Situation Lower Braggamarsh House occupies an exceptional rural position on the western side of the picturesque Taw Valley, enjoying magnificent far-reaching views across the valley towards the rolling Devon countryside beyond. Despite its wonderfully private setting, the property is conveniently located approximately 1½ miles from the village of Burrington, whilst the popular town of Chulmleigh (about 5 miles) offers an excellent range of everyday amenities including shops, cafés, a health centre and schooling to secondary level. The larger market towns of South Molton (11 miles) and Barnstaple (13 miles) provide a more comprehensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities, whilst the Cathedral City of Exeter, approximately 27 miles to the south, offers an extensive range of commercial, cultural and leisure amenities.
Communications are excellent, with the A377 providing convenient access between Exeter and Barnstaple, whilst the A361 North Devon Link Road offers direct access to Junction 27 of the M5 motorway and Tiverton Parkway railway station, providing regular services to London Paddington. The Tarka Line railway also serves the area, with the nearest station at Portsmouth Arms.
The dramatic landscapes of Exmoor National Park and the renowned beaches of the North Devon coastline are both within easy reach, offering outstanding opportunities for walking, riding, surfing and a wide range of other outdoor pursuits.
Description Lower Braggamarsh House is a delightful detached country residence occupying an exceptional elevated position within approximately 18.40 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, pasture and woodland. Enjoying an enviable degree of privacy together with magnificent far-reaching views across the picturesque Taw Valley, the property represents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented country home in one of North Devon's most attractive rural settings. Having been lovingly maintained over many years, the house is complemented by an excellent range of outbuildings and is surrounded by exceptional gardens, creating a superb lifestyle property equally suited as a permanent family home or country retreat.
Accommodation The well-balanced and versatile accommodation extends to approximately 2,680 sq ft and is arranged over two floors. The welcoming reception hall leads to the principal reception rooms, all of which enjoy attractive outlooks over the gardens and surrounding countryside. The impressive KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM forms the heart of the home and is fitted with an extensive range of bespoke units, complemented by a Rayburn and ample space for informal dining. Adjoining the kitchen is a delightful CONSERVATORY overlooking the gardens, whilst the elegant SITTING ROOM, with its impressive inglenook fireplace and wood-burning stove, provides a wonderfully comfortable principal reception room. Further ground floor accommodation includes a formal DINING ROOM, further CONSERVATORY, SNUG, STUDY, UTILITY/BOOT ROOM and CLOAKROOM.
On the first floor the principal BEDROOM enjoys lovely views over the surrounding countryside and benefits from an EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM, whilst THREE FURTHER BEDROOMS are served by a family BATHROOM. A loft hatch with pull-down ladder provides access to a useful LOFT ROOM, fitted with a range of storage units and a sink unit, offering excellent ancillary storage space.
Outbuildings Complementing the house is an excellent range of ancillary buildings. Adjacent to the house is a substantial stone-built DOUBLE GARAGE with a WORKSHOP to the rear, whilst at the lower ground floor level is a garden UTILITY ROOM with fitted units together with a SHOWER ROOM and WC. Within the gardens is a detached stone-built GAMES ROOM (23'10" x 13'7"), ideal as a hobbies room, studio or home office, subject to individual requirements. A timber-framed GREENHOUSE and GARDEN STORE are situated at the upper end of the grounds.
Gardens and Grounds The gardens and grounds are undoubtedly one of Lower Braggamarsh House's most outstanding features, having been beautifully designed and meticulously maintained over many years. Immediately surrounding the house are extensive paved terraces providing superb seating and entertaining areas, perfectly positioned to take full advantage of the spectacular views across the Taw Valley. The formal gardens comprise walled areas, sweeping lawns, well-stocked herbaceous borders, mature specimen trees, ornamental shrubs and established climbers, creating colour and interest throughout the seasons. A delightful wildlife pond, productive greenhouse and kitchen garden further enhance the appeal, whilst meandering pathways lead through enchanting areas of woodland garden to a lower level of bog garden with a gently flowing stream, offering a haven for wildlife. In all, the grounds provide an exceptional degree of privacy, tranquillity and natural beauty, complementing the property's idyllic rural setting.
Land Beyond the formal gardens, the land forms an integral part of the property's appeal, creating a wonderful rural setting with uninterrupted views across the Taw Valley. Comprising gently sloping pasture with some steeper sections and woodland running down to the road. The land offers excellent amenity value and is perfectly suited to grazing, equestrian use or simply enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding countryside. The combination of gardens, woodland and pasture creates an exceptional country property in an enviable setting.
In total the property extends to about 18.40 ACRES.
Services and further information Mains electricity, private borehole water supply and private drainage (septic tank and soakaway, compliance with general binding rules is unknown, purchasers to make their own enquiries). LPG fired central heating via radiators. Solar PV panel array.
Mobile - Good service from all major providers (Ofcom).
Broadband - Standard available (Ofcom).
Construction - Stone and slate.
Viewing Strictly by confirmed prior appointment through the sole selling agents, Stags on 01769 572263.
Directions From South Molton take the B3226 towards Exeter. Drive through the River Mole valley for about nine miles until reaching the junction with the A377 at Fortescue Cross, Newnham and turn sharp right towards Barnstaple. Stay on the A377 for about 2.5 miles and at Portsmouth Arms Sawmills turn left signposted to Burrington. Drive up the hill through the woods and at the next junction turn left. Continue on this lane and Lower Braggamarsh House is the second property on the right.
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