Claycott
Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AS
Guide Price
£1,250,000
Residential Tags: Longhouse
Property Tags: Solar Energy, Tennis Court
Land Tags: N/A
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Dec 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Longhouse
- Property Tags: Solar Energy, Tennis Court
- Land Tags: N/A
A forever home ? This property was last on the market well over a hundred years ago! A true example of a family home that will grab the heart strings and could fulfil the dream of the perfect escape to the countryside. Claycott in the highly sought-after village of Abbotsham has four bedrooms, plus a two-bedroom annexe. A detached family home in a beautiful rural village setting, only 2 miles from the nearest sandy beach in Westward Ho! With the enviable advantage of its own heated swimming pool, tennis court and hot tub, this is an excellent choice for buyers looking to exercise, spend time with family, entertain guests or just relax.
Positioned near the brow of the hill, at the top of the village, this property has spectacular views across an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) towards the North Devon coast and Lundy Island.
Originally a traditional Devon Longhouse the barn end of the property still housed the village carpentry workshop and livestock when the current owners refurbished the house in 1992. In the early 1900’s a new bride from nearby Clovelly brought to Claycott the cobbles and the fuchsia plants in the front courtyard, as part of her dowry. This property has many stories to tell, it is an eclectic mix of exposed stone and white smooth render which maximizes its charm and curb appeal from the road.
This home is being offered chain free, it is well maintained, clean and tidy and with breath-taking views. This is a property that will be sure to keep future owners happy and contented for years to come.
Leading up past the large bloc paved driveway the main entrance door gives access into a double height and vaulted reception hallway with flagstone floor, a stunning sweeping staircase and suspended first floor galleried landing. A convenient downstairs cloakroom sits behind the stairs leading through to a conservatory at the back of the house. To the left is an office leading through to the annexe and to the right a set of double doors lead into a formal dining room, currently dressed with an oak table and further complimented with dual framed windows.
At its far end a door then leads to the main kitchen / living area a fantastic space extending some 35ft. This dual aspect room at the back of the property rewards you with its beautiful grounds outside with the backdrop of the rolling Devonshire countryside and iconic coastline. Back in the kitchen sea blue quartz worktops with a large breakfast bar and traditional oil Aga dominate the space making this the true heart of the home. With underfloor heating downstairs (in the kitchen / living area under terracotta tiles) this is a cosy space, complemented by the wood burner in the large hearth with a bread oven at the other end of the room.
In the kitchen oak beams set the tone with a well thought-out, modern fitted kitchen and fitted appliances with generous worktop space making this a good place for any cook to enjoy. The seating area is equally spacious, currently with a large kitchen table (seating 10) and comfortable chairs arranged around the large stone hearth and a television tucked away in the cupboard. Off the kitchen is a larder cupboard, a utility room and a rear lobby / boot room which leads outside towards the shed to the side of the plot. Back off the main hallway a study / working office is positioned to the left of the stairs (an ideal place for home–working) which connects into the Annexe via an additional door.
Step upstairs:
Venturing up-stairs and the centrally positioned galleried landing gives access to four large double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate WC. The master bedroom is to the left of the stairs with vaulted ceiling and windows to the east and to the west. It features a superb en-suite-shower and bathroom and a huge set of built in wardrobes. To the other side of the landing the remaining bedrooms are all served by a large family bathroom and WC although one bedroom does also have its own wash basin.
Annexe: Adjoining Claycott and accessed internally via the downstairs office it also has its own front door making the property a separate unit if required. It has been let out for holiday accommodation for the last few years but is also regularly used for guests and additional family members. Offering a wealth of extra space, the Annexe features two additional bedrooms. The living room is dual aspect, it has an additional cosy wood burner and sliding patio doors which open onto a large flagstone patio by the pool, which is currently home to the hot tub. One bedroom is on the ground floor to the left of the front door, with a recently upgraded fully tiled bathroom / wet room. Stairs from the kitchen lead up to a sizeable first floor bedroom measuring over 26 ft and currently sleeping four. Vaulted into the eaves with dual aspect windows this is a substantial space which has an en-suite shower room to one end.
Step Outside:
Set back from the village road and being largely secluded thanks to the apple trees and high level conifers across its outer boundaries. The front of the house has space for multiple vehicles and access to the detached double garage. Access to the right-hand side of the property, the cobbled courtyard and orchard leads to raised beds in the vegetable garden, a tool shed / workshop, a log shed and a cold room housing chest freezer, additional fridge and cool storage. The grounds continue around the side of the house via Victorian style walled sections into the main seating areas and the rear garden which is delightfully private and not over-looked. Sitting on a 0.59 acre plot the garden is mainly level and laid to lawn but gently sweeps down to the tarmac tennis courts and shrub borders, hugely inviting swimming pool and sun lounge area. Heated via a heat pump and help from solar panels on the main house roof, this pool offers reassurance that it has green credentials and lower costs. The pool also features a safety cover which when closed stops little ones from falling in (if ever unattended). The remaining garden spaces are wonderfully low maintenance, paving, herbaceous borders, mature trees, with stone built pump room and garden store, housing pool filters and chemicals.
