Hartland, Bideford, Devon, EX39

A charming and characterful ‘chocolate box’ cottage in a highly desirable location close to the coast, available to the open market with no ongoing chain.

Location - The property stands in a glorious rural location with no near neighbours, and enjoys panoramic views over rolling countryside and out to sea. Located within part of the UK’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the rugged Hartland Peninsula is renowned for its dramatic and spectacular coastline offering walks with breath-taking scenery and the opportunity for a well-earned rest at a secluded coastal tavern, such as the Wreckers Retreat at Hartland Quay.

The village of Hartland is around 1.2 miles away and benefits from a thriving community with a superb range of amenities including a medical centre, Post Office, public houses, shops and a village primary school, as well as the nearby Hartland Abbey. The area frequently lends itself to film locations, most recently, Rebecca’ (Netflix), The Guernsey Potato Peel Society film and Mallory Towers (CBBC). The ever-popular Pattard Restaurant is also within easy reach from the property.

There are a range of popular villages nearby including the delightful Clovelly, with its ancient harbour, Bucks Mills, Welcombe and Welcombe Mouth, the holiday retreat of Kirstie Allsopp, as well as the hidden gem of Woolsery. Woolsery benefits from the highly regarded and popular Farmer’s Arms public house and restaurant, as well as a boutique village shop/Post Office and fish & chip shop, all cleverly restored and refurbished to exacting standards in recent years.

A wide range of amenities are available at the local town of Bideford and the coastal destination town of Bude, around 13 and 14 miles away respectively, including banks, shops and schooling for all ages.

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, where there are regular mainline rail services to London (Paddington) in just over 2 hours. Alternatively, Tiverton Parkway Mainline Railway Station is about a 90-minute drive, which connects to London and beyond.

Mileages

Hartland Village – 1.2 miles
Hartland Quay/Coast - 3.9 miles
Bideford – 13 miles
Bude – 14 miles
Barnstaple – 22 miles
M5 Motorway – 58 miles

The Property - This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a quintessential ‘chocolate box’ cottage set in a highly desirable location, within easy access to the spectacular North Devon and Cornish coasts as well as world class countryside, with the property enjoying panoramic views at the rear over the surrounding countryside and coast.

The Grade II listed cottage offers charming and characterful accommodation with a wealth of character features including beamed ceilings and two inglenook fireplaces, and benefits from three reception rooms and three bedrooms. The current vendors have undertaken extensive refurbishments and improvements during their ownership, including a re-thatch in September 2022; the accommodation has been sympathetically updated to blend the original character features with modern convenience.

There are delightful gardens to the front and rear, including a pétanque/boules pitch, a cedar-clad circular hot-tub with coastal views, and raised vegetable beds, as well as ample off-road parking and a garage. Located a stone’s throw from the property is a separate 1.5 acre paddock that has a wealth of potential (STPP) for a variety of uses. The property also has its own former Bude beach-hut adapted as a chicken coop within a 10 x 3m plot of land.

The property is available to the open market with no ongoing chain and could suit a variety of purposes including as a main home or equally as a holiday home/investment.

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

Front door leads to:

Sitting Room - Two windows to the front elevation, one with window seat, overlooking the front garden. Inglenook fireplace with woodburning/multi-fuel stove and a bread oven. Beamed ceiling. Stairs rise to the first floor landing.

Rear Lobby - Door gives access to the rear garden.

Hobbies Room - Window to the side elevation. Water filtration system.

Bathroom - Window to the rear elevation enjoying views over the garden and out to sea. Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a roll top claw footed bath with shower over. Chrome heated towel rail.

Dining Room - Three windows to the front elevation with two window seats. Inglenook fireplace with woodburning/multi-fuel stove and a bread oven. Beamed ceiling. Access to the kitchen and study.

Kitchen - Window to the rear elevation enjoying views over the garden with the sea in the distance. Vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frames. Comprising a range of matching wall and base units with Belfast sink set into wooden work surfaces. Integrated dishwasher and a cooker with extractor over. Access to boot room.

Study - Window to the front elevation. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Access to the boot room.

Utility Room - (accessed via the kitchen) Window to the rear elevation. Sink with space for washing machine below. Space for fridge/freezer. Wall mounted LPG boiler.

Boot Room - A dual aspect room with obscure window to the side and window to rear. Vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frames. Tiled floor. Access to the rear garden.

Landing - Two hatches to the loft space.

Cloakroom - Comprising low level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin.

Bedroom 1 - Window to the front elevation enjoying views over the countryside. Exposed beams.

Bedroom 2 - Window to the front elevation enjoying views over the countryside. Exposed beams.

Bedroom 3 - Window to the front elevation enjoying views over the countryside. Exposed beams.

Outside - The property benefits from gardens to the front and rear, with the front being mainly laid to lawn with flower beds and borders, a pétanque/boules pitch and an area for a picnic table.

The garden to the rear is fully enclosed, and enjoys a high degree of privacy as well as far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside towards the sea in the distance. The area is mainly laid to lawn with four large raised beds and two good-sized patio areas, ideal for entertaining and alfresco dining. A recently installed cedar-cladded hot-tub, framed by a oak-beamed pergola, offers panoramic views out to sea in all seasons and a fantastic view across to Lundy Island. The property also benefits from ample off-road parking, a garage and a lockable refrigerated store, currently used for cold storage.

Extra Land - Located a short walk from the property there is an enclosed 1.5 acre paddock with gated access from the lane. The paddock enjoys fantastic views and offers the potential for a variety of uses (STPP).

Property Information

Services - Mains electricity. Private water source (well with filtration / UV system). Private drainage (septic tank). LPG fired central heating.

Local Authority - Torridge District Council – .

EPC Rating: Exempt

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Directions - From Bideford, head on the A39 towards Bude, passing through the villages of Ford and Fairy Cross, Horns Cross and Bucks Cross. After continuing straight across at the roundabout at Clovelly Cross, continue for just over 2 miles, taking the turning on the right signposted towards Hartland. Proceed for a further mile along the country lane until you see the cottage in front of you, turn left here, and the parking will be a short distance along on the right hand side.