Weare Giffard

A detached, bespoke, eco-house, offering spacious family accommodation, in a sought-after village with stunning views. Entrance hall/garden room, hallway, master bedroom (ensuite), 2 further double bedrooms, family bathroom, laundry, contemporary kitchen/living space, dining room, sitting room, loft room, gardens, garage, parking. EPC Band 'C'.

Situation - Barn Meadow is situated close to the heart of the village of Weare Giffard, occupying a prime position, with glorious views over the beautiful river and valley. The small, timeless and picturesque village of Weare Giffard, resides near the southern bank of the River Torridge and offers indispensable village amenities, including; village hall, parish church, playground, the ‘Cyder Presse’ pub and a bus service. The nearby ‘Tarka Trail’ affords superb walks and cycle rides that extend beyond Torrington and Barnstaple.
The historic town of Great Torrington (2 miles), surrounded by Commons, with over 360 acres of lovely nature walks, offers an excellent range of daily amenities, shops, leisure facilities and schooling for all ages. The port town of Bideford (4 miles) extends a wider range of facilities; including independent/artisan shops, banks, pubs/restaurants/cafes and schooling for all ages (public and private), several supermarkets and a retail complex. The coastal resorts of Westward Ho!, Appledore and Instow (all approx. 7 miles) offer a mixture of sandy beaches, fine pubs/restaurants and a historic quay, amongst other amenities and attractions.

Description - Barn Meadow is a purpose-built, bespoke, 'eco-house', built in 2002, the property is being offered for sale for the first time since 2016. The house advocates reverse-living accommodation, in order to take full advantage of its enviable position and stunning views across open river and meadows. The living accommodation is spacious and versatile, complimented by 3 double bedrooms and large loft room. Outside, the gardens have undergone thoughtful and extensive landscaping, there is a garage and parking for multiple vehicles.

Accommodation - Part-glazed, double-doors open into the spacious and welcoming ENTANCE HALL/GARDEN ROOM, with triple aspect and Velux windows, space for seating, double-doors out to the main dining terrace and bi-fold doors to the main HALLWAY, with the staircase leading up/storage beneath, door to the back gardens and door to the LAUNDRY with space/plumbing/shelving for white goods. The MASTER BEDROOM has the benefit of a double aspect, with doors opening out and access to the main terrace, dressing area with fitted wardrobes and ensuite bathroom, comprising; jacuzzi bath, basin/vanity unit beneath, WC and heated towel rail. BEDROOM 2 is a double room. BEDROOM 3 is also a well-proportioned double room. The FAMILY BATHROOM comprises; a double-shower, basin, WC and heated towel rail.

Stairs lead-up to the first-floor landing and the enviable, spacious, living accommodation, with English oak flooring throughout and CLOAKROOM with WC and basin. The triple aspect KITCHEN & CONTEMPORARY FAMILY LIVING SPACE, is the hub of the home, the kitchen comprises; light base units, with contrasting worktop over/ tiled splashbacks, matching, underlit, wall units and glass-fronted display units, peninsula island, freestanding 6-ring, Rangemaster cooker with double oven, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer 1½ bowel ceramic sink, wine chiller and sliding door to walk-in pantry, with fitted shelving. The sitting and dining area easily accommodate an oversize sofa and a table, seating 6, double-doors allow access to the back garden, with further double-doors opening to the balcony and gorgeous, far-reaching views over open river, meadows and woodland beyond. The DINING ROOM with impressive, vaulted-ceiling offers a more formal dining experience, if desired, with open balustrade and steps down to the sitting room and door to a large storage cupboard, leading to the 'drying room'. The opulent and double-aspect SITTING ROOM offers a cosy space to recline, with a wood burning fire as the focal point and double doors, with full length windows to either side, opening to a Juliette balcony and fine southerly views over the river meadows and beyond.

A staircase leads from the dining room to the SECOND FLOOR and the large 'LOFT ROOM', currently used as bedroom, is divided into 3 areas, the largest of which is 17'2" with basin in the middle area, this space would lend itself for a variety of uses, such as a craft/hobbies room or office. (Agents Note; this room does have restricted head height).

Outside - At the front of the house, there is driveway parking for multiple-vehicles and integral garage with gate to the left-hand side, opening to the back gardens. Steps lead to the front of the house and the ‘Dining Terrace’, a large, walled, paved terrace, offering fine views across the valley and multiple areas for seating, including a covered veranda beneath the first-floor balcony. Steps lead up though the gardens, to a gate and post and rail fencing, to the large 'upper terrace', with fine, far-reaching views over the house, located above the ‘Upper Terrace’, is the 'upper-lawn', with garden shed to the side and open-countryside behind, with river views.

Services & Additional Information - All mains services are currently connected. Gas Boiler and 'Underfloor' heating throughout.
It is believed the property is of brick and block construction with rendered elevations, beneath a slate roof.
Broadband: 'Standard broadband is available (Ofcom) Please check with chosen provider
Mobile phone coverage from the major providers: EE - Good / o2 - Good / Three - Good - Variable / Vodaphone - Variable (Ofcom). Please check with chosen provider.
The village of Weare Giffard is in an AONB.

Viewings - Strictly by confirmed prior appointment please, through the Sole Selling Agents, 'Stags' on or

Directions - Heading from Bideford towards Torrington on the A386, turn left at Weare Giffard X, signed 'Weare Giffard', continue on this road for approx. 1.1 miles, where the entrance for 'Barn Meadow' will be found on the left, with Stags 'For Sale', board clearly dis[played.
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Postcode: EX39 4QR (Not to be relied upon).