Arlington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

A beautifully situated Grade II listed period farmhouse, enjoying panoramic countryside views and a range of outbuildings with potential (STPP), all set in 5.28 acres.

Location - The property is situated in a breath-taking private and unspoilt location, within walking distance of the National Trust’s Arlington Court and surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Arlington Court is steeped in history, dating back to 1820, having originally been commissioned by Colonel John Palmer Chichester as a replacement for a converted hunting lodge originally dating back to 1790. It has changed over subsequent years, having been passed down to succeeding generations of the Chichester family, until it was gifted to the National Trust by Miss Rosalie Chichester in 1949. Today, the estate is a much loved local landmark offering house tours, beautiful formal Victorian gardens and extensive grounds to explore and enjoy, as well as the National Trust Carriage Museum and a popular tea room.

The village of East Down is around three miles away, and benefits from the highly popular public house and restaurant, The Pyne Arms. Exmoor National Park is 2.5 miles away and is famous for its undulating moors and pastureland bisected by rivers and streams, running down through deep wooded combes to the spectacular coastline below, with a range of countryside pursuits on offer including walking, riding and fishing, as well as spectacular unspoilt scenery.

The outstanding North Devon coastline was recognised in 2022 as a ‘World Surfing Reserve’ (WSR), which is the first in the UK, and only cold-water WSR in the world. The coast is easily accessible from the property with the seaside village of Combe Martin around 7 miles away, whilst the well-regarded sandy beaches of Woolacombe, Putsborough and Croyde are between 14 and 17 miles away.

The regional centre of Barnstaple is about 8 miles from the property, which offers all the area’s main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues, as well as access onto the A361.

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 40 miles (about an hour’s drive) away and offers regular mainline rail services to London in just over 2 hours.

Mileages

Exmoor National Park – 2.5 miles
East Down – 3 miles
Combe Martin – 7 miles
Barnstaple – 8.5 miles
Woolacombe – 17 miles
M5 Motorway – 39 miles

The Property - Properties in this location very rarely become available to the open market, situated in beautiful unspoilt countryside on the outskirts of Arlington, enjoying panoramic countryside views, with easy access to Exmoor and the coast.

This period Grade II Listed farmhouse offers spacious and versatile accommodation and is in need of some refurbishment, but offers fantastic potential to create either a wonderful family home, for multigenerational family occupation or as a main home with annexe/income. At present, the accommodation is arranged as three reception rooms, five bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms.

Equally as impressive externally, there are a range of stone outbuildings that offer great potential for a variety of uses (STPP). One of the barns is a two storey stone and slate barn attached to the farmhouse. The gardens and grounds are delightful, incorporating south facing private gardens and excellent pasture bordered by a stream, in total amounting to 5.28 acres.

Only with a viewing can you start to appreciate this period farmhouse and the stunning location, offered for sale with the added advantage of no ongoing chain.

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

Front door leads to:

Reception Hall - Window overlooking the garden. Exposed beams. Stairs rise to first floor landing.

Drawing Room - A dual aspect room enjoying far reaching countryside views. Inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove on a slate and tiled hearth with timber mantel over.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Comprising an excellent range of matching wall and base units with sink set into roll top work surfaces and space for a cooker, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Oil fired Rayburn set in chimney recess with exposed lintel. Access to the rear porch. Window enjoying far reaching countryside views. Tiled floor.

Inner Lobby - Access to reception hall. Tiled floor.

Pantry - Tiled floor. Window.

Utility Room - A dual aspect room overlooking the field and countryside beyond. Comprising sink with base unit below and roll top work surfaces. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer.

Family Room/Snug - Window overlooking the garden. Open fireplace with tiled surround. Exposed beam.

Lobby - Window overlooking the field and countryside beyond. Hatch access to loft.

Kitchenette - Comprising a range of matching wall and base units with sink set into roll top work surfaces and double oven, electric hob with extractor over. Space for washing machine and fridge/freezer. Window enjoying countryside views.

Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, and a panelled bath. Obscure window.

From the kitchen there is access to the barn and a secondary staircase that rises to the first floor landing. Pedestal wash hand basin. Exposed beam.

Cloakroom - Low level WC with concealed cistern. Obscure window. Exposed beam.

First Floor Landing - Window and roof light. Exposed lintel. Eaves storage. Airing cupboard. Hatch access to loft space.

Shower Room - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a double shower cubicle. Heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2 - Window overlooking the garden and countryside beyond.

Bedroom 4 - Window overlooking the garden and countryside beyond. Vanity wash hand basin.

Bedroom 3 - A dual aspect room enjoying far reaching countryside views. Vanity wash hand basin. Built-in storage cupboard.

Bedroom 5 - Window enjoying far reaching countryside views.

Bedroom 1 - Window enjoying far reaching countryside views. Built-in wardrobes. Vanity wash hand basin.

Bathroom - Comprising low level WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash hand basin with built-in storage cupboard and a jacuzzi bath with shower over. Chrome heated towel rail.

Outside - The property is accessed via a private lane serving Brinscombe House and one other property. The gardens and grounds are a particular delight, with a charming south facing walled garden enjoying a high degree of privacy and seclusion. There are lawned sections, flowerbeds and borders with mature specimen plants, trees and shrubs and the garden also benefits from access to the field.

Attached to the farmhouse is a:

Barn - A two storey barn with access to the parking and garden areas with an attached wood store. This barn offers tremendous potential, as previously indicated, for a variety of uses, subject to any necessary consents.

On the opposite side of the farmhouse is a further area of level garden/small paddock with a single storey stone outbuilding that again, is thought to offer potential (STPP) for a variety of purposes, and has been used previously to house livestock. There is also a small poly tunnel and vegetable garden.

The field is laid to pasture and bordered by a small stream, and benefits from stunning views over the countryside with some ancient trees. In total, the property benefits from about 5.2 acres providing a tranquil and private setting.

Property Information

Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Local Authority - North Devon District Council – .

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: Exempt

Directions - From Blackmoor Gate proceed towards South Molton on the A399, then take the first right hand turning signposted Calvert Trust and Wistlandpound Resevoir. Proceed along this country lane for about 1.9 miles, passing the entrance for Besshill Farm shop, and the driveway to the property will be situated on the left hand side, with nameplate clearly displayed.