Bodley Lane, Parracombe

An elegant Edwardian country house in a sought after Exmoor village which offers characterful, tastefully modernised accommodation together with detached coach house arranged as secondary accommodation, triple garage block with studio/leisure room above and well tended formal gardens. EPC Band E. Council tax band F. Freehold.

Situation & Amenities - In terms of location, Pimbury enjoys the best of all worlds, being approached over a no-through country lane, on the edge of the village of Parracombe, which in itself is within Exmoor National Park. The property enjoys an elevated position, with fine views over the village and to open countryside beyond. Village amenities which include community shop/café, primary school, church and reputable pub with restaurant, all within walking distance. Bridle paths and a maze of footpaths can be accessed nearby, leading directly onto Exmoor. We understand that the coast can be reached in about 45 minutes on foot. The small town of Lynton, its twin village of Lynmouth and the coast are about 5 miles, and offer a good range of local shops, as well as primary school, town hall, restaurants and cafes. The regional centre of Barnstaple is about 13 miles and offers a wider range of facilities and amenities, including live theatre and the North Devon District Hospital. At Barnstaple there is access to the North Devon Link Road, which leads on to Jct.27 of the M5 motorway, and where Tiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. Exceptional sandy surfing beaches are just a short drive away, including Croyde, Saunton (also a Championship Golf Course), Putsborough and Woolacombe. The nearest international airports are at Bristol and Exeter.

Description - This handsome, detached country property presents elevations of painted render and brick with stone quoins surrounding the front door, all beneath a tiled roof. We understand that the property dates from around 1904 and has been in the tenure of the existing owners for about 30 years, during which time it has been sympathetically restored to combine quality 21st century refinements with many original features. The detached former coach house provides a charming 2-storey character secondary unit, suitable for use as guest/relative accommodation, holiday let, offices, gym, leisure/recreational use etc, subject to any necessary change of use. There is an in-and-out driveway, ample parking, a well-positioned detached oak framed triple garage, with a sizeable media room/studio/leisure room above. There are well-tended landscaped gardens, which are of good size and secluded.
This is a very well-presented property, of which an internal inspection is not only essential, but strongly recommended.

Accommodation - GROUND FLOOR
Front door, stained glass arched panel above, ENTRANCE LOBBY herringbone quarry tiled flooring, pair of double doors with stained glass panels inset to ENTRANCE HALL. Stripped wood flooring, understairs CUPBOARD, half glazed door with stained glass panel to REAR LOBBY, door to OUTSIDE. CLOAKROOM newly fitted with wc, wash hand basin with vanity cupboard under, tiled walls. SITTING ROOM a delightful double aspect original room with bay window overlooking the gardens and with fine views beyond, period fireplace with ornate painted wooden surround, fitted wood burner with slate hearth, stripped wood flooring, picture rail. DINING ROOM another fine original room, once again double aspect with bay window overlooking the gardens and beyond, Minster fireplace with matching hearth, fitted wood burner, stripped wood flooring, picture rail. Open arch but also with doors that fold back to BREAKFAST ROOM with tiled flooring, oil fired boiler recessed within original fireplace with cupboards surrounding, work surface with cupboards under. Open serving hatch to KITCHEN with an excellent range of painted wooded units in a cream theme, topped by wood effect work surfaces, incorporating 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink unit, matching range of wall mounted cupboards, larder cupboard, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, Hotpoint double oven, 4-ring ceramic hob, electric Aga with ceramic splashback, central breakfast island, space for 2 stools and drawers beneath, tiled flooring, pair of French door to TERRACE allowing fine views across the village to open countryside. Half glazed door to REAR LOBBY, door to OUTSIDE. Small UTILITY AREA with single drainer stainless steel sink unit, cupboards beneath and above, 2nd CLOAKROOM with low level wc. Between the BREAKFAST ROOM and the ENTRANCE HALL is a walk-in PANTRY/WINE CELLAR with a range of fitted cupboards and shelving. STUDY original fireplace with fitted electric fire, cupboard to right, shelving to the left.
A sweeping original staircase rises to FIRST FLOOR and spacious galleried LANDING. Trap door and retractable aluminium ladder leading to loft space, mainly boarded with a Velux window, power and light connected – ideal for storage or leisure use etc. BEDROOM 1 original ornamental period fireplace, bay window with fine views, range of wardrobes on one wall. BEDROOM 2 original ornamental period fireplace, bay window with fine views, pair of fitted double wardrobes. BEDROOM 3. BEDROOM 4 original ornamental period fireplace, replacement double glazed window. BEDROOM 5. SHOWER ROOM with tiled cubicle with handheld and drench shower units and glass screen, wash hand basin, vanity cupboard, mirror fronted medicine cabinet, heated towel rail/radiator, tiled walls and flooring, UPVC replacement sliding sash window, underfloor heating. INNER LANDING cupboards housing pressurised water system. FAMILY BATHROOM enamelled panel bath, wash hand basin with 2 drawers beneath and illuminated wall mirror above, bidet, low level wc, tiled shower cubicle with digital Mira handheld and drench shower unit, folding glass door, heated towel/radiator, UPVC replacement sliding sash window, extractor fan, underfloor heating, marble tiled floor and walls. SEPARATE WC low level unit, circular wash hand basin, fitted cupboards.

