4 bedroom detached house for sale

Fabulous location

Planning permission for 2 bedroom holiday letting cottage

Further planning for ancillary accommodation

Almost 7 acres including paddocks
5 miles from bideford 2 miles from torrington

Plenty of character features
immaculately and tastefully presented
large garage and plenty of parking
no onward chain

This superb detached 4 bedroom character property is located in the most idyllic setting on the edge of a pretty village with local pub, and strong village community.

The house has recently undergone extensive refurbishment inside and out and now benefits from new double glazed windows, an attractive modern fitted kitchen, luxury bathrooms and a light neutral decor but retains some fabulous original character including stone inglenook fireplaces and beamed ceilings.

Honeybeam Cottage enjoys delightful views across its own land and up the stream running through it which attracts an array of wildlife including Kingfishers, Herons and even Otters, all of which can be seen only yards from the comfort of the house.

A covered entrance porch leads into the hallway which has a range of fitted coat and storage cupboards, there is also a modern cloak/utility room including an airing cupboard with plumbing for a washing machine.
The newly fitted triple aspect kitchen comprises a range of cream coloured eye level and base units with pull out larder cupboards and overlit woodblock style worktops, there is a Rangemaster 6 gas burner range with double electric ovens and grill, and integrated Bosch appliances including a fridge freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Doors lead to the outside. Slate steps lead down to the sitting room which has original beams on the ceiling and walls, a large inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove and a slate hearth. A glass panelled wall now divides the living and dining room allowing maximum natural light to flow through and the dining room also has a stone fireplace with wood burning stove.

Upstairs is a lovely double aspect master bedroom enjoying wonderful views up the stream and having a good range of built in wardrobes and cupboards, also a modern ensuite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms and a luxury shower room.

At one side of the house is a former detached granary building with planning permission to convert to a 2 bedroom holiday cottage (Planning reference 1/774/2001/24/15). Apparently drains have been laid in relation to converting into a holiday let.
On the other side of the house is a large detached garage with planning permission to convert part of the downstairs and the large upstairs room into ancillary accommodation. Works have been started but need to be completed.

A pretty wooden bridge leads to a level paddock of about 3.5 acres with a number of mature trees, There is further land alongside the stream with an area of woodland at the end. A path leads up behind the house, past   another paddock to an elevated area of further woodland then to a level terraced grassy area which has the most stunning views down the valley.

At the front is a large gravelled parking area for a number of vehicles.

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The 3.5 acre paddock is on a 999 year lease from 1987 for £1.00 per year. A covenant restricts any type of structure being placed on the paddock.

The quiet and sought after village of Weare Giffard runs alongside the banks of the River Torridge and has its own village hall with a very active youth group, a church and popular public house.The property falls within the catchment area for Torrington school and there is a regular bus service to both Bideford and Torrington. The port and market town of Bideford is some five miles distant and offers a good range of local facilities, including schooling for children of all ages. Barnstaple the regional centre for North Devon, is some nine miles further distant and has a wider and more comprehensive range of both local and national stores. The North Devon link road continues to Tiverton where the M5 and the national motorway network can be accessed.

Living Room 21'3" x 13'7" (6.48m x 4.14m).

Dining Room 14'1" x 12'7" (4.3m x 3.84m).

Kitchen Breakfast Room 16'2" x 13'11" (4.93m x 4.24m).

Cloak/Utility Room

Master Bedroom 18' x 9'3" (5.49m x 2.82m).

Bedroom 2 14'8" x 13'11" (4.47m x 4.24m).

Bedroom 3 12'2" x 9'4" (3.7m x 2.84m).

Bedroom 4 8'7" x 7'10" (2.62m x 2.39m).

From Bideford Town, proceed towards Torrington on the A386 passing through Land Cross and staying on this road untill reaching a signpost on the left to Weare Giffard. Take this turning and follow the road alongside the river, past the cricket ground on the right and the pub on the left. The property is located on the left just after the right bend of the road at Chopes Bridge.