SITUATION The village of Huntshaw is nestled in some of North Devon's most attractive and unspoilt countryside where numerous woodland walks can be found. The property is situated at the end of a private no through road and is an equal distance from Bideford and the historic Civil War market town of Great Torrington which offers a wide range of amenities for its size. There is also a 9 hole golf course on the outskirts of Great Torrington and nearby tourist attractions include RHS Rosemoor, Dartington Crystal factory, The Plough Arts Centre which is a theatre, cinema & art gallery and the Tarka Trail along the old railway line. The port and market town of Bideford sits on the banks of the River Torridge, offering an excellent range of amenities including banks, butchers, bakeries, various shopping facilities, restaurants, places of worship, schooling for all ages (public and private) and five supermarkets.
The coast at Westward Ho! is approximately 8 miles away and has a safe and sandy surfing beach, access to the South West Coastal footpath, which adjoins Northern Burrows Country Park and the Royal North Devon Golf Club, reputed to be the oldest links golf course in England. Instow beach is 15 minutes drive away with the regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 8 miles away and offering all of the area's main business, shopping and commercial venues. There are also good transport opportunities with the link road connecting to Junction 27 of the M5 motorway and railway station which connects via the Tarka line to Exeter and Tiverton Parkway.
DESCRIPTION Potato House is what can only be described as unique! With complete privacy and extensive outside space being at the heart of this wonderful home. Set in around 9.75 acres which include three paddocks, woodland, an exquisite formal garden, large vegetable garden and former ménage as well as an impressive detached barn which is approximately 60' x 60'and includes five loose boxes which could have potential to convert into an additional dwelling subject to planning. The home itself is a Grade II listed barn conversion which oozes character and style with two bedrooms, kitchen, living room and two bathrooms. Attached is a former barn which has historic planning approval to be converted into additional accommodation for the main dwelling. We envisage this property could be perfect for someone looking for an equestrian facility, small holding, business etc or someone just looking for a slice of 'the good life'. It is certainly a property that needs to be viewed to be fully appreciated. There is an option for additional land to be purchased, for more information please contact the selling agent
THE HOUSE A charming Grade II listed conversion with style in abundance, the accommodation is small but benefits from natural light throughout. A glazed door leads to the kitchen with tiled flooring, a range of bespoke painted wooden units and solid wood work tops over, butchers block, Belfast sink, and solid fuel Rayburn. Leading on from kitchen is the sitting room which is a super light and airy room with patio door and full height window with views of the garden. On from this is bedroom 2/reception room which also has a full height window and patio door to the garden and benefits from a shower room with WC and sink.
From the kitchen, stairs rise to the principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes incorporating an airing cupboard, half glazed door to external staircase and a stylish En-suite with roll top bath, wash basin and WC.
Attached is a barn with water and electricity connected. There is historic planning approval which gives permission to convert into additional accommodation to the main dwelling. Details can be provided by the selling agent.
The garden to the property is exquisite, being a labour of love for the current owner who has skilfully and meticulously created a fine example of a traditional cottage garden with gravelled and red brick paved paths, areas of level lawn, fantastic seating areas including a sunken terrace and fire pit area. All completely private and surrounded by an assortment of plants, shrubs and trees planted with great care to give the garden colour all year round.
OUTSIDE/LAND The house is approached via large electric gates over a sweeping gravelled drive which is flanked either side by wild meadow and further to the the right by the woodland. As you approach the house you soon get a sense of what Potato House is all about, with a superb and established vegetable garden leading to the open yard with space for a number of vehicles, machinery etc. From here is access to the barn which is currently used as commercial premises but was used previously for livestock with five loose boxes. Approximately 60' x 60' and constructed of a steel frame and concrete block under a corrugated sheet roof, with large access doors to the front and back, this could have potential to convert into an additional dwelling subject to necessary planning. Attached is an office space with electricity connected.
The land is primarily located to the north and east of the property and is accessible via the entrance drive. It consists of level and gradually sloping grazing paddocks that are either properly fenced with timber posts and rails or have natural hedge banks. Amounting in all to around 9.75 acres
SERVICES Mains electricity, mains and private water on site. Private drainage.
BOUNDARY PLAN A plan which is not to scale, is included with these sale particulars for identification purposes only
ADDITIONAL LAND There is an option for additional land to be purchased;
Lot 2 is mainly woodland and is at a guide price of £35,000
Lot 3 is a paddock which is mainly left to wildflower and includes two separate access points. Guide price of £75,000
