Littleham, Bideford, Devon, EX39

GORGEOUS FORMER RECTORY! An elegant Grade II Listed former rectory, with a separate two bedroom cottage & coach house with studio apartment, all set beautifully within gardens and grounds of around 7.4 acres. Location - The property is situated in a superb position on the outskirts of the popular village of Littleham, enjoying a south facing private location. The popular village of Littleham boasts a thriving community with two churches, village hall and a popular public house. A wider range of amenities are available at the port and market town of Bideford (around 2.5 miles away) which includes schooling for all ages, including a private school known as Kingsley College, various shops, pubs and restaurants, supermarkets, banks and places of worship. The stunning North Devon coastline is also within easy reach of the property (around 5 miles away) with a three mile long safe sandy surfing beach at Westward Ho! which adjoins the Northam Burrows country park and the Royal North Devon Golf Course. The coastal villages of Instow and Appledore sit on the banks of the estuary, whilst there is also access to the South West Coastal Footpath which affords coastal walks with breath-taking vistas. The regional centre of Barnstaple is located around 14 miles away and offers all the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping facilities. There is access via the A361 to Tiverton Parkway station and the M5 motorway network (around 49 miles away), which affords excellent transport opportunities, including mainline train services to London Paddington in under 2 hours. Communications - The area can be accessed from Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway, and along the A361 North Devon Link Road, which leads onto the A39 Atlantic Highway. The nearest train station is located at the regional centre of Barnstaple, which connects to Exeter where there are regular mainline rail services to London (Paddington) in just over 2 hours. Alternatively, Tiverton Parkway Mainline Railway Station is just over an hour's drive away, which connects to London and beyond. Mileages Littleham Village - Within walking distance Bideford - 2.5 miles North Devon Coast - 5 miles Barnstaple - 14 miles Tiverton / M5 Motorway - 49 miles The Property - The Old Rectory is Grade II Listed and is thought to have been constructed in the early 19th Century in a Grecian style, which was predominant in the late Regency period. The property was later extended in the Victorian era, with an additional wing built in 1878, and the stables and coach house built in 1892. The Old Rectory is a particularly fine and rare example of its period, with a number of impressive architectural features both internally and externally. Examples of these features include high ceilings with moulded cornices, full height windows with shutters and a grand cantilever staircase, to name but a few. From the entrance hall, doors leads into a cloakroom and utility room, whilst a further door provides access to a cellar, where there are storage rooms and wine bins. Each reception room is beautifully proportioned, and enjoys views over the beautifully landscaped and well-established gardens and grounds. From the kitchen which has an oil fired Aga, double doors open into the conservatory, which also doubles to make a lovely breakfast room, whilst doors from here lead out onto an enclosed courtyard or into the orangery. A magnificent cantilevered sweeping staircase with turned balusters, palm faces and wreathed handrail leads to the first floor, and in addition, to the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. There are four further bedrooms, two of which offer en-suite bathrooms. The Cottage - Within the grounds, and separate to the main property, is a well-presented two bedroom detached cottage. This cottage provides a useful letting income, and could be used for further accommodation or additional family members / dependent relatives, if required. The property offers a spacious open plan sitting room, a sun room, kitchen and two bedrooms (one en-suite) and additional bathroom. The cottage has a separate and private garden, and is enclosed by leafy woodland with a pretty pond in the centre. Outbuildings - The property benefits from an excellent array of outbuildings that offer potential for a variety of uses, including as a home / business, stabling or development into further accommodation, subject to any necessary planning permissions. To the west of the house is a quadruple garage which comprises a superb single storey building that could be converted into a garden, pavilion or separate cottage, subject to any necessary planning permissions. To the north east of the house, and approached over a cobbled courtyard is a former coach house stable block, with a first floor studio apartment that overlooks the gardens and could suit a variety of purposes, including as a letting cottage or staff accommodation. There is also a tractor shed and wood storage adjacent to the tennis court. Gardens & Grounds - The gardens and grounds are spectacular, containing a wide variety of mature trees, flowers and shrubs including camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons. The gardens have been designed for ease of maintenance and management, with areas of beautiful natural woodland and expansive areas of lawn. The views from the house are truly magnificent. The driveway sweeps past the house to an area which provides parking for numerous vehicles. Within the area of woodland there is a ravine with a stream and a number of paths creating walkways next to the three ponds; a haven for birds, water fowl and wildlife, there is also a wild flower patch with orchids. Immediately to the south of the house, is a large area of clipped box and laurel hedges with two majestic monterey pine trees. To the north there is a pretty walled courtyard, with lovely views to the neighbouring church as well as a gravelled yard, which is accessed via striking Victorian cast iron gates. An enclosed Astro Turf tennis court also lies within the grounds. There is an additional lot available by separate negotiation, which is currently used for pasture and is around 8 acres. Beyond this additional lot of land is parsonage wood, which is currently on the market, and further details can be obtained from the selling agents. Property Information Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Electric heating in the studio. Local Authority - Torridge District Council - 01237 428700. Contents, Fixtures and Fittings - Only those mentioned within this brochure are included in the sale. All others, such as carpets, curtains, light fittings, mirrors, garden ornaments etc are specifically excluded, but may be available by separate negotiation. Viewing - By appointment with Jackson-Stops, North Devon 01271 325 153 or Andrew Levick on 01237 424 344. For sale by private treaty with vacant possession upon completion. Agent's Note: Please note that some of the pictures shown were taken circa 2018, as the property is not currently fully furnished. Directions - From Exeter, take the A377 towards Barnstaple. Pass through Crediton and Copplestone and turn left onto the B3220 towards Winkleigh and Great Torrington. Proceed through Great Torrington on the A386 and after about 4 miles, immediately after having crossed the River Yeo, turn left by the Methodist chapel, signposted towards Littleham. Continue along this road for about 1 mile, and then turn right signposted towards Littleham. On entering the village, turn right, signposted for St. Swithun's Church. Take the next right hand turning and then bear right onto the church lane. The drive for The Old Rectory will be found on the right hand side.