hob. Illuminated extractor. Rebated double 'Belfast' sink with mixer taps and grooved drainer to side. Rebated sink with mixer taps. Slide out basket storage. Concealed washing machine and tumble dryer recess. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Space for full height fridge and freezer. Leaded and glazed displays. 2 windows to rear overlooking the covered patio area. 2 fluorescent lights. Door to:
REAR HALL 4' 7 x 4' 6 (1.40m x 1.37m)
Concealed meter boxes. Corner mounted miniature 'Belfast' sink with splashbacking. WALK-IN SHELVED CUPBOARD 4' 6 x 4' 0 (1.37m x 1.22m). Multi paned door to:
BOOT ROOM 4' 8 x 3' 9 (1.42m x 1.14m)
Centre ceiling light. Coat rack. PVCu window to rear. Ceramic tiled splashbacking. Door to covered rear patio area.
SHOWER ROOM 8' 9 x 3' 10 (2.67m x 1.17m)
Obscured PVCu window to side. Low level WC with wooden seat. Corner mounted wash hand basin. Light and shaver point. Recessed shower cubicle with curtain and rail and a 'Mira' shower unit. Ceramic tiles to full height, with complimentary tiled floor. Coved ceiling. Centre ceiling directional light. 'Dimplex' electric heater.
SIDE LOBBY 15' 6 x 4' 8 (4.72m x 1.42m)
'Worcester' floor mounted heating boiler. Large PVCu window to side overlooking the pond, pergola, and patio. Door to:
HOME GYM 9' 1 x 8' 9 (2.77m x 2.67m)
This versatile room is currently utilised as a gym, but could also be used as a Study, Utility Room, Laundry Room etc. Tiled stone floor. Sealed former doorway to Dining Room. Telephone point.
GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM 4 15' 9 x 11' 2 (4.80m x 3.40m)
This pleasant room is currently utilised as a 'Home Office' and has double aspect PVCu windows overlooking the garden. Shelved recess. Radiator.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING 'L'-shaped max measurements 12' 11 x 9' 0 (3.94m x 2.74m)
Decorative gallery to stairs. Large built-in airing cupboard. Roof void with glazed skylight.
BEDROOM 1 12' 5 x 11' 1 (3.78m x 3.38m)
PVCu window to front enjoying a pleasant aspect over the garden and countryside towards the village of Bradworthy and its church tower. Telephone point. Radiator. Built-in double fronted wardrobe. Square arch to:
DRESSING ROOM 9' 4 x 6' 11 (2.84m x 2.11m)
Full height PVCu French doors leading onto the Balcony with wonderful views over open countryside.
BEDROOM 2 12' 8 x 12' 4 (3.86m x 3.76m)
PVCu window to front enjoying a pleasant aspect over the garden to countryside. Radiator. Original built-in wardrobes with stripped pine panelled doors. Feature wood panelling. Square arch to:
DRESSING ROOM 7' 8 x 5' 7 (2.34m x 1.70m)
Dressing recess with wall mounted illuminated mirror and vanity unit. Hanging rail and full height shelves.
ADJACENT BATHROOM 9' 9 x 5' 0 (2.97m x 1.52m)
Stripped wooden floor. Sash window to rear. 3 piece suite comprising low level WC. Pedestal wash basin. Panelled bath with ceramic tiled surround, and tap and shower head combination 'Mira' shower. Mirror with combined light and shaver point over. Built-in airing cupboard with dual immersion heater. Radiator.
BEDROOM 3 11' 0 x 11' 0 (3.35m x 3.35m)
Double aspect PVCu windows to front and rear enjoying a very pleasant aspect over the garden and countryside. Radiator.
BATHROOM
An 'L'-shaped room with obscured glazed window to rear. Feature wood panelling. White low level WC. White pedestal basin with mirror, and combined light and shaver above. White panelled bath with 'Victorian' tap shower.
OUTSIDE
An outstanding feature of High Park House are the spacious gardens and grounds which approach 2 acres in total. The property also has historic rights to graze on Bradworthy Moor/Common, which extends to 80 acres.
The lawned garden overlooks the enclosed gently sloping paddock which also benefits from having its own road access. The paddock hedges are topped with hazel, ash, sycamore, and beech.
Ornamental fishpond. Covered patio. Variety of trees, shrubs, and plants. Pillared entrance drive proving off road parking.
SERVICES
Mains water, and electricity. Private drainage.