Nr Speke's Mill, Hartland, Bideford, Devon, EX39

A pair of highly versatile detached properties in a stunning location, close to the coast and Speke’s Mill waterfall.

The Location - The properties stand in a beautiful unspoilt location in a valley above Speke’s Mill Mouth, which is a stream that follows the base of the valley down and cascades as a spectacular waterfall over the clifftops to the beach and sea below. Speke’s Mill Mouth is accessible via an unmade track just a short distance along the quiet country lane, which gives access down to the beach via a healthy 20-minute walk. This is the same beach where Prince William is reputed to have tried his hand at surfing, whilst staying locally for his stag weekend in the spring of 2011.

The countryside surrounding the properties offers wonderful coastal and inland walks, together with delightful countryside for riding and cycling. Nearby Hartland village, about 3 miles away, offers a good range of local amenities including medical centre, Post Office, public houses, shops and village primary school. The area frequently lends itself to film locations, most recently, ‘Rebecca’ (Netflix) and The Guernsey Potato Peel Society film, whilst Hartland Abbey nearby has been featured in the BBC’s Mallory Towers, the Antiques Roadshow and the coastal cottage within the grounds was used for the BBC adaptation of Sense and Sensibility.

The towns of Bude and Bideford are both around 15 miles equidistant and offer a wider range of facilities including further education establishments, hospitals, banks, and other amenities.

Barnstaple, the regional centre for North Devon, is located around 40 minutes by car and houses the area’s main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway is approximately 90 minutes’ travelling distance by car, and gives access to the rest of the country, whilst Tiverton Parkway Station is adjacent to Junction 27, and also offers trains to London in around 2 hours.

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 an hour and thirty minutes’ drive away, which connects to London and beyond.

Mileages

Speke’s Mill Mouth/The Coast – 20 minute walk
Hartland Village – 3 miles
Bideford/Bude – 15 miles
Barnstaple – 25 miles
M5 Motorway – around 90 minutes’ drive

The Property - This is an extremely unique opportunity to acquire a pair of detached properties in a tranquil tucked away location, within easy access of the spectacular coastline and Speke’s Mill Waterfall near Hartland. Gillan & Waterbrooks sit in generous grounds which offer a high degree of privacy as well as a sunny aspect, bordering woodland and a delightful stream.

Gillan is a detached three bedroom house, whilst Waterbrooks, situated to the rear, is a detached two bedroom bungalow. The accommodation on offer is tremendously versatile, lending itself to a multitude of potential uses (STP) and is well presented throughout. Externally, there is ample off-road parking to the front, as well as a detached garage.

This rare opportunity needs to be viewed fully to be appreciated, and is available to the open market with the added benefit of no ongoing chain.

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

Gillan

Front door leads to:

Entrance Hall - Stairs rise to the first floor landing. Window to the front elevation.

Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath with shower over. Obscure window to the front elevation. Heated towel rail.

Sitting Room - A dual aspect room with views over the surrounding woodland. Exposed beamed ceiling. Two sided wood burning stove on a slate hearth with timber mantel over.

Dining Room - Window to the side elevation overlooking the garden. Wood burning stove. Under stairs storage cupboard.

Kitchen - Comprising an excellent range of matching base units with stainless steel sink set into granite work surfaces. Range of integrated appliances including double Neff oven, induction hob, extractor over and space for a fridge/freezer. Breakfast bar. Windows to the rear elevation and a door giving access into the garden.

Utility Room - Door to the side elevation and window to the rear elevation. Hatch access to loft space. Stainless steel sink set into roll top work surfaces with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for fridge/freezer.

First Floor Landing - Window to the side elevation overlooking the garden and woodland. Hatch access to loft space.

Bedroom 1 - A dual aspect room overlooking the stream and woodlands beyond. Extensive range of built-in wardrobes. Walk-in storage cupboard.

Bedroom 2 - Window to the side elevation overlooking the garden. Built-in wardrobes.

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

Waterbrooks

Front door leads to:

Entrance Hall - Hatch access to loft space. Airing cupboard and additional good-sized storage cupboard. Double doors lead to:

Sitting/Dining Room - Triple aspect room enjoying views over the valley. Woodburning stove on a slate hearth with exposed stonework.

Kitchen - Comprising an excellent range of matching wall and base units with sink set into work surfaces and integrated cooker with induction hob and extractor over. Space for fridge/freezer and washing machine. Window to the rear elevation. Door giving access to the side elevation.

Bedroom 1 - A dual aspect room with windows to side elevations.

Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a panelled bath with shower over. Obscure window to the side elevation. Chrome heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2 - A dual aspect room with views over the surrounding valley.

Outside - The property is approached through a five bar gate to an area of off-road parking for several vehicles which is laid to stone chippings.

Detached Garage - Double doors, power and light connected. Housing water filtration system.

The Gardens - The majority of the garden is to the right hand side of both properties, and borders onto woodland and a stream. There is a good degree of privacy and a delightful sunny aspect, with various seating areas located throughout the garden. The garden has various flowerbeds and borders interspersed with lawned sections and a raised stone terrace enjoying views over the gardens and valley beyond. Steps lead up to Waterbrooks’ garden, which also benefits from a further terrace with lovely views over the valley.

Property Information

Services - Mains electricity. Private water (borehole) and private drainage (septic tank).

EPCs: E & F

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 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.

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Directions - From Bideford Quay, proceed to the A39 Heywood roundabout and turn left towards Bude. Drive approximately 9 miles (past the first turning for the B3248) and after 1.8 miles, take the next right onto the B3248 to Hartland. After 1 mile turn left to Philham and Elmscott and continue for approximately 1.6 miles, passing both Philham and Greenlake cross then following the brown signs to Docton Mill. At the bottom of the hill at Spekes Valley at the 4 cross-way turn left onto the lane and proceed for a short distance up the hill until you see the properties on your left hand side.