SERVICES
Oil Central Heating
Mainis Electricity
Mains Water
FREEHOLD
COUNCIL TAX BAND E
From the A39 Heywood Road roundabout at Bideford, proceed west signposted to Bude. Upon reaching the next roundabout, take the third exit signposted to Abbotsham. After a short distance, you will find the entrance to the property is a little way down on the left-hand side
Marketed by: Fine & Country, Bideford
Positioned near the brow of the hill, at the top of the village, this property has spectacular views across an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) towards the North Devon coast and Lundy Island.
Originally a traditional Devon Longhouse the barn end of the property still housed the village carpentry workshop and livestock when the current owners refurbished the house in 1992. In the early 1900’s a new bride from nearby Clovelly brought to Claycott the cobbles and the fuchsia plants in the front courtyard, as part of her dowry. This property has many stories to tell, it is an eclectic mix of exposed stone and white smooth render which maximizes its charm and curb appeal from the road.
This home is being offered chain free, it is well maintained, clean and tidy and with breath-taking views. This is a property that will be sure to keep future owners happy and contented for years to come.
Leading up past the large bloc paved driveway the main entrance door gives access into a double height and vaulted reception hallway with flagstone floor, a stunning sweeping staircase and suspended first floor galleried landing. A convenient downstairs cloakroom sits behind the stairs leading through to a conservatory at the back of the house. To the left is an office leading through to the annexe and to the right a set of double doors lead into a formal dining room, currently dressed with an oak table and further complimented with dual framed windows.
At its far end a door then leads to the main kitchen / living area a fantastic space extending some 35ft. This dual aspect room at the back of the property rewards you with its beautiful grounds outside with the backdrop of the rolling Devonshire countryside and iconic coastline. Back in the kitchen sea blue quartz worktops with a large breakfast bar and traditional oil Aga dominate the space making this the true heart of the home. With underfloor heating downstairs (in the kitchen / living area under terracotta tiles) this is a cosy space, complemented by the wood burner in the large hearth with a bread oven at the other end of the room.
In the kitchen oak beams set the tone with a well thought-out, modern fitted kitchen and fitted appliances with generous worktop space making this a good place for any cook to enjoy. The seating area is equally spacious, currently with a large kitchen table (seating 10) and comfortable chairs arranged around the large stone hearth and a television tucked away in the cupboard. Off the kitchen is a larder cupboard, a utility room and a rear lobby / boot room which leads outside towards the shed to the side of the plot. Back off the main hallway a study / working office is positioned to the left of the stairs (an ideal place for home–working) which connects into the Annexe via an additional door.
Step upstairs:
Venturing up-stairs and the centrally positioned galleried landing gives access to four large double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate WC. The master bedroom is to the left of the stairs with vaulted ceiling and windows to the east and to the west. It features a superb en-suite-shower and bathroom and a huge set of built in wardrobes. To the other side of the landing the remaining bedrooms are all served by a large family bathroom and WC although one bedroom does also have its own wash basin.
Annexe: Adjoining Claycott and accessed internally via the downstairs office it also has its own front door making the property a separate unit if required. It has been let out for holiday accommodation for the last few years but is also regularly used for guests and additional family members. Offering a wealth of extra space, the Annexe features two additional bedrooms. The living room is dual aspect, it has an additional cosy wood burner and sliding patio doors which open onto a large flagstone patio by the pool, which is currently home to the hot tub. One bedroom is on the ground floor to the left of the front door, with a recently upgraded fully tiled bathroom / wet room. Stairs from the kitchen lead up to a sizeable first floor bedroom measuring over 26 ft and currently sleeping four. Vaulted into the eaves with dual aspect windows this is a substantial space which has an en-suite shower room to one end.
Step Outside:
Set back from the village road and being largely secluded thanks to the apple trees and high level conifers across its outer boundaries. The front of the house has space for multiple vehicles and access to the detached double garage. Access to the right-hand side of the property, the cobbled courtyard and orchard leads to raised beds in the vegetable garden, a tool shed / workshop, a log shed and a cold room housing chest freezer, additional fridge and cool storage. The grounds continue around the side of the house via Victorian style walled sections into the main seating areas and the rear garden which is delightfully private and not over-looked. Sitting on a 0.59 acre plot the garden is mainly level and laid to lawn but gently sweeps down to the tarmac tennis courts and shrub borders, hugely inviting swimming pool and sun lounge area. Heated via a heat pump and help from solar panels on the main house roof, this pool offers reassurance that it has green credentials and lower costs. The pool also features a safety cover which when closed stops little ones from falling in (if ever unattended). The remaining garden spaces are wonderfully low maintenance, paving, herbaceous borders, mature trees, with stone built pump room and garden store, housing pool filters and chemicals.
SERVICES
Oil Central Heating
Mainis Electricity
Mains Water
FREEHOLD
COUNCIL TAX BAND E
From the A39 Heywood Road roundabout at Bideford, proceed west signposted to Bude. Upon reaching the next roundabout, take the third exit signposted to Abbotsham. After a short distance, you will find the entrance to the property is a little way down on the left-hand side
Marketed by: Fine & Country, Bideford
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.