Rural West Down

We are delighted to bring to the market this splendid 3/4 bedroom, 3 bathroom Victorian family home which has recently be the subject of much investment. There is a new septic tank put in in 2024, mains water in 2016 and a very well fitted kitchen with Quartz work tops and oak parquet flooring which flows into the dining area. Chimneys have been re pointed, UPVc facias and some cedral cladding has been added to give the house an attractive look. However, the main draw is the near 3 ACRES of gardens and woodland. There are some redundant outbuildings which offer some good potential.

Stoneborough House is a distinctive detached Victorian residence set in nearly 3 acres of gardens and natural woodland. Approached via a lovely wood lined driveway with dual entrances, the property offers plenty of parking, a carport, and a selection of old outbuildings with scope for conversion (subject to planning consent). Surrounded by mature trees, Stoneborough House enjoys exceptional privacy and seclusion, together with delightful views over mature woodland. The house is only a short drive from Braunton and North Devon’s renowned sandy beaches, including Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton.

Built in 1905 with stone and Marland brick elevations and some cedral cladding all beneath a slate roof, Stoneborough House combines period character with modern comforts as, in recent times, the present owner has remodelled and updated the house. The septic tank was replaced in 2024, electrical works have been carried and also to the water main. Exterior works have also been undertaken, so the next owner can really just concentrate in maintaining the woodland. Wildlife is abundant and there is a deer hide in the grounds enabling you to watch the wildlife and deer which come into the grounds and woodland.

The accommodation is generous, versatile and well presented with LPG central heating and UPVc double glazing. There is potential to extend into the loft space (subject to planning consent).
A covered entrance leads into the entrance hall with original attractive tiled flooring and stairs to the first floor. The study/bedroom 4 enjoys a deep bay window and a log burner set on a slate hearth. The sitting room also features a deep bay window which allows the light to flood into the room, there is also a stone fireplace with log burner providing a pleasing focal point. The adjoining dining area opens to the newly fitted kitchen/breakfast room which has a large island and generous quartz work surfaces. A beautiful oak and waxed floor stretches the length of these rooms and is a particular feature of the house. A butler sink is included and an easy to use electric Esse range. The good size rear lobby overlooks the rear courtyard and there is a useful shower room, ideal to de sand when from returning from the beach or woodland walks. The utility room has space for appliances and the combi boiler.

To the first floor the landing has a door to the balcony which enjoys splendid views to the woodland. There are 3 very good size bedrooms and a family bathroom. The 1st bedroom has a dressing room and en suite shower room. To summarise this is a most spacious and attractive period family residence that stands within a substantial plot, the property offers further scope and potential and simply must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Storm Porch & Entrance Hall -

Living Room - 4.22 x 3.61 plus bay (13'10" x 11'10" plus bay) -

Study/ Bedroom 4 - 3.73 x 3.23 plus bay (12'2" x 10'7" plus bay) -

Kitchen - 5.87 x 3.43 (19'3" x 11'3") -

Dining Area - 4.25 x 3.52 (13'11" x 11'6") -

Rear Lobby - 4 x 1.53 (13'1" x 5'0") -

Shower Room - 1.98 x 1.16 (6'5" x 3'9") -

Utility Room - 2.92 x 1.55 (9'6" x 5'1") -

First Floor Landing & Balcony -

Bedroom 1 - 4.24x 3.68 plus bay (13'10"x 12'0" plus bay) -

Dressing Room - 2.36 x 2.16 (7'8" x 7'1") -

En Suite Shower - 3.15 x 0.90 (10'4" x 2'11") -

Bedroom 2 - 3.68 x 3.61 plus bay (12'0" x 11'10" plus bay) -

Bedroom 3 - 3.50 x 3.40 (11'5" x 11'1") -

Family Bathroom - 3.21 x 2.10 max (10'6" x 6'10" max) -



Externally, the sweeping driveway links the North and South entrances and leads to ample parking along with an attached carport. There is a variety of old outbuildings – including a piggery, woodshed and former garage – all of which offer excellent potential for conversion subject to the necessary planning permissions and consent. The extensive gardens feature mature, lawns and established planting, together with a greenhouse, vegetable plot area and a disused stone quarry with adjoining woodland. Within the front garden is a superb cedar tree with sweeping lawned gardens surrounded by mature rhododendrons which provide excellent screening and sound proofing from the road.

Situated close to the sought-after village of West Down, the property is ideally placed for both tranquillity and convenience. West Down itself offers a community shop, a popular pub/restaurant, a parish church and a highly regarded primary school. The beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde, Saunton and Putsborough are within easy reach, while the vibrant village of Braunton. Saunton also offers the renowned golf club with its 2 championship courses. The coastal town of Ilfracombe lies around 15 minutes away whilst Braunton village is close by.

Barnstaple, north Devon’s regional centre, provides extensive shopping, leisure and business facilities. There is good covered shopping in the town centre at Green Lanes and out of town shopping at Roundswell. Here there is a wide choice of super stores and a new leisure centre,Tarka Tennis whist in town is a cinema and The Queens Theatre.

The North Devon Link Road connects to the M5 (Junction 27) in around 45 minutes, where Tiverton Parkway offers fast rail services to London Paddington in just over two hours. Exmoor National Park is also less than half an hour away.