3 bed detached house for sale

Horwood, Bideford EX39

Enjoying a commanding position surrounded by unspoilt farmland, Boskins presents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored period barn conversion set in approximately 3 acres of landscaped gardens and paddocks, with far-reaching panoramic views and exceptional privacy.

Approached via its own sweeping private driveway, this unique rural retreat combines timeless charm with modern comfort. The property has been thoughtfully restored by the current owner, retaining a wealth of original features throughout. A highlight of the home is the spacious Sitting Room extension, complete with a striking feature fireplace and exposed beams - perfect for both relaxing and entertaining.

Inside, the accommodation is both welcoming and practical. A generous Reception Porch opens into the central Reception Hall. The impressive, triple aspect Sitting Room offers defined areas for dining and studying, flooded with natural light and enriched by character details including a beamed ceiling and focal fireplace. The handcrafted Kitchen / Breakfast Room is fitted with a wide range of quality units, complemented by slate worktops, a central island, and a breakfast bar for informal dining. A particularly useful Utility Room provides essential additional storage and laundry space.

Upstairs, a bright Galleried Landing with large Velux windows leads to 3 well-proportioned Bedrooms, a stylish Family Bathroom, and a recently refitted contemporary Shower Room.

Outside, the grounds are a true delight. Carefully landscaped to create a range of outdoor spaces, they include sunny patios and terraces, formal lawns, a peaceful wildlife pond, and two neatly maintained paddocks - perfect for equestrian use, a hobby farm or simply enjoying country living.

A selection of traditional barns and outbuildings currently serve as stabling and livestock shelters, and offer exciting potential for conversion or redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

This is a rare chance to own a characterful countryside residence with scope for further enhancement, set in a stunning rural location with no immediate neighbours, yet within easy reach of local amenities.

Boskins is situated on the edge of this highly sought after rural village, yet conveniently located within easy access to amenities, the stunning coast and breathtaking countryside.

The village of Horwood sits on high ground enjoying views over the surrounding countryside, whilst the village of Lovacott is around a mile away and benefits from a popular primary school as well as a bus service. Newton Tracey is about 1.3 miles away and benefits from a popular public house / restaurant.

The spectacular North Devon coastline – recently selected as a ‘World Surfing Reserve’ (wsr) – the first in the UK and only cold-water wsr in the world – is easily accessible from the property with the coastal village of Instow about 5 miles away offering a sandy estuary beach, sailing club, delicatessen, pubs and restaurants.

Boskins is also situated within easy reach of a fantastic range of amenities with the towns of Great Torrington, Bideford and Barnstaple all within 7.5 miles. These various towns offer a range of amenities including state and private schooling, pubs, shops, leisure facilities, restaurants and supermarkets.

The area can be accessed from Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway, and along the A361 North Devon Link Road which leads onto the A39 Atlantic Highway. The nearest train station is located in Barnstaple, which connects to Exeter where there are regular mainline rail services to London (Paddington) in just over 2 hours. Alternatively, Tiverton Parkway Mainline Railway Station is just under an hour’s drive away which connects to London and beyond.

Directions
From Barnstaple, proceed along the A39 towards the Roundswell roundabout and take the first exit signposted towards Great Torrington on the B3232. Stay on this road until you climb up the hill leading to the village of Newton Tracey. Just before reaching Newton Tracey, turn right signposted towards Lovacott. Continue along this road for around 1 mile passing through the village of Lovacott and turn right towards Horwood. Follow this road for approximately half a mile and, just after passing a large white house to the left of the road, Park Farmhouse, with a large tree in its garden, turn sharp left into the drive down to Boskins.

From Bideford Quay, proceed over the Old Bridge and turn left at the mini roundabout. Continue on and turn right onto Manteo Way. Take the next left hand turning onto Old Barnstaple Road and drive on passing through the hamlet of Eastleigh. At Horwood Cross, take the turning on your right to Horwood passing through the hamlet and out the other side where the driveway to Boskins will be found on your right hand side directly opposite Horwood Farm.

Spacious Reception Porch (12' 7" x 9' 2")

Large double glazed windows and matching entrance door. Fitted slate topped bench seating. Radiator. Exposed stonework. Polished herringbone style parquet flooring.

Spacious Reception Hall

Panelled entrance door. Kentucky oak stable door leading to the rear courtyard. Dogleg staircase rising to First Floor. Large understairs storage cupboard. Tower radiator, terracotta tiled flooring. Exposed natural stonework and timbers. Vaulted ceiling.

Sitting Room (22' 2" x 13' 7")

A superb triple aspect room with fully glazed doors leading onto the rear garden. Feature beamed fireplace and slate hearth housing wood burning stove. Exposed stonework. Roof lights and large picture windows with panoramic countryside views. Stable door.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (18' 6" x 16' 2")

A triple aspect room equipped with a comprehensive range of hand crafted units under slate worktop surfaces and matching slate splashbacking. Double bowl butler sinks. Island unit with breakfast area. Range cooker with multi hob and ovens with illuminated extractor canopy over and feature slate splashbacking. Beamed ceiling.

Rear Porch

Cloaks hanging area, tiled flooring.

Utility Room (20' 5" x 14' 1")

Appliance space, plumbing for washing machine. Hot water heater. Tiled flooring.

Cloakroom

WC and wash hand basin. Tiled flooring.

Galleried First Floor Landing

Velux roof light. Exposed beams and wall panelling. Exposed natural stonework. Newly laid timber floor. Radiator.

Bedroom 1 (16' 3" x 11' 10")

Double glazed window with far-reaching countryside views. Built-in double wardrobes. TV point, tower radiator. Exposed beams.

Bedroom 2 (13' 6" x 11' 10")

Large double glazed window. Exposed beams. Radiator.

Bedroom 3 (15' 6" x 10' 4")

A double aspect room. Airing cupboard. Tower radiator. Exposed beams.

Shower Room (11' 4" x 6' 3")

Recently refurbished with double shower cubicle, wash hand basin and close couple WC. Heated towel rail. Wall panelling to dado height. Exposed beams.

Family Bathroom (14' 6" x 6' 10")

4-piece suite comprising freestanding claw foot rolltop bath with mixer shower taps, double shower cubicle with fully glazed enclosure, wash hand basin and close couple WC. Heated towel rail. Raised and fielded wall panelling to dado height. Exposed beams and natural stonework.

Outside

The gardens and grounds are believed to extend to some 3 acres incorporating terraced formal lawns with sun terracing and patios. Feature pond. Whilst to the far end of the gardens which include a small area of established woodland are 2 small Paddocks.

Outside and around the concrete courtyard area to the rear are the following buildings:

3 Bay Open-Fronted Garage (31' 0" x 14' 0")

Stables (14' 0" x 11' 0")

Stables / Milking Parlour (33' 0" x 12' 0")

With central feed passage.

Former Stock Shed (52' 0" x 11' 3")

Workshop (25' 0" x 11' 10")

Lock-Up Garage (28' 6" x 25' 0")

Double doors to gable end wall.

Across the yard to the front of the house:

4 Bay Pole Barn

Open-Fronted Stone Barn (21' 4" x 14' 10")

Open-Fronted Stone Barn (38' 0" x 14' 10")

Totally secluded and sheltered to the west of the house.

Note

The single-storey Barn shown in the south-facing picture of the house has extant planning approval for its conversion to residential accommodation. This building is about 60' x 15'

Services

Private drainage. Lpg cooker. Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity and water.