7 Bedroom Property for Sale in Holsworthy

ATTRACTIVE PERIOD FORMER RECTORY
GRADE II LISTED
WELL PROPORTIONED ACCOMMODATION
3 MAIN RECEPTION ROOMS
MASTER SUITE WITH DRESSING ROOM AND BATHROOM
6 FURTHER BEDROOMS
2 FURTHER BATHROOMS
FARMHOUSE STYLE KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING
MAGNIFICENT GARDEN ROOM
SPACIOUS DOUBLE GARAGE
WELL TENDED LEVEL GARDENS
2 PADDOCKS AND STABLES
SURROUNDED BY GLORIOUS UNSPOILT COUNTRYSIDE
WELL PLACED FOR ACCESS TO COAST
This most attractige Grade II listed 16th century former Rectory represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautiful period home in glorious and unspoilt rural North Devon.
Dating from 16th century, the Old Rectory was re-modelled during the mid 1800's and retains many of its fine period features throughout. The delightful front elevation with its traditional central porch and sundial is a particular feature as are the decorative chimneys and moulded stone window heads.
The accommodation within is arranged over 2 floors and provides for very comfortable living. The fine reception hall features a superb curved staircase with its turned newel posts and balusters. The drawing and dining rooms are well proportioned and are complimented by the spacious well equipped kitchen/breakfast room. In addition, there is a music room, cloakroom and study. To the rear of the kitchen is a laundry/utility room.
The present owners have sympathetically extended the ground floor accommodation to provide a magnificent garden room together with adjoining garden store/potting shed which links with the double garage. The whole of this recent addition features fine oak joinery with attractive oak flooring and creates a central courtyard with herb garden, now a particular feature of the house.
At first floor, the master suite includes a generous double bedroom, dressing room and ensuite bathroom. In addition there are 6 further bedrooms and 2 more bathrooms.
From the lane the house is approached between impressive granite gate posts to a turning circle to the front of the house with a central bed which is home to a mature Magnolia tree. To the side of the house there is ample parking and access to the double garage.
The gardens extend to approximately 1.37 acres and include areas of lawn with a number of mature trees, variety of beds, borders etc. and a small orchard planted with apple, pear and plum trees. Beyond the gardens are the 2 paddocks - 2.73 Acres in total, giving a total holding of just over 4 Acres.
Complimenting the paddocks is a modern stable block and yard with 3 individual loose boxes plus tack room/feed store, all with mains electric power and water supply. The paddocks have a separate field gate access from the lane.
The Old Rectory is located within the parish of Bradford about 1 mile from the small hamlet of Cookbury and approximately 2 miles from Brandis Corner. Shebbear, with its range of village facilities and well known school, is about 3 miles away. The market town of Holsworthy is about 7 miles and Bideford about 14 miles.    The Cornish coastal resort of Bude is also within easy motoring distance, about 17 miles away. Barnstaple, the regional centre for North Devon, is about 24 miles.
North Devon offers something for everyone including the glorious expanses of open moorland and the wonderful sandy surfing beaches. Sailing is available on the coastal waters with the North Devon Yacht Club being based at Instow on the banks of the River Torridge. Golf is available on a variety of courses and fishing on the River Torridge. The Cathedral city and county town of Exeter, with its Intercity rail links and international airport, is about 40 miles away. Access to it can be gained via the A30 to the south and this provides a fast route to the M5 and national motorway network.
A beautiful 16th century Grade II listed former Rectory re-modelled during the mid 1800's.


