Beechwood Fisheries

An attractive Residential Smallholding occupying an outstanding edge of village position comprising a detached bungalow with useful outbuildings and former trout rearing ponds, the whole extending to about 2.86 Acres.

The sale of Beechwood Fisheries represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well situated and unique property occupying an outstanding tucked away, yet readily accessible, semi-rural position. The property is centred upon a detached modern bungalow believed to date from the mid 1990’s and having been in the current vendors ownership for about 22 years. Whilst now requiring updating, the bungalow provides well-proportioned three bedroomed accommodation enjoying a delightful setting, approached over a private entrance drive. The property also benefits from a small range of adaptable outbuildings and the adjoining land which contains a number of former trout rearing and stock ponds, fed from the pretty river which runs along the boundary of the property. In total, Beechwood Fisheries extends to about 2.86 Acres and is offered for sale as a whole, as described within these sale particulars.

The property benefits from a delightful tucked away position on the edge of the sought after North Devon village of Landkey. Both Landkey and nearby Swimbridge provide thriving local communities, with Landkey itself affording an outstanding primary school, a popular public house offering part time shop/post office facilities, tea room, historic church and a village hall. There are regular buses to both Barnstaple and South Molton.
Despite its peaceful semi-rural location Beechwood Fisheries is well situated for easy access to the surrounding districts and main routes of communication. The village enjoys direct access to the A361 NorthDevon link road which provides an easy link to the historic regional centre of Barnstaple, affording an extensive range of facilities including local and national retail shops, supermarkets, high street banks, primary and secondary schooling, a further education college, theatre, cinema, leisure centre and numerous restaurants and public houses, combining modern shopping amenities with a bustling market atmosphere. The famous Tarka Trail is within easy striking distance, providing a walk or cycle alongside the River Taw to Braunton, Instow and beyond.
From Barnstaple the A361 provides access to Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27), with mainline intercity rail links are available at Exeter and Tiverton Parkway, and international airports at Exeter and Bristol. The popular sandy beaches of Saunton, Croyde, Woolacombe and Instow are all within easy reach.
Landkey is surrounded by picturesque Devon countryside providing a wealth of recreational activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, fishing, and the Portmore Golf Club. To the north east the Exmoor National Park offer beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, running down to the stunning North Devon coast.

The property enjoys a picturesque setting approached over a long private driveway, which leads to car parking and a lawned area situated to the front of the bungalow. A useful and adaptable range of outbuildings include a block and corrugated cement roofed Store Shed, approx. 10.8m x 4.1m, with an adjoining timber lean-to. Further timber and profile steel roofed Workshop/Store, approx. 7.1m x 5.2m, with power connected and timber and gi roofed Garden Store, approx. 4.8m x 2.9m. A small timber shed to the rear of the bungalow contains the private water treatment plant. Some of the outbuildings are now in need of repair.
The attractive grounds are principally level and contain 12 small ponds formerly used for the rearing of trout, with a sluice controlled flow fed from the pretty river which runs along the boundary of the property. Lovely walks may be enjoyed around the grounds, with the area providing a superb habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Beechwood Fisheries extends in total to about 2.86 Acres, as shown shaded red on the attached identification plan.

Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Barnstaple