Introduction This imposing Grade II Listed Georgian house stands in a commanding position on the edge of a hamlet in North Devon with magnificent views across the surrounding countryside. Previously a B & B business and more recently a large house holiday let, the beautiful main house offers spacious and well-appointed owners accommodation. Adjacent is a residential cottage and three stone barns have been converted into high-quality, self-catering accommodation. Set in about 5.59 acres there are attractive gardens, an orchard, paddock and substantial outbuildings with potential for conversion. An excellent home with many lifestyle and income opportunities as well as multi-generational living.
Situation The pretty hamlet of Eastleigh is surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside. The town of Bideford (3 miles) sits on the banks of The River Torridge and offers a wide range of amenities including various shops, pubs, restaurants, cafes, places of worship and schooling for all ages (public and private). The regional centre of Barnstaple (6 miles) offers the area's main train station, business, shopping and commercial venues and good transport links via train or the A361 Link Road connecting to the M5 at Junction 27.
Visitors to the area are attracted by the famous north Devon beaches at Westward Ho! and Croyde; the nearby estuary at Instow; the Tarka Trail offering over 30 miles of traffic free cycling; the oldest golf course in England (Royal North Devon) and two championship Links courses at Saunton; the Instow Yacht club; the Tarka tennis centre; stunning scenery and walking in Exmoor National Park and much more.
The Farmhouse This tastefully refurbished Grade II Listed Georgian farmhouse is believed to date from around 1840 and benefits from spacious, light filled rooms with many original period features. Set in a commanding position the principal rooms all benefit from far-reaching views to the South West. There is ample car parking to the front and mature, well-stocked gardens. The accommodation comprises in brief, 6 bedrooms, 5 of which are en-suite, 4 reception rooms, a large kitchen/breakfast room, utility, shower room and wc.
The Granary (sleeps 2) Adjacent to the main property this charming one-bedroom cottage has residential permission and therefore could suit another family member or long term letting, but could of course be added to the holiday letting business. With a small garden/seating area to the front there is an open plan kitchen/dining/living space on the ground floor with stairs leading to the dual aspect bedroom with vaulted ceiling and en-suite shower room on the first floor.
The Business The property has provided a flexible approach over many years of trading in different forms, but currently provides a successful holiday letting enterprise with 3 high quality holiday cottages. Most recently the farmhouse has also been used as a successful large house let. Potential exists to expand or adapt the business, subject to planning permission, with the unconverted barn or even camping or glamping in the fields adjoining.
The Holiday Cottages To the rear of the main house and set around an enclosed courtyard are three holiday letting properties and a substantial old barn with adjoining roundhouse barn. These attractive, high-quality properties have been sympathetically converted from old stone barns and provide an excellent base for visitors to the area.
Vine Cottage (sleeps 4) This holiday cottage has a large open plan sitting room (with log fire), dining room/kitchen with doors to a private patio and enclosed garden. There is an en-suite master bedroom, a separate shower room and a double bedroom with twin beds. In the garden is a Gazebo with hot tub.
The Linhay (sleeps 2) Open plan kitchen/dining/living room. Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Patio at the front with seating overlooking the courtyard garden.
The Snug (sleeps 2) Open plan kitchen/dining/living room. Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Patio with seating overlooking the courtyard garden.
Gardens and Land The gardens surrounding the property are well maintained and attractively planted with many areas of interest and seclusion to enjoy including a well-positioned BBQ Hut. The holiday cottages look out over a pretty courtyard with herb garden and pond. There are areas of lawn and beyond and a substantial orchard with productive fruit trees. Further still are the pasture paddocks providing grazing and amenity space with beautiful views. In all the whole amounts to 5.59 acres.
Outbuildings There is a large barn (38' x 17'9) currently used for games and storage and an adjoining Roundhouse Barn (21'9 x 20'9) used for storage but offering great potential for conversion to alternative uses subject to obtaining the relevant consents.
Outgoings The Pines has a Rateable Value of £10,000
The Granary - Council Tax Band A
Fixtures and Fittings Only those mentioned in the sales particulars are included with the sale. All others are excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. However, the majority of furniture, contents, fixtures, fittings and equipment in the one bed holiday units will be included.
Local Authority North Devon Council - northdevon.gov.uk
Services Mains electricity, mains water, oil fired central heating, private drainage.
Directions From J27 of the M5 take the A361 North Devon Link Road. On the outskirts of Barnstaple turn left at the roundabout onto the A39 and follow this road crossing over the River Taw. At the Roundswell Business Park roundabout turn right at the roundabout and then straight over the next roundabout. Turn left at the roundabout onto the old Bideford Road which runs alongside the A39 and passes underneath it. Follow the signs to Eastleigh and the property is on the left-hand side as you leave the hamlet.
Viewing Strictly by appointment through Stags Holiday Complexes on 01392 680058.
Disclaimer These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.
