For Sale5 Bedroom House in Bradford, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22£1,250,000

A beautiful detached cottage with separate luxury studio, overlooking its own delightful grounds of just over 17 acres, enjoying privacy and seclusion with an array of wildlife Location - The property is situated in the tranquil rural hamlet of Bradford, sitting beneath the shadow of the local parish church. Set at the end of a long, gravelled driveway, the property enjoys a high degree of privacy and a superb outlook over its own land, with an array of flora and fauna. The property has some excellent walking opportunities close by, with the National Trust ruins at Dunsland and Cookbury Woods is also within easy reach, offering further excellent walking opportunities. The market town of Holsworthy is around 7 miles away, and offers an excellent range of amenities with primary and secondary schooling, supermarkets including a Waitrose, pubs and restaurants, various shops and places of worship. The popular village of Shebbear is within 3.5 miles and benefits from a renowned private school. The property is situated within easy access of the stunning coastline and beaches, with the town of Bude around 16 miles away, whilst Dartmoor National Park with its beautiful moorland is within easy reach, around 17 miles away. Barnstaple, the regional centre of North Devon is around 26 miles away, whilst the cathedral city of Exeter is around 42 miles away, and offers a more extensive range of shopping, business and leisure facilities. Mileages Shebbear - 3.5 miles Holsworthy - 7 miles Torrington - 13 miles Bude - 16 miles Dartmoor - 17 miles Barnstaple - 26 miles Exeter - 42 miles The Property - This is an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful detached country residence enjoying delightful views over its own grounds. This delightful character cottage offers well-presented accommodation, and retains a wealth of character features. The accommodation is spacious and versatile and consists of three reception rooms, a family orientated kitchen / breakfast room, study and four double bedrooms with the principal bedroom suite benefitting from an en-suite and dressing room. There is an added advantage of a detached luxury studio that could be used for a variety of purposes (subject to planning permission), including as a holiday cottage/income, home office or as an annexe for dependent relatives or teenage children. Church Cottage is located in a very special position, enjoying peace and tranquillity and surrounded by nature, yet within the heart of the hamlet. There is just over 17 acres of ground, which is an excellent mixture of mature formal gardens, paddocks, meadows and ponds that enjoy an excellent array of wildlife visitors. There is also a useful range of outbuildings including a good-sized timber barn. Only with an internal inspection can you start to appreciate just how exceptional this property is, as well as the further potential on offer (STP). The accommodation, with approximate dimensions more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplans, comprises: A decorative carved front door leads to: Entrance Hall - A dual aspect room overlooking the garden. Inner hallway with stairs rising to the first floor landing. Exposed stonework. Porcelain tiled floor. Study - A dual aspect room overlooking the gardens. Parquet flooring. Dining Room - A dual aspect room with decorative window shutters. Parquet flooring. Inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove set on a slate and brick hearth that is also open to the sitting room. Exposed stonework. Sitting Room - A dual aspect room with decorative window shutters and a box bay window to front elevation, with window seat overlooking the gardens. Wood burning stove on a slate hearth and timber mantel over. Parquet flooring. Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Comprising a range of matching wall and base units, with Belfast sink set into quartz work surfaces. Triple Aga set into chimney recess. Space for range style cooker with extractor over. Central island unit with quartz work surfaces and breakfast bar. Porcelain tiled floor. Conservatory - Enjoying superb views over the gardens and land towards the ponds. French doors lead to the garden and terrace. Porcelain tiled floor. Shower Room - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a shower cubicle. Window to the rear elevation. Utility Room/Pantry - Recently re-fitted with an excellent range of matching wall and base units and Belfast sink set into quartz work surfaces. Pantry style cupboard. Integrated dishwasher and space for American style fridge/freezer (available by separate negotiation). Porcelain tiled floor. Laundry - Window to the rear elevation. