West Pennicknold

A beautiful Grade II listed family home with attached 3 bedroom holiday cottage set within a peaceful and unspoilt area with stunning views of surrounding countryside and distance views of Dartmoor. Benefitting from lovely gardens with two separate paddocks, extensive parking and various outbuildings which could have potential to convert into additional accommodation (subject to planning) all in about 2.13 acres.
EPC TBC. Grade II listed

Situation - In terms of the location, West Pennicknold enjoys the best of all worlds being tucked away in a quiet, rural location surrounded by it's own land, but only just over a mile away from Shebbear village. Shebbear is a community spirited village offering a range of amenities such as a primary school, the private school 'Shebbear College', places of worship, village hall, mobile Post Office and local Inn. A regular bus service currently runs twice daily to Barnstaple, Bideford and Holsworthy towns. Shebbear is an extremely historic village with a 14th Century church with Saxon origins dating back to 1338, if you would like to know more about this delightful village the 2000 Millennium Book recalls the village's history.

The nearby port and market town of Bideford sits on the banks of the River Torridge and offers a wide range of amenities including various shops, butchers, bakeries, pubs, restaurants and cafes. There is also places of worship, schooling for all ages (public and private), 5 supermarkets and access to the Tarka Trail for superb walks and cycle rides. The regional centre of Barnstaple has a number of shopping and commercial venues, transport links including train station and via the A361 link, connects to the motorway (Junction 27) M5.

Description - West Pennicknold is a beautiful Grade II listed family home with attached 3 bedroom holiday cottage set within a peaceful and unspoilt area with stunning views of surrounding countryside and distance views of Dartmoor. The property itself is in excellent order throughout and offers bright, well laid out accommodation. The attached 3 bedroom holiday cottage is deceptively spacious, full of character, very well presented and is currently being run as a successful holiday let. Externally, the property boasts lovely gardens with two separate paddocks, extensive parking and various outbuildings which could have potential to convert into additional accommodation (subject to planning) all in about 2.13 acres.

Main House Accommodation - The vast living quarters are in excellent condition throughout, providing an exquisite, character-filled, but comfortable family house. The original front door leads to the entry hall, which houses two reception rooms, one of which is now used as an office but may be utilised as a dining room, sitting room, or snug. The other is the magnificent main sitting room, which features an inglenook fireplace and a wood stove. The kitchen/diner has a range of modern units with wood worktops, inset composite sink, AGA, double oven with induction hob, and dishwasher, and can be accessible from either reception area. A boot room with access to the parking lot, garage, and other areas is located near the kitchen, as well as a office/gym/bedroom 5, shower room with a walk-in double shower, WC, and sink. Following on is the very useful utility room with fitted units, inset sink, space for white good, fridge/freezer etc and built in pantry and cupboard space. The first floor includes the superb main bedroom with built in wardrobes and large en-suite with freestanding claw foot bath, corner shower, WC and sink. There are 3 further bedrooms and luxurious family bathroom including claw foot bath, shower enclosure, WC and sink.

Holiday Cottage Accommodation - An attached former barn which we understand was converted in 2011 to this fantastic 3 bedroom holiday cottage which includes spacious, well presented accommodation and offers 3 ground floor bedrooms (bedroom 1 with en-suite) and main bathroom.
On the first floor is the splendid kitchen/diner with a range of modern units and Juliet balcony with stunning views, this then opens up into the large sitting room with extensive space for seating, dining table etc with wood burner and exposed beams running throughout.

Outside - The property is approached by a shared drive which forks either into the cart port for the main house or to an large area of hardstanding with access to the holiday let, all outbuildings or the rear of the main house. This area provides parking for numerous vehicles.
The gardens are split in areas but predominantly laid to lawn and wrap around the house including a splendid 'secret garden' with mature trees, shrubs and vegetable garden. This then runs into the 'main' garden to the house with access to adjoining paddock and down to an attractive patio area with plenty of space for tables, chairs etc enjoying fabulous views over the garden, land and countryside beyond.
At the back of the property is the main yard with access to the 'holiday cottage garden' and sperate paddock.

Outbuildings - There is extensive space for parking and comprises two large stone outbuildings, one of which offers a substantial garage with space for 4/5 vehicles, tractor, boat etc. with attached storage buildings with internal divisions and the other is a detached former barn currently being used as useful storage area/workshop. Attached to the holiday cottage is also a car port for 2 vehicles which the owners currently use for guests parking along with an attached storage building.

All outbuildings are stone, in great condition have been tastefully rendered and finished with slate roofs. They certainly offer potential for further development, subject to the necessary consents.

Services - Broadband connected. Mains electricity and water. Oil central heating.

Directions - Leaving Bideford and heading towards Torrington on the A386, stay on this road, going through Landcross and until you see a right hand turning for Monkleigh and Holsworthy (A388) take this right turning and stay on this road for approximately 6.5 miles. You will eventually come to the end of this road with a 4 way cross road and with the Union Inn pub on your left. Go straight across following the sign for Shebbear and stay on this road until you see the sign for Berry, take this sharp right and West Pennicknold will be found just under 0.5 miles on your right.



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