3 bed detached house for sale

Goosewell, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34

This charming period home blends character and comfort, featuring inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams, and a beautifully designed farmhouse kitchen with an Aga and bespoke fittings. Set in generous grounds of 18.77 acres with outbuildings with planning approval already in situe it offers both practicality and appeal.

Step inside this charming and characterful period home, where timeless features and modern comforts blend seamlessly. The ground floor boasts a welcoming sitting room with an impressive inglenook fireplace, complete with a wood burner, bread oven, log store, Bressumer beam, and stone hearth. A cosy dining room provides another inviting living space, also with an inglenook fireplace and wood burner, while the farmhouse-style kitchen and dining room form the heart of the home. Designed across two zones, the kitchen features bespoke units painted in a soft grey, complemented by solid timber and polished granite worktops, a Belfast sink with drainers, an integrated dishwasher, and a central island. An Aga nestled within a traditional inglenook, a dresser unit, plate rack, and exposed beams complete this rustic yet functional space. The ground floor also includes a utility room/dairy, pantry, cloakroom, conservatory with garden views, and a spacious cloakroom, all designed for convenience and practicality.

Upstairs, the property continues to impress with three versatile bedrooms, each brimming with character. The principal bedroom features an ornamental period stone fireplace, exposed beams, and a private en-suite bathroom room thats been recently refurbished to include a roll top bath, vanity unit, WC and bidet. The additional bedrooms all feature stripped wood floors and exposed beams and the second bedroom also enjoys a en-suite shower room. A stylish family bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation.

The property enjoys an impressive exterior with a car port constructed in stone, housing both the oil tank and water treatment system. An upper driveway offers additional parking, accompanied by an attractive lawn area. Across the access drive stands a characterful stone barn with a first-floor staircase, attached to an adjoining structure, presenting excellent potential for use as a workshop or conversion into ancillary accommodation (subject to any necessary permissions). There is also a stone lean-to, perfect for storage, recycling, or garden equipment, as well as a superb workshop formed from an adjoining period barn.

The front garden is accessed by steps leading to a path surrounded by neat borders. A climbing rose adds character to the front of the property. Around the conservatory, a terrace leads to raised beds and steps that open onto large, natural lawns with simple pathways connecting different areas.

Accessed over a private entrance track, Hole Farm occupies a superb rural position in rolling unspoilt Devon countryside, enjoying picturesque views on the edge of the Exmoor National Park.

The property enjoys an outstanding setting lying a short distance from Berrynarbor, beautifully nestled within its own land and benefiting from exceptional privacy and seclusion. Despite its peaceful rural position Hole Farm is well located for access to local amenities and the wider transport network.

The sought-after village of Berrynarbor is known for its picturesque setting and strong sense of community. It offers a range of local amenities including a well-regarded primary school, village shop and post office, traditional pub, tearooms, a parish church, and a village hall, all surrounded by beautiful countryside and within easy reach of the North Devon coastline.

The larger coastal town of Ilfracombe lies approximately 3 miles to the west, whilst the North Devon regional centre of Barnstaple is only about 10 miles to the south providing an extensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities. From Barnstaple the A361 North Devon link road provides easy access to Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27). Main line rail services are available at Tiverton Parkway with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
To the east the beautiful Exmoor National Park offers unspoilt moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, providing opportunities for walking, riding and hunting, whilst to the west are the popular sandy beaches of Woolacombe, Putsborough, Croyde Bay, Saunton Sands and Instow, all visited by the renowned South West Coast Path.