4 bedroom house

A unique detached four bedroomed family home which now requires updating, with double garage, large gardens and a stable, extending to just over 0.25 acre. Located in the desirable village of Kings Nympton.

Skibbows House is a unique four bedroomed family home which is on the open market for the first time. The property sits in an elevated position enjoying views as far as the Dartmoor National Park. The accommodation is well proportioned with good sized rooms and now gives the opportunity for a prospective purchaser to update and put their own stamp on it. In total the whole plot extends to just over 0.25 acre.
The accommodation is entered through a large part stone porch leading into the hallway. The hall has feature wall panelling, and stairs rising to the first floor. From the hallway the living room, kitchen/diner, shower room and utility can be accessed. The living room is a lovely light room with sliding doors leading to the garden and views over the countryside. There is a wood burner with a stone hearth and built-in storage within the feature stone bench seat. The kitchen/diner is a good sized room with a range of wall and base units, overlooking the garden. Double doors lead to the conservatory which then leads to the garden. There is also a shower room leading off of the hallway and completing the ground floor accommodation is a useful utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. From the utility room there is an opening to the double garage.
To the first floor is a large landing with built in cupboard storage and an airing cupboard. There are three double bedrooms with glorious countryside views and a further single fourth bedroom. There is an additional room which lends itself well as a games room or fifth bedroom with plenty of storage in the eaves. It would also be a great space for a purchaser looking for a space to work form home. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom. For approximate room dimensions and layout please refer to the enclosed floorplan.

The property occupies a tucked away rural position, situated within beautiful North Devon countryside. The pretty village of Kings Nympton has a popular public house, local primary school, village hall and parish church and methodist church.
The towns of South Molton and Chulmleigh lie in equi-distance both providing thriving and very active local communities affording a good range of everyday services, including highly regarded primary and secondary schools, sports centres, post offices, shops, health centres, dentists, public houses and restaurants.
From South Molton the A361 North Devon link road provides quick and easy access to the regional centre of Barnstaple to the north west, Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27) to the south east. There are nearby rail stations on the Barnstaple to Exeter (Tarka) line at Kings Nympton (approx. 10 minutes) and Eggesford, whilst mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway, with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
Surrounded by picturesque North Devon countryside providing a wealth of recreational activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, fishing on the rivers Mole and Taw, hunting, shooting and golf courses at High Bullen, Chulmleigh and Libbaton. To the north the Exmoor National Park offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, whilst the stunning North Devon coast is easily accessible.

To the front of the property is a tarmacadam driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles. There is access to the side of the property and rear of the double garage. The garden is predominantly to the rear of the property and is currently arranged in sections, comprising paved seating area with a brick built BBQ and steps leading to an elevated decked area lending itself to a superb area for alfresco dining. Steps lead down to the large lawned area which has access via a five bar gate from the track and a stone built stable. There is also a stone rockery that is currently used as a wildlife habitat. Gated access leads to the lower section which is a wonderful space of mature trees and currently used for keeping poultry, with two ponds. The entire garden is enclosed via a mixture of banking, hedging and fencing. The double garage has power and light connected and a pedestrian door access.

Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, South Molton