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East Woodlands Farmhouse, AlverdiscottNewton Tracey, Barnstaple, EX31 3PP

Grade II listed farmhouse situated in a private and peacefulrural location enjoying spectacular far reaching views

Barnstaple 7 miles, Bideford 6 miles, Great Torrington 5.6 miles

• Period Farmhouse • Peaceful Rural Location • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • 3Reception Rooms • Utility Room, Cloakroom • 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms •Excellent Garage/Workshop • Parking & Extensive Gardens • 0.81 of an Acre •

Guide price £499,950

01237 425030 | bideford@stags.co.uk

East Woodlands Farmhouse, Alverdiscott, Newton Tracey, Barnstaple, EX31 3PP

SITUATION & AMENITIESEast Woodlands Farmhouse is located in an elevated position enjoying southerlyviews over open countryside. Newton Tracey located just 1.7 miles away offers apublic house/restaurant and regular bus services which runs close by. The property isroughly equidistant between the port and market towns of Barnstaple, Bideford aswell as Great Torrington. Bideford is located on the banks of the River Torridge andoffers a wide range of amenities including supermarkets and schooling for all ages.Barnstaple is located on the banks of the River Taw and Yeo and as the regionalcentre, houses the areas main business, shopping and commercial venues. Anumber of sporting and leisure pursuits are close at hand and golfing is available atLandkey, Ilfracombe and Saunton. The North Devon Leisure Centre at Barnstapleprovides many indoor pursuits as well as the Tarka Tennis Centre, Live Theatres atBarnstaple, Ilfracombe and Great Torrington. North Devon benefits from its famouscoastline, with its excellent range of safe and sandy beaches, provides numerouswater sport opportunities and walking country in abundance, all within easy access.Closer to home and about a mile to the west, is the well regarded village primaryschool at Lovacott. The property is also easily accessible to the North Devon LinkRoad leading to Tiverton and Junction 27 of the M5, as well as Tiverton Parkway,where London Paddington can be reached by train in around 2 hours.

DESCRIPTIONThis is a rare opportunity to acquire a superbly presented, virtually detached fourbedroom character farmhouse located in a peaceful and tranquil location enjoyingspectacular far reaching views across the surrounding countryside. Understood todate back to the 16th century, East Woodlands Farmhouse is Grade II listed ofarchitectural and historical importance and presents a wealth of character featuressuch as exposed beams, wooden latch doors and original bread ovens as well asmodern conveniences such as double glazing and two en-suite bathrooms. Theaccommodation is spacious and versatile briefly comprising; Living Room, SittingRoom, Dining Room, Kitchen/ Breakfast Room and Utility Room on the GroundFloor. On the First Floor there are four Bedrooms, two En-Suite Shower Rooms andFamily Bathroom. Externally there are exquisite generous south facing gardens tothe front as well as private driveway and extensive parking. There is a largeoutbuilding to the rear currently used as Garaging and Workshops. In total thegrounds amount to approximately 0.8 acres.

The accommodation, with approximate dimensions, is more clearly identified on theaccompanying floorplan, but comprises in brief;

ENTRANCEOrnate pitched open entrance porch with glazed windows, stain glass and mainwooden front door leading into the hallway.

HALLWAYExposed ceiling beams, original wood panelled walls of which in parts is Grade IIListed, single panel radiator, stairs rising to first floor and doors to the Living roomand Sitting room.

SITTING ROOMExposed ceiling beams, wooden double glazed window to front, double panelledradiator, exposed stone wall, restored stone fireplace with wooden beam lintel andmulti fuel stove.

