Acland Road, Landkey, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32

Located along the peaceful and highly regarded Acland Road in the picturesque North Devon village of Landkey, just a short distance from Barnstaple, this charming detached residence offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully maintained family home set within generous, established grounds of over one-third of an acre.

Combining traditional comfort with modern refinement, the property provides spacious and versatile accommodation ideally suited to family life. From the moment you step inside, there is an immediate sense of warmth and welcome, with three well-proportioned reception rooms offering excellent flexibility for both everyday living and entertaining, including a stunning conservatory overlooking the garden. Whether used as formal sitting and dining areas, relaxed family spaces, or a quiet study, these rooms allow the home to adapt effortlessly to a variety of lifestyles.

At the heart of the house is a beautifully re-fitted kitchen/breakfast room, thoughtfully designed to balance style, practicality and sociable living. Fitted with contemporary units and quality fixtures which inlude a 4 oven AGA range with hood, this impressive space is ideal for everything from busy weekday mornings to relaxed weekend gatherings. There is ample room for informal dining, making it a natural hub of the home, and being connected to a formal dining room with French doors opening into the rear garden, creating a real social area. A separate utility room provides valuable additional storage and laundry space, and there is a downstairs cloakroom for convenience.

The first floor continues the sense of generous family accommodation, with four well-sized bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a stylishly re-fitted en-suite shower room, creating a comfortable private retreat, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed 4-piece suite family bathroom.

Externally, the property makes an immediate impression, approached via an attractive in-and-out driveway, with two sets of gates mounted on substantial brick pillars. The expansive brick-paved frontage provides excellent parking and turning space, while also enhancing the home’s sense of arrival.

Set centrally between the two gated entrances is a detached brick and tile former Cherry Store, currently used as a workshop. With power and lighting already connected, this characterful and versatile building offers excellent scope for a range of alternative uses, subject to any necessary consents. In addition, there is a detached double garage with 2 remotely operated roller doors, internal power supply, fitted WC and a useful storage loft above.

The gardens are a particular feature of the property, carefully landscaped and beautifully maintained. Beside the main entrance, a paved terrace wraps around the side of the house and links seamlessly with a timber-decked seating area, creating inviting spaces for outdoor dining and relaxation.

To the front, the garden has been attractively arranged with well-stocked planting beds, gravel pathways and timber edging, all laid out with pleasing symmetry and structure. A traditional canopied well adds both charm and practicality; securely covered for safety, yet fully operational, it provides a sustainable and economical water source for garden irrigation.

To the rear, the lawn extends away from the house, bordered by mature planting and rustic-edged herbaceous beds that enhance the garden’s established and private feel. Further features include an aluminium-framed greenhouse and dedicated fruit and vegetable growing areas, ideal for those with an interest in gardening or self-sufficiency. The grounds are enclosed by traditional Devon banks topped with hedging and fencing, creating natural boundaries and a strong sense of privacy.

Altogether, this is a superb and well-balanced village home, offering spacious accommodation, attractive outbuildings and beautifully tended gardens in one of Landkey’s most desirable residential settings.
From Barnstaple proceed out of town on the A361 in the direction of South Molton. Take the first right hand exit signposted to Landkey. Continue along this road, taking the first turning on the left into Birch Road. Continue along and after a short distance turn right into Acland Road and continue approximately half way down and opposite the shared driveway for 4 homes, including Copper Beach, is the driveway turning for South Hayes Farmhouse which is the first house on your right.