Ilkerton, Barbrook, Lynton, Devon, EX35

A beautiful period farmhouse within Exmoor National Park, enjoying panoramic countryside views, set in 32 acres with a superb range of stone outbuildings.

Location - The property is situated in the small hamlet of Ilkerton within the highly favoured Exmoor National Park enjoying panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. The property enjoys tranquil rural surroundings, yet is within easy access of amenities at Lynton, located just over two miles away. There are fantastic walks available from the doorstep, and the spectacular North Devon coastline within easy reach.

Exmoor National Park is renowned for its undulating moors and pastureland with streams and rivers running down through deep wooded combes and valleys to the coastline. There are a superb range of country pursuits available including shooting, riding, walking, and fishing.

The pretty village of Lynton is twinned and connected via a cliff railway with the coastal village of Lynmouth, with the two affectionately known as “Little Switzerland”, with both offering a good range of local amenities. The larger town of Ilfracombe and the regional centre of Barnstaple, both about 19 miles away, offer a more comprehensive range of amenities, business opportunities, shopping and leisure pursuits.

The property is within reach of a wide range of beautiful beaches, with the award-winning Blue Flag beach at Woolacombe being around 20 miles away, with Putsborough, Croyde and Saunton a little further afield. In 2022 the North Devon coastline was recognised as a ‘World Surfing Reserve’ (WSR) – the first in the UK and only cold-water WSR in the world.

Communications - The area can be accessed from Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway, and along the A361 North Devon Link Road which leads onto the A39 Atlantic Highway. The nearest train station is located at the regional centre of Barnstaple, which connects to Exeter. Tiverton Parkway is around 39 miles away and offers regular mainline rail services to London (Paddington) in just over 2 hours.

Mileages

Lynton/Lynmouth – 2 miles
Combe Martin – 11 miles
Barnstaple – 19 miles
Woolacombe – 20 miles
Tiverton – 39 miles

The Property - This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully situated period farmhouse enjoying a tranquil and unspoilt location within Exmoor National Park. The property enjoys a private aspect with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and valley, down to the West Lyn River.

The accommodation is spacious and well presented with a wealth of period features, and interestingly, is not listed. There are three reception rooms, five bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms. The property boasts an extensive range of stone and slate barns offering tremendous potential for a variety of potential uses, including as holiday cottages, studio/home business, an annexe or multigenerational family occupation etc., subject to any necessary consents.

The property stands beautifully within its grounds, enjoying delightful views down the valley to the West Lyn River with the land comprising a mixture of gently sloping pasture, amenity land which slopes down to the river, as well as charming garden areas. In total, the property benefits from 32.4 acres, as well as further grazing rights on adjoining moorland. In addition, the property benefits from fishing rights on the West Lyn River.

The accommodation, with approximate dimensions more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplans, comprises:

Covered porch leads to front door and:

Entrance Hall - Slate flagstone floor. Exposed beams and lintels. Stairs rise to the first-floor landing. Understairs storage cupboard.

Snug/Library - A charming dual aspect room enjoying views over the countryside. Inglenook fireplace with exposed stonework and wood burning stove. Exposed beams and lintels.

Cloakroom - A dual aspect room with exposed beams and lintels. Vanity wash hand basin and low-level WC. Built-in storage cupboard.

Drawing Room - A fabulous room with window to the front elevation enjoying valley views. Slate flagstone floor. Inglenook fireplace with exposed stonework and wood burning stove. Exposed beams and lintels.

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Kitchen/Dining/Family Room - A superb triple aspect room enjoying superb views over the surrounding countryside and access onto the terrace and garden. Wood burning stove. Exposed beams. The kitchen comprises a range of matching base units with stainless steel single drainer sink unit set into roll top work surfaces. Space for fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Range style cooker with extractor over (available by separate negotiation).

Utility Room - Windows overlooking the rear courtyard. Stainless steel double sink unit set into roll top work surfaces with base units below. Space for washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer. Built-in pantry cupboard. Space for boots and cloaks. Exposed beams and lintels. Access to the rear elevation.

First Floor Landing - Exposed stonework, beams, lintels and floorboards. Velux window.

Bedroom 1 - A dual aspect room enjoying lovely views over the surrounding countryside and valley. Exposed beam and lintel. Hatch access to loft space.

En-Suite - Comprising dual vanity wash hand basins, low level WC, bidet, panelled bath and shower cubicle. Chrome heated towel rail. Window overlooking the valley. Velux window.

Bedroom 3 - Window to the front elevation enjoying far reaching countryside views. Exposed beam, lintel and floorboards.

Bedroom 4 - Window to the front elevation enjoying countryside views. Exposed beam, lintel and floorboards.

Bedroom 2 - Window to the front elevation enjoying countryside views. Exposed beam, lintel and floorboards. Exposed stonework and ornate fireplace.

Bedroom 5 - Window to the side elevation, Velux window. Exposed floorboards.

Family Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tongue and groove panelled bath and a double shower cubicle. Exposed floorboards. Two Velux windows. Storage cupboard.

Outside - The property is approached through a five bar gate which leads to an area of off-road parking for several vehicles, and a single garage and double carport. There is access from here to a small paddock behind the carport. A further five bar gate leads to the front of the farmhouse and the garden areas, which are mainly laid to lawn, with an elevated terrace accessed off of the kitchen/dining/family room, with all areas of garden enjoying fantastic views over the surrounding countryside.

To the front of the farmhouse, there is a beautiful two storey barn with good-sized single storey workshop attached, and adjacent, there is an additional two storey barn, both of which offer vast potential for a variety of potential uses, subject to the necessary planning permissions. To the rear of the farmhouse is a further range of single storey stone barns, again, offering a range of potential uses (STPP). One of these buildings has been converted into a studio comprising two rooms with power light and water connected. It is also heated by an independent air to air heat pump.

From the garden at the front of the farmhouse a five-bar gate leads to the former farmyard, where there is a small range of sheds and access to the modern agricultural building. A gate allows access to the amenity land which slopes down to the West Lyn river. The property benefits from fishing rights, the majority of which are single bank, with some double bank fishing on the river.

A spring in the field above the house (in former times the farm water supply) cascades down a cleave to a pond just below the garden an on down to the West Lyn River. A track adjacent to the pond allows access to the gently sloping pastureland and the majority of the ground, which is divided into six fields.

A further five bar gate from the lane running alongside the property also gives access to the garden area located at the rear of the farmhouse, which comprises a small orchard with a stone building which houses the water filtration system. From this section of garden there is also access to the main body of pastureland.

The whole enjoys peace, privacy, tranquillity and fantastic views and extends to 32.4 acres in total.

Property Information

Agent's Note: There are no public footpaths or bridleways across the land. The property also benefits from some additional income from the Basic Farm Payments and grass keep which equates to circa £3,500 per annum.

Services - Mains electric. Oil fired central heating. Private water system (borehole) and drainage. The property benefits from solar panels which provide an income of around £700 per annum.

Local Authority Exmoor National Park – .

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 etc. are specifically excluded, but may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing - By appointment with Jackson-Stops, North Devon .

For sale by private treaty with vacant possession upon completion.

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EPC Rating: D

Directions - From Barnstaple, proceed on the A39 signposted towards Lynton. Continue until reaching the staggered crossroads at Blackmoor Gate, and turn right, and then immediately left, following signs for Lynton. Stay on this road until you drop down the hill into Barbrook. Turn right immediately before the petrol station, and proceed up the hill. Continue to the top of the hill, where the property will be found on the left hand side with nameplate clearly displayed.