Torrington, Devon

Cromwell House is an imposing, distinctive and grand home with links by name to the towns infamous civil war history of 1646, although probably constructed in the more recent past. This is another of those large, period fronted homes that one often walks past thinking, "I wonder who lived there, or I could live in a house like that". Well, now you have the superb opportunity to own this lovely home - a real part of Great Torrington’s history. Stepping out of the front door to the right is the town square – just a few paces in fact. Turn left, on the other hand and a short stroll see's you at the start of the 365 acre commons - with stunning elevated views across the Torridge Valley. This is one of the main reasons the town was voted the healthiest place to live in England a little while ago. The commons lead directly onto the Tarka trail, a footpath/cycle way mainly built on the bed of a disused railway where all the gradients are gentle. It winds its way through some stunning woodland along the course of the River Torridge past Beam Weir, where Henry Williamson’s Tarka the Otter was born, from which the trail gains its name. It continues past Bideford and along the coast to Barnstaple where it splits and one leg turns inland again following the portion of the railway which is still in use the other continues on the bed of the disused railway and onto Ilfracombe.

Cromwell House has enjoyed a varied past over the years, most recently as a care home. Since its closure however it has enjoyed quite extensive renovations with a sympathetic attention to detail of the fine art on show, something that is immediately evident on entering the property with a particularly stunning, decorative arch featuring what appears to be cormorants or liver birds. This beautiful home is very large and extends to over 2900 square feet over both floors giving any family all the space they would need to expand and enjoy life. Its versatile too, even lending itself to multi-generational living. The ground floor annex provides everything you could need from its own kitchen and shower room to its two bedrooms one of which could easily double up as a living room, it even provides its own access into the garden. The main house offers three large reception rooms, kitchen, shower and garden room to the ground floor as well as five good sized bedrooms an ensuite shower room and a family bathroom to the first floor.

Outside space is always important when considering a home move, it has to be large enough to properly compliment the house, not least providing the space needed for the little ones amongst you to run off their youthful energy. Cromwell House has more than enough for this and much much more. Its long lawned garden that extends to well in excess of 200' is the perfect blank canvas to landscape into the garden of your dreams. You could easily divide it into separate areas incorporating ornamental themed projects with a productive vegetable garden should you so wish. From the rear of the garden there is a sloped pathway down to the parking area, enough for three vehicles off road. There is even an option for the purchase of further parking adjoining the existing area to increase the number of spaces easily to that of six cars. Further information on this is available upon request.

I could keep waxing lyrical about this beautiful home and gardens but there is no substitute for taking a look in person. I strongly urge you to take the time to experience it for yourself and would love the opportunity to meet with you there to help embed what you see on paper in the flesh.



Directions
From our offices in Torrington, leaving on foot proceed round from Fore Street into South Street, Take the next turning of the left into Castle Street. Continue along the street where Cromwell House can be found on your left hand side just before the bend.