Brayford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32

A beautifully situated period farmhouse set within delightful, private gardens and grounds of approximately 7.6 acres, enjoying a peaceful rural setting.

Location – This superb character residence occupies a tranquil rural setting within a small cluster of properties on the outskirts of the village of Brayford, yet lies just 15 minutes from the regional centre of Barnstaple. The property truly offers the best of both worlds, enjoying a peaceful position surrounded by rolling countryside whilst remaining conveniently close to a wide range of amenities, the North Devon coast and Exmoor National Park.

A number of beautiful beaches are within easy reach, including Combe Martin approximately 12 miles away and Saunton Sands about 15 miles distant, with Croyde, Putsborough Sands and Woolacombe just a little further along the coast. In 2022, the North Devon coastline was recognised as a World Surfing Reserve — the first in the UK and the only cold-water reserve of its kind in the world.

Nearby Exmoor National Park is renowned for its rolling moorland and pasture, interspersed with rivers and streams that wind through deep wooded combes and valleys before meeting the dramatic cliffs of the North Devon coastline. The area offers an abundance of outdoor pursuits, particularly exceptional walking opportunities set against breath-taking scenery.

The regional centre of Barnstaple provides the area’s principal business, commercial, leisure and shopping facilities, together with access to the A361 North Devon Link Road. There is state schooling available for all ages in the area, with independent education offered nearby at the highly regarded West Buckland School.

Communications – The area is easily accessible from Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway via the A361 North Devon Link Road, which in turn connects with the A39 Atlantic Highway. The nearest railway station is at the regional centre of Barnstaple, providing connections to Exeter, where regular mainline services run to London Paddington in just over two hours. Alternatively, Tiverton Parkway railway station is approximately a 45-minute drive away and offers direct services to London Paddington in around two hours.

Mileages

Exmoor National Park – 5 miles
Barnstaple – 7.5 miles
South Molton – 8 miles
The Coast – 12 miles
M5 Motorway/Tiverton Parkway – 32 miles

The Property – Properties in this location rarely come to the open market, offering tranquil rural surroundings whilst remaining within easy reach of amenities, the North Devon coast and Exmoor National Park. This attractive period farmhouse sits beautifully within its own gardens and grounds extending to approximately 7.6 acres in total.

The farmhouse provides well-proportioned accommodation with a wealth of character features, including wood-burning stoves and fireplaces, slate flagstone floors and exposed beams. The accommodation includes three reception rooms, with a superb family-orientated farmhouse kitchen forming the heart of the home. There are five bedrooms in total, two of which benefit from en suite facilities, together with a family bathroom. The majority of the bedrooms enjoy delightful countryside views.

Externally, the property is equally impressive. Formal garden areas surround the farmhouse and there are a variety of seating areas from which to enjoy the far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. The grounds also include a stream-fed pond, a wooded area, a paddock and a range of useful outbuildings with potential for conversion for a variety of uses including home office/studio or holiday cottage (STP).

Only by viewing can the true appeal of this stunning period farmhouse be fully appreciated, offering generous accommodation in a highly sought-after yet rarely available rural setting. The property is offered for sale with no onward chain.

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

Front door to:

Reception Hall – Windows overlooking the garden and pond. Stairs rise to the first floor landing.

Cloakroom – A dual aspect room with windows overlooking the gardens. Comprising low level WC with concealed cistern and a pedestal wash hand basin.

Snug – A dual aspect room overlooking the gardens with French doors leading onto the garden. Open fireplace with cast iron insert and mantle over.

Kitchen/Dining Room – A superb family orientated room with a dual aspect enjoying views over the gardens and pond. Slate flagstone floor. Exposed beams. Inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove on a brick hearth. Kitchen comprises a range of matching wall and base units with Belfast sink set into slate work surfaces with a range style cooker and space for a dishwasher, fridge and fridge/freezer. Secondary stairs rise to the first floor and bedroom 2.

Sitting Room – Window overlooking the garden and door allowing access to the garden. Inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove with exposed stone and brickwork.

Garden Room – A superb room with a vaulted ceiling and Velux windows. Slate flooring. Range of built-in storage with space for a tumble dryer. Door giving access to:

Boot Room – Door leading to the rear elevation. Floor mounted oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating. Window.

Utility Room – A door gives access to the rear elevation. Stainless steel sink unit set into roll-top work surfaces with storage below. Space and plumbing for a washing machine. Slate flooring.

First Floor Landing – Window overlooking the garden. Airing cupboard.

Bedroom 1 – A dual aspect room enjoying views over the garden and surrounding countryside. Ornate fireplace. Hatch access to loft space.

En-Suite – Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a panelled bath. Window overlooking the garden. Exposed beam.

Family Bathroom – Comprising low level WC, vanity wash hand basin and a panelled bath with a shower over. Window overlooking the garden.

Bedroom 5 – Window overlooking the gardens. Ornate fireplace. Built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 3 – A dual aspect room overlooking the gardens. Built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 4 – Window to the rear elevation. Built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 2 – Window overlooking the gardens and pond. Stairs leading down to the kitchen.

En-Suite – Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a corner shower cubicle. Window overlooking the gardens.

Outside – The property is approached via a sweeping driveway which leads to the front of the farmhouse, providing ample off-road parking for several vehicles. The driveway continues to the rear of the property where there is further parking together with access to a range of outbuildings.

The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property, with a variety of seating areas positioned throughout to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. These include a gravelled patio adjacent to the Snug and a covered pergola which incorporates an outdoor kitchen area complete with a sink.

The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with well-stocked flower beds and borders containing a variety of mature plants, shrubs and trees. From the upper section of the garden there are attractive views across the surrounding countryside and towards Exmoor.
To the north-east of the house is a beautiful stream-fed pond, beyond which lies a further garden area with a gravelled pathway leading through to a wooded section and providing access to the paddock.

To the rear of the house there is additional gravelled off-road parking together with a double open-fronted carport. Adjacent is a single-storey barn currently utilised for garden machinery storage and as a workshop, with an additional attached carport and wood store. These buildings have potential for a variety of uses and conversion (STP).

In total, the property extends to approximately 7.6 acres.

Property Information

Services – Mains electric and water. Private drainage (treatment plant). Oil fired central heating. Bespoke timber double-glazed windows (2004).

EPC: F

Local Authority – North Devon District Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple, Devon. .

Contents, Fixtures and Fittings – Only those mentioned within this brochure are included in the sale. All others, such as 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 Barnstaple, with our office on your left-hand side, proceed around the corner into Bear Street and continue to the traffic lights. Go straight across, signposted towards Goodleigh and Bratton Fleming. Continue along this road leaving Barnstaple and, after a short distance, turn right as signposted towards Goodleigh. Follow this road through the villages of Goodleigh and Gunn. After leaving the village of Gunn proceed for about 2 miles taking the third turning on the right and proceed along the country lane for a short distance. Take the second driveway on the left and follow the driveway down to the property.