6 bedroom house

A charming and characterful detached period property which was extended over 30 years ago which created additional 2 storey accommodation which now amounts to 5/6 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, and 2 bath/shower rooms. The inviting farmhouse style kitchen offers handmade units with slate worktops and ample space for a dining table. There is a useful utility room and separate cloakroom, 2 reception rooms, the larger being part of the extension with wood burning stove and French doors to the front, whilst the other being the original sitting room again offers inglenook fireplace again with wood burner and having beautiful herringbone woodblock flooring which extends through into the front entrance hall. All the bedrooms are on the first floor with the 6th bedroom currently being used as a study and completing the accommodation is a large family bathroom with modern roll top bath, large shower cubicle and a further separate shower room.
With gardens and grounds this property offers buyers the opportunity to live the “Good Life” with vegetable plots, paddocks and a lovely stream bordered river meadow.

The accommodation in brief comprises;

Stable door to front entrance hall, giving access to the stairs to first floor, Sitting Room with door to outside, fireplace with wood burner. Lovely farmhouse style kitchen with handmade rustic style units and slate worktops, space for Range master cooker (available by separate negotiation), ceramic sink, useful walk in larder. The kitchen enjoys a lovely south facing aspect over the garden. Generous sized lounge with wood burner and window and door to outside. The inner Lobby gives access to the cloakroom and Utility Room with boiler and storage cupboards.

The first floor landing gives access to 5 good sized bedrooms, a study/6th bedroom, bathroom with 4 piece white suite, with modern roll top bath, w.c., wash basin and double shower cubicle. There is a further separate shower room with shower cubicle and separate w.c.

The gardens are certainly a most appealing feature for the property with the main garden being to the front with sheltered patio, ideal for outdoor dining and this leads to a large lawned area with a variety of mature shrubs and plants. On the higher side again are further mature shrubs, trees and plants and this leads to a detached block built workshop with power and light connected. There are various sheds and stores with 2 greenhouses. At the end of the garden is a block built former stable, store and covered log store. A gate leads to 2 gently sloping pasture paddocks which extend to approximately 3 acres. To the side of the cottage is an off road parking space for one vehicle and to the side is the oil tank. Directly opposite across the lane is a large hardstanding area ideal for motor homes, cars etc. and a detached double garage. There is a lovely river meadow on either side of a stream with 2 pedestrian footbridges. This is a beautiful nature garden area with an abundance of fauna and flora.

Middle Marwood lies about 4 miles to the north of Barnstaple with a primary school. Nearby is Prixford and a few miles to the west lie the popular sandy surfing beaches at Saunton, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.

Barnstaple the regional centre for North Devon offers an excellent range of facilities catering for retail leisure/recreation and education. For golfers there are a number of clubs but most noted are the two championship Links Courses at Saunton. Sailing is available on the coastal waters and Instow a few miles to the west on the banks of the river Torridge is home to the North Devon Yacht Club. The North Devon link road (A361) provides a fast route to the M5 motorway at junction 27 (Tiverton) about 34 miles away. There also is Tiverton Parkway mainline railway station (London Paddington 2 hours approx) Exeter the county town and Cathedral city with its international airport is about 49 miles away.
From Barnstaple proceed through Bradiford (Pilton) towards Guineaford, Prixford & Marwood. On passing the single storey thatched cottage on the left, turn left signposted Whitehall & Middle Marwood. Continue along this road for just under 1 mile until reaching Whitehall. Follow the road and at the next junction turn right signposted Middle Marwood. Continue for a short way and the property will be seen on right hand side with the parking and garage on the opposite side.
























Marketed by: Fine & Country, Barnstaple