Features:
- Six Bedrooms/Four Ensuite
- Elegant Victorian Residence
- Formal Dining Room
- Character Features
- Bespoke Kitchen
- Bar/Billiard Room
- Income Potential
- No Chain
- Paddock
Agent’s wording:An impressive, elegant country home with stature and style, believed to have been built in 1865 in the Victorian period. A tree lined driveway leads you to the house which stands magnificent in its grounds. It comprises six bedrooms, several reception rooms, a Bar Billiard room, bespoke kitchen, formal dining room and many other rooms. You can only appreciate this majestic property by viewing! A rare opportunity to buy a house with such class.
Property Location
The property is afforded privacy and seclusion with a tree lined boundary and stone wall fronting. The gateway leads you onto the driveway which meanders through the copse and this grand house emerges to impress.
First Impressions
The stature and prominence of the house is immediately evident and the Victorian features give an elegance and softness to the look. Set in beautiful grounds and steeped in history. The grand entrance with two stone lions sets the scene, a house with much more to come.
Reception Lobby
Large granite steps lead into the reception lobby, an open porch with large mosaic floor tiles and a high ceiling with a large doorway into the main residence. From here you can sees through the part glazed oak door into the Grand Hall.
Grand Hall 10.87m (max) x 6.17m (max) (35'8' ( max) x 20'3' (
The name reflects the space, both elegant and impressive. A large reception hall where your eye is drawn to the oak carved grand staircase set off nicely with chandelier lighting. The charm is in the detailing with high ceilings, door panelling and a mosaic tiled flooring (although currently carpeted). There is modern radiator heating and and a sash window to one end allowing plenty of natural light. It has a warm ambience with light also coming in from a stained glass window over the stairwell.
Formal Dining Room 6.05m x 4.97m (19'10' x 16'4')
Formal in that it is perfect for fine dining and formal occasions yet at the same time has a softness with three large sash windows dressed appropriately with light coloured curtains and a sweeping pelmet. Traditional in style but contemporary in design. The panelled shutters and marble fireplace with a slate hearth and cast iron stove remind you of its age. A very light and bright room with radiator heating and views over the garden to the front and side aspect.
Parlour 5.86m x 5.03m (19'3' x 16'6')
An elegant room with views over the garden through a large bay window with painted panelling. The centre piece is a large open fire with a slate hearth and marble surround. The high ceilings, tall windows, high skirting, ornate coving all serve to enhance the sophistication of the room. TV point.
Guest Room 3.96m x 4.76m (13'0' x 15'7')
A versatile room which could be a further reception room or equally as it currently stands a downstairs bedroom. A well proportioned room with a marble fireplace with a slate hearth and cast iron stove. There is a tall sash window with shutters which has views over the garden from a window seat. Radiator heating.
Cloak Room
A lobby area leads to the wet room with a door also to a WC. The lobby and WC have mosaic floor tiles. There is an obscure glazed window.
Shower Wet Room 3.64m (total) x 1.88m (11'11' ( total) x 6'2')
A useful downstairs wet room with quarry tile flooring and electric shower. There is a towel rail and an obscure glazed window. A door leads off to the utility.
Utility Room 2.30m x 1.95m (7'7' x 6'5')
The utility has a Butler sink, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble drier. There is slate floor tiling and a wall tiling. A window faces the rear and there is a loft hatch.
Wine Store 2.57m x 1.51m (8'5' x 4'11')
Ideally located in a central location is the wine & spirits store room!
Inner Hall
From the grand hall there is an inner hall with doors off to the study, Parlour Room and kitchen.
Study 2.85m x 2.82m plus doorway (9'4' x 9'3' plus doorw
A cosy room with an open fire with a cast iron surround. There are windows overlooking the garden with original shutters.
Family Lounge 4.68m x 4.25m (15'4' x 13'11')
A room adjacent to the kitchen with a serving hatch if you wish to eat in there, a perfect room for informal relaxed family activities. TV point
Kitchen 5.98m x 4.29m (19'7' x 14'1')
The bespoke kitchen is impressive having solid oak units with carved detailing in the doors and cast iron fittings completing the look with a Gothic feel, with the added twist of a polished granite work surfaces. The units are designed with contemporary living in mind with a recycling cupboard, integral wine rack, built in bread bin, wicker storage baskets for dry goods and plentiful drawers and cupboards. There is a recessed space for a 'Rangemaster' cooker and a 'Rayburn' range cooker and there is a built in dishwasher, fridge, microwave and freezer. The delights of the kitchen are further enhanced with the character features of the double Butler sink, slate flooring and high ceilings. Large sash windows with shutters complete the look.
Rear Hallway
The rear hallway has lovely slate floor and stairs lead up to the first floor rear quarters.
Inner Hall
A further inner hallway leads to the larder room, boiler room and boot room.
Larder 3.26m x 2.55m (10'8' x 8'4')
A sizeable walk in pantry with slate shelving for meat and cheeses and with slate flooring.
Boiler Room 3.05m x 2.78m (10'0' x 9'1')
There is an oil fired central heating system with the boiler located here with useful shelving.
Boot Room 3.05m x 2.78m (10'0' x 9'1')
A storage area ideal for outdoor attire.
Lobby , Store & Log Store 6.96m x 3.76m (total area) (22'10' x 12'4' ( total
A useful area with gated access to the front and doors off to the log store and storage space. A further door leads into the Billiard Room.
