8 bed country house for sale

Monkleigh, North Devon EX39

Beaconside is a rare country estate, extending to 25 acres of landscaped gardens, terraces, lawns, ancient woodland and river frontage, just three miles from Bideford and within easy reach of the North Devon coast. At its heart stands an elegant Victorian Manor House, built in 1841, with nine bedrooms, six of them en suite, along with gracious reception rooms and fine period detailing including high ceilings, sash windows, open fireplaces and original tiled and wooden floors.

The estate provides extensive guest accommodation, with four character cottages and nine luxury woodland lodges, all self