Brandis Corner, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22

A beautifully presented spacious and versatile country home, offering privacy, seclusion and income potential, all set beautifully in grounds of around 7 acres.

Location - The property is situated in a rural location, on the outskirts of the village of Brandis Corner, and is within walking distance of a popular public house. Also within walking distance is the National Trust ruins at Dunsland, which offers excellent walks and the ruins of an old country house, whilst Cookworthy Woods is also within easy reach and offers further excellent walking opportunities ideal for dog walking.

The market town of Holsworthy is around 5.5 miles away and offers an excellent range of amenities with primary and secondary schooling, supermarkets including a Waitrose, pubs and restaurants, various shops and places of worship. The popular village of Shebbear is within 4 miles and benefits from a renowned private school.

The stunning coastline and beaches are within easy reach, with the coastal town of Bude located around 14 miles away, whilst Dartmoor National Park is around 16 miles away. Barnstaple, the regional centre of North Devon, is around 26 miles away, whilst the cathedral city of Exeter is around 40 miles away, and offers a more extensive range of shopping, business and leisure facilities.

Communications - The area can be accessed via the M5 Motorway, and along the A30. The nearest mainline train station is located at Exeter, and from there, regular mainline rail services connect to London (Paddington) in just over 2 hours.

Mileages

Brandis Corner/Pub – 0.5 mile
Shebbear – 4 miles
Holsworthy – 5.5 miles
Torrington – 13 miles
Bude – 14 miles
Dartmoor – 16 miles
Barnstaple – 26 miles
Exeter – 40 miles

The Property - This a wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented period country home, in private and rural surroundings. The property offers spacious and versatile accommodation that could suit a variety of potential uses, including dual family occupation or as a home with an income. At present, the accommodation is arranged to comprise four reception rooms, a study and six bedrooms with three bath/shower rooms.

Midhaven is truly a stunning family home, with an emphasis on leisure and relaxation, with an indoor heated swimming pool, beautiful walled garden and extensive patio and seating areas to make the most of the outdoor space. To the rear of the property, there are a range of outbuildings that offer potential as well as an occasional workshop/studio that could lend itself to holiday let usage, subject to applying for a change of use.

In total, the property stands in glorious gardens and grounds of around 7 acres, and enjoys a high degree of privacy and seclusion with enormous potential for a lifestyle change or home with a generous income.

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

Front door gives access to:

Entrance Hall - Decorative tiled floor. Panelling to dado height. Stairs rise to the first floor landing.

Dining Room - Box bay window to the front elevation with window seat overlooking the garden and storage below. A stable door allows access to the side elevation. Panelling to dado height. Exposed timber floor. Decorative ceiling coving and ceiling rose. Opens to:

Kitchen - A dual aspect room with a bespoke handmade kitchen with a range of matching units, and Belfast sink set into wooden work surfaces. Space for dishwasher, fridge and American style fridge freezer. Central island unit with granite work surface and further dresser. Travertine flooring. Chimney recess housing range style cooker (available by separate negotiation) with extractor over.

Sitting Room - A stunning room with French doors to the front elevation overlooking the garden. Ceiling coving and rose. Central wood burning stove on a slate hearth with exposed lintels.

Garden Room - Overlooking the rear garden. French doors lead to the walled garden.

Cloakroom - Comprising low level WC and vanity wash hand basin. Panelling to dado height. Window to the side elevation.

Utility/Boiler Room - Work surfaces with appliance space below. Bespoke handmade shelving. Oil fired boiler.

Snug - Windows to the front elevation. Stairs rise to the first floor landing. Double doors leading to the study and family Room.

Study - A dual aspect room.

Family Room - A dual aspect room which is currently used as a games room and gym. Cupboard housing hot water tank and storage cupboard.

Lobby - Window to the front elevation and access to covered veranda.

Cloakroom - Comprising low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Window to the front elevation.