PORCH    with flagstone floor and heavy oak studded door to
RECEPTION HALL    with oak floor and fine curved staircase
DRAWING ROOM 19'1" X 15'6" (5.82m X 4.72m). with deep bay and window seat, fine fireplace, TV and Hi Fi facility behind panelled door
DINING ROOM 14'2" x 13'9" (4.32m x 4.2m). with one deep bay and 2 smaller bays. Fireplace
MUSIC ROOM 18'6" x 13' (5.64m x 3.96m). with arched alcove, fireplace and built in cupboard.    Between the drawing room and the music room is a walk through cupboard with storage.
CLOAKROOM    with wash hand basin, separate WC with low level suite
STUDY 11'7" x 7'5" (3.53m x 2.26m). with quarry tiled floor. Arched opening to
GARDEN ROOM 32'6" overall x 9'9" (9.9m overall x 2.97m). with doors to garden and central courtyard and herb garden. Quarry tiled floor. Magnificent oak joinery and double glazed windows.
GARDEN STORE/POTTING SHED 11' x 10' (3.35m x 3.05m). with slate floor.
WORKSHOP 12' x 10' (3.66m x 3.05m). with slate floor, work bench and cupboards. A covered way gives access to herb garden from the rear lawn upon which is the double garage
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 17'4" x 14'3" (5.28m x 4.34m). with extensive range of oak panelled fronted units together with oil fired Rayburn, double drainer double bowl sink unit. Beyond the kitchen is the rear hall with the Boulter oil fired boiler, door to garden. Larder, store room, pantry with slate slabs and
LAUNDRY ROOM 9'6" x 7'2" (2.9m x 2.18m). with Belfast sink Stairs from Reception Hall via a magnificent staircase to the first floor landing and mater suite comprising
MASTER BEDROOM 19'4" x 13'3" (5.9m x 4.04m).
DRESSING ROOM    with fitted wardrobes
ENSUITE BATHROOM    with 5 piece suite with rolled top bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, bidet and shower cubicle
BEDROOM 2 13'1" x 16'1" (3.99m x 4.9m). with pretty period fireplace, built in cupboards
FAMILY BATHROOM    with 5 piece suite of bath, low level WC., bidet, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle
BEDROOM 3 10'2" x 12'1" (3.1m x 3.68m). with built in cupboard
BEDROOM 4/NURSERY 8'4" x 16'6" (2.54m x 5.03m).
BEDROOM 5 15'6" x 16' (4.72m x 4.88m). with door to Bedroom 4/nursery, fitted cupboard
BEDROOM 6 13'6" x 15'6" (4.11m x 4.72m). with range of fitted wardrobes and airing cupboard. Rear landing with back stairs to ground floor and
BEDROOM 7 12' x 8' (3.66m x 2.44m).
FAMILY BATHROOM 2    with bath, low level WC., wash hand basin
OUTSIDE    The gardens extend to 1.37 Acres or thereabouts and are laid mostly to lawn with some mature trees, well stocked beds, borders etc. Access to the DOUBLE GARAGE, 21' x 19'3 with staircase to borded loft over, is to the side.    There are 2 paddocks beyond the gardens. One of 1.25 Acres and the second of 1.48 Acres. There is separate field access via a 5 bar gate from the lane. A modern STABLE BLOCK and concrete yard provides 3 individual loose boxes plus tack room/feed store all supplied with mains electricity and water. In all the gardens and grounds, including the paddocks, extend to 4.1 Acres or thereabouts.
SERVICES    Mains water and electricity supplied. Private drainage.
COUNCIL TAX BAND "G". Local authority - Torridge District Council

From Bideford Quay take the A386 signposted Great Torrington. At Landcross turn right onto the A388 signposted Holsworthy and Stibb Cross and follow the road to Stibb Cross. At the crossroads proceed straight over signposted Shebbear and follow the road all the way to Dippermill. Cross the bridge over the River Torridge and take the next turning right. Follow the lane up the hill and The Old Rectory is on the right hand side just beyond the old style public telephone box.
Alternatively, travelling from Exeter, take the A30 westwards signposted Okehampton, Launceston etc. Just west of Okehampton, take the A386 signposted Great Torrington and Bideford and after approximately 1.5 miles take the left turning onto the A3079 signposted Holsworthy. Follow the road until its junction at Dunsland Cross with the A3072 and turn right. Follow the road for approximately half a mile to Brandis Corner and turn left towards Holemoor and Cookbury. From Holemoor take the road signposted Priestacott and The Old Rectory adjacent to the old style public telephone kiosk.