Arlington OldSchool

Arlington, Barnstaple, EX31 4LWArlington Old School

The former village school, now a charming character home in adelightful, timeless & tranquil rural location

Guide price £529,950

Within the National Trust Arlington Estate. Barnstaple 9 miles.

• Porch, Study/Hall, Sitting Room

• Dining Room, Conservatory

• Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility

• 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms

• Oil C. Heating, Double glazed

• Double Garage + Ample Parking

• Well Tended Gardens

• Far Reaching South & West Pastoral Views, 0.33 Acres

SITUATION AND AMENITIESIn a small hamlet of only 5 dwellings, surrounded by the 2700 acres and 20 miles of footpathswithin the National Trust Arlington Estate. Although a more quiet and peaceful rural locationwith abundant wildlife (red deer frequently graze in the field opposite) would be hard to find,the well-stocked Besshill Farm and butchers shop is only 15 minutes walk through the woods,with Kentisbury village shop, garage and newsagent 5 minutes by car. Arlington has a church,although most of the services are now at nearby East Down, where the well-known Pyne Arms'foodie' pub is located and there is also a very active community based in the splendidlyrefurbished village hall. Rural Devon is known for its narrow lanes but there is only a short opensection from the Old School to the A39 Barnstaple to Lynton Road with the former 20 minutesby car or the occasional bus. The property is also on the fringes of Exmoor, as well as walkingthere are opportunities for riding and fishing and for those looking for a sandy beach or surfingNorth Devon's finest resorts of Croyde, Saunton and Woolacombe are within easy access.Barnstaple is about 9 miles and as the Regional centre offers the area's main business,commercial, leisure and shopping venues as well as Pannier Market and District Hospital. AtBarnstaple there is access to the North Devon Link Road which leads on, in about 45 minutes,to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway, where Tiverton Parkway also offers a fast service of trainsto London Paddington in just over 2 hours. The nearest International airports are at Exeter andBristol.

DESCRIPTIONAs its name suggests, the property was originally the village school, the core of which datesback to 1874. The property was converted to a dwelling and reconstructed within the shell ofthe original stone walls in 2003 with an extension in keeping containing the current dining andutility rooms. Incorporated within the structure and adding considerable character are suchoriginal elements as the distinctive cruck style timber roof trusses and Gothic bath stonewindow surrounds, but with concealed structural steel work supporting the floors and roofframing. Considerable remodelling was undertaken in 2007 when the property changed handswithin the family, including adding lower stone windows to open up the views from the livingroom, enlarging the En-Suite bathroom and creating a walk in wardrobe to make an owner'sbedroom suite plus additions of an entrance porch, conservatory and rearrangement of therooms internally. The property is attached to/abuts the former School Masters House with asmall 'flying freehold' element and presents elevations which are part stone, part rendered, withbath stone surrounds to the feature Gothic windows, all beneath a slate roof. This is a trulyunique property of which an internal inspection is strongly recommended. The layout ofaccommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified upon the

accompanying floorplans but comprises.

GROUND FLOORDouble doors to ENTRANCE PORCH, half glazed inner door to ENTRANCE HALL/STUDY, slateflooring. SITTING ROOM, a spacious double aspect through room, feature fireplace with bathstone surround, slate mantle and hearth, fitted wood burner, corner bookcase illuminated andwith cupboard inset, recessed shelving, also illuminated, pair of glazed doors to courtyard,stone archway leading to INNER HALL with travertine flooring. WET/SHOWER ROOM with largeshower cubicle, pedestal basin, low level w/c and mirror fronted medicine cabinet, tiled floor.From the inner hall a half glazed door also leads to CONSERVATORY with travertine flooring,hard wood double glazed surround, French doors to terrace, electric underfloor heating.KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, another spacious room with kitchen units in an oak theme withrolled edged marble effect work surfaces incorporating 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit,drawers and cupboards beneath, fitted Hotpoint dishwasher, Stoves range incorporatingelectric ovens and hob, warming plate and extractor hood over, wall mounted ornament shelf/plate rack, tiled effect flooring, cupboard under stairs, multi pane glazed door to sitting room,multi pane glazed door to DINING ROOM, with part vaulted ceiling, wood laminated flooring.UTILITY ROOM with ceramic butler sink, wooden drainer, Grant oil fired boiler for centralheating and domestic hot water, PV panels switch control, slate floor, plumbing for washingmachine, hot water cylinder, slatted shelving, glazed door to rear courtyard.

FIRST FLOORLANDING, built in storage cupboard. BEDROOM 1, Gothic windows, fine views, exposed rooftrusses, dressing area with suitcase cupboard, walk in wardrobe, multi paned glazed door toEN-SUITE BATHROOM with P shaped bath, overhead shower, bidet, low level w/c, his and herwash basins, cupboards above and beneath, 2 wall mirrors, tiled flooring, strip light/shaverpoint, extractor fan. BEDROOM 2, double aspect views, multi paned glazed fronted built-indouble wardrobe. FAMILY BATHROOM, ball and claw footed acrylic tub bath, telephone stylemixer tap/shower attachment, wall tiling above depicting sailing scene, pedestal wash basin,low level w/c, wall mirror, black and white tiled flooring, heated towel rail.

SECOND FLOORLANDING, storage cupboard. BEDROOM 3, built in double wardrobe, Velux window.BEDROOM 4, fitted cupboard, display surface above, Velux window.

OUTSIDEThe property is approached from the lane through a pair of timber gates over a driveway whichgently rises to the right of the house where there is an extensive car parking area and also tothe front of the garage, again providing further parking. The excellent DETACHED DOUBLEGARAGE is constructed in keeping with the dwelling, has a pair of electrically operated doorsand staircase to storage loft above, the structure is of cavity construction and would appear tooffer potential for conversion to ancillary accommodation or holiday let, subject to planningpermission. There is a Velux window within the roof space, a stable door to outside and theworkings for the PV system. The entrance gate piers are topped by Victorian style coach lampswith further ornate street style lamps lighting the drive and the terrace which is nearest to thehouse, of good size and ideal for Al Fresco dining. This has a low brick wall surround andcentral steps lead down to a sweeping lawn interspersed specimen trees and shrubs withflower borders, greenhouse and timber garden shed. The garden is well tended, bounded byfencing, hedging and wall and there is a small courtyard or pot garden to the rear of theproperty, all in all the gardens amount to approximately 0.33 acres.

SERVICESCentral heating is oil fired and underfloor to the ground floor (electric underfloor to theconservatory), otherwise the property benefits from mains electricity supplemented by photovoltaic panels producing income of about £1,500 per annum plus free electricity when the sunshines and connected to a hot water converter. There is mains water and private drainage.

DIRECTIONSLeaving Barnstaple on the A39, pass the North Devon District Hospital and continue for about7 miles, eventually bear right signed to Arlington Court, follow this lane passing ArlingtonCourt itself, at the sharp left hand bend bear left signed Loxhore. Continue for about 500 yardsand the property will be seen on the left hand side identified by our for sale board.

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Arlington Old School, Arlington, Barnstaple, EX31 4LW

30 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon,EX31 1RP

Tel: 01271 322833

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