Rockford, Brendon, Lynton

A detached character bungalow which has been remodelled and finished to a high standard during the vendors 5 year tenure. Greentiles enjoys a timeless and tranquil setting, within its own grounds. Entrance Hall, open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, 2 beds plus an occasional sleeping area, 2 bathrooms, utility room, various outside seating areas, swimming pool, ample off street parking, planning permission in place for double garage, separate 3.3 acre woodland. EPC Band C.

Situation And Amenities - Rockford and its near neighbour Brendon, are small villages set in a beautiful 'hidden' valley near the northern coast of Exmoor National Park. The village of Brendon, and the valley which shares its name, are well known to readers of Lorna Doone, as the picturesque setting for R.D. Blackmore's Classic Adventure. Also nearby are Oare Church, Malmsmead and Robbers Bridge which feature primarily throughout the book. Greentiles enjoys a timeless and tranquil setting, within its own grounds. Entertainment and sustenance are close at hand at the Rockford Inn less than 250 yards from the entrance gate and the Stag Hunters Inn, Brendon, about a mile away. The twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth are about 4 miles and as well as their scenic cliffs and historic harbour, offer a good range of shops, pubs, restaurants, churches, a primary school, library and even a cinema. Exmoor National Park offers over 260 square miles of dramatic scenery including some of Britain's highest cliffs, steep wooded valleys, rolling pasture and mile after mile of open moorland and is a haven for a wide range of wildlife including deer, Exmoor ponies, buzzards and other birds of prey. Exmoor's reputation as one of the finest areas of England for those walking and riding is richly deserved. We understand that Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsburys and Asda all deliver, Barbrook services is about 5 miles away. It is a 50 minute drive to Taunton where trains to London take 1 hour 50 minutes. The regional centre of Barnstaple is about 30 minutes by car. Combe Martin and the world renowned surfing beaches at Woolacombe, Saunton and Croyde are all within about 40 minutes drive.

Description - A detached character bungalow, believed to originate from the 1950s, presenting painted brick elevations with double glazing, beneath a slate roof. The current owners have carried out significant renovations and improvements both inside and out over the last 5 years and have recently been running the property as a successful holiday let.

The property enjoys views to the rear over the East Lyn River and is set in secluded gardens of approximately 0.6 of an acre. On the opposite side of the lane is an extra parcel, about 3.3 Acres, of hillside woodland, available by further negotiation.

Accommodation - The bright and airy accommodation is vast and versatile and includes;
STORM CANOPY UPVC opaque glazed door opening to the ENTRANCE HALL. LIVING ROOM, a delightful triple aspect open plan living space with vaulted ceilings, with door opening out to terrace, square bay window with slate window seat, views over the garden and woodland. KITCHEN AREA ample work surface with storage above and below, Belfast butler sink, space for dishwasher and low fridge freezer, integrated Siemens wi-fi electric oven, Siemens electric four ring hob with extractor fan above, industrial style vent. Sizeable DINING AREA with log burner, underfloor heating and skylight. Spiral staircase leading to MEZZANINE AREA currently set as a twin/triple bedroom area with wooden floors, skylight and eaves access to a spacious storage area, ideal for owners lock up. Back on the ground floor is a COAT ROOM leading through to a SHOWER ROOM with three-piece suite comprising hand wash basin, shower cubicle with mains fed shower, stylish black frame shower screen, low level WC, window to rear elevation. BEDROOM 2 large window and seat overlooking rear elevation with views out to the river and woodland, built-in triple bunk bed with space for further double bed below. BEDROOM 1 bay window to front with window seat overlooking the lawned garden, large double bedroom with further window to rear elevation, again with river views. EN-SUITE three-piece suite comprising mains fed shower, hand wash basin with storage below, WC, window to side elevation, wood effect slate tiling. UTILITY ROOM off main bedroom with wall mounted boiler, space for washing machine, tumble dryer and tall fridge freezer, window side, underfloor heating controls.

Outside - Natural stone pathway leads from the front door to a number of delightful seating areas, most of which enjoy views of the well-tended gardens or river and surrounding woodland. The LOWER GARDEN is mainly laid to lawn with an air source heat pump close to the dwelling. HOT TUB PATIO and separate SWIMMING POOL AREA. The UPPER GARDEN can be accessed via steps off a concreate driveway. There are SEVERAL SHEDS and OUTBUILDINGS used as either woodstores or storage for outdoor furniture and maintenance tools. At the entrance is a five bar gate opening to a GRAVEL AND HARD STANDING AREA providing ample parking. Planning permission has been obtained to erect a double garage but has since expired. Further details are available from the sole selling agent.

Agents Note - Available by separate negotiation is a 3.3 acre section of hillside woodland on the opposite side of the road. The entrance to which has a relatively flat area which could potentially be used for additional parking subject to the relevant permissions. Further information can be obtained by contacting Stags Barnstaple office.

Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Underfloor heating is provided by an air source heat pump.
The vendors currently use Starlink for broadband. According to Ofcom standard broadband is available at the property and mobile signal is unlikely. For more information please see the Ofcom website: checker.ofcom.org.uk

Directions - Leave Lynmouth on the A389 up Countisbury Hill, pass the Blue Ball Inn on your right hand side and take the next turning right signed Brendon 1 mile. Continue into the village, cross over the stone bridge and at the T junction bear right. Continue for another mile, pass the Rockford Inn on your left, continue up the hill and the property can be found on the right.

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