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6 bedroom semi-detached house

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Semi-detached house
6 bed
5 bath
EPC rating: D*
2,970 sq ft / 276 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Service charge: £0 per annum
Council tax: Band F
Broadband: Super-fast 65Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Stylish and elegant Victorian Gentleman’s Residence situated in a sought after private and tucked away location
  • Close to breath taking coastal scenery and the renowned walking trails of the Torrs and South West Coast Path
  • Spacious light filled versatile accommodation
  • Packed full of period features, character and charm
  • Ideal for the larger family or for a family with an elderly or dependent relative with annexe potential
  • Extensive range of additional useful outbuildings/work/hobbies rooms, perfect for those who live and work from home
  • Further conversion potential to further accommodation if required and subject to any necessary consent
  • 6 bedrooms, 4 en suite, including a ground floor bedroom and shower room
  • Superb bright and airy reception rooms with an abundance of original period features
  • Approached via a tree lined driveway
Introducing an exquisite Victorian Gentleman's residence, emanating elegance and style. Well-being is situated in a tucked away, peaceful and secluded location, this property is a hidden gem nestled at the foot of the esteemed Torrs, owned by the National Trust. As you approach, a tree-lined driveway sets the stage for this delightful family home.

Situated in close proximity to breath taking coastal scenery and the renowned walking trails of the Torrs and South West Coast Path, this residence offers an idyllic setting for those seeking tranquillity and natural beauty. The accommodation within this home is both versatile and spacious, spread across two floors. Perfectly suited for larger families or those with a dependent relative, it even offers the potential for a ground floor annexe area, providing added flexibility to suit your unique needs.

As an added bonus, the property features a range of useful outbuildings, perfectly suited for those who work or pursue hobbies from home. Furthermore, there is potential to convert these spaces into additional accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.

It's worth noting that this property has a varied history, having previously operated as a successful bed and breakfast and day spa. This presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a comfortable and elegant family home or a home and income option.

Upon entering the residence, you'll be greeted by an abundance of natural light flooding the expansive reception rooms. These grand spaces boast a wealth of period features, including impressive original fireplaces, ornate coved ceilings, large bay windows with working shutters, and beautifully stripped floorboards. The entrance hall and staircase are particularly striking, featuring a superb spindle balustrade that adds to the grandeur of this charming and characterful home.

The first-floor hosts five generously sized bedrooms, with three of them benefitting from their own full en suite facilities. Positioned at the rear on the ground floor, Bedroom 6 and additional rooms offers space that could easily be transformed into the desired annexe area.

In summary, this property presents a rare opportunity to own an elegant Victorian residence in a private and secluded location. Its versatile layout, array of outbuildings, and varied history as a successful B&B and day spa make it an excellent find. Whether you're seeking a comfortable family home or a home and income option, this residence is sure to impress.

