Sterridge Valley, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, EX34

Derrivale is an immaculately presented, charming and characterful cottage situated in a sought after picturesque location in the tree lined Sterridge Valley on the outskirts of the award winning picture post card village of Berrynarbor on the North Devon coast. The cottage sits in its own large gardens and grounds which amount to approximately 1.75 acres and includes formal landscaped lawned gardens, vegetable plot and a large area of woodland which has meandering footpaths running through. There is plenty of off road parking for 5/6 cars.

The Sterridge Valley is located 2 miles from the coast and offers considerable peace and quiet and delightful rural views. Berrynarbor is an attractive Olde Worlde picture post card village and has won several awards over the years for the "Best Kept Village" and from Britain in Bloom. The amenities include a primary school which continues to receive the 'outstanding' Ofsted rating, several public houses serving food, a community post office/general stores and a church. The village also has a thriving community with many social clubs and events taking place throughout the year.

Barnstaple, which is North Devon's main trading centre is approximately 14 miles away and has many of the big name shops, a rail link to Exeter which connects directly with the major stations in London, and also has direct access onto the A361 North Devon Link Road which joins the M5 at junction 27 (Tiverton).

This delightful family home has been extensively improved and tastefully modernised over recent years and is packed full of high quality fixtures and fittings all complimented by a wealth of period features and charm. The superb kitchen has charm aplenty with its flagstone flooring and feature chimney breast. The characterful lounge provides a cosy relaxing space and has an imposing feature inglenook fireplace with a former bread oven and a wood burner. There is a 'practical' area too with a good sized utility room and a ground floor cloakroom/wc.

On the first floor the 3 bedrooms are all generously sized with the master bedroom having its own en-suite shower room with high quality contemporary fittings. The family bathroom has also been modernised to a high standard and tastefully fitted with a contemporary suite featuring a roll topped standalone bathtub.

Outside, there are large beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds which amount to around 1.75 acres in total. Immediately adjacent to the cottage is a delightfully landscaped area of garden which comprises of terraced lawns interspersed with a wide variety of colourful shrubs, bushes, flowering trees and plants which area awash with vibrant colours throughout the spring and summer seasons. Pathways meander through this area which extends out a considerable distance away from the cottage and on to a productive vegetable garden with three greenhouses and shed and numerous raised beds for growing the veg. Further on, there is another area of landscaped garden again with an abundance of colourful planting.

There is a 'woodland walk' at the rear of the gardens with the grounds extending up and away from the cottage and having a series of winding footpaths traversing through the mature trees.

On the opposite side of the road, there is a large gravelled parking area for several vehicles and adjacent to the parking area is a gabled roof Victorian former tap house with store shed behind. There is a further large and level area of formal lawned garden with mature trees and shrubs and pretty flowerbeds throughout. The garden backs onto a stream with a backdrop of further wooded hillsides and located down near the stream is a paved patio area with a gazebo over which provides a tranquil and picturesque area to sit and enjoying the wonderful countryside and wildlife that surrounds.

The gardens are perfect for those who love outdoor life and as there is so much space there are a wide variety of outdoor pursuits that can be enjoyed from the grounds whether that is growing your own produce, enjoying the woodland walk and wildlife or for the kids to run around enjoy. There are areas to sit, relax and unwind, enjoy a family barbeque or just lie back and enjoy the sun!

This beautiful cottage is ideal as a family home in an idyllic location but would also make a fantastic holiday letting cottage as well. The true splendour of the location can only be fully appreciated when visiting this delightful spot.
Applicants are advised to proceed from our offices in an easterly direction along the High Street. Take the A399 sign posted Combe Martin and proceed through Hele Bay following the road for approximately 3 miles. After passing Watermouth Castle and Big Meadow camp site, bear off right opposite the Saw Mills Public House. Follow the road towards the centre of Berrynarbor and shortly after Mill Park Caravan Park turn right just before the bus stop sign post Hagginton Hill and the Lees. Follow this road over the brow of the hill and continue along this road towards the Sterridge Valley through the 'cut in the rocks'. Follow the road through Wood Park for approximately half a mile and Derrivale will be found on the right hand side just after Barn Cottage.