SITUATION Foxwood occupies a private quiet location just south of Exmoor National Park, an area renowned for some of the finest countryside and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated in an elevated position it enjoys wonderful views across the valley. The property lies on the edge of the small hamlet of Waddicombe. Dulverton, just 4 miles from Foxwood, known as the gateway to Exmoor is a bustling country town with a church, speciality shops, inns, restaurants, butchers, a small supermarket ,doctor and veterinary surgeries.
Tiverton (14 miles) offers further shopping and entertainment facilities and the well-known Blundells School together with easy access to the M5 and mainline railway station at Tiverton Parkway. The university and cathedral city of Exeter (27 miles south) boasts a wealth of shopping, recreational and leisure facilities. To the east of the city, Exeter Airport offers national and international flights.
Situated just outside the Exmoor National Park, the property is ideally located to take advantage of the extensive walking. The North Devon coastline has an excellent range of beaches from which to enjoy numerous water sports.
DESCRIPTION Situated in a peaceful rural setting, this single-storey residence presents a rare opportunity to create an exceptional home with excellent potential to extend upwards, subject to the necessary permissions. The current owners have had plans drawn up and are available upon request. The property offers scope to create a spacious and beautiful home significantly enhancing its accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION A front entrance door opens into a welcoming reception hall, providing access to the majority of the accommodation. The well-proportioned sitting room is a light-filled, dual-aspect reception room centred around a fireplace, creating an attractive principal living space.
The generously proportioned dining room forms the heart of the home, providing an excellent space for family dining and entertaining, with direct access to both the kitchen and the bedroom accommodation. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, incorporating an integrated double oven and enjoying a pleasant outlook over the surrounding gardens. Adjoining the kitchen is a particularly spacious boot room/utility, fitted with further storage units, an inset sink and an oil-fired AGA, together with independent external access.
The property offers three double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is situated towards the western side of the property served by an en suite shower room, whilst bedrooms two and three are located to the eastern side. The cloakroom has ample space to fit a shower if required.
OUTSIDE Access from the private lane leads to a driveway with parking for several cars and the garage. To the front is a substantial building currently used as a home office but could be used for a variety of uses such as a gym. There is also a range of outbuildings and a garden shed providing excellent storage and workshop facilities and offering scope for a variety of alternative uses, subject to any necessary planning consents. The generous garden lies to the front and to the side with grassed areas of lawn and space for seating areas.
SERVICES Mains electricity, private water and private drainage. Standard broadband available, data services vary (OFCOM 2026).
Local authority: North Devon Council
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the agents please.
DIRECTIONS Leave Dulverton via Northmoor Road and turn left at Marsh Bridge. Proceed over the bridge and follow the road for two miles to Five Cross Way, then fork left signposted West Anstey/ Yeo Mill. Proceed until and take the next turn left signposted 'RHYLL' and continue. At the bottom of the hill turn left by the post box and Foxwood will then be found the second driveway on the left.
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