6 bedroom detached house for sale

Location

Hiscott, North Devon, EX31 3JS

Introduction

A very attractive period 6 bedroom former farmhouse with many character features including inglenooks and exposed beams. Having been extensively renovated over the last 10 years, the property provides spacious and elegant family accommodation with the benefit of income potential from the well appointed holiday cottage (10 month usage) as well as full residential permission on the barn conversion which would allow either letting or dual occupancy/ancillary living or office/studio. Norwood Farmhouse has a large, very pretty and well established garden and 2 stables together with ample parking and hard standing.

The property is situated in the small rural hamlet of Hiscott, surrounded by typical North Devon countryside and just under 2 miles to the west of the small village of Newton Tracey. There is a popular village inn and restaurant, and ancient Parish Church. The A377 Barnstaple to Exeter road is just a short distance away and Barnstaple town within easy commuting distance just 5 miles away. The beaches of Instow, Saunton and Woolacombe are also within easy reach.

Accommodation

The farmhouse accommodation comprises a beautiful drawing room/dining room with Wood Warm wood burner set in the stone inglenook fireplace with exposed lintel above, a second sitting room, also with inglenook and woodburner, leading into the spacious conservatory with lovely views over the secluded garden. The well appointed kitchen has an oil fired Aga, an extensive range of base and wall units, walk-in pantry and second staircase leading up to bedroom 4. There is also a good sized utility/boot room with a cloakroom and wc. On the first floor the master bedroom has splendid views over the front of the property, a range of fitted wardrobes and drawers and well as an en suite shower room. Bedrooms 2 & 3 are on this level with a family bathroom, and bedroom 4 which has an en suite shower room and stairs leading down to the kitchen.

From the second floor landing is bedroom 5. A bright double aspect room with vaulted ceiling, exposed ceiling beams and lovely views over farmland to the front and rear. Built-in storage cupboard and en suite shower room. Bedroom 6 also has a vaulted ceiling and enjoys views to the front over open farmland.

There is an office that is approached from the front courtyard and this has 2 velux roof windows and and walk in storage area which could provide a means of access back into the main house if required.

Little norwood cottage (10 month holiday occupancy permission) accommodation comprises lounge with corner wood burning stove, exposed ceiling beams and stairs to first floor. There is a good sized kitchen/dining room with exposed ceiling timbers, range of units, slot-in cooker and integral Neff dishwasher. On the first floor are 2 bedrooms and bathroom. There is oil fired central heating (operated separately from the farmhouse). The electricity is metered with the house and holiday rating is applicable.

Across the courtyard to the side of the farmhouse is the barn. This has been converted and is currently used as an additional holiday let, however would further convert to beautiful annexe accommodation or provide an extremely light and spacious office or studio. Currently the accommodation in the barn comprises a large open plan reception and kitchen area with part vaulted ceiling and good range of units, fridge and cooker. Ceramic tiled floor and underfloor heating. Carpeted sitting area . Spiral staircase to 2 bedroom areas and a shower room.

Norwood farmhouse:

Kitchen / breakfast room: 22'6" (6.86m) x 11'2" (3.40m)

Utility: 11'7" (3.53m) x 6'11" (2.11m)

Living room: 25'0" (7.62m) x 17'1" (5.21m) narrowing to 11'2" (3.40m)

Sitting room: 14'0" (4.27m) x 12'11" (3.94m)

Conservatory: 13'6" (4.11m) x 12'6" (3.81m)

Bedroom 1: 15'1" (4.60m) x 12'2" (3.71m)

Bedroom 2: 13'3" (4.04m) x 9'3" (2.82m)

Bedroom 3: 12'2" (3.71m) x 10'5" (3.18m)

Bedroom 4: 11'4" (3.45m) x 11'0" (3.35m)

Bedroom 5: 12'0" (3.66m) x 11'5" (3.48m)

Bedroom 6: 12'0" (3.66m) x 9'10" (3.00m)

Little norwood:

Living room: 19'0" (5.79m) x 12'9" (3.89m)

Kitchen / dining area: 11'6" (3.51m) x 9'5" (2.87m)

Bedroom 1: 13'0" (3.96m) x 13'0" (3.96m)

Bedroom 2: 11'8" (3.56m) x 7'4" (2.24m)

Norwood barn:

Living room / kitchen: 39'3" (11.96m) x 17'9" (5.41m) overall

Bedroom area: 16'5" (5.00m) x 13'11" (4.24m)

Bed / sitting area: 15'7" (4.75m) x 9'8" (2.95m)

Outside

To the front of the property is a low stone wall with entrance to the gravelled courtyard, providing parking for Little Norwood and Norwood Farmhouse. A five bar gate opens to concrete yard in front of The Barn and stables, 14'0" (4.27m) x 13'3" (4.04m) & 13'5" (4.09m) x 12'3" (3.73m). The large established garden is to the south of the property and affords a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The garden is principally laid to lawn with a wide variety of shrubs, trees and flower borders, a central arbour and a raised pond with fountain. Timber garden shed.

Note: These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied on for any purposes. 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.