4 bedroom property for sale

Location

Winkleigh

Features

Light and spacious accommodation
4 Bedrooms
Lovely outlook
Of Historical Interest

Introduction

Winkleigh Court sits in the grounds of the medieval castle reputedly built by William the Conqueror for his wife Matilda. The stone mound on the extreme right of the rear garden is all that remains of the castle's Baillie, this is a listed monument which makes an attractive and historic feature to the property. The original house was built circa 1740 with a large wing added in 1880. The dining room, kitchen and two bedrooms above are part of the original building while the drawing room and master bedroom are part of the wing. At one time the Court was reputedly home to the Keynes family, famous John Maynard Keynes, the early 20th century economist. During WW2 the house became the officers' mess for raf Winkleigh and when the raf station was no longer operational was converted into a nursing home. The house fell into disuse but in the late 1990s was converted into three separate dwellings and a cottage, all with their own entrances and gardens. As a whole it sits in the grounds of the main house. This Grade II listed property has generously proportioned rooms with high, coved ceilings and large windows. The drawing room has a decorative ceiling rose and a large brick built fireplace (not functional). The house benefits from all modern conveniences with oil fired central heating, plenty of power points and secondary glazing to most windows.

Winkleigh has a good village shop, a thriving Post Office, butchers, part-time fishmongers, tea shop, two public houses and a vets, set around a typical square in the heart of the village. The village also benefits from a pre-school and primary school. Bus services run from Winkleigh to Barnstaple and Exeter and a bus takes secondary school pupils to Chulmleigh Community College. There is a rail link connected to the main line services, 4 miles away, at Eggesford. To the north is Barnstaple, the regional centre for North Devon, with an excellent range of shops and other amenities including schools and a further education college. The beautiful Cathedral city of Exeter with its thriving University is approximately 20 miles to the south east with a wider range of shops, theatres and cinemas and a mainline railway station for Paddington and Waterloo. There is also an international airport and access to the M5 motorway. The property benefits from a central position from which to explore much of north, west and mid Devon and enjoy the plentiful and various recreational facilities and pursuits on offer.

Accommodation

Entrance porch: Panelled and glazed door into the porch with window to the side, fitted shelving and coat rack. Ceramic tiled floor.

Cloakroom: Corner wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Low level wc. Extractor fan. Ceramic floor tiles.

Hall: Wide staircase with handrail.

Drawing room: 22'1" (6.73m) x 17'7" (5.36m). Twin aspect windows with original Victorian glass and recently installed secondary glazing overlooking the front and rear gardens. Central ceiling chandelier with decorative feature ceiling rose. Period-style brick fireplace (non-working) with wooden mantle and feature woodburning stove. Attractive display shelving to either side.

Utility area: Worcester oil-fired combi-boiler. Fitted shelving and coat rails. Door to rear garden.

Dining room: 15'11" (4.85m) x 10'3" (3.12m). Original sash window and deep sill overlooking the courtyard garden.

Kitchen: 12'4" (3.76m) x 10'5" (3.17m). Light and well-fitted kitchen with quality wall and base cupboards with oak panelled doors. Inset stainless steel one and a half bowl sink. Space for cooker with overhead extractor. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Tiled splashbacks above all work surfaces. Wood-effect vinyl floor covering.

On the First Floor:

Landing: Good-sized landing window overlooking the courtyard and fields beyond.

Family bathroom: White suite including bath with fitted shower over and shower screen, wash hand basin and wc. Part-tiled walls.

Master bedroom: 17'1" (5.21m) x 11'10" (3.61m). Two front-facing original windows with secondary glazing and views over the courtyard garden to the lawned grounds beyond. Built-in wardrobe with cupboard above. Chimney recess.

En suite shower room: White suite with tiled shower, wc and wash hand basin.

Bedroom 2: 16'3" (4.95m) x 10'3" (3.12m). Currently used as a studio / sewing room. Original sash window overlooking the rear garden. Deep recess currently fitted with shelving but could make a walk-in wardrobe or even small en suite.

Bedroom 3: 13'11" (4.24m) x 11'3" (3.43m). Original sash window overlooking courtyard garden. Shelved cupboard.

On the Second Floor: Messanine display area.

Landing: Exposed beams

Bedroom 4: 15'5" (4.70m) x 12'0" (3.66m). Two front aspect Velux windows with views of grounds and countryside. Exposed beams and trusses. Undereaves storage cupboards.

Cloakroom: Wash hand basin. Sani-flo wc. Velux window.

Outside: The property is approached via a sweeping gravelled driveway leading to the parking area with two spaces reserved for The Courtyard. There is a square courtyard garden to the front of the property, presently set out with pots and flowering plants. To the rear is a sloping garden imaginatively terraced and filled with flowers and shrubs and having a raised seating area. To the right of the garden is a stone mound, being all that is left of the original medieval castle baillie. Small shed and oil tank.

Note: Whilst we, Geoffrey Clapp Associates (gca), make every attempt to ensure our sales particulars are fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property. No appliances have been tested and no warranty given by gca in relation to this property. If there is any point of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to clarify the position for you. It is the responsibility of any intending purchaser to check that the property is available to view before setting out. Neither gca nor the vendor accept any responsibility for failed viewings. An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is available for this property. You can either view a copy held at our South Molton office or we can send you a copy via email.