Barle Crest

Barle Crest is a charming detached cottage with timber-clad elevations occupying one of the most advantageous locations in Dulverton. Overlooking the river, Barle Crest sits on the southern side of the Barle Valley, capturing maximum sunshine hours. With extensive and far-reaching views both up and down the valley and across Burridge Wood. This impressive property offers the rare combination of complete seclusion together with immediate access both to the heart of Dulverton and also onto the higher moor. The property is deceptively spacious and offers flexible accommodation options.

On the ground floor there is an attractive open-plan living space featuring a fireplace with exposed brickwork, exposed wooden flooring and exposed timber ceiling beams. The sitting area has French doors that open out onto the pretty front garden and provide a wonderful vantage point overlooking the town and the far reaching countryside beyond. The modern kitchen has country style units, granite worktops, a split butler sink, a Rayburn cooker that also supplies hot water and space for a breakfast table. The property benefits from a seperate utility space. The ground floor also has a formal dining room and two double bedrooms, as well as a shower room.

On the first floor there is a generously sized principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en suite with an original Victorian roll top bath tub with claw feet. The spacious family reception room features a triple aspect providing plenty of natural light and taking further advantage of the impressive views over the Barle Valley and river.

Barle Crest occupies an enviable position on the edge of Dulverton with wonderful views across the Barle Valley. Dulverton is situated within the Exmoor National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), which comprises beautiful undulating open moorland and rolling pastures of farmland. Opportunities for outdoor pursuits are abundant and are described as a walkers and riders paradise. The dramatic North Devon coastline is also easily accessible. Dulverton has many local shops and facilities including a post office, butchers, small supermarket, greengrocers, delicatessen, pubs, eateries, garage, health centre and a primary school. Secondary schooling can be found at South Molton, Wiveliscombe and Minehead. Well-regarded private schools in the area include West Buckland and Blundell’s. Transport links to the area are good with the M5 motorway at Tiverton approximately 20 miles away and a mainline railway station at Tiverton Parkway
with regular services to London Paddington taking under two hours.

This characterful, country home sits centrally within its grounds of over 2 acres with a paddock, plus versatile barn/stabling, woodland as well as more formal gardens, lawns and seating areas. The garden is laid to lawn with a variety of mature trees and shrubs. A paved terrace area outside the property provides space to further admire the views and is ideal for al fresco dining. Vehicular access over a byway leads to parking areas for several cars and a paved stairway leads you down to the entrance of Barle Crest.

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