Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

A beautifully situated detached residence, on the fringes of Exmoor National Park, benefiting from versatile accommodation with a lucrative one bedroom holiday cottage, as well as further potential - all set in 3 acres. Location - Located on the fringes of Exmoor National Park, within its own beautiful grounds, offering complete privacy is this spacious and versatile property. Exmoor National Park is just 0.7 of a mile away, and is renowned for its undulating moors and pastureland, with streams and rivers running down through deep wooded combes and valleys to spectacular cliffs along the North Devon coastline. Exmoor offers excellent opportunities for country pursuits including walking, horse riding and fishing. The village of Bratton Fleming is around two miles away, and offers a thriving community, with a village store/Post Office, village hall offering a monthly farmer's market, and a primary school. The regional centre of Barnstaple is within easy reach, and offers all of the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. The North Devon Link Road (A361) is also within easy reach. The North Devon coastline was selected in April 2022 as a ''World Surfing Reserve' (WSR) - the first in the UK and only cold-water WSR in the world - with a range of fantastic and world renowned sandy beaches nearby the property, Combe Martin being the closest (8 miles distant), and the Blue Flag beach at Woolacombe located approximately 17 miles away, whilst the coastline at Watermouth is within half an hour's drive which has a lovely harbour with a charming boat cafe. 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 around 50 minutes' drive from the property, as is Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway. Mileage Exmoor - 0.7 mile Bratton Fleming - 2 miles Barnstaple - 9 miles South Molton - 12 miles Woolacombe Beach - 17 miles M5 Motorway - 35 miles The Property - This is a rare opportunity to acquire a private and secluded residence on the fringes of the highly coveted Exmoor National Park in rural surroundings, yet within easy access of amenities. Properties in this setting rarely become available to the open market - surrounded by nature, with an abundance of wildlife visitors including deer, tawny and barn owls, woodpeckers, buzzards and sparrow hawks to name but a few. The property boasts light and airy versatile accommodation, with the main property consisting of three reception rooms, a study, family orientated kitchen/breakfast room and four good-sized bedrooms, two of which are en-suite. Kipscombe also enjoys the added benefit of a further detached cottage across the courtyard, which is currently used as a lucrative holiday let but could also be an excellent annexe for a dependent relative with most of the accommodation on one level. There is also a detached garage/store that has potential for a variety of uses, subject to planning permission. The outside of the property is equally as impressive, with delightful level south facing gardens to the rear, a private garden area for the cottage, as well as a wooded area with a babbling brook with various intertwining pathways. There is ample off-road parking and the property further boasts a second driveway. The current vendors have been able to enjoy producing their own jams, apple juice and hedgerow wine from the land, and in all, the property stands in around 3 acres. Only with a full internal inspection can you start to appreciate the position, quality accommodation and further potential on offer. The accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplans, but comprises: Covered Porch - Leads to the front door and the: Reception Hall - Oak flooring. Stairs rise to the first floor landing. Cloakroom - Comprising low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Window to the front elevation. Cupboard housing oil fired boiler. Study - Window to the front elevation. Sitting Room - Wood burning stove on a slate hearth. Limestone flagstone flooring. Beamed ceiling. Window overlooking the garden. French doors lead into the conservatory. Dining Hall - Oak flooring. Under stairs storage cupboard. French doors leading to the conservatory. Conservatory - Overlooking the rear garden. Tiled floor. Ceiling fan. French doors lead onto the garden. Kitchen / Breakfast Room - A dual aspect room with French doors leading onto the garden. Tiled floor. Kitchen fitted with an excellent range of wall and matching base units with roll top work surface with stainless steel double sink inset, integrated dishwasher and central island unit. Space for fridge freezer. Range cooker (available by separate negotiation). French doors lead out onto the garden. Boot Room - Door to the side elevation. Utility - Comprising wall and base units with stainless steel single drainer sink unit set into roll top work surfaces. Space for washing machine, freezer and tumble dryer. First Floor Landing - Beautiful double height arched window to the front elevation. Hatch access to loft space. Airing cupboard and further storage cupboard. Family Bathroom - Comprising corner bath, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Chrome heated towel rail. Bedroom 1 - Dual aspect room with views over the surrounding countryside. Built-in wardrobes. Dressing Room - Window to the front elevation. Built-in wardrobes. En Suite - Window to the side elevation with countryside views. Comprising double shower cubicle, low level WC, dual vanity wash basins and a chrome heated towel rail. Bedroom 2 - Window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden. En Suite - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, and a shower cubicle. Bedroom 3 - Window to the front elevation. Built-in wardrobes. Bedroom 4 - Window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden. Built-in storage cupboard. The Cottage - Front door gives access to: Entrance Hall - Built-in storage cupboard. Oak flooring. Door leading to: Open Plan Kitchen/Sitting Room - A dual aspect room with countryside views. Oak flooring. Multi fuel stove on a slate hearth. Kitchen area housing an excellent range of matching wall and base units with stainless steel sink set into roll top work surfaces. Integrated cooker, four ring LPG hob and extractor over, dishwasher and fridge. French doors lead to: Conservatory - French doors leading onto a patio garden. Shower Room - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and double shower cubicle. Velux window. Double built-in storage cupboard. Bedroom - Dual aspect room with built-in wardrobes (incorporating a hidden desk) and oak flooring. Outside - The property is approached via its own private driveway which leads to the courtyard at the front of the property, providing ample turning and parking for several vehicles. Situated around the courtyard is the house, garage/store and the cottage, and to the right hand side of the driveway is a wooded section which slopes down to a stream whilst to the rear of the property, there is a good sized area of level garden, with a section of lawn, extensive flowerbeds and borders, providing an abundance of colour. The delightful gardens enjoy a sunny south facing aspect, and provide a private and tranquil setting in which to sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings and wildlife. The cottage benefits from its own patio garden, which is situated to the rear. Detached Garage - Electric up and over door. The garage houses the water filtration system and has power and light connected. Attached is a storage shed. Also attached to the garage is a: Boot Room/Utility Room - With a gardener's WC. The property boasts a second driveway, which leads to the rear of the property and mange. To the right hand side of this driveway is a further area of land, which has been planted with apple trees. Property Information Services - Mains electricity. Private drainage (treatment plant recently installed). Private water (borehole). Oil fired central heating. Super-fast Broadband. As some of the rooftops are south facing, there is potential for adding solar panels, if desired (STPP). EPC Ratings: House - D / Annexe - C Local Authority - North Devon District Council - 01271 327711. Contents, Fixtures and Fittings - Only those mentioned within this brochure are included in the sale. All others, such as light fittings, mirrors, garden ornaments etc are specifically excluded, but may be available by separate negotiation. Viewing - By appointment with Jackson-Stops, North Devon on 01271 325153. For sale by private treaty with vacant possession upon completion. Directions - From our office in Barnstaple, with the office on your left hand side, follow the road around to the left and up Bear Street, and continue until reaching the traffic lights. Proceed straight across onto the unclassified road, signposted towards Goodleigh and Bratton Fleming. Proceed on this road until reaching the village of Bratton Fleming. Proceed through the village and continue out until reaching the crossroads known as Four Cross Way. Continue straight across, and for about a mile, until you see the entrance to the property on the right hand side with name plate clearly displayed.