LIVING ROOMExposed ceiling beams, wooden double glazed window to front looking out ontothe gardens, stone fireplace, wooden beam mantel and wood burning stove.Leading into;

DINING ROOMExposed ceiling beams, wooden double glazed window to side, inglenook fireplacewith wooden beamed lintel, original bread oven, wood burning stove, doublepanelled radiator and door to Kitchen/Breakfast Room;

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOMThis charming farmhouse kitchen has retained much of its original style with walland floor units, creamer, stainless steel sink and drainer, space for a range oven andfridge/freezer, space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Also comprising exposedceiling beams, wooden double glazed window to side, down lighters, doublepanelled radiator and wooden glazed floor. Door to;

UTILITY ROOMVaulted ceiling, velux window, original window to rear, obscure double glazedwooden door to the front. Floor units with roll top work surface, stainless steel sinkand drainer, space and plumbing underneath for a washing machine and tumbledryer, floor mounted oil boiler proving domestic hot water and heating to theproperty. Door to;

WCLow level WC, extractor fan, pedestal wash hand basin and tiled splash backs.

East Woodlands Farmhouse, Alverdiscott, Newton Tracey, Barnstaple, EX31 3PP

REAR HALLWAYThere is an opening leading from the Dining Room into the Rear Hallway with awooden stable door that leads out to the rear of the property. Under stairs storagecupboard with the remaining steps to the original playhouse acting as shelves andseparate cupboard.

FIRST FLOOR LANDINGWooden double glazed window to side, part coved ceiling and doors leading to thebedrooms.

BEDROOM 1Wooden double glazed window to front looking onto the gardens and countrysideviews beyond, double panelled radiator and built in cupboard. Door to;

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOMWhite suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash handbasin, enclosed showercubicle with electric shower, part tiled walls, extractor fan, obscure double glazedwindow to front and heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 2Wooden double glazed window to front looking onto the gardens and countrysideviews beyond, double panelled radiator and built in cupboard. Door to;

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOMWhite suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash handbasin, enclosed showercubicle with electric shower, part tiled walls, extractor fan, obscure double glazedwindow to front and heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 3Coved ceiling, wooden sash window to rear with countryside views, built inwardrobe and single panel radiator.

BEDROOM 4Coved ceiling, stained glass sash window to the side, access to loft space and singlepanel radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOMCoved ceiling, spot lights, three piece white suite comprising panelled bath, mainsshower, part tiled walls, low level WC, pedestal wash handbasin, chrome heatedtowel rail and airing cupboard with wooden slatted shelving housing hot watertank.

OUTSIDEThe front garden is enclosed by a low stone wall, two stone pillars with woodendouble gates, shrubs and hedgerow, along with a parking area for 2-3 vehicles. Thefront gardens are south facing with areas of lawn, meandering paths through asculpted garden with every turn appears a secret vista, architectural bamboo's,grasses, birch and silver trees.A shaded retreat towards the end of the gardens offers a quiet space beside thepond, with bog loving flag iris, spectacular gunnera and tall marsh grasses. In othersecret areas found around the gardens there is a productive vegetable plot and fruitgarden, several enchanting seating areas with views of the countryside, as well as amagnificent wildlife paradise.

To the rear of the property, there is an additional driveway allowing off streetparking for a further 4 vehicles. A pathway that leads to the rear of East WoodlandsFarmhouse (with stable door to the Rear Hallway and into the Dining Room) with arange of mature shrubs and trees. Stone constructed garage with tiled roof withwooden double doors, power and lighting.Oil tank and Wood store.

SERVICESMains water and electricity. Private drainage, oil fired central heating.

DIRECTIONSFrom Roundswell roundabout outside of Barnstaple, proceed south on the B3232Torrington Road until you arrive at the village of Newton Tracey. From NewtonTracey continue on the B3232 with the Hunters Inn public house on your left handside, continue down the hill heading towards Alverdiscott. Pass Alverdiscott withthe church on the left hand side, continue on this road, take the first left handturning at Windmill Cross. Continue on this road, passing West Woodlands on theleft. Stay on this road bearing right as the road bends to the left. Following the lane,East Woodlands Farmhouse can be found on the left hand side, please enterbetween the two stone pillars and wooden gates (indicated by a Stags for saleboard) and park in front of the property.

LOCAL AUTHORITYNorth Devon District Council

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East Woodlands Farmhouse, Alverdiscott, Newton Tracey, Barnstaple, EX31 3PP

4 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HWTel: 01237 425030Email: bideford@stags.co.uk