White Hart House

A charming Grade II Listed, quintessentially English, detached village house offering tastefully modernised accommodation also with range of buildings with potential & superb views. 5 Bedrooms, 2 Reception Rooms, 2 Bathrooms, Kitchen/Breakfast Room etc. EPC Band F

1.6 ACRES

Situation And Amenities - In terms of location the property enjoys the best of both worlds, set on high ground, enjoying fantastic views into the Taw Valley below, yet, on the edge of the small rural village of Atherington, which is a typical rural North Devon hill top village with Saxon Church, active community centre with pop up post office and small shop. Village playpark, football pitch and tennis court. 1 mile away is a Petrol Station/Costcutter's Store. The neighbouring village of High Bickington is 1 ½ miles and offers Primary School, further village Shops, popular Pubs, Doctor's Surgery, Leisure Centre and Golf Course. Also within easy access are the market towns of Torrington and South Molton. Barnstaple, the Regional centre, is about 9 miles and houses the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. North Devon's rugged coastline, including the popular resorts of Appledore, Croyde, Instow and Woolacombe are all easily accessible as are Exmoor and Dartmoor. At Barnstaple there is access to the North Devon Link Road leading through to Junction 27 of the M5, whilst Barnstaple railhead provides a link to the National railway system of Exeter which is also about 35 miles by car. There is a closer rail link at Umberleigh nearby.

Description - This charming detached, thatched house is reputed to date back about 200 years and is Grade ll listed as being of architectural and historical importance. To the front the property presents whitened rendered elevations beneath the thatched roof with eyebrow windows. We understand that the rear slope of the thatch and ridge where replaced in 2014, the front was checked and combed at the same time and considered to be in good repair. The single storey section to the rear of the property presents elevations of stone, beneath a slate roof. The property has undergone recent improvements with the internal accommodation having been remodelled. These works have been sympathetically undertaken to a high standard where quality 21st Century refinements sit well with many original period features. Externally there is a range of period buildings offering potential for a variety of uses subject to planning permission, as well as stabling which could be possibly be converted to garaging, subject to planning permission, or use for horses, as kennels, workshops etc. The gardens are mainly arranged to the rear of the property and adjoining is a paddock, which can be separately accessed considered ideal for horses, exercising dogs, the good life etc. The views in particular from the field are quite spectacular into the Taw Valley below. This is certainly a property that needs to be viewed internally to be fully appreciated. The layout of accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified upon the accompanying floorplans but comprises:

Accommodation - Entrance door leads into DINING HALL with tiled floor, stairs off to first floor landing (described later), storage cupboards, exposed beams, window seat, feature stone fireplace with log burner, bressumer beam above. SITTING ROOM with inglenook fireplace, bressummer beam, fitted carpet, exposed beams. INNER HALLWAY. GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM 3 a double bedroom with fitted carpets, window to front elevation. INNER HALL windows looking on to secret garden, loft access via hatch, steps lead up to further INNER LOBBY exposed stone walls. FURTHER BEDROOM 5 or POSSIBLE ANNEXE (has external door) window onto secret garden, fitted carpet. SHOWER ROOM /LAUNDRY ROOM window to side, dual flush close coupled WC, tiled shower with sliding glazed door, space for washing machine, base units and inset ceramic sink with mixer tap, tiled splash back, extractor fan. KITCHEN with flag stone flooring, windows to side and rear, stable style door to rear courtyard, matching wall and base units, space for white goods including free standing fridge freezer, dishwasher, additional fridge freezer and space for range style cooker, tiled splash back, inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, space for table, hatch through to sitting room.

LANDING carpeted, loft access via hatch, exposed beam features. BEDROOM 1 with sash window to front with views towards Exmoor, window seat, fitted carpet, deep recesses with ample space for bedroom furniture. BEDROOM 2 a double room with sash window to front with secondary glazing, fitted carpet, storage in recess. BEDROOM 4 window to front with secondary glazing, fitted carpet. FAMILY BATHROOM window to side, far reaching views towards Exmoor and surrounding countryside, exposed floorboards, white suite comprising panel bath with shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash basin, tiled splash back, heated towel rail.

Outside - To the side of the property is gated access leading to a rear courtyard with cobbled pathway leading to the original OUTBUILDINGS currently used for storage. MAIN BUILDING with power and light, potential to create further accommodation subject to planning permission and listed building consent. HOME OFFICE carpeted with power and light, multiple telephone and electric points, slim line electric wall heater and window over looking inner courtyard. LOG STORE with tiled roof. Paved pathway leading to secret garden where the oil fired boiler can be found, level lawn and raised planted beds, trellis fencing leading into a KITCHEN GARDEN with composting area, vegetable beds and polytunnel, level lawn leads through the orchard and out to the PADDOCK . There is a recently added concreate path/drive which leads to STABLING, power, light and water connected. At the rear of the stables is a level seating which enjoys panoramic views towards Exmoor and the surrounding countryside, an ideal BBQ or hot tub area. Additional gated access and driveway leads to the rear of the property with ample parking for multiple vehicles and storage for horse box/boat/camper van etc. Fenced driveway with young Beech hedging, cold water tap and additional five bar gate leading into the garden area.

Services - Mains water, private drainage, oil fired central heating. Broadband.

Directions - At the centre of the village, at the staggered crossroads, with the village shop behind you, bear right onto the Barnstaple road and the property will be seen within a short distance on the left identified by our for sale board.

Services - Mains electricity & water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Special Notes - There may be long term development potential on the field subject to planning permission. A suitable uplift clause is to agreed.



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