Fern Lea House sits quietly within the heart of Goodleigh, occupying a gently elevated position that allows it to look across the village and out over rolling Devon countryside. The approach immediately sets the tone. A private drive leads through electronically operated gates to generous parking, creating a sense of arrival that feels secure, calm and settled.

The house enjoys a village position without compromise. Close enough to feel connected, yet elevated and screened enough to retain privacy and outlook, it is a setting that feels established, comfortable and easy from the outset.

Fern Lea House has been created by people who know what they are doing. Designed by an experienced RIBA Chartered architectural practice working extensively across North Devon and the wider West Country, the house reflects a clear understanding of how modern families actually live. The design has been shaped through collaboration, careful attention to setting and a deliberate focus on longevity rather than short-term fashion.

The build has been delivered by a long-established, family-run local contractor. Bonds Builders have decades of experience and an excellent reputation for quality and reliability. Their approach is thorough, practical and detail-driven, and the result is a house that feels solid, well judged and properly finished throughout.

The property is covered by a Professional Consultants Certificate, providing reassurance for buyers and lenders alike. This is a properly specified, professionally delivered new home, built with accountability and care from start to finish.

Architecturally, the house adopts a reverse-level design, lifting the main living accommodation into light and views. This is not a design statement for its own sake, but a practical decision that enhances everyday living and makes full use of the position.

From the moment you step inside, Fern Lea House feels balanced and easy to understand. Proportions are generous without being excessive, circulation is intuitive, and natural light has been carefully considered throughout. There is an immediate sense of quality and calm that comes from good design and careful execution rather than embellishment.

The upper floor is the heart of the house and where Fern Lea House truly excels. A spectacular vaulted, open-plan kitchen, dining and living room measures an impressive 32’11 x 22’5, creating a genuinely large, live-in space designed for modern family life.

This is not simply a kitchen with room for a table. It is a true eat-in, live-in room where cooking, dining, relaxing and entertaining all happen together. The vaulted ceiling adds volume and presence, while the scale allows the space to remain comfortable and practical for everyday use. Folding doors run across the elevation, opening directly onto a wide terrace and drawing in far-reaching views across the village and countryside beyond. Light floods the room throughout the day, and the connection between inside and outside feels natural and effortless.

The kitchen is finished to a high specification, confident in layout and materials, with quality appliances, generous storage and well-considered working space.

Also on this level is a useful cloakroom for everyday convenience, along with a highly versatile additional room. Ideal as a study, home office or snug, it also works perfectly as a fifth bedroom if required, allowing the accommodation to adapt easily as needs change.

The entrance level provides a grounded and practical arrangement of accommodation. Three well-proportioned bedrooms are served by two beautifully finished bathrooms, one en suite. These rooms feel calm and comfortable, well suited to family living, guests or flexible use, with excellent natural light and generous proportions.

This floor also includes a dedicated laundry and utility room with fitted storage, supported by a cloakroom WC. It is a well-planned, hardworking space that keeps daily life organised and the main accommodation uncluttered.

The principal suite is positioned on the upper floor, set apart for privacy. The bedroom itself is vaulted and striking, with floor-to-ceiling glazed windows framing stunning views across the village and surrounding Devon landscape. Light, outlook and scale combine to create a room that feels special without being showy.

A fully fitted walk-through dressing area leads through to a beautifully appointed en suite bathroom, forming a refined and restful suite that feels indulgent, practical and well balanced.

The gardens have been designed to complement the house rather than compete with it. To the rear lies a sheltered, private garden, not overlooked and ideal for quiet enjoyment. To the front, a larger enclosed garden is screened and settled, allowing the house to sit comfortably within its plot while maintaining privacy and space.

Both areas feel usable and established, providing outdoor space that works easily with the internal accommodation.

A substantial integral double garage with electric roller doors provides excellent practical space in addition to parking. The garage incorporates an EV charging point, future-proofing the house for modern living. A separate plant room sits neatly alongside, housing the mechanical systems discreetly and efficiently.

Parking is generous, secure and well arranged, reinforcing the sense of ease from arrival through to daily use.

Kitchen & Breakfast Room

* Bespoke designer kitchen with folding doors to the terrace

* Handcrafted cabinetry with under-mounted sink

* Quooker Flex boiling water tap with filtered cold water supply

* Integrated appliances including:

* Two Neff multifunction ovens

* Neff downdraft induction hob

* Microwave

* Two dishwashers

* Full height fridge and freezer

* Wine fridge

* Dekton worktops with discreet integrated storage

* Generous preparation space and extensive storage

Ventilation, Energy & Sustainability

* Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system

Continuous fresh, filtered air with heat recovery to reduce heat loss and improve air quality

