5 Bedroom Property for Sale in Nr Winkleigh

BEAUTIFUL PERIOD COUNTRY HOME
PERIOD FEATURES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TIMBERS, FIREPLACES ETC
FLEXIBLE SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION OVER 2 FLOORS
DELIGHTFUL PRIVATE GARDENS
ADJONIING PADDOCK AND PASTURE
SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL DEVON COUNTRYSIDE
4 GOOD RECEPTION ROOMS
MASTER SUITE OF BEDROOM, BATHROOM AND DRESSING ROOM
5 FURTHER BEDROOMS
LIFT ACCESS BETWEEN GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR
OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING
GARAGE AND PARKING
SUN TRAP TERRACE OVERLOOKING GARDEN
HIGH LEVELS OF PRIVACY AND SECLUSION
PEACEFUL TRANQUIL LOCATION
WELL PLACED FOR ACCESS TO GREAT TORRINGTON, WITHIN EASY MOTORING DISTANCE OF THE COAST AND BARNSTAPLE
Brightley Barton Cottage is a most attractive period home having 17th Century origins with later additions and set in a glorious peaceful location with it's own established gardens, adjoining paddock and a separate pasture enclosure. The gardens and grounds amount to approximately 8.25 acres in total and afford considerable privacy and seclusion. The property is set well back from the lane and is approached over a private drive. There is ample parking and a garage. The well arranged accommodation is arranged over two floors and includes a wealth of fine period features including cottage style doors, fireplaces, some with wood burning stoves and a host of old timbers. A particular but more recent feature is the fine example of a "Woodgate" lift made by Hammond and Champness Ltd which connects the drawing room with the first floor. At one time the property comprised two cottages which have now been combined with a large extension to make a spacious home.   There is however ample scope for separation, should such be desirable. On the ground floor there is a generous drawing room with sun lounge off, a separate dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room and a cosy snug/bar with a wonderful old stone fireplace with wood burning stove and old bread oven to one side.
At first floor, which is approached via two staircases, is the master suite comprising generous bedroom, dressing room and bathroom. There are four further bedrooms, family bathroom and separate shower room and a first floor study or sixth bedroom.
Outside, the beautiful gardens are laid mostly to lawn with some well stocked beds and borders, ornamental pond and an adjoining paddock with a variety of fruit and walnut trees. Across the drive is the larger area of pasture arranged as one enclosure. In all the gardens, grounds and paddock amount to about 8.25 acres. Between the drive and the pasture is a lawn with fabulous views over the surrounding countryside plus a small greenhouse and a magnificent beech tree.
The pretty market town of Great Torrington with it's traditional Pannier Market is about 7 miles away. Hatherleigh lies about 5 miles to the south. The ancient Port and Market town of Bideford on the banks of the River Torridge and Barnstaple, the regional centre for North Devon are both about 14 miles away. At either town, access can be gained to the North Devon Link Road which provides a fast route to the M5 motorway at Junction 27 (Tiverton). There is also the Tiverton Parkway mainline railway station (London, Paddington 2 hours approx). To the south at Okehampton access can be gained to the A30 which provides a fast route to Exeter, the Cathedral city and county town, also with mainline rail facilities and international airport.
Brightley Barton Cottage will appeal to those purchasers looking for a beautiful secluded country home yet with the fabulous facilities of North Devon readily available. The glorious coastline is never far away and access to the Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks are within easy reach. Fishing is available on the Torridge and sailing on the nearby coastal waters with the North Devon Yacht Club being based at the pretty resort of Instow on the North Devon coast. Golf is available on a variety of courses including Great Torrington and Okehampton, but most notably the two Championship Links courses at Saunton. The fine sandy surfing beaches of Westward Ho!, Saunton, Croyde Bay and Woolacombe are also within easy motoring distance.
From Great Torrington, follow the A386 signposted Hatherleigh and Okehampton. Pass through the village of Merton and after a further 1¼ miles approximately, at Broadmead, turn left onto the unclassified road, signposted Dolton. Pass over the stone bridge over the River Torridge and take the next turning left with the fingerpost indicating "Tarka Trail". At the top of the drive, bear right and Brightley Barton Cottage is located on the left hand side.