Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32

A beautiful period residence of immense charm and character in a highly sought after rural, yet convenient location, in delightful grounds of 4.7 acres.

Location - This superb south-facing character residence is situated in a tranquil, rural position on the outskirts of the village of Goodleigh, yet is under 10 minutes from the regional centre of Barnstaple. The property really does offer the best of both worlds, enjoying a peaceful position amongst rolling countryside, yet the convenience of easy access to many amenities, the coast and Exmoor National Park.

There are a wide range of beautiful beaches nearby, with Saunton Sands about 12 miles away and Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe just a little further afield. In 2022, the North Devon coastline was selected as a ‘World Surfing Reserve’ (WSR) – the first in the UK and only cold-water WSR in the world.

Exmoor National Park nearby is famous for its undulating moorland and pasture, bisected by rivers and streams running down through deep wooded combes and valleys to spectacular cliffs on the North Devon coast, and offers an array of country pursuits including excellent walking opportunities with incredible scenery.

The regional centre of Barnstaple offers all the area’s main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues, as well as access to the A361 Link Road. There is state schooling available for all ages nearby at Barnstaple, with private schooling available at the revered West Buckland School.

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 Railway Station is around a 45-minute drive, which has connecting trains to London in around 2 hours.

Mileages

Barnstaple – 4.5 miles
Saunton Sands Beach – 12 miles
Exmoor National Park – 7 miles
M5 Motorway/Tiverton Parkway – 36 miles

The Property - Jackson-Stops North Devon are thrilled to offer this charming property to the market, in a timeless rural setting, offering oodles of charm and character in wonderful surroundings. Properties of this calibre and location very rarely become available to the open market, beautifully located in a quiet tranquil situation enjoying a southerly aspect, with the spectacular North Devon coastline, world class sandy beaches and an abundance of amenities within easy reach.

Dean Head boasts a vast range of character features, described by English Heritage as ‘an evolved medieval house of great richness that includes a 19th century dairy and 17th century plasterwork’. The beautiful former farmhouse blends the history and character of the property beautifully with modern day conveniences, with spacious and versatile accommodation incorporating three reception rooms, five bedrooms with a separate study and further potential with the Apple Loft (STPP).

The gardens and grounds of the property are a delight, enjoying a southerly aspect and a great deal of privacy, with a range of seating areas throughout. The grounds also include an orchard, lily pond, wooded section and an adjoining paddock, ideal for exercising dogs or keeping animals. There are a range of outbuildings that offer tremendous potential for conversion (subject to any necessary planning consents) which could also suit a variety of alternative uses.

Dean Head offers the potential purchaser an exciting opportunity to acquire a fabulous period home in a beautiful setting, and the agents have no hesitation in strongly recommend viewing at the earliest convenience to fully appreciate everything this spectacular country home has to offer.

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

Front door leads to

Entrance Hall - Slate flagstone floor. Original panelling and exposed beams. Stairs rise to the first floor landing with an under stairs storage cupboard.

Drawing Room - A spectacular room with a window to the front elevation with a delightful outlook over the gardens. Inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove on a slate hearth with ornate plaster moulded frieze. Ornate plaster moulded ceiling and coving. Exposed floorboards.

Dining Room - Windows to the front elevation overlooking the gardens. Exposed floorboards and beams. Inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove. Storage cupboard.

Dairy - A stunning dual aspect room with vaulted ceilings and exposed A-frames, original 19th Century brick shelving and flooring.

Garden Room - An outstanding English Oak framed room enjoying views over the gardens and three pairs of French doors.

Study - Mullion window overlooking the courtyard. Exposed floorboards. Beamed ceiling.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Windows to the side elevation with French doors giving access to the garden. Triple oil fired Aga set into large inglenook fireplace with bread ovens. Range of storage and a kitchen island with a sink set into slate work surfaces with storage below. Exposed beamed ceiling. Slate flooring. Secondary staircase rising to the first floor.

