7 bedroom house

This handsome and substantial Grade II Listed house offers more than 5,000 square feet of beautifully presented accommodation. Set in the small Devon village of Black Torrington, the property displays white rendered elevations and is set in a splendid garden of over an acre, while inside, the décor is elegant and understated, with high quality fittings.

The ground floor has six well-proportioned reception rooms, including the sitting room, dining room and drawing room, each of which have south-facing aspects – the sitting room and drawing room with large bay sash windows. There is also a study and an office with a fitted desk and storage space, while the breakfast room has wooden flooring, French doors opening onto the garden and bespoke fitted sideboards. The kitchen is a superb, light and airy space, with its vaulted ceiling, timber beams, shaker-style units and granite worktops. The kitchen is fitted with an integrated electric double oven, AGA and a semi-circular breakfast bar, incorporating an original copper.

The first floor has a generous-sized principal bedroom with extensive built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. There are a further six bedrooms on the first floor, all of which are doubles, with one including an en suite shower room. There is also a large family bathroom, with a separate shower unit.

Local Authority: Torridge District Council.

Services: Mains electricity and water. Private septic tank drainage.

Council Tax: Band G.

The small village of Black Torrington sits in a peaceful and picturesque location, surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside. The village has a parish church, an outstanding-rated primary school, a village hall and a very popular gastro pub. Additional amenities can be found in the market town of Hatherleigh, approximately five miles to the east. Hatherleigh has several shops and a small supermarket, as well as a variety of cafés, restaurants and pubs. The nearest state secondary schools are at Holsworthy, Great Torrington and Okehampton, whilst the excellent Independent Shebbear College is just 3.5 miles away. Mount Kelly College is 27 miles away and both offer day and boarding options.

A wider range of facilities can be found in Okehampton, 12 miles away, including larger supermarkets, a bustling high street and a number of leisure facilities. By road, the A386 nearby provides access to Okehampton and Great Torrington, as well as towards the North Devon coast, while the A30 at Okehampton provides access towards Exeter and on to the M5 and national motorway network. The beautiful Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks are a short drive away, along with the stunning North Cornwall coastline near Bude.

The property is approached via a private driveway, which provides plenty of parking space at the front of the house, as well as access to the garage and stables. The side and rear garden is west and south-facing, with paved terracing and an area of lawn, bordered by shrubs, flowerbeds and a variety of trees. To the front there is a border hedgerow and part-walled kitchen garden, with a greenhouse and fruit trees. At the foot of the garden is a delightful copse which provides a haven for local wildlife.

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