Parkham, Bideford

This is truly a unique opportunity to purchase a delightful Grade II listed thatched property located in a private and secluded rural position yet is within easy reach of the North Devon coast. Gardens of 0.98 acres. outbuildings, stone barn with planning approved for holiday unit.

SITUATION
The property is situated in an area of rolling countryside yet only a few miles inland from the North Devon coastline. Within walking distance is the traditional Devonshire village of Parkham which has a primary school, community hall, butchers, places of worship and village pub. Nearby is the highly favoured thatched public house and hotel 'The Hoops Inn'. The rugged North Devon coastline at Bucks Mills, approximately 4 miles away, has a pebbled beach and coastal footpath offering superb coastal walks with stunning vistas. Further amenities and attractions can be found in Bucks Cross and Peppercombe around 1.5 miles away, Woolsery 4.9 miles and the heritage village of Clovelly approximately 7 miles away. Westward Ho! is within an easy driving distance, with its famous Pebble Ridge and sandy beach. The port and market town of Bideford is approximately 6 miles away offering a wider range of facilities including various shops, butchers, banks, bakeries, pubs and restaurants, cafes and schooling for all ages (public and private). There are also 5 supermarkets, shopping outlet and retail complex with a range of popular brands.
The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 14 miles and offers the areas main business, shopping and commercial venues. There are also good transport connections via Barnstaple Train Station to Tiverton and the A361 link road connecting to Junction 27/M5 motorway.

DESCRIPTION
First time on the market for over 30 years - This is truly a unique opportunity to purchase a delightful Grade II listed thatched property located in a private and secluded rural position yet is within easy reach of the North Devon coast. We understand that the house is likely to be one of the oldest listed buildings in the parish, originating from the 1500's although it has been remodelled over subsequent years. The accommodation is characterful with an abundance of original features still evident including smoke blackened roof timbers, stone fireplaces, smoke blackened thatch etc. The house is complemented by just under an acre of well-tended gardens which there is also an excellent detached stone barn which currently provides garaging and storage however has the benefit of full planning permission for conversion into a one-bedroom holiday letting unit.

ACCOMMODATION
There are three main reception rooms on the ground floor, each with traditional features and styling you would expect. These include the dual aspect sitting room with open stone fireplace and window seating, the comfortable sitting room/office space and the formal dining room which includes slate flagstone flooring and stone fireplace with wood-burner. There is also a farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room with bespoke wooden units, integrated oven cooker Stanley stove, Belfast sink and built in seating with breakfast table. The adjoining porch room provides further space for boots, coats etc and access to the driveway and garden. There is also a shower room with WC and sink and a useful utility room with sink and plumbing for all white goods.

There are three staircases which access the first floor which provides four double bedrooms, three of which include built in storage. The first floor also has a family bathroom which includes a side panel bath, WC and sink. There are also some great views of the surrounding countryside from some of the bedrooms.

BARN WITH PLANNING
Planning Permission was granted on 31-03-2022 by Torridge District Council under planning reference 1/0118/2022/LBC. All the relevant documentation plans etc can be viewed on the planning portal.

Currently the building is used as a garage & the workshop, dissected by a partition wall. It is proposed to retain half of the existing garage to provide a storage/workshop area plus a single story extension to provide a games & utility room. Main accommodation area will comprise; open plan kitchen/living area, one double bedroom and bathroom. Private landscaped garden and parking.

OUTSIDE
Nethercott is approached via a gated drive leading to ample parking and turning area. The gardens surround the property and our extremely private and secluded with an assortment of mature, established shrubs and trees, there are number of different areas including a large lawn area to the front with shrub borders and vegetable patch. An ideal area for entertaining and for the whole family. Within the grounds there are a range of outbuildings with the stone garage / workshop which has planning permission passed for conversion into a holiday let, one other detached garage and a former Shippon which is dilapidated but does offer potential. All set in around 0.98 acres

SERVICES
Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Oil central heating.

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