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"A rare opportunity to purchase a well presented detached country residence, set within its own beautiful private walled gardens, in a superb rural location. Double garage, adjoining paddock, orchard, 2 stables & tack room.



SITUATION AND AMENITIES This country residence is situated close to the popular village of Swimbridge, which has a Church, primary school and public house. The slightly larger village of Landkey lies about 2.5 miles away, which has 2 village pubs, post office and stores . The market town of South Molton is approximately 7 miles, whilst Barnstaple is about 5 miles.<br/>Barnstaple town is located on the banks of the River Taw and Yeo, being North Devon's Regional Centre housing the areas main shopping, business and commercial venues. A number of sporting and leisure pursuits are close at hand Including Portmore Golf Course, The North Devon Leisure and The Tarka Tennis Centre. Live theatres are accessible at Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, whilst North Devon's famous coastline with its excellent range of safe and sandy beaches, provides numerous water sport opportunities and walking country in abundance.<br/>A short distance away access is available to the North Devon Link Road leading through to Junction 27 of the M5, part of the National Motorway Network whilst Barnstaple Railhead provides a link to the national railway system. DESCRIPTION A rare opportunity to purchase a beautifully presented detached country residence, set within its own private walled garden in a rural location, close to the village of Swimbridge. Formerly a four bedroom dwelling, now adapted to provide light and spacious accommodation comprising of a master suite, fitted with an extensive range of bedroom furniture and having a dressing area and en-suite shower room, along with two further double bedrooms, a luxury family bathroom, separate cloakroom and generous landing. The living accommodation comprises entrance porch, spacious entrance hall, cloakroom, well equipped kitchen and separate breakfast room, dining room, 212 sitting room with French doors opening to fabulous conservatory, all side and rear aspect rooms benefit from far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. Outside there is ample room to extend, to provide additional accommodation if required, subject to the necessary consents. The property is approached via a five bar gate leading onto a private drive, with double gates opening onto a brick paved forecourt, which provides ample parking and access to the double garage and gardens. The mature walled garden is a particular feature of this property, having a good expanse of level lawn, patio seating areas and former vegetable plot, many mature trees and flowering shrubs. From the garden, gates open providing access to the stables and tack room, adjoining paddock and in turn, the orchard. This unique property is not to be missed, and viewing is highly recommended by the sole selling agents in order to appreciate the setting and peaceful location. ENTRANCE PORCH Outside light. Double glazed door. Window to front aspect. Built in cupboard with shelving above. Part glazed door opening into hallway. HALLWAY A generous sized area with under stairs recess suitable for storage. Doors providing access to kitchen, dining room, cloakroom and sitting room. Staircase rising to first floor landing. KITCHEN Fitted with an extensive range of quality wall and matching base units with corian work surfaces over and tiled splash backs. Integrated Neff appliances consisting of fridge with freezer compartment above, microwave oven and dishwasher. Inset 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and water filter. Fitted 4 oven Aga with 3 hot plates (Economy 7). Recessed ceiling lights and archway through to BREAKFAST ROOM Enjoying a bright, double aspect with tongue and groove ceiling and recessed ceiling lights. Wall light point. Ceramic tiled floor and double glazed door opening to side patio. DINING ROOM Another bright, double aspect room. Ornate cornicing and ceiling rose. Three wall mounted picture lights CLOAKROOM Frosted window. Tiled walls. Inset vanity sink unit with cupboard beneath. Low flush WC. Door to airing cupboard housing water cylinder with shelving to side. SITTING ROOM A beautifully spacious, light and airy triple aspect room. Cornicing. Recessed ceiling lights and three wall lights. Fitted display unit with cupboards below, one having wiring for Bang & Olufsen System. Inset multi fuel burner, marble hearth with attractive brass surround and wooden mantle shelf above. Double glazed French doors open into hexagonal Conservatory. CONSERVATORY Dwarf walls. Window surrounds. Two sets of French doors leading onto each of the patios. Pitched polycarbonate roof with two roof lights and ceiling fan. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Split level with feature arched picture window overlooking garden. MAIN LANDING A generous size with doors opening to bedrooms, bathroom and cloakroom. MASTER BEDROOM SUITE A large, triple aspect room enjoying far reaching views over the land and countryside beyond. An extensive range of quality fitted bedroom furniture, including many wardrobe cupboards, bedside drawers, overhead storage cupboards, dressing table and window seat with drawers beneath. Recessed ceiling lights. Door into EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Obscure glazed window to rear. Tiled walls. White suite fitted with close coupled WC, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard beneath, corner shower cubicle with wall mounted shower, comprising of two shower jets and separate shower hose. Electric shaver point. BEDROOM 2 A light and airy double aspect room enjoying views over the patio, garden and surrounding countryside. Coving. Wall light points. BEDROOM 3 A good sized double front aspect room. Coving. Wall light points. Two wall mounted bedside lights. FAMILY BATHROOM Recently re-fitted with a white suite comprising of corner bath with seat, air jets and mixer tap. Wall mounted shower above with curved shower screen. Close coupled WC, vanity sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard beneath, tiled walls, electric shaver point, towel radiator, ceramic tiled flooring, obscure glazed window to front aspect. CLOAKROOM Comprising of low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, obscure glazed window to front. Access to roof space. OUTSIDE The property is approached off of a country lane, through a 5 bar gate onto a private shingled driveway with attractive shrubbery and mature trees to the side. Outside lighting . Exterior letterbox. Archway with eye-catching wrought iron double gates which open onto an extensive brick paved forecourt, providing private parking for several vehicles. A pretty shingled area is situated at the side, planted with shrubs, climbing plants and trees. Space for patio table and chairs. Two wall light points. Water tap. From the forecourt, access is gained to the detached garage. DETACHED GARAGE 19'1 x 18'11 (5.82m x 5.77m) Double up and over door. Power and light connected. Window to side. Pedestrian door leading to side patio. Utility area with stainless steel sink and drainer. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Further spaces for freezers and tumble dryer. Oil fired boiler, servicing hot water and central heating system. Work bench. Eaves storage space. Handy telephone point connected.<br/>To the side of the garage, there is a hard standing area housing the oil tank and leading around to the rear of the garage where there is a wood store. THE FORMAL GARDENS Is beautifully enclosed by a stone wall, laid mainly to lawn with many colourful flower / shrub beds and mature trees. To the top left hand corner, there is a shingled area , which was once a productive vegetable plot and where the original greenhouse was situated. A pretty stone path leads around the side of the lawn. To each side of the conservatory are attractive raised patio seating areas bordered by pretty rose bushes. The main patio area is to the left side of the property and has steps leading down to the lawn, this continues around to the side making an ideal barbeque area, with lighting, electric power point and water tap. The garden itself has an extensive area of level lawn and is planted with many mature trees and shrubs, including a beautiful magnolia tree. A canopied entrance with attractive double gates open onto a cobbled area from which access is gained to the tack room, stable block, paddock and orchard. TACK ROOM 15'3 x 14'8 (4.65m x 4.47m) Power and light connected. Stone floor. Handy work bench. STABLE BLOCK Consisting of two equal size stables measuring 105 x 87, each with solid floor and stable doors. PADDOCK A lovely level area, ideal for grazing, bordered by natural Devon banking, hedging, mature trees and shrubbery. A gateway at the bottom left hand side access an historic right of way, which leads to the main lane. To the opposite side an opening leads through to the enclosed orchard. From the right hand side of the paddock is a 5 bar gate, which is a right of way just for Bracken House to access the lane to Bydown. LOCAL AUTHORITY North Devon District Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple, Devon. 01271 327711. DIRECTIONS From Barnstaple, join the A361 towards South Molton, after a short distance, turn right signposted Landkey. Follow through the village and continue to Swimbridge, with the Jack Russell Pub on your right, continue, proceeding up the hill for approximately half a mile, at the junction signposted Bydown, turn right and keep right, following the country lane. After passing a lay-by on the right hand side, the property can be found after a short distance located on the left, through a 5 bar gate with a name plate to the left. SERVICES Mains water supply. Mains Electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating system. Broadband connected. REFERENCE 13113 You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. 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