Welcombe Mouth, Bideford, Devon, EX39

A stunning versatile period home in a breath-taking coastal location, within walking distance of the beach.

The Location - Strawberry Water stands in a beautiful, unspoilt location in an idyllic valley with no near neighbours, just above Welcombe Mouth beach, which is just a short stroll away (0.4 mile). The property offers a truly unique position, with easy access to the South West coastal footpath and the breath taking rugged North Devon coast.

The countryside surrounding the property offers wonderful coastal and inland walking, riding and cycling opportunities. The small hamlet of Welcombe is just over a mile away, and benefits from a church, popular public house, community shop and a pottery studio. Hartland village is about 6.5 miles away, and offers a good range of local amenities including medical centre, Post Office, public houses, shops and a village primary school. The Hartland 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 and the Antiques Roadshow.

The towns of Bude and Bideford are around 13.5 miles and 19 miles respectively, both of which offer a wider range of facilities including further education establishments, hospitals, banks, and other amenities.

Communications - The area can be accessed from Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway, and along the A30. 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 there are further train options at Tiverton Parkway Mainline Railway Station or Okehampton.

Mileages

Welcombe Mouth Beach – Within walking distance
Welcombe Village – 1.1 miles
Hartland Village – 6.5 miles
Kilkhampton – 8 miles
Bideford/Bude – 19/13.5 miles
Barnstaple – 27.5 miles

The Property - Jackson-Stops are thrilled to welcome this stunning residence to the market, in a wonderful unspoilt coastal location, offering the prospective buyer a multitude of potential uses. Strawberry Water offers extremely flexible accommodation that could lend itself to a variety of uses and layouts. At present, the property is operated as a successful holiday let, comprising a four-bedroom house with a two-bedroom cottage with an additional two-bedroom cottage known as West Wing Cottage. However, the main house and West Wing Cottage could also be combined and used as a larger six-bedroom home. The property offers tremendous potential for multi-generational living or a home with an income, or both.

This beautiful period home was subject to an extensive and sympathetic renovation in 2013, which included a new roof, re-wiring and re-plumbing, underfloor heating installation with a ground source heat pump, new doors and windows and re-plastering. The property now offers comfortable accommodation with modern refinements whilst retaining the charm and character of the original period building, with a plethora of features remaining throughout including exposed stonework, lintels and beams.

The property stands in delightful grounds, with a stream meandering through, and there are various patio areas that are perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. The gardens are a particular feature of the property, offering privacy and seclusion as well as a sunny aspect, and in total, the grounds extend to just over 2 acres.

Properties in this highly sought after location, with close proximity to the coast very rarely become available to the open market, and the agents have no hesitation in recommending an early inspection. The property is available with the added benefit of no ongoing chain.

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

Front door gives access to:

Entrance Porch - Window to the side elevation.

Cloakroom - Comprising high level WC and vanity wash hand basin. Windows with stained glass inserts.

Kitchen/Dining Room - A dual aspect room with windows overlooking the gardens. Exposed lintels.

Kitchen - Comprising a range of matching base units with a double Belfast sink set in granite and wood work surfaces, space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer. Central island unit with further storage below, integrated dishwasher and a prep sink. Opens to:

Sitting/Dining Room - A triple aspect room with doors leading onto the garden. Stairs rise to the first floor. Exposed beams, lintels and floorboards. Woodburning stove on a slate hearth with exposed stonework.

In the corner of this room there is a hinged bookcase that opens to allow access to West Wing Cottage.

First Floor Landing - Exposed floorboards. Walk in storage cupboard.

Bathroom - Window overlooking the garden. Comprising low level WC, vanity wash hand basin, and roll top claw footed bath with a period shower enclosure. Heated towel rail.

Bedroom 1 - A dual aspect room with exposed floorboards, beams, lintels and stonework. Roll top claw footed bath.

En-Suite - Comprising low level WC and vanity basin. Exposed floorboards. Roof light.

Bedroom 2 - Window to the front elevation. Exposed floorboards and stonework.

En-Suite - Comprising low level WC, vanity wash hand basin and walk-in shower. Window overlooking the garden. Heated towel rail.

Bedroom 3 - Exposed floorboards and stonework. Window.

Bedroom 4 - Exposed floorboards and window overlooking the garden.

West Wing Cottage

Front door leads to:

Entrance Porch - Windows to the side elevation. Double doors open to:

Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen - A superb dual aspect room overlooking the garden, with double doors leading onto the garden. Wooden flooring. Woodburning stove on a slate hearth with exposed stonework. Stairs rise to the first floor landing. Access to Strawberry Water (main house) via a hinged bookcase.

Kitchen - Comprising a range of matching base units with stainless steel single drainer sink unit set into wooden work surfaces and space for a cooker, fridge, and an integrated dishwasher.

Shower Room - Comprising low level WC, walk-in shower and vanity wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. Brick floor. Cupboard housing space and plumbing for a washing machine. Window to the rear elevation.

First Floor Landing - Windows overlooking the gardens. Exposed floorboards.

Bedroom 1 - A dual aspect room. Exposed floorboards.

Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, dual wash hand basins and roll top bath. Exposed floorboards. Heated towel rail. Window.

Bedroom 2 - Exposed floorboards. Walk-in storage cupboard. Window.

The Cottage

Oak porch leads to:

Entrance Hall - Stairs rise to the first floor landing.

Sitting Room - Window overlooking the garden. Wooden floor. Wood burning stove.

Kitchen - Comprising a range of built-in storage with single stainless steel sink set into tiled work surfaces. Slate flooring. Space for dishwasher, washing machine, cooker and fridge freezer. Under stairs storage cupboard.

Garden Room - Overlooking the garden with double doors opening onto the garden. Brick floor.

First Floor Landing - Exposed floorboards.

Bedroom 1 - Windows overlooking the gardens. Ornate fireplace.

Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, wash hand basin and a half bath with shower over. Window.

Bedroom 2 - Window overlooking the gardens.

Outside - The property is accessed via a five bar gate which leads to a gravelled area. Opposite the property (across a quiet country lane) there is an area of off-road parking for several vehicles, and to the south of this, is an enclosed area of garden, which also benefits from a separate access from the lane.

The gardens and grounds of the property are a real feature, offering complete seclusion and privacy, with a stream that meanders through the grounds on the way to Welcombe Mouth and the sea. The gardens surround the properties and are delightful, with various areas of lawn, and to the rear of the property is good-sized patio with a glazed veranda and an outdoor kitchen with a Belfast sink and slate work surfaces. Steps lead to a further patio area and a path leads to the plant room, which houses the ground source heat pumps.

From the eastern side of the property, a bridge crosses the stream, leading to a further section of garden which is laid to lawn with mature trees, a summerhouse cabin with this area also benefiting from a separate vehicular access. From this area, a further bridge crosses the stream to a large section of ground, which is laid to lawn with various seating areas, a wood fired freestanding barrel sauna and outdoor shower. Beyond this is woodland, and in total the property benefits from about 2.03 acres.

Property Information

Services - Mains electric & water. Private drainage (septic tank). Two ground source heat pumps providing heating and hot water.

EPC: C

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, proceed on the A39 passing through the villages of Ford & Fairy Cross, Horns Cross, Bucks Cross. At the mini roundabout at Clovelly Cross, continue straight across and stay on the A39 until you pass the West Country Inn on your left hand side. Proceed for just over a mile and then turn right signposted towards Welcombe. Stay on this road for about 3.5 miles, (keeping left at the fork) passing the Smithy Inn, and continue down this country lane to the bottom of the valley, where you will see the property on your right hand side and the parking on the left.