Agent's Note: It is thought that the snug, study, family room and bedrooms two and five offer the potential create a self-contained annexe, if required and we understand that the previous owners used the property in this layout.

First Floor Landing - Window to the rear elevation. Hatch access to loft space.

Bedroom 1 - A dual aspect room overlooking the gardens. Built-in wardrobes.

En-Suite - Comprising low level WC, vanity wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle.

Bedroom 3 - Window to the front elevation overlooking the garden.

Bedroom 4 - Window to the rear elevation. Ornate fireplace. Vanity wash hand basin. Eaves storage.

Bedroom 6 - Window to the rear elevation.

Family Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, vanity wash hand basin, roll top claw footed bath and a double shower cubicle. Panelling to dado height. Window to the side elevation.

Bedroom 2 - A dual aspect room with feature triangular window to the front elevation. Access to both landings.

Secondary Landing - (Accessed via the Snug) Hatch access to loft space. Window to the rear elevation. Storage cupboard.

Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tongue and groove panelled bath and double corner shower cubicle. Window to the front elevation. Eaves access.

Bedroom 5 - Window to the rear elevation. Built-in storage cupboard.

Outside - The property is approached through an electric gated entrance and over a gravelled driveway that leads to the front of the property, and provides ample off road parking and turning space. To the left hand side of the driveway, there are a range of outbuildings including a workshop and two former stables. These buildings offer vast potential (STPP), but are in need of some updating and refurbishment.

The gardens to the front of the property enjoy a private and south facing aspect, bordered by mature trees and hedges. They are mainly laid to lawn, with a range of seating areas including a gravelled section. A pathway leads to the greenhouse, potting shed and raised vegetable beds with some fruit trees. There is a pavilion with built-in barbecue and seating area, and also a five bar gate which gives access to the paddock.

Throughout the gardens, there is an emphasis on leisure, entertaining and alfresco dining and entertaining. To the right hand side of the property, there is an indoor heated swimming pool with an adjacent patio area, and there are also extensive patio areas to the right and front of the house, and to the rear of the pool house is an additional outbuilding, currently used as a chicken house.

There is a beautiful private and secluded walled garden to the rear of the property, with extensive patio areas, flowerbeds and borders with mature plants and shrubs, as well as a prep area with Belfast sink, BBQ and built-in pizza oven.

From the left hand side of the property, a gravelled track leads to a yard at the rear with ample off road parking and a range of outbuildings including an open fronted three bay linhay and wood store. Adjacent to these buildings is the:

Occasional Studio/Workshop (This building has planning permission for a workshop) which, at present, comprises:

Front door leading to

Entrance Hall - Hatch access to loft space.

Bedroom 1 - A dual aspect room.

Bedroom 2 - A dual aspect room.

Shower Room - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a corner shower cubicle.

Open Plan Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen - A dual aspect room with access to the rear elevation and the paddock. Kitchen comprising a range of matching wall and base units with stainless steel single drainer sink unit set into roll top work surfaces with integrated cooker and hob. Space for washing machine and fridge freezer.

Inner Lobby

Bedroom 3 - French doors to the rear elevation.

Bedroom 4 - Window to the front elevation.

Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, claw footed roll top bath and shower cubicle.

To the rear of this building is a garden area with a patio that enjoys views over the paddock, where an abundance of wildlife can often be spotted. In total, the property enjoys about 7 acres.

Property Information

Agent’s Note: We understand that there is a public footpath which crosses the paddock, but is seldom used.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (treatment plant). Oil fired central heating. LPG for cooking.

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Local Authority - Torridge 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 and furniture 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.

EPC Rating: D

Directions - From Holsworthy, proceed out of town on the A388, then take the left hand turning onto the A3072 signposted towards Hatherleigh and Okehampton. Proceed along this road for just under 4.5 miles until reaching Brandis Corner. Turn left here, signposted towards Bradford and Shebbear and proceed for a short distance, where the property will be found on the right hand side, with name plate clearly displayed.