The Coach House - This presents elevations of stone beneath a tiled roof with double glazed windows. The entrance is via an attractive cobbled COURTYARD to ground floor level, with a pair of double glazed French doors to ENTRANCE LOBBY with brick floor. Stable door to KITCHEN/DINING ROOM with an extensive range of modern units finished in a white gloss with wood effect work surfaces, ample base cupboards, matching wall mounted cupboards, single drainer stainless steel sink, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, space for 2 fridges, tiled flooring. OFFICE/STUDIO ROOM (at present utilised as a garage/showroom) with tiled flooring, CLOAKROOM off with wash hand basin and wc. Understairs CUPBOARD, triple folding glazed door to front. FIRST FLOOR (currently utilised as overspill accommodation to the main house) arranged as LIVING and BEDROOM zones, separated by the top of the galleried staircase, with pine flooring throughout, as well as vaulted ceilings. Half glazed door in the bright and spacious LIVING AREA. The BEDROOM zone has a walk-in wardrobe with opaque glazed door. A further opaque glazed door leads to ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM with cubicle with aqua board surround, hand held and drench units, sliding glazed door, wash hand basin with vanity cupboards beneath, illuminated wall mirror, low level wc, heated towel rail/radiator.

Outside - Adjacent to the BARN, approached externally is a BOILER ROOM housing the separate oil-fired boiler for the Coach House and adjacent to this is a GARDEN STORE. The splendid TRIPLE GARAGE BLOCK is topped by a clock tower and weather vane. Each of the garages has electrically operated roller doors, which can be remote controlled. The vendor is an avid car enthusiast and the interior of the garage is therefore as immaculate as the interior of the house. There is white tiled flooring throughout, an extensive range of white gloss storage cupboards to one wall, incorporating stainless steel sink units. Power and water are connected. The garages are also alarmed with movement activated lighting in addition. An external timber staircase rises to the FIRST FLOOR room above, accessed via a glazed door. There is stripped wood flooring throughout, a glazed apex window allowing wonderful views, a range of fitted cupboards either side of the entrance door within the opposite apex to the window.

Gardens & Grounds - The property is accessed via an in-and-out carriage driveway. The main access is via electrically operated ornate metal gates on stone pillars. This is lined by standard coach lamps and bounded by mature areas of shrubbery. There is also a triangular shaped lawn with central cherry tree and box hedging. The driveway then sweeps around, first to meet the garage and then in front of the main house, leading onto the coach house, and the secondary access, where there are solid timber gates fitted. Immediately adjacent to the kitchen is a small TERRACE with galvanised railings, from which to enjoy some of the best of the views. The GARDENS are most attractively landscaped, arranged over several levels, and stocked with many specimen plants, shrubs and trees. Stone steps lead from the driveway, flanked by areas of shrubbery to the first level, where there is a larger TERRACE – once again to enjoy different vistas and follow the sun around. There are further beds and borders, many edged by box hedging. There is a lower games lawn. At the back of the house, a pathway leads from one end of the drive to the other. Clematis and wisteria are trained around the front door. The front boundary comprises stone walling topped by mature hedging, which provides a good screen from the lane. Looking at the house from the garden, the right-hand boundary is stone wall. The lower boundary is laurel with fencing behind, and the left-hand boundary mature laurel also. The gardens are generally extremely well maintained and the back drop of Exmoor is quite delightful. The gardens provide a good deal of seclusion and privacy.

Services - Main drainage, electricity and water. Oil-fired central heating (independent systems for the main house and the coach house).

According to Ofcom broadband is available in the area. Mobile signal is likely from EE. For more information please see the Ofcom website: checker.ofcom.org.uk

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From Barnstaple take the A39 signposted to Lynton and Lynmouth. After the staggered crossroads at Blackmoor Gate continue on the A39 and turn left signposted Parracombe and follow the road into the village. Travel through and up the hill, taking a left-hand turning at Bodley Cross into Bodley Lane, where Pimbury will be seen within a short distance on the left-hand side.