Bradford, Holsworthy

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Highstead Barton is a charming period thatched property (rethatched in 2023) nestled away in a quiet and unspoilt rural location offering pleasant countryside views from a number of the rooms, with parts of the Grade II* Listed house believed to date back to the 1500's.

The property is located in the picturesque Hamlet of Bradford, approximately 4 miles from the village of Shebbear with its well known Public School of Shebbear College, only six miles from the market town of Holsworthy and 15 miles to the coastal town of Bude.

The property offers an abundance of exposed timbers, slate flag stone floors and wood burners. The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, sitting room with wood burner, snug/second sitting room with wood burner, family room/ground floor bedroom five, study, kitchen dining room with redfyre range, utility and ground floor bathroom. On the first floor there are four bedrooms with a dressing room and ensuite to the principal bedroom.

The property sits in approximately 3/4 of an acre of well maintained gardens offering pleasant views, a range of useful outbuildings and workshop.  

ENTRANCE HALL Entering via a wooden framed glazed door to the entrance hall with stairs ascending to the first floor with arch leading to:- 

INNER HALL Feature wooden beams, wooden recess with shelving, built in cupboard, feature wooden arch and doors serve the following rooms:- 

SITTING ROOM 16'2 max' 10'8 min" x 13' 8" (5.13m x 4.17m) Wooden framed glazed window to the front elevation offering a pleasant outlook across the gardens and valley. Wooden beams, stone fireplace with wooden lintel, slate hearth, bread oven and Villager wood burner. Radiator.  

FAMILY ROOM/BEDROOM FIVE 11' 2" x 9' 4" (3.4m x 2.84m) Wooden framed glazed window to the front elevation offering a pleasant outlook across the gardens and valley. Wooden beams to the ceiling, feature fireplace with wooden mantle and tiled surround and radiator. 

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 19' 3" x 10' 8" (5.87m x 3.25m) Wooden framed double glazed window with deep windowsill to the rear elevation overlooking the garden and wooden framed glazed internal window. Inset lighting, door to useful pantry, green 'redfyre' oil fired range and exposed wooden flooring.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of cream base units with granite worksurface with incut drainer, under mounted Belfast style sink, integrated undercounter fridge and space and plumbing for dishwasher. Door to:- 

REAR PORCH 9' 2" x 8' 10" (2.79m x 2.69m) Wooden stable style door to the side elevation and wooden framed glazed window. Wall mounted consumer unit and electric meter.  

UTILITY ROOM 10' 8" x 9' 00" (3.25m x 2.74m) A dual aspect room with wooden framed glazed windows to the rear and side elevations. Wall mounted sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine, slate flagstone flooring and Worcester floor standing oil fired boiler.  

BATHROOM 10' 7" x 7' 00" (3.23m x 2.13m) A spacious dual aspect bathroom with wooden framed glazed windows to the rear and side elevation. Roll top bath with central traditional bath shower mixer tap with handset, quadrant shower with electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, radiator and slate flagstone flooring. 

SNUG/SECOND SITTING ROOM 15' 8" x 11' 6" (4.78m x 3.51m) Feature wooden beams to the ceiling, wooden framed glazed window to the front elevation offering a pleasant outlook across the gardens and valley. Inglenook style stone fireplace with large wooden mantle, slate hearth with wood burner, fitted book shelf and cabinet to the side and radiator. Door to:- 

STUDY 17' 2" x 6' 5" (5.23m x 1.96m) Wooden framed glazed windows to the front and side elevations with a pleasant outlook across the gardens and valley. Radiator.  

FIRST FLOOR A split landing with exposed wooden floorboards and cupboard housing the factory lagged hot water cylinder. Doors serve the following rooms:-  

BEDROOME ONE 16' 2" x 14'2 max' 10'00 min" (4.93m x 4.52m) A bright and spacious dual aspect principle bedroom with wooden framed glazed windows to the front and rear elevations offering a pleasant outlook over the surrounding countryside. Built in wardrobes, exposed wooden flooring and radiator. 

DRESSING ROOM 16' 2" x 3' 10" (4.93m x 1.17m) Wooden framed glazed windows to the front and rear elevations, built in cupboards, exposed wooden flooring and radiator. 

ENSUITE 9' 00" x 4' 2" (2.74m x 1.27m) Wooden framed glazed window to the rear elevation. Shower enclosure with electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, push button low flush WC and exposed wooden flooring. 

BEDROOM TWO 14' 2" x 11'11 max' 8'3 min" (4.32m x 3.56m) A spacious double bedroom with wooden framed glazed window with window seat and storage, offering a pleasant outlook over the surrounding countryside. Wooden beams to ceiling, built in wardrobes, radiator and exposed wooden floorboards. 

BEDROOM THREE 14' 6" x 7'8 max' 6'4 min" (4.42m x 2.29m) Wooden framed glazed window to the front elevation offering a pleasant outlook over the valley. Exposed wooden beams and radiator. 

BEDROOM FOUR 11' 00" x 8' 2" (3.35m x 2.49m) Wooden framed glazed window to the side elevation overlooking the gardens. Built in wardrobe, radiator and loft hatch access.  

WC 7' 7" x 2' 7" (2.31m x 0.79m) Wall mounted wash hand basin and a push button low flush WC.  

OUTBUILDINGS Outside store 9'8 x 7'10 light and power connected
Wood Store 8'5 x 5'4 light connected
Barn One 28'2 x 19'4, light and power connected, double doors to the front elevation.
Barn Two 39'7 x 19'9, light and power connected, double doors to the front elevation. 

GARDENS The property is set within well maintained three quarters of an acre gardens, approached via a gravel drive providing extensive off road parking. Gravel and cobble path leads to the front door, pretty south facing part walled garden located to the front with mature hedging, well maintained and established flower beds. To the side and rear of the property the gardens are laid to grass, wide selection of mature trees and shrubs, raised vegetable beds and fruit trees.  

COUNCIL TAX Band F 

SERVICES Mains electricity and mains water. Private drainage via septic tank and oil fired central heating. Fibre connected to premise.  

TENURE Freehold