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"A highly versatile residence suitable for dual family occupation with the potential for a pair of holiday cottages. 4 Bedroom main house, 4 bedroom annexe, 1 bedroom apartment, former school house and approx 2.3 acres.

SITUATION & AMENITIES The property is situated in this highly convenient hamlet of Cranford on the outskirts of the village of Woolsery which is within easy access of the rugged North Devon coastline and also offers good transport opportunities via the A39. The property is situated in the hamlet of Cranford, which is approximately 1 mile from the village of Woolsery which has a good range of amenities including a primary school, village inn, local shop, garage and a church. The rugged North Devon coastline is within easy reach via the village of Bucks Mills, which is approximately 2 miles away and renowned for its pretty cottages and pebble beach. Access is also available to the Southwest coastal footpath which affords excellent walks with stunning vistas of the coastline. The port and market town of Bideford is approximately 10 miles away and offers an excellent range of amenities including butchers, bakers, banks, places of worship, pubs and restaurants, schooling for all ages (public and private) and three supermarkets. DESCRIPTION This is a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious and versatile residence suitable for dual occupancy and offering further potential to create an income. The property has an interesting history and is believed to date back to the 1820's. It was an old vicarage and owned by the diocese of Exeter which was then used as a boys school and then a private residence. At present the property offers spacious two reception room, four bedroom accommodation. There is a two storey four bedroom annexe as well as a one bedroom apartment on the top floor within the main house. To the rear of the property is a spacious two storey old school house with fantastic A-frames and arched windows. The school house had planning permission to convert into two three bedroom holiday cottages which has recently lapsed. The property is approached through a five bar gate to a gravelled area providing lots of off road parking. There are various gardens areas including a fish pond and a vegetable garden. There are two paddocks and a stable block. In total there is approximately 2.3 acres. The property enjoys a high degree of privacy and panoramic countryside views.   The accommodation layout and approximate dimensions are more clearly shown on the accompanying floorplan. The accommodation is described in brief as follows:   A pair of french doors lead to the entrance conservatory which has a tiled floor and overlooks the garden. A glazed door with stained glass side panels and inserts lead to the entrance lobby. A further pair of french doors leads to the entrance hall with decorative stained glass inserts. The stairs rise to the first floor landing. There are exposed ceiling beams and a cloakroom under the stairs. An archway leads to the drawing room which enjoys a dual aspect with french doors to the front elevation. There is a wood burning stove and a slate hearth with timber surround over. There is a stained glass window and and stained glass inserts above the french doors. Off the entrance hall a archway leads to the dining room, which also enjoys a dual aspect with french doors to the front elevation with stained glass inserts above. There is an ornate fireplace with a stone hearth and marble surround. The kitchen / breakfast room is a superb family orientated room with an excellent range of matching wall and base units with a stainless steel single drainer sink unit set into roll top work surfaces with tiled splash backing. There is space for a double fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. There is also a feature fireplace with a triple aga (available by separate negotiation) with a tiled surround. There is a good size walk in pantry cupboard providing excellent storage. A door gives access to the rear lobby which gives access to the rear elevation and a good size storage cupboard.   The first floor landing has a large stain glass window to the rear elevation. There is a storage cupboard and stairs rise to he second floor. The family bathroom has a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and claw footed roll top bath. The room enjoys a dual aspect and has an airing cupboard and two further storage cupboards. An archway then leads to the shower room, which has a Mira shower and further wash hand basin. This room has been designed to be used as a wet room. Bedroom one enjoys a dual aspect and far reaching countryside views to the front elevation. There is an ornate fireplace with a cast iron surround on a tiled hearth. There are two built in wardrobes. Bedroom two has a window to the side elevation and an ornate fireplace. Bedroom three has a window to the front elevation enjoying countryside views. Bedroom four has a window to the front elevation enjoying countryside views.   The second floor has been use as an apartment but could be used for further bedrooms if required. It comprises of a sitting / dining room, which has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and eaves storage space. There is also exposed stonework and a velux window to the front elevation enjoying far reaching countryside views. It then opens through to the kitchen area which has a range of matching wall and base units with a stainless single drainer sink unit set into roll top work surfaces. There is an integrated electric oven and four ring electric hob with an extractor over. There is also space for a fridge / freezer. A window looks to the side elevation and enjoys far reaching countryside views. The bathroom comprises of a three piece white suite with a panelled bath with a shower over. The bedroom is a good size and has a window to the side elevation enjoying countryside views. There is also exposed stonework. THE ANNEXE From he rear lobby of the property a separate stable door leads to the entrance lobby of the annexe. There are two roof lights and a door with stained glass inserts which leads through to the kitchen / breakfast room. There are an excellent range of matching wall and base units. There is a double bellfast sink, roll top work surfaces and an aga (available by separate negotiation). There is space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer. There is also a pantry cupboard providing useful storage and stairs rising to the first floor landing. The sitting room was originally once part of the main house and if required could be again, subject to some minor alterations. There is a large window to the side elevation an ornate fireplace with a decorative slate surround. The family bathroom has a three piece white suite with a panelled bath and a shower over, as well as a vanity wash hand basin. Bedroom one has a velux window and a dressing area off. This room could be used as a living room, if required. There is a conservatory off. Bedroom two has a velux window to the rear elevation. The first floor landing has exposed beams and leads to bedrooms three and four, which both have exposed beams. OUTSIDE The property is approached through a five bar gate and a large stone wall which leads to a gravelled parking area for several vehicles. To the rear of the property is an enclosed and walled garden, mainly laid to lawn with flower beds housing a range of mature plants and shrubs. The garden is bordered by mature stone walls as well as giving access to the rear of the property and the annexe. There is also access available to The Old School House, which is of stone and slate construction. This building had planning permission to be converted into two three bedroom holiday cottages. This consent lapsed in 2010 but is believed could still offer potential for conversion subject to any necessary planning permissions. The building has fantastic arch windows and vaulted ceilings with exposed A-frames. To the front of the property is a good size garden with a range of mature trees, being laid to lawn with a good size fish pond. It then leads through to a further garden area which is used for vegetables with a polly tunnel as well as having a stable block comprising of two good size stables. Beyond this section are two paddocks, in total approximately 2.3 acres. DIRECTIONS From Bideford proceed on the A39 towards Bude. Pass through the villages of Ford & Fairy Cross and Horns Cross. As you enter the village of Bucks Cross, turn left signposted towards Woolsery (Woolfardisworthy). Follow this road for approximately 0.9 of a mile and the road will then bear around to the right hand side. After a short distance the entrance to the property is on the right hand side with for sale board clearly displayed. SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating in the house and electric heating in the annexe. STAGS REFERENCE 44637 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. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website."