East Heddon Farmhouse & The Chapel, Filleigh

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Occupying an impressive elevated position with glorious south facing panoramic views, East Heddon Farmhouse represents a superb opportunity to acquire a substantial and charming former farmhouse, together with a separate converted and enlarged former chapel with full residential consent. The two dwellings enjoy their own privacy and cater for those seeking multigenerational living/dual occupancy needs or to provide an income.

In all, East Heddon Farmhouse extends to just over 1 Acre.

The property is set in a small, semi-rural yet very accessible hamlet known as Heddon, located between the villages of Filleigh, Swimbridge and West Buckland, just 0.5 of a mile from the A361 North Devon link road.

Approached from the country lane and via a council adopted no through road, a private gated entrance provides ample off road parking and turning for both properties. An additional driveway is adjacent to the rear of the main dwelling. Adjoining the driveway is a range of useful outbuildings offering storage and workshop space and may offer potential. The large south facing gardens and grounds are a particularly attractive feature of the property with an expanse of lawn interspersed with established flower beds, trees and borders. The Chapel enjoys a large private enclosed lawned garden and paved patio areas and a useful outbuilding.

THE ACCOMMODATION

The main farmhouse has undergone a significant renovation programme by the current vendors and provides extremely spacious five double bedroomed accommodation extending to over 2800 sq ft, comprising on the ground floor; porch, welcoming entrance hall, dual aspect sitting room with woodburning stove and an impressive 33' open plan kitchen/dining and family room with exposed beams, inglenook fireplace also containing a woodburning stove, oil fired AGA and smart farmhouse style kitchen. Adjoining, is a large study/office an excellent utility room, side entrance with cloakroom and a conservatory. The first floor provides five large double bedrooms, the master with en-suite shower room together with a family bathroom.

The Chapel was converted in 2021 to a high specification and offers a beautifully presented link-detached dwelling, creatively designed for comfortable energy efficient living. The accommodation comprises, kitchen/dining area with opening through to an attractive living room with vaulted ceiling and patio doors leading out to the adjoining garden. Also on the ground floor is ample storage, cloakroom and a double bedroom with en-suite shower room with a further double bedroom with adjoining cloakroom to the first floor.
For layout and approximate room measurements please see the enclosed floorplan and refer to the Virtual Tour.

THE AREA

The property is located in an extremely accessible position less than 0.5 of a mile from the A361 North Devon Link Road.

The popular village of Filleigh is less than 1 mile distant and boasts a popular pub, primary school, a historic church and regular bus services to Barnstaple. South Molton & Barnstaple provide a wide range of everyday facilities, services, shops and public houses together with primary and secondary schooling. Independent schooling is available at West Buckland, a short distance away.

SERVICES - OUTGOINGS

There are independent services to East Heddon Farmhouse & The Chapel with the exception of water.

East Heddon Farmhouse is served by mains water and electricity. Oil fired boiler providing the central heating system.

The Chapel has an independent electricity supply, water from the main house. External oil fired boiler providing the underfloor heating system to the kitchen and living areas.

The properties feed into a substantial private shared treatment plant system.

The current vendors use AirBand and Starlink for internet connectivity and Wi-Fi.

Please see the Ofcom website for mobile coverage.

North Devon Council:-

The Farmhouse - Band F (2025/26 £3,632).
The Chapel - Band B (2025/26 £1,956).

EPC Ratings

The Farmhouse - D
The Chapel - C

Tenure - Freehold

DIRECTIONS

From South Molton, head north on the B3226 in the direction of the A361 North Devon Link Road and turn left signed Filleigh after 1.5 miles. Continue through the village passing Castle Hill Estate & Gardens and stay on this road for a further 3.5 miles in the direction of Swimbridge. At West Heddon Cross turn right signed East & West Buckland. Follow the lane for 0.3 miles and take the first turning on the right at East Heddon Cross as you enter the hamlet. East Heddon and The Chapel is on the right hand side.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

These sale particulars have been prepared as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you, please make contact prior to viewing the property. To the best of our ability we try to represent the property accurately and honestly. A purchaser must make sure they are satisfied with the property before agreeing to proceed.

A Property Information Questionnaire & Title Register are available to prospective purchasers before committing to proceed with a purchase. We are not legal experts, and you must seek and be guided by your own legal advice. Talk to us if there are any questions or concerns relating to the property.

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Council Tax Band: F & B (North Devon Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Rights & easements: Drain access