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Floor mounted oil fired boiler providing central heating and hot water. Porcelain tiled floor. Rear Lobby/Boot Room - Access to the garden enjoying outlook over the gardens and land towards the ponds. Porcelain tiled floor. First Floor Landing - Windows to the rear elevation. Excellent range of storage cupboards. A door gives access to what is currently used as a bedroom suite. Bedroom 1 - A dual aspect room with views over the garden and church to the rear. Hatch access to loft space. Built-in storage cupboard. En-Suite - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, double shower cubicle and a slipper bath. Window to the front elevation. Heated rowel rail. Interconnecting door to dressing room / bedroom 5. Dressing Room/Bedroom 5 - Window to the front elevation. Mirror fronted wardrobes. Hatch access to loft space. Bedroom 2 - A dual aspect room with views over the gardens and land towards the ponds. Bedroom 4 - Window overlooking the garden. Built-in storage. Shower Room - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a shower cubicle. Window overlooking the ponds. Panelling to dado height. Bedroom 3 - A dual aspect room overlooking the gardens and ponds. Airing cupboard. Studio - The door gives access to the: Open Plan Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchenette/Bedroom - A superb dual aspect room with patio doors overlooking the land and ponds, and giving access onto a large terraced deck. Wood burning stove on a slate hearth. Hatch access to loft space. Good-sized walk-in storage cupboard. In the corner of this room there is what looks like a range of cupboards, but is actually a fold out kitchenette with sink, two ring electric hob, microwave oven and fridge, as well as excellent storage. Shower Room - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, double shower cubicle and heated towel rail. Window to the rear elevation. The studio benefits from electric underfloor heating throughout. Outside - The property is approached via a long and private gravelled driveway, that leads to a parking area and an impressive 59'4 x 24'2 timber barn with five barn doors, which is currently used as garaging/workshop. Within this barn there is power and water connected, as well as a separate WC. There are two further barns around this yard, one being a 31'0 x 20'3 pole barn and a 28'0 x 12'1 barn currently used as a wood store, and there is also a further useful storage shed. The yard area provides excellent parking for either a horse box, lorry, motor home or boat. From this area, a footpath leads you past the orchard and over the picturesque bridge, and into the beautiful formal gardens of the main property. From this area, the driveway continues to the rear of Church Cottage and the studio, where there is further parking. The Gardens and Grounds - The formal gardens are a delight to wander around, with a plethora of flowering shrubs, mature trees and hedgerows. A large porcelain terrace is situated just off the conservatory, and is the perfect place for entertaining and al-fresco dining. In the lower area of garden there is a rectangular pond with a fountain, and beyond that is a well-stocked kitchen garden with raised beds. Crossing the driveway is where the wildlife meadows can be found, with walkways cut throughout. These meander in different directions, giving a wonderful perspective to the property and church behind. There are three thriving wildlife ponds with water lilies and reeds, being a superb haven for dragonflies, birds, amphibians and several species of fish. To the rear of one of the ponds is an area known as ''Sundowners', where there is a timber constructed pergola that catches the last rays of sunshine in the evenings. From here, a short stroll across the boardwalk will take you across to the paddocks. Property Information Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage (treatment plant). Oil fired central heating. Solar panels which heat the water. Electric underfloor heating to the studio. Local Authority - Torridge District Council - 01237 428700. EPC Ratings: E/D Contents, Fixtures and Fittings - Only those mentioned within this brochure are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fittings, mirrors, garden ornaments and furniture etc are specifically excluded, but may be available by separate negotiation. Viewing By appointment with Jackson-Stops North Devon 01271 325 153. What3words ///including.stove.litigate For sale by private treaty with vacant possession upon completion. Directions - From Great Torrington square, take the New Street exit and head towards Bideford. Continue along this road until reaching the outskirts of the town, turning left onto the B3227 Langtree road. Proceed through Langtree and upon reaching the next village of Stibb Cross, turn left at a staggered crossroad signposted towards Shebbear. Continue along this road for around 7.5 miles, passing Shebbear College on your right hand side. Then turn right, signposted towards Bradford. Continue along this road until you see the entrance to the property situated on the right hand side with nameplate clearly visible. Or from Bude proceed along the A3072 into Holsworthy and take the second left hand turning signposted towards Bideford. At the mini roundabout go straight across. Turn left at the T junction and continue on this road (A3072) until reaching Brandis Corner and the Bickford Arms public House. Turn left here and proceed into the village of Bradford/Holemoor. As you turn sharp right, take the left hand turn signposted towards Bradford church. Follow this lane until you find the private driveway to the property on your right hand side.