A superbly restored 5 bedroom period residence offering some outstanding and luxuriously appointed accommodation and standing within its own landscaped gardens and grounds extending in all to some 7.3 acres with frontage onto the River Deer.

Waterloo House
Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JL
Price Guide Freehold £810,000

SUPERBLY RESTORED 5 BEDROOM PERIOD RESIDENCE OFFERING SOME OUTSTANDING AND LUXURIOUSLY APPOINTED ACCOMMODATION AND STANDING WITHIN ITS OWN LANDSCAPED GARDENS AND GROUNDS EXTENDING IN ALL TO SOME 7.3 ACRES WITH FRONTAGE ONTO THE RIVER DEER.

THE RESIDENCE No expense has been spared in the restoration of Waterloo House with improvements including re-roofing, re-wiring, re-plumbing, new bathrooms, installation of a fully integrated alarm system and the construction of a delightful garden room. The exceptionally well-apportioned accommodation will only be appreciated upon inspection and briefly comprises: Entrance Hall, 32'0 (9.75m) Double Reception Room with large bay window overlooking the delightful pond, Third Reception Room with period fireplace and twin French doors to Garden Room, a magnificent 24'0 x 18'0 (7.32m x 5.49m) Family Kitchen/Breakfast Room comprehensively fitted with extensive granite worktops and granite island and featuring a two-oven oil fired ?Aga?. There is a Rear Lobby, Utility/Boiler Room, Boot Room and Cloakroom together with 5 extensive First Floor Bedrooms (3 with En-suites facilities) together with a feature Family Bathroom. There are two Lower Ground Floor Rooms together with a charming Wine Cellar with original brick and slate wine bins. Outside: The gardens immediately surrounding Waterloo House have been extensively landscaped and lead down to a delightful pond to the west of the house. In addition there are two Productive Paddocks, an area of Woodland together with a Stone Barn suitable for restoration and conversion (subject to the necessary consents). The Vendor has also obtained planning permission for the construction of a Detached Double Garage with Loft Room over. (Application number 1/0136/2007/FUL).

LOCATION Waterloo House occupies an enviable position nestled within its own grounds on the edge of this charming olde world market town. Holsworthy offers a traditional range of amenities and facilities with Bude and the North Cornish coast some 14 miles. Cornwall?s ancient capital Launceston is some 14 miles. Okehampton, Dartmoor and the A30 dual carriageway is some 20 miles. The Cathedral and University City of Exeter with its intercity rail and motorway links is some 40 miles. The well-known Public School of Shebbear College is some 10 miles with a daily bus service. The port and market town of Bideford is 18 miles and the North Devon Regional Centre of Barnstaple some 28 miles.

SUMMARY In all an impressive gentleman?s residence with every modern day convenience and appealing as a superb family home offering extensive, yet manageable accommodation.

DIRECTIONS TO FIND From our offices in the centre of Holsworthy proceed on A388 Bideford road and upon reaching the mini-roundabout in North Road take the right hand turning towards Hatherleigh and Okehampton and after some 400 yards the entrance drive leading to Waterloo House will be found on the left hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all measurements are approximate):-

Steps leading to:

ENTRANCE HALL Original timber floor. Front door with glazed side lights and fan light over. Coving. Radiator. Impressive curved staircase with balustrade and understairs cupboard.

DOUBLE RECEPTION ROOM Overall 32'6 x 14'0 (9.91m x 4.27m) Large bay window (with internal shutters) overlooking the pond and trees beyond. 3 Double radiators. 2 Telephone points (subject to British Telecom regulations). 2 pairs of ?Sky? / T.V. point. Coving and central rose. Original timber flooring. Concealed folding doors leading to the:
SECOND RECEPTION ROOM Coving. Central rose. 2 Double radiators. Original timber flooring. Side French door with windows to either side.

THIRD RECEPTION ROOM 14'0 x 13'10 (4.27m x 4.22m) Plus large bay window. Bay window enjoying pleasant aspect over pond with window shutters. Coving. Central rose. Original timber flooring. 2 Double radiators. Telephone point (subject to British Telecom regulations). Twin ?Sky? / T.V. point. Slate fireplace with cast iron insert and slate hearth. Twin glazed doors to:

GARDEN ROOM 15'0 x 12'6 (4.57m x 3.81m) Vaulted ceiling. Double glazed sash windows throughout and twin double glazed French doors to rear. 2 Radiators. Natural timber flooring.

KITCHEN/FAMILY/BREAKFAST ROOM 24'9 x 18'0 (7.54m x 5.49m) Comprehensively fitted luxurious kitchen with flagstone flooring throughout. Low voltage recessed ceiling spotlights. Door to outside. 2 Oven oil-fired ?Aga? set in tiled recess with mantel over. Comprehensive and extensive granite worktops incorporating ?Butlers? sink. Tiled splashbacking. Chrome power points etc. Comprehensive range of drawers and cupboards including cutlery and pan cupboards. ?NEFF? integral dishwasher. Integral fridge/freezer. Double electric oven. Wine Cooler. Dresser unit with glazed doors. Spice drawers and cupboards below. Central granite island with stainless steel inset sink and inset ceramic hob. Drawers and cupboards below. Original fireplace with slate mantel and surround. Twin glazed French doors to garden. Secondary staircase to first floor with understairs cupboard. Door leading to cellar. Double radiator. Smoke detector.

INNER LOBBY Door to front hall. Slate flooring. Radiator. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Central heating thermostat.

