Pickwell, Braunton

A charming semi detached character residence which offers very well presented and tastefully modernised accommodation, together with large garden, in a highly desirable but tranquil Hamlet, on high ground enjoying fine distant sea views. Hall, Laundry Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Fabulous Kitchen/Breakfast Room/Garden Room with vaulted ceiling, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Study/Bedroom 5, Double Garage/Workshop, Additional Parking. Delightful, large well tended gardens with pond features. EPC Band E. Council Tax Band E. Freehold.

Situation & Amenities - Pickwell is a timeless and tranquil hamlet in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and from the property there are glorious views over the surrounding Devon countryside to the nearby coast, less than ½ mile away. The property is just 5 minutes’ drive from the golden sands of Putsborough beach, as well as the pretty village of Georgeham, with its quaint pubs and village shop. If you prefer to get out into the wild, there is a scenic 20-minute walk down through fields to the beach. A little further afield there are the equally popular beaches and surfing resorts at Croyde, Saunton (also with Championship Golf Course) and Woolacombe. Braunton village is about 4 miles and offers an excellent range of facilities, providing for day-to-day needs, as well as a Tesco supermarket and health centre. The coastal resort of Ilfracombe is about 7.3 miles. Barnstaple the regional centre is about 10 miles, and houses the area’s main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues, as well as Pannier Market, live theatre and District hospital. The natural beauty of Exmoor is about 14 miles. The county town of Exeter is about 57 miles, and Jct.27 of the M5 Motorway about 75 minutes. Nearby Tiverton Parkway offers a fast train service to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. The nearest international airports are at Bristol and Exeter.

Description - The property presents elevations which are principally of stone (re-pointed within recent times) with ornamental brick work, and double-glazed windows and doors beneath a slate roof. The original core was built in 1910 and as the name suggests, the property was the Gardener’s Cottage to nearby Pickwell Manor. A quality in-keeping extension has been added in subsequent years by reputable local builders Anderson & Evans, and this forms an excellent kitchen/breakfast/garden room with vaulted ceiling and wonderful views across the manicured gardens to open fields and the sea beyond. The accommodation is not only tastefully modernised, but versatile and presented to a high standard. The property is complemented by the delightful mature, well stocked and well-established gardens, which have been a labour of love for the existing owners. At the same time, there is an emphasis on entertainment and leisure, with terraces strategically placed to follow the sun around and to enjoy different vistas. There is even a hot tub, where one can relax and enjoy the spectacular views and sunsets. The detached garage building may offer potential for conversion to additional annexe accommodation or holiday let, etc, subject to any necessary planning permission being obtained. This is an exceptional property suitable as a main or 2nd home, UK base or holiday let, etc, in a most desirable area of which properties rarely come on to the open market, and an internal inspection is strongly recommended.

Method Of Sale - The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender. The closing date for tenders to be submitted is 30th May 2025 at 12 noon, if not sold prior.
An informal tender form is available from Stags. Tenders to be submitted in writing to Stags, 30 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RP
Should an offer be accepted we will require from you proof of your funding. In addition, under Money Laundering Regulations 2017 it is a requirement for Estate Agents to perform due diligence checks on purchasers to verify their identity. This will be online check undertaken by Stags.
Please refer to the informal tender form.
The vendors do not undertake to accept the highest or any offer received.

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In Georgeham village take the Putsborough road and within a few hundred yards, bear right signed ‘Pickwell’. Continue for about ¾ mile and the entrance to the property will be seen on the left-hand side.

Accommodation - GROUND FLOOR
Although everyone uses the back door for access, the front door has a glazed panel, which frames the wonderful view and allows light to flood into the ENTRANCE LOBBY, stairs to FIRST FLOOR. SITTING ROOM featuring ornate brick fireplace with fitted wood burner, tiled hearth and brick trim, Karndean wood effect flooring, fitted bookcase by Robeda, fine views. DINING ROOM also with Karndean wood effect flooring, fireplace with fitted wood burner on slate hearth, walk-in DRINKS CUPBOARD understairs with light. Open archway through to the KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/GARDEN ROOM a bright double aspect ‘wow’ factor room, featuring double height vaulted ceiling with exposed ‘A’ frames, port hole window, large bay with centred French doors leading to a TERRACE, matching side glass panels, fine views, tiled flooring. The KITCHEN zone is in a pastel green theme with polished granite work surfaces, and incorporates 1 ½ bowl sink, integral appliances including dishwasher, ceramic induction hob, extractor fan, electric oven, microwave/oven, plate warmer and fridge/freezer. There is a central island with further circular sink, drawer and cupboards beneath, adjoining oak breakfast table. There is also a matching dresser in pastel green, and some of the wall cupboards have glazed fronts. There is an internal window and doorway leading to REAR HALL with oak stable door to OUTSIDE and REAR PORCH. LAUNDRY ROOM with single drainer stainless steel sink unit adjoining slate effect work surfaces, plumbing for washing machine, vent for tumble dryer, space for upright fridge/freezer, new Worcester oil-fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, storage cupboards. BEDROOM 4 Karndean wood effect flooring, range of fitted bedroom furniture to one wall, fitted desk/dressing table unit, plantation shutters. JACK’N’JILL EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM (also accessed from the REAR HALL) shower cubicle with tiled surround, wash hand basin, shaver point, illuminated wall mirror, heated towel rail, separated low level wc, tiled walls and floor.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING ladder to part-boarded loft with light – ideal storage or possibly suitable for conversion, subject to planning permission. AIRING CUPBOARD. BEDROOM 1 ornamental fireplace, fine views. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. BEDROOM 2 fine views, ornamental fireplace, double wardrobe. BEDROOM 3 double wardrobe, fine views. STUDY/BEDROOM 5 with fitted desk and matching bookcase. FAMILY BATHROOM with 3-piece suite.

Outside - A pillared entrance with double gates from the lane allows vehicular access to a CAR PARK/TURNING AREA providing parking for several vehicles or space for motorhome/caravan/boat. DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE/WORKSHOP with electric door, fitted work bench, power and light connected, storage above. Adjoining POTTING SHED/DUSTBIN STORE/RECYCLING AREA. Adjoining LOG STORE and further LOG STORE. The FRONT GARDEN is laid to sweeping lawn with well-stocked borders and a vast array of mature topiary. A TERRACE wraps around the rear elevation, and a SECONDARY TERRACE and SUMMER HOUSE with hot tub enjoy the best of the views. Central to the lawn is an ornamental pear tree. The garden is bounded by Devon bank and hedging. Beyond the garage is the secondary larger GARDEN AREA. Once again laid to sweeping lawns, interspersed with mature specimen plants, shrubs and trees. There are well-stocked beds and borders, a series of interconnecting ponds, which are fish stocked, a mature copper beech with TREE HOUSE, Kitchen garden with GREENHOUSE and raised beds, ORCHARD including espalier and pear trees. There is a fine magnolia and also a wedding cake tree. In all, the gardens and grounds provide a good deal of seclusion and privacy. We understand that they also attract wildlife and birds, including birds of prey.

Services - Mains electricity, oil-fired central heating, underfloor heating to the kitchen/breakfast/garden room, rear hall and ground floor shower room. The property benefits from a spring fed private water supply with UV filter and pump plant in the garage, and as such there are no water company charges to the property. Drainage is private to a shared septic tank system. The septic tank is within the neighbouring property’s grounds. The boiler was replaced in 2025. There is a fast fibre optic broad band connection directly to the house. According to Ofcom, mobile signal is likely from several providers. For further information please visit