Billiard Room / Bar 8.70m x 5.20m (28'7' x 17'1')
Wow what a treat! A Billiard room with a full sized snooker table (available by separate negotiation) and a bar area in the corner just waiting to be revived. Two windows face to the rear of the property. The character again is revealed with slate floor and a majestic brick fireplace with a wood burning stove. Night storage heating and wall lights. Loft hatch.
Cloakroom
That very essential room! WC and sink with a window out.
Sun Room 2.85m x 2.77m (9'4' x 9'1')
A sunny area with windows to the garden and a door off to the conference room.
Conference Room 4.77m (max) x 4.31m (max) (15'8' ( max) x 14'2' (
An unusual room with lovely white curved walls with seating and a table matching the shape of the room. With a log burning stove, the perfect place to discuss the matters of the world with fine wines!
Grand Staircase
A lovely carved and polished solid oak staircase leads up from the Grand Hall. It is a piece of art work with ornate balustrades. A triple flight return staircase with a large stain glass window adding grandeur.
Galleried Landing 5.88m (max) x 4.48m (max) (19'3' ( max) x 14'8' (
At the top you will see a galleried landing befitting the house. It is in proportion with the house, spacious and light with lovely oak doors leading off to bedrooms and a corridor off to further bedrooms. Radiator heating.
Bedroom Three 4.76m x 3.99m (15'7' x 13'1')
A double bedroom with a sash window with a window seat and views to the side through the trees. Radiator heating.
Master Ensuite 3.99m (max) x 2.32m (max) (13'1' ( max) x 7'7' ( m
A family sized bathroom, private to the master bedroom but also accessible from the landing. It comprises a corner bath with WC and sink.
Master Suite 5.86m x 5.24m (19'3' x 17'2')
A spectacular room with views through a large triple window over the side garden to countryside beyond. It has a marble sink to one corner and a door into its en suite. Radiator heating.
Bedroom Two 6.09m x 5.00m (20'0' x 16'5')
A dual aspect room of good proportion with three tall sash windows and views over the garden to countryside beyond, splendid! There is a tucked away fireplace in one corner and radiator heating. A door leads off to the shower room.
Shower En suite 2.37m x 1.19m (7'9' x 3'11')
A shower room with enclosed shower cubicle, WC and sink.
Inner Hall (first Floor)
The inner hall has windows with window seats and views to the side aspect. Radiator heating and there is a walk in boiler cupboard with shelving.
Bedroom Four 5.54m (max) x 4.84m (max) (18'2' ( max) x 15'11' (
A double bedroom with a wooden fireplace and a window to the front of the property. A door leads off to the En suite. Radiator heating.
En suite shower room 2.35m (max) x 1.75m (7'9' ( max) x 5'9')
An En suite shower room comprising Shower cubicle, sink and WC.
Family Bathroom 3.31m x 2.00m (10'10' x 6'7')
A spacious family bathroom with a bath, WC, bidet and sink. Radiator heating and a window.
Bedroom Five 5.59m x 4.47m (18'4' x 14'8')
A large double bedroom with an En suite shower room. A window overlooks the front and there is a built in wardrobe. Radiator heating.
En suite shower room 2.75m x 2.35m (max) (9'0' x 7'9' ( max))
En suite shower room with shower cubicle, WC and sink.
Rear Landing
The rear landing has a store cupboard and a door opens up to the loft stairwell. Stairs lead down with a half landing with a door to bedroom six.
Loft
A staircase leads up to the loft which has light.
Bedroom Six 5.14m x 4.87m (16'10' x 16'0')
A large double room with a window out.
Gardens, Meadow & Paddock
The outside space is extensive with over six acres in all including a paddock, a meadow, and gardens. A driveway meanders between the trees past a gate into the paddock and takes you to the front gardens which has a large lawn with trees and countryside beyond as the perfect back drop. Beyond this is a selection of trees with a great oak, horse chestnut and others sheltering the front of the property. Through these trees a pathway leads you to the meadow with its wishing well. Beyond this is a paddock with a large pond with gated access from the drive.
To the far side of the property a path takes you to a tucked away lawned garden, great for children.
At the rear is a slightly more formal garden with a terrace abutting the sun room - perfect for garden parties. The patio runs along the back of the house. A decorative wall edges and steps lead up to a large lawned garden, largely tree lined.
Outbuildings 31'6 x 16'5 (9.60m x 5.00m)
There is workshop store with a lean to off of good scale. We have been advised this has previously been used as a stable. There is also an orangery in the garden.
Agents Notes
The property is being offered with no upward chain.
Newacott House is located near the village of Bridgerule, a short drive to the market town of Holsworthy and also the coastal resort of Bude. Newacott house is in Devon and close to the Cornish border. North Cornwall and Devon offer beautiful, natural landscapes & moors and the coastline is mesmerising with breathtaking views. Bridgerule itself is a popular self contained village which benefits from a public house, village store, church and primary school. Holsworthy has a primary and secondary school, shops, restaurant, pubs, leisure centre/pool and an outdoor market every Wednesday. Bridgerule is only a short drive from the coastal town of Bude, which sits on the River Neet and meets the sea at Summerleaze beach. Bude has a wide range of facilities including supermarkets, churches, shops, restaurants, leisure centres, swimming pool and a local hospital. Well known places such as Crackington Haven, Boscastle, Tintagel and Clovelly are all within a short drive.
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