SITUATION Ebberley is a timeless and tranquil, rural hamlet on the outskirts of Torrington, with neighbouring Roborough (1.5 miles), Dolton (4 miles) and High Bickington (4 miles) which are small rural villages offering popular local inns, village halls, ancient parish churches, local shops, post offices and school facilities. The community centre at High Bickington has a large sports hall and holds regular classes and events. There is a well-known golf course at High Bickington known as Libbaton. Torrington is approximately 7 miles and offers a more extensive range of local amenities which include the highly regarded Plough Arts Centre, supermarkets, butchers, post office, banks and schooling for all ages. Leisure facilities in the town include a theatre/cinema, swimming pool, sports hall, golf course and parks. On the outskirts of Torrington is RHS Rosemoor. Barnstaple the regional centre is about 13 miles and offers the areas main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues, as well as North Devon District Hospital. The market towns of Bideford and South Molton are about 10 and 12 miles distant respectively. The nearest coastal resort is at Instow (12 miles) and is famous for its beach, sand dunes and yacht club. Just over 20 miles away is the renowned surfing beach of Saunton, also with championship golf course, and a little further beyond, the equally renowned surfing beaches at Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe. The North Devon Link Road is easily accessible and provides access to Tiverton in about 50 minutes, where Tiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in a further 2 hours. The County and Cathedral City of Exeter is about 32 miles away, and the nearest International airports are at Exeter or Bristol. Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks are both within comfortable travelling distance.
DESCRIPTION Entering the market for the first time in over 30 years, High Downs is a charming detached 17th century cottage nestled amid mature grounds of approximately 1.76 acres that extend to the front, back and side of the property and contain a number of outbuildings and double garage as well as a separate enclosed paddock which could be ideal for horses, ponies, small holding etc. The accommodation does require some modernisation but still retains a number of original elements such as deep inglenook fireplaces and exposed beam ceilings. Accessed via a five-bar gate with sweeping drive and extensive parking.
ACCOMMODATION Wooden front door leads into the porch with tiled flooring and space for coats, boots etc, leading to the dual aspect kitchen which benefits from views to the garden and Dartmoor in the distance. The kitchen includes a range of units, inset sink, space for white goods, oven etc. On from here is an inner hallway which could be used as a study, leading to the utility room. The wonderful and spacious living room oozes character and includes inglenook fireplace with wood burner and bread oven, exposed stone walls and ceiling timbers, two windows looking out onto the garden and door leading to the conservatory, a lovely addition to the property making the most of those wonderful views and a door which leads to the garden. From the far end of the lounge is space for a dining table, stairs to first floor and door into living room, a snug space with another inglenook fireplace with open fire and window to garden. Also, on the ground floor and accessed via the sitting room is the bathroom which includes side panel bath, WC and sink.
On the first floor is a bathroom and the three bedrooms, all benefitting from being double bedrooms and fine countryside views. Principal bedroom includes built-in wardrobe space. The bathroom includes WC, sink, side panel bath and built-in cupboard space.
OUTSIDE/LAND The property is approached via a gated entrance with sweeping drive to ample parking, double garage and all outbuildings. The range of outbuildings offers potential for a variety of uses subject to planning permission, or use for horses, as kennels, workshops, studio etc. The gardens which wrap around the property and barns, are good in size, feel completely private and includes large areas of level lawn, greenhouse and former vegetable garden, all surrounded by an assortment of well-established trees and shrubs. From the garden is access to the separate paddock which is ideal for horses, goats, exercising dogs, the good life etc. The views in particular from the field and all the garden are a particular delight. All amounting to about 1.76 acres.
SERVICES Mains water and electric. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
