Monkleigh, Nr. Bideford, Devon EX39

£575,000




This most appealing and distinctive gate lodge, occupying enchanting gardens and grounds of approximately 2.7 acres with stabling, and fine far reaching countryside views to Exmoor. Spacious and well appointed contemporary accommodation, blended sympathetically with the original character and charm, of this most individual country residence.



Constructed in 1871, as part of a major landed estate, this most attractive country home occupies approximately 2.7 acres of formal gardens and paddock grounds with stabling. Both house and grounds enjoy an impressive landscape panorama across miles of open rolling countryside towards Exmoor. The sensitive contemporary accommodation is spacious, and versatile with oil fired heating and upvc double glazing. The original character of the building has been carefully preserved to accent the integrity of this most individual and practical home.



Located off the minor rural road, on the edge of the charming village of Monkleigh with primary school, garage, public house and places of worship, the popular market and port town of Bideford is but a few minutes drive away. Although a crossing has existed at Bideford since 1280, Bideford Quay is first noted in history books in 1619. Indeed Sir Walter Raleigh is reputed to have landed his first cargo of tobacco at Bideford, which laterally became one of the largest tobacco trading centres of the period. Today ships still call, including the MS Oldenburg connecting Bideford and Lundy Island on a regular basis. Good proximity from Bideford to the A39 ‘Atlantic Highway’ gives ease of access to other towns, villages and places of interest, including Barnstaple, Bude, Clovelly and the cathedral city of Exeter, where airport, motorway and rail links are located.



The accommodation comprises :



OPEN STORM PORCH : With multipaned stable type front door to :



RECEPTION HALL : Quarry tiled floor. Inset spotlighting. Obscured window to front. Built in double fronted understairs cloaks cupboard also housing fuses box.



CLOAKROOM : Low level WC with wooden seat. Wash hand basin in matching wood vanity surround, and having double fronted cupboard beneath. Radiator. Range of accessories. Obscured window to front.



ELEGANT FORMAL DINING ROOM : 20’10 x 11’0 (6.35m x 3.35m) Splendid principal reception room having characterful bay window to front overlooking drive, additional window to front. Polished wood flooring. Impressive redbrick fireplace matching hearth supporting woodburning stove, and having heavy feature beam over. Two ceiling light points. Glazed double doors to Conservatory. Radiator.




STUDY : 11’11 x 7’1 (3.63m x 2.16m) Feature internal window to Conservatory. Telephone point.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM : 29’0 x 18’3 (8.84m x 4.98m) (L. shaped) A welcoming family kitchen. Quarry tiled floor. Comprehensive range of matching pine fronted wall and base units comprising cupboards and drawers having contrasting open areas of working surface over, with ceramic tiled surround punctuated by handpainted accent tiles of a bucolic theme. Spotlight tracking. Inset worksurface lighting. Recess for fridge / freezer. Integral dishwasher. Oil fired Aga cooking range. Stainless steel double drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Built in Electrolux oven with separate four ring hob, and concealed and illuminated hood. Pan rack. Open display shelving. Sliding double glazed doors to :




FULLY FITTED UTILITY ROOM : 11’3 x 10’0 (3.43m x 3.05m) A bright and spacious ancillary to the kitchen, and recently fitted with a comprehensive range of matching panelled cupboards and drawers, contrasting with solid light oak block working surface. Concealed recess with plumbing for washing machine and venting for tumble dryer. Grant floor mounted heating boiler. Twin porcelain rebated Belfast sinks, each with umbrella handle mixer taps. Quarry tiled flooring. Two double glazed windows to rear with garden and landscape view. Double glazed sliding patio doors to outside. Small window to side. Radiator. Recessed spotlighting. Double glazed Velux skylight.




CONSERVATORY : 20’5 x 8’5 (6.22m x 2.57m) A most delightful transient Alfresco facility, conveniently linking the dining room with the kitchen. Large windows to rear, enjoying garden and countryside aspect. Double glazed sliding patio doors to outside. Radiator. Matching quarry tiled floor. Inset directional spotlighting. Three large double glazed Velux skylights.




