Yarnscombe, Barnstaple

A historic grade II listed former farmhouse with a range of useful outbuildings, all set in a private yet convenient position surrounded by open countryside. Gardens, woodland and grounds approaching approximately 10.6 acres. EPC Rating E.

SITUATION
Chapple Farm has 'the best of both worlds' being located in between the towns of Barnstaple, Bideford and Torrington yet being surrounded by rolling North Devon countryside. The pretty Devonshire village of Yarnscombe which is a short drive away is known for its friendly community and village hall, offering a range of social and sporting opportunities for all ages, as well as a church and mobile library. There are a number of nearby pleasant walks to enjoy over the surrounding North Devon countryside and it is situated within easy driving distance of the coast. Great Torrington is just under 5 miles away with a range of leisure pursuits and amenities including supermarket, schooling for all ages, Pannier Market and the renowned Plough Arts Centre, which offers entertainment to suit all ages and tastes. The town itself is surrounded on three sides by common ground offering over 20 miles of footpaths and an abundance of wildlife, as well as the Tarka Trail. Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks are both within approximately a 30 minutes drive offering providing excellent out riding, walking and other country pursuits over the moors. The larger towns of Bideford and Barnstaple, approximately 9 miles away, provide more extensive retail facilities, leisure and transport opportunities.

DESCRIPTION
Approached via a long sweeping drive Chapple Farm is an exceptional Grade II listed farmhouse Circa late C16/early C17 which presents whitewashed and rendered elevations beneath a slate roof. The farmhouse offers spacious accommodation of around 2741 square feet and would benefit from general modernisation and improvement but still holds immense character and charm with an abundance of original features still evident.

To the front of the farmhouse is a range of useful stone outbuildings and a dilapidated detached former annex which needs full refurbishment but all with potential to convert into additional accommodation (subject to planning) Access to the land is from here via a five-bar gate.

Accommodation comprises: Open porch to front door leading into entrance hall with wonderful original flagstone flooring with access to the three reception rooms which include the dining room, sitting room with large inglenook fireplace with multifuel burner and includes original bread oven, build in 'chapel style' seating, and understairs cupboard with what we understand to be the original priest hole still evident. This takes you into the living room which is a large space and includes wood burner and window with countryside views. To the rear of the ground floor is the kitchen which includes a range of wooden units, inset sink, AGA, space for dining table and windows with views to the garden. Further to the ground floor is a WC, bathroom and large pantry/utility room.

The first floor includes four double bedrooms (one en-suite with bath, x2 sinks, WC and built in cupboards. Family bathroom with WC, sink and shower.

GROUNDS/LAND
The rear garden to the property is of good size, private and a blank canvas with potential to create a wonderful garden for the house, with large areas of lawn, a former pond and an assortment of plants and established trees.

A gently sloping paddock with access from the front drive of the property via a five bar gate. Ideal for horses, sheep etc. This takes you to a secluded woodland area and a further area of land on from this with access from the near by green lane. In all this amounts to around 10.6 acres.

SERVICES
Private drainage, mains water and electric. Mix of solid fuel heating and electric.

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