UTILITY/BOILER ROOM 9'0 x 7'0 (2.74m x 2.13m) Slate flooring. Recessed ceiling spotlights. ?Grant? oil-fired boiler feeding domestic hot water and central heating system. Telephone point (subject to British Telecom regulations). ?Butlers? sink.

BOOT ROOM 8'9 x 5'6 (2.67m x 1.68m) Slate flooring. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Stable door off with square pane glazed top. Radiator. ?Butlers? sink with slate splashbacking.

CLOAKROOM With slate flooring. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Half tiled walls. Corner washbasin. Low-level W.C. Radiator.

SPACIOUS FIRST FLOOR LANDING Window to front. 2 Radiators. Timber flooring. Smoke detector. Access to insulated part boarded roof space with light connected. Large shelved linen cupboard.
BEDROOM 1 12'1 x 14'10 (3.68m x 4.52m) Recessed ceiling spotlights. Twin ?Sky? / T.V. point. 2 Telephone points (subject to British Telecom regulations). 2 Double radiators. Views over pond. Illuminated double wardrobe and adjoining illuminated shelved cupboard with further cupboards over. Dimmer light control. Picture rail.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Ceramic tiled floor. Fully tiled walls. Extractor fan. Ceiling spotlights. Porthole window. Chrome ladder radiator. Luxury suite with concealed W.C. Vanity basin. Cupboards below. Double width shower, rain shower and body jet shower. Shaver point.

BEDROOM 2 15'0 x 12'0 (4.57m x 3.66m) Original timber flooring. 2 Double radiators. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Picture rail. 2 Telephone point (subject to British Telecom regulations). Twin ?Sky? / T.V. point. Illuminated double shelved storage cupboard and illuminated adjoining double wardrobe (both with cupboards over).

EN-SUITE BATHROOM Ceramic tiled floor. Fully tiled walls. Luxury suite with chrome fittings comprising: Vanity basin. Low-level W.C. Panelled bath with central mixer tap. Glazed shower screen and thermostatic shower over. Extractor fan. Recessed ceiling spotlighting. Shaver point.

BEDROOM 3 15'7 x 11'6 (4.75m x 3.51m) Original timber flooring. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Twin ?Sky? / T.V. point. 2 Telephone points (subject to British Telecom regulations). Illuminated double wardrobe with adjoining illuminated shelved cupboard with further cupboards over. Double radiator.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM Ceramic tiled floor. Fully tiled walls. Extractor fan. Twin spotlights. Twin vanity basins with cupboards over and illuminated mirrors over. Central shaver point. Chrome ladder radiator. Low-level W.C. Modern panelled bath with central mixer tap. Illuminated recess. Glazed shower screen and thermostatic shower.

BEDROOM 4 18'8 x 10'2 (5.69m x 3.10m) Original timber flooring. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Twin ?Sky? / T.V. point. 2 Telephone points (subject to British Telecom regulations). Concealed radiator. Walk-in illuminated double wardrobe. Arched vanity recess with cupboards below.

BEDROOM 5 12'10 x 11'2 (3.91m x 3.40m) Original timber flooring. Recessed ceiling spotlights. 2 Telephone points (subject to British Telecom regulations). Twin ?Sky? / T.V. point. Double radiator. Door to:

FAMILY BATHROOM 13'8 x 9'1 (4.17m x 2.77m) With door to landing and door to Bedroom 5. Ceramic tiled floor. Panelling to dado height. Double width glazed shower with glazed doors and thermostatic shower. Illuminated recess. Recessed spotlighting. Double height chrome ladder radiator. Concealed low-level W.C. with marble top. Roll-top bath on ball and claw feet with chrome central mixer tap. Further double height chrome ladder radiator. Twin vanity basins with marble surround and cupboards below. Shaver point.

From the kitchen and approached via the slate steps are a range of cellar rooms comprising:

LOWER GROUND FLOOR ROOM 1 14'0 x 13'8 (4.27m x 4.17m) Laminated flooring. Twin ?Sky? / T.V. point. Telephone point (subject to British Telecom regulations). Double glazed window. Door to front. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Ample power points.

ORIGINAL WINE CELLAR 8'0 x 7'4 (2.44m x 2.24m) Original brick and slate wine bins to one wall. Fluorescent light. Twin power point.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR ROOM 2 14'3 x 13'8 (4.34m x 4.17m) Laminated flooring. Double radiator. Twin ?Sky? / T.V. point. Telephone point (subject to British Telecom regulations). Recessed ceiling spotlighting. Ample power points. Window to front. Slate bench seating.

OUTSIDE
Impressive entrance via twin granite pillars and five-bar gate with sweeping granite chipped drive leading to the front entrance and also extending to the rear and side where there are extensive parking areas. The grounds have been extensively landscaped to form an extensive sweeping lawn running down to a pond set in a most delightful natural setting, the backdrop of which are several magnificent trees. The property has the benefit of frontage on the western boundary to the River Deer (approximate width some 6/8ft) a tributary of the River Tamar.

Extensive rear garden laid to lawn. Ample outside lighting. A lane from the side of the house leads to the two productive pasture paddocks beyond. To one side is a further natural woodland area with some attractive mature trees, at the lower end of which is an OLD STONE/SLATE BARN 26'0 x 17'8 (7.92m x 5.38m) with SMALL ADJOINING LEAN-TO potentially offering scope to be developed into a small holiday cottage (subject to all necessary consents).

SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Burglar Alarm.

COUNCIL BAND Band F (please note this council band may be subject to reassessment).

PRICE GUIDE FREEHOLD: £810,000
Vacant Possession upon Completion

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