DRAWING ROOM : 26’7 x 16’4 (8.10m x 4.98m) (L shaped) A peaceful and triple aspect reception room, with bay window to front overlooking drive, two further windows to side over garden, large sliding patio doors to rear, and enjoying a fine landscape aspect. Tv point. Two radiators. Recessed spotlighting. Large stone fireplace with slate hearth supporting woodburner having heavy timber mantel beam over.




STAIRCASE RISES FROM THE RECEPTION HALL TO :



HALF LANDING with stairs continuing to :



FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING : Gallery to stairs. Two recessed convex skylights. Display niche. Access hatch to roof void. Built in shelved airing cupboard also housing factory lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater. Display shelf. Large walk in luggage room with light.





MASTER BEDROOM SUITE : 13’9 x 11’10 (4.19m x 3.61m) (excluding dressing area 6’0 x 3’3 (1.83m x 0.99m) Access hatch to roof void. Inset spotlighting. Twin double fronted wardrobes. Radiator. Spotlighting. Large double glazed sliding patio doors to BALCONY affording fine and panoramic countryside vista.



EN-SUITE : Decorative ceramic tiled floor. Matching tiled showering cubicle with solid screens and Mira showering unit with attachments. Extractor fan. Spotlighting. Window to front. Low level WC. Contemporary wash hand basin with monobloc tap with pop up waste, set in vanity surround with multi toiletries cabinet beneath. Light and shaver point. Radiator. Range of contemporary accessories.



GUEST BEDROOM 2 : 12’0 x 10’0 (3.66m x 3.05m) Generous built in wardrobe with folding doors. Stripped and polished wood floor. Radiator. Tv point. Window to front, overlooking drive and countryside.



EN-SUITE BATHROOM : Period styled suite comprising : WC with high level porcelain cistern and chain flush. Pedestal wash hand basin. Panelled bath with Victorian styled taps combining showering head. Ceramic tiled to full height. Mira showering unit with attachments. Inset lighting. Radiator. Wood panelling to half height. Light / shaver point. Double glazed Velux skylight with blind. Range of contemporary accessories.



BEDROOM 3 : 12’0 x 9’9 (3.66m x 2.97m) Stripped and polished wood flooring. Window to side overlooking garden and countryside. Recessed display shelving. Radiator. Inset spotlighting.



BEDROOM 4 : 12’4 x 8’1 (3.76m x 2.46m) Inset spotlighting. Large picture window to rear, enjoying impressive landscape view. Radiator.



BEDROOM 5 : 12’0 x 7’0 (3.66m x 2.13m) Built in double fronted wardrobe. Radiator. Velux double glazed skylight with blind. Recessed spotlighting.



BATHROOM : Stylish contemporary suite comprising panelled bath lever mixer taps. Wash hand basin in vanity surround with ceramic tiled splashbacking, and having toiletries cabinet and drawers beneath. Low level WC with dual button flush. Tiled showering cubicle with solid screens and Mira unit with attachments. Recessed spotlighting. Extractor fan. Window to rear with fine landscape aspect. Wall mounted light. Heated chromium plated towel rail.



OUTSIDE : From the minor village road access, a meandering tree lined drive serves this property and its only neighbour. From the front there is access into a generous gravelled parking bay, suitable for several vehicles. The property occupies enclosed gardens laid to lawn and featuring a wide variety of trees, shrubs and plants, patio and bar-be-que area. The gardens serve as an excellent vantage point from which to appreciate the fine and far reaching country views. Additional and adjoining the formal gardens is a predominantly level paddock with :




STABLES : Block of 5 with tack room, power and water connected, and with small turn out yard.



To the front of the property, a further area of enclosed, and secluded garden is largely wooded.



SERVICES : Mains water, electricity, with private drainage. Oil fired heating.



OUTGOINGS : Subject to current council tax banding imposed by the local authority. (www.torridge.gov.uk)



AGENTS NOTE : We are advised by the vendors, that this property is offered for sale with the benefit of no upward chain.



VIEW : Strictly by prior appointment please via the selling agents :



James. F. Kendling

Property Consultants & Auctioneers

01288 359484

www.jamesfkendling.co.uk