* 6.9 kWh solar photovoltaic array

* 500Ah battery storage system

* Air source heat pump providing efficient heating and cooling

* Underfloor heating to ground and first floors

* Zoned temperature control with WiFi and app-based remote access

* High efficiency hot water system

* Electric vehicle charging point to Garage

Construction, Fabric & Performance

* Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) construction by Nudura

* Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) roof construction

* High levels of thermal and acoustic insulation throughout

* Modern building performance combined with a classical architectural language

* Carefully selected external materials for longevity and low maintenance

* Millboard composite cladding to selected elevations

* External and internal waterproofing system by Delta Membranes

10-year insurance-backed guarantee

Windows, Doors & Joinery

* Aluminium triple glazed windows throughout

* Bespoke internal joinery including skirtings, architraves and panelled doors

* High quality ironmongery throughout

Electrical, Lighting & Infrastructure

* Integrated lighting system with dimmable zones

* Thoughtfully positioned power and data points throughout

* External lighting scheme for safety and evening ambience

* Provision for future external lighting upgrades

* Pre-installed cabling for CCTV, with flexibility for future installation

* Infrastructure in place for smart systems requiring internet connection, to be commissioned once broadband is live

Security & Access

* Electrically operated entrance gates with keypad access

* Private driveway providing generous parking and turning

* Shared private access road with neighbouring property

Maintenance shared on a 50:50 basis as required, without a management company

Garaging & External Services

* Double garage with electric doors, lighting and power

* Power supply within the garage

* Provision for hot tub electrical feed

* Provision for external power to front and rear gardens

Utility & Back of House

* Separate utility room with Belfast sink

* Raised washing machine and tumble dryer

* Appliances supplied with manufacturer warranties commencing on occupation

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

* Luxury bathrooms with Lusso Stone brassware and Roca sanitaryware

* Walk-in showers with premium fittings

Interior Finishes

* LVT herringbone flooring to reception areas

* Engineered oak flooring to first floor

* Neutral interior palette designed to complement light and setting

Landscaping

Professionally landscaped gardens with established planting

Warranty & Peace of Mind

* 10-year Professional Consultants Certificate

(Issued by Abercorn Surveyors Ltd)

* Bonds Builders developer warranty and snagging policy

* Initial snagging inspection carried out

* Ongoing support for up to two years following completion

* Individual appliance warranties provided by manufacturers

Council Tax Not yet apportioned TBC

Predicted Energy Performance Rating : A

Goodleigh is a village that appeals immediately to those seeking genuine community. Set on a gentle hill overlooking the Taw Valley, it combines historic character with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Traditional thatched cottages, historic buildings and the 13th-century Church of St Gregory give the village depth and identity.

Despite its rural feel, Goodleigh is active and well connected. The village has a primary school, shop, post office and regular community events. A regular bus service runs into Barnstaple, while easy access to the A361 keeps wider travel straightforward.

At the centre of village life is The New Inn, a friendly free house known for high-quality, home-cooked food. It blends traditional British favourites with more adventurous dishes and remains a genuine social hub for the village.

For families, schooling is a major draw. Goodleigh Church of England Primary School serves children from ages 4 to 11 and sits at the heart of the village. Highly regarded independent options including West Buckland School and The Park School are both within easy reach, alongside strong local comprehensive schools.

Barnstaple offers a full range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, including the historic Pannier Market, and lies just 2.7 miles away.

Fern Lea House offers a rare combination. A high-specification, brand-new home of real scale, set within a welcoming village, yet surrounded by some of the finest countryside and coastline in the country.

Sustainability has been carefully considered and sensibly implemented. High levels of insulation, aluminium triple glazing, an air source heat pump providing underfloor heating throughout, and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery combine to deliver a house that is comfortable, efficient and economical to run. These features work quietly in the background, reducing running costs while ensuring consistent comfort all year round.

Fern Lea House is a home that offers confidence. New, well built, properly specified and thoughtfully designed. A place where space, light, efficiency and lifestyle come together naturally, and where buying is as much about joining a community as acquiring a house.

The overall internal accommodation extends to approximately 2,420 square feet, arranged across two carefully considered levels, with an excellent balance between generous living space, flexible bedroom accommodation and practical support areas.

The North Devon Link Road provides swift access east toward the M5 at Junction 27, with Tiverton Parkway offering mainline rail services to London Paddington in around two hours. Exeter Airport is approximately 34 miles away, with Bristol Airport reachable in under an hour and three quarters.

North Devon is a place that gets under your skin quietly, then stays. It is defined by contrast and balance. Wild Atlantic beaches and high, open moorland. Big skies and tucked-away valleys. Proper market towns with working harbours and countryside that still feels lived in rather than curated. Days here are shaped by light, weather and tide. Morning walks along cliff paths, afternoons spent inland among rolling farmland, evenings drawn back to the coast as the sun drops low and the air softens. It is a landscape that constantly invites you outside, whatever the season, and rewards those who slow down enough to notice it.

Life here is rich in the ways that matter. The coastline around North Devon is one of the most dramatic in the country, with long sandy beaches such as Woolacombe sitting alongside hidden coves and rugged headlands. Inland, Exmoor National Park offers vast open space, dark skies, quiet roads and a sense of freedom that is increasingly rare. Add to that strong local communities, excellent schools, independent food producers, traditional pubs and a pace of life that feels grounded and human, and it becomes clear why so many people come here for a weekend and stay for a lifetime. North Devon is not about retreating from life, but about living it better.

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