Combe Martin, Ilfracombe

An individual detached character residence offering tastefully modernised & well presented accommodation set in 2 acres of mature secluded gardens [formerly a market garden & nursery] on the fringe of this favoured coastal village. Hall, Sitting Room, Study/Music Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility, Cloakroom. 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. Detached garage block with office/studio/leisure room. Large period greenhouse. Detached stone barn. EPC Band E.

SITUATION & AMENITIES
Combe Martin with its beach, rugged cliffs and coves, is situated on the dramatic North Devon Coastline, set on the western fringe of Exmoor National Park. The property is located within an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. The village is located in some of the most outstanding coastal scenery in the area, and boasts the longest high street in the country, with a variety of shops, super market and amenities, including Primary School, Post Office, Health Centre, Public Houses and places of worship. A regular bus service provides access to Ilfracombe, Minehead, Braunton and Barnstaple. Transport is understood to be available to both state and private secondary schools. Barnstaple is around 30 minutes by car and as North Devon's regional centre, offers the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues as well as District Hospital. From Barnstaple access is available to the North Devon Link Road which leads through to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway, in around 45 minutes or so. Barnstaple railhead provides a link to the national railway system. London Paddington can be reached from Tiverton Parkway in around 2 hours. North Devon's famous surfing beaches at Croyde, Putsborough, Saunton (also with championship golf course) and Woolacombe are all around 30 minutes by car. The nearest international airports are at Bristol and Exeter.

DESCRIPTION
A fine detached south facing period house on the edge of this popular coastal village, formerly used as a garden nursery, this property benefits from delightfully private gardens and grounds, amounting to approximately 2 acres retaining two commercial sized glass houses, one of which is close to the house and alternatively ideal as a delightful garden/summerhouse. The property presents painted rendered elevations with some double and other, triple glazed windows beneath a slate roof and has been tastefully modernised in recent years. A useful custom-built timber building has been constructed within the grounds which provides a garage, carport and home office or similar. Further vehicle access is gained to a separate large, stone-built barn/garage/workshop which is located off a small lower 'no through' lane and sits on the edge of the grounds, from which a pathway leads back to the property. There is ample parking at both levels. The accommodation has considerable character and charm and is arranged over two floors.

GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL with flagstone flooring and a turned staircase to the first floor. SITTING ROOM a spacious room with double aspect, large stone fireplace with oak bressumer and wood burner, the flooring is mainly slate flags. STUDY/MUSIC ROOM attractive fireplace with fitted wood burner. DINING ROOM stone flagged flooring, attractive ornamental fireplace recess. INNER HALLWAY. UTILITY ROOM with double drainer stainless sink, adjoining work surfaces, cupboards and drawers beneath, appliance space under, plumbing for washing machine, matching wall mounted cupboards, coats pegs, half glazed door to outside. CLOAKROOM low level WC, corner wash basin. From the inner hall steps lead up to the KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM with half vaulted ceiling and roof timbers, pair of French doors leading to the garden and to a covered pergola. This room has a heated ceramic tiled floor and wide range of beech base and wall units, incorporating single drainer 1 ½ bowl moulded sink, appliances include a Bosch dishwasher, integrated fridge and freezer, NEFF double oven, NEFF five ring Calor gas hob with Hotpoint extractor hood over.

FIRST FLOOR
LANDING with feature open tread staircase/ornament shelving leading to trap door into the loft space, airing cupboard housing pre-lagged cylinder. INNER LANDING. BEDROOM 1 a bright double aspect room featuring vaulted ceiling with painted beams, double glazed sliding doors to Juliet balcony, pair of fitted double wardrobes with cupboards above. BEDROOM 2 with EN-SUITE BATHROOM panelled bath, overhead shower and screen, pedestal wash basin, illuminated wall mirror, corner WC, ladder style heated towel rail/radiator. BEDROOM 3 ornamental fireplace. BEDROOM 4. FAMILY BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM with ball and claw footed acrylic tub bath, handheld telephone style mixer tap/shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin, illuminated wall mirror, low level WC, ladder style heated towel rail/radiator.

OUTSIDE
From the top road there is an access bay, to the right of this is a gated enclosed 'top carpark' where steps lead down to the property. Opposite this a pair of five bar gates lead to a further driveway which meanders down through the grounds and meets the second car park, which is adjacent to the TIMBER FRAMED OUTBUILDING which incorporates garage, workshop, office and car port. Beyond this is the GLASS SUMMERHOUSE, converted from a Victorian greenhouse, this is undoubtably a particular feature of the garden, there is electric, light, power and water connected, doors at either end as well as double doors overlooking the garden below. The access drive is flanked by mature areas of lawn, interspersed with masses of trees and shrubs, there is a LARGE FEATURE POND. Nearest to the house is a high stone wall which forms the boundary with the road and encloses a HERB & FRUIT GARDEN, also featuring fruit trees. Immediately in front of the property is a fairly EXTENSIVE TERRACE, decking and concealed boiler. At the far end is a concealed oil tank and pedestrian gate, returning to the highway. To the right of the house there is a Calor gas bottle store and LOG STORE. The next level features FURTHER LAWNS and bog garden, specimens include Japanese Strawberry Tree, Handkerchief Tree, Bottle Brush, Eucalyptus and Zelkova to name but a few. Below this is a commercial sized GREENHOUSE, mainly glazed but a section without glazing. The glazed section is in productive use. There is internal access as well as a separate lower lane, leading to the DETACHED BARN/GARAGE/WORKSHOP which is partial stone and partial concrete block construction with power and light connected, up-an-over door, additional parking bay in front as well as a secondary access for machinery into the lower part of the garden.

SERVICES
Mains, drainage, electricity and water. Oil fired central heating, Calor gas bottles for hob.

DIRECTIONS
From Barnstaple, depart north along the A39, turn left onto the B3230 towards Ilfracombe. Follow this road through Muddiford, taking the next right to 'Berry Down Cross and Combe Martin. At Berry Down Cross proceed straight ahead toward Combe Martin. At the junction turn right. Continue passing Buzzacott Lane on the left-hand side and proceed around the bend. The property will be located after a short distance, on the right-hand side as you climb the hill, marked with a Stags 'For Sale' board. Coming down the hill from the opposite direction, the property is the first house on the left after the Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park. There is a marvellous view of Combe Martin Bay as you approach from this direction, where the sea is always in the background.

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