The delightful setting is tucked away yet retains convenience to the town centre and the local amenities with the high street being just 1/2 a mile away and the picturesque sea front within a mile. As mentioned above, the property is also located close to some spectacular coastal scenery and nearby walking over the Torrs as well; perfect for dog walkers or simply a lazy Sunday afternoon stroll. There is also the nearby Cairn Nature Reserve providing further walking and direct access onto the Tarka Trail cycle route which meanders through the North Devon countryside. There are park gardens at Bicclescombe and the towns Medical Centre and Hospital are also in the near vicinity. There are local schools for all ages with private education also available nearby with West Buckland School being the most well-known. North Devon has a huge amount to offer and an abundance of leisure activities to enjoy. The superb golden sand beaches at Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton are all within easy reach and the Exmoor National Park is no more than a 20 minute drive away. Barnstaple, the region’s main trading centre, is just 12 miles away and has many of the big-name shops, further leisure facilities and a rail link to Exeter which has direct links to the major London stations. There is access onto the A361 link road which joins the M5 at junction 27.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and gives the immediate feeling of space upon entering the spacious and welcoming entrance hall which has the staircase leading to the first floor with an ornate spindle balustrade, coved ceilings and dado rails and panelled doors leading to the main reception rooms. There is an impressive light and airy 24' x 15' main lounge which has a large bay window to front with original working shutters. A delightful Victorian cast iron fireplace with marble surround and mantle over and slate hearth provides a focal point to the room. There is an ornate coved ceiling, picture and dado rails. Across the hallway if the heart of the home, the kitchen/dining/family room, which is another impressive room. The dining area is located at the front of the property and has full height floor to ceiling windows with original working shutters. Further features in the room include a cast iron tiled fireplace and hearth with wooden surround and mantle over, an ornate coved ceiling, picture rails and painted floor boards. An archway leads through into the kitchen which has a range of fitted wall and base units and central island unit with double bowl sink and breakfast bar. There is a range style cooker and plumbing for dishwasher and a useful shelved larder cupboard, coved ceilings with halogen down lighters and a tiled floor. A doorway from the kitchen leads into a large laundry room which has a range of floor to ceiling built in cupboards, deep glazed sink and plumbing for automatic washing machine. A door leads out onto the attractive rear courtyard.

There is a further area of the property at the rear of the building that has the annexe potential. A rear lobby has potential for use as a galley style kitchen area and leads thorough to Bedroom 6. Further on, there is a shower room and toilet and a sitting/garden room/office/work room. There is also direct access from here onto the rear courtyard.

Moving to the first floor, there is an impressive split-level landing which has panelled doors opening in to the remaining 5 bedroom suites. The 18' x 14' master bedroom suite is located at the front of the property and enjoys views over the tree-lined valley and countryside. There is a coved ceiling and 2 built in cupboards and painted floorboards. A door leads into a large en suite shower room. Bedroom 2 enjoys a pleasant double aspect enjoying views over the tree-lined valley, countryside and town and has a feature cast iron ornamental fireplace feature. Furthermore, there is a large en suite bathroom. Bedrooms 3 & 4 again are spacious rooms and both have full en suite facilities. Bedroom 5 is a double bedroom located towards the rear of the property and has a nearby separate wc.

At the rear of the property there is an attractive sunny court yard area which provides a tranquil and incredibly private amenity space awash with colour and greenery from the abundance of planting. There are raised flower beds, a palm tree, bamboo and a pergola with climbing vines. There is also provision for a hot tub. Across the court yard there is a very useful range of additional rooms/outbuildings. The largest of the rooms is split into two sections and is currently used as a workshop/hobbies room and separate office/study. There is light, power and a sink. Adjacent to here is a steam room and separate shower and a further separate wc. On the opposite side of the courtyard is a sauna and covered store area. This area, if required, could convert into further additional or separate accommodation if required and subject to any necessary consent.

As mentioned earlier, the property is approached via a tree-lined driveway which leads to the property from Torrs Park. Well-being owns the driveway but a neighbouring property has access over the early part of it. The drive leads up to a large parking and turning area with space aplenty for several vehicles. Around the parking area are flower bed borders, mature trees, shrubs and bushes and a couple of sitting areas with artificial grass. Access from the right-hand side of the building leads into a covered store area and around to the rear of the property. Steps at the rear lead up and out onto Torrs Park.
Well-being is a fabulous and very spacious versatile family home and we fully advise a full and early internal inspection to appreciate the size and the facilities on offer.
Applicants are advised to proceed from our offices in a westerly direction along the High Street. Pass through the traffic lights at Church Street and at the mini roundabout take the left hand exit. Turn immediately right into Church Hill and proceed up the hill passing the Parish Church lytch gates on the right hand side and into Langleigh Road. Continue along Langleigh Road and at the T Junction turn right into Torrs Park. Follow the road up around to the right and the drive way to Wellbeing will be found shortly after the left hand turn to Langleigh Park on the right hand side.

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