Boot Room/Utility - Windows overlooking the rear courtyard with a door giving access. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Butler sink set into slate work surfaces with storage below. Space for a dishwasher, cooker and fridge/freezer.

Cloakroom - Comprising low level WC and wash hand basin. Cupboard with space for a washing machine. Window overlooking the courtyard and a door giving access.

Apple Barn/Plant Room - Vaulted ceilings with exposed A-frames. Oil fired boiler providing domestic central heating and hot water. Water filtration system. This room offers potential for a variety of different uses (STP) and is a very useful space. Access to the garden.

First Floor Landing - Window to the rear elevation. Exposed beams and floorboards. Access onto the second landing.

Bedroom 4 - Window to the rear elevation. Exposed beams.

Bathroom - Window to the front elevation overlooking the gardens. Exposed beams. Bathroom suite comprising roll top claw footed bath, bidet, high level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and double shower cubicle. Heated towel rail.

Bedroom 1 - Window to the front elevation overlooking the gardens and countryside beyond. Ornate brick fireplace with decorative plaster moulded frieze above.

Bedroom 2 - Window to the front elevation overlooking the garden and countryside beyond. Exposed floorboards and beams.

Bedroom 3 - Window to the front elevation overlooking the garden and countryside beyond. Exposed floorboards. Hatch access to loft space.

Second Landing - Exposed floorboards. Window to the side elevation. Exposed beams. Hatch access to loft space.

Shower Room - Comprising low level WC, shower cubicle and pedestal wash hand basin. Exposed floorboards and beams. Window to the side elevation.

Bedroom 5 - Window to the side elevation. Exposed floorboards and beams. Airing cupboard.

Outside - The property is approached over a private driveway which sweeps around to the rear and side of the property, providing ample off-road parking and turning for several vehicles. There is also an electric car charging point.

The gardens and grounds of this magnificent home are a particular highlight, beautifully thought out and maintained, and enjoying a southerly aspect as well as a high degree of privacy providing a haven for wildlife and a quiet rural retreat, the kind of which is difficult to find so close to everyday conveniences.

Immediately to the front of the property there is a gravelled seating terrace with flower/shrub borders leads to a well-tended lawn, and in addition, there is a paved sunken terrace surrounded by a variety of mature shrubs and flowers and a gently flowing brook/stream which feeds a lily pond and sits alongside a small wooded area and further extensive lawned areas with mature trees and shrubs.

There is a delightful walled courtyard access off of the utility room, which is pleasantly secluded, ideal for morning coffee, and there is also a useful garden store.

There is an adjoining paddock which has a stone linhay (in need of improvement), alongside which is a fruit orchard, and in total, the grounds extend to approximately 4.74 acres.

Outbuildings - The property further benefits from an extensive range of outbuildings which offer fantastic potential for a variety of uses, subject to any necessary consents. These include a garage/barn (63’9 narrowing to 61’11 x 38’ narrowing to 10’4). There is an open log store (23’1 x 22’4) with parking to the front and double opening timber doors to a first floor barn/store (51’3 x 20’9) beneath which is a small store/loose box (20’4 x 8’11).

Agent’s Note - The first floor barn and store adjoins part of the neighbouring farm buildings and therefore, there is flying freehold over the the farmers barn.

Property Information

Services - Mains electric. Private water (borehole with a filtration system). Private drainage (newly installed treatment plant in 2022). Oil fired central heating.

EPC: Exempt

Local Authority - North Devon District Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple, Devon. .

Contents, Fixtures and Fittings - Only those mentioned within this brochure are included in the sale. All others, such as 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.

Directions - From Barnstaple, with our office on your left hand side, proceed around the corner into Bear Street, and to the traffic lights. Continue straight across, signposted towards Goodleigh and Bratton Fleming. Stay on this road, leaving Barnstaple, and after a short distance, turn right, signposted towards Goodleigh. Proceed along this road, passing through the village of Goodleigh. After leaving the village, proceed along this road for about 1.5 miles until you see the driveway for the property on your right hand side, with nameplate clearly displayed.

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