Manor Court, Manor Road, Landkey, Barnstaple

A fine period house enjoying superb southerly views over open countryside set in timeless & tranquil surroundings with indoor swimming pool and gym. 3 Reception Rooms & Kitchen/Breakfast Room. 6 Bedrooms & 3 Bathrooms. Beautiful Gardens and Extensive parking. Gym/Office/Studio/Playroom [Potential for self contained unit]. 5135 SQ.FT / 477 SQ.M. EPC Band C.

Situation And Amenities - In a timeless & tranquil location, within walking distance of Landkey village, which offers an outstanding primary school, a popular public house (offering food and part time shopping/post office facilities), there is an historic church and village hall as well as regular bus services to Barnstaple and South Molton. The village also enjoys easy access to the A361 North Devon Link Road, which provides a link to the historic regional centre of Barnstaple, less than 10 minutes by car, offering an extensive range of local and national retails shops, supermarkets, high street banks, primary and secondary schooling, a further education college, theatre, cinema, leisure centre, numerous restaurants and public house, combining modern shopping amenities with a bustling market atmosphere, along with the District Hospital on the periphery. The famous Tarka Trail is within easy striking distance, providing a walk or cycle along the River Taw to Braunton, the coastal village of Instow and beyond. From Barnstaple the A361 provides access to Tiverton and the M5 (Junction 27) within around 45 minutes. There are main line intercity rail links available at Exeter and Tiverton Parkway. The nearest international airports are at Exeter and Bristol. The popular sandy beaches of Saunton (also with championship golf course, although there is a golf course very close by at Portmore), Croyde, Woolacombe and Instow are all within easy access. Landkey is surrounded by picturesque countryside, providing a wealth of recreational activities including; walking, horse riding, cycling, fishing etc. To the north east, Exmoor National Park offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, running down to the stunning North Devon Coast. For those interested in private schooling, there are reputable prospects at Bideford, West Buckland and Tiverton.

Description - A striking south facing detached country house enjoying superb countryside views. We understand the property was built circa. 1850 and has been renovated throughout, retaining many original features including an impressive Inglenook fireplace in the dining room, stunning stained glass windows and round ceiling roof light on the landing.
The property has the feeling of bright, spacious, and well presented accommodation which combines quality contemporary refinements with original character features.
The layout on the ground floor briefly consists; Covered porch with pillars, spacious entrance hall, Living Room with doors into Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room with integrated appliances, Cloakroom WC, Utility Room. On the First Floor; 6 Bedrooms, main bedroom with Dressing Room & En-suite Shower Room, 2 further Bathrooms.

The property also benefits from an indoor heated 10 metre swimming pool and sunken hot tub, bi-fold doors directly onto a sun terrace which would make an ideal outdoor kitchen area. Gym, shower/ changing room, games/entertainment area. Within the private gardens there is a south facing lawned garden, further sun terrace and inner courtyard, home office/studio and stone outbuildings which may have scope to create further accommodation subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission. Ample parking and turning area and scope to add garaging subject to consent. The layout of the accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified upon the accompanying floorplan.

Accommodation - Stone pillared entrance porch with front door leads into a central reception hall with stairs that rise to the first floor and double doors that lead into both a cosy sitting room and separate living room. From the living room there are doors to the dining room. From the Hallway an opening leads into the beautiful recently fitted kitchen/breakfast room, a excellent family oriented room with range of contemporary luxury kitchen units and central island with quartz worksurfaces and an assortment of integrated appliances. From the kitchen there is a rear hall with a door that leads to a separate dining room with period feature inglenook fireplace. From the rear hall there is a secondary staircase leading to the first floor, door to a downstairs WC and useful utility room. The utility room has space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and steps and door leading to the pool complex.
A superb modern complex, the pool itself is 10 metres x 4.5 metres with a constant depth of 1.22 metres with the addition of a sunken hot tub. There are extensive tiled areas and trifold doors which open back the entire south elevation to the external terrace taking advantage of the views and very sheltered and private patio. From the pool hall there is a gym/games room with vaulted ceiling.
There is a changing room facility with separate cloak room and large walk in shower enclosure and plant room housing all of the pool equipment.
Upstairs there is a split-level staircase leading to a landing with period stained glass ceiling light. From the landing doors lead into two luxury bathrooms and six decent sized bedrooms with the main bedroom being located to the front which enjoys wonderful countryside views, large walk in dressing room with ensuite.
Outside
An initial shared driveway leads to a five bar gate with a private sweeping tarmac drive leading up to the property and parking area. The walled parking area is located to the West of the house which has enough space for up to six vehicles, motorhome, boat or even a carport or garage could be created subject to planning. There is a beautiful stone laid garden adjacent to the pool house and pathway leading to the rear of the property. From the parking area an archway leads to a formal cottage style garden mainly laid to lawn with plethora of mature tree, shrubs and rose beds. To the East of the property is an extensive stone laid patio area ideal for entertaining. Also, within the grounds is a stone rendered outbuilding recently renovated and would make a perfect home office, studio or consultation room and rear courtyard garden with seating area and two more storage sheds.

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From Newport proceed on Landkey Road towards the village of Landkey, this road continues into Mount Sandford Road, turn right before John Beer Auto Services, signposted Landkey Town and then immediately left. Continue on the country lane for approximatkley 1km, the entrance to the property can be found prior to the church on the left hand sign with a nameplate clearly visible.

pass Portmore Golf Club on the left, continue for approximatkley 200yards where the property can be found on the right hand side with a 'For Sale' board clearly visible. Please note the parking for the property is on the right hand side before the property.

Services - All mains services connected. Gas fired central heating. Underfloor heating in kitchen. According to Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available at the property and there is the likelihood of coverage from several mobile phone networks. For more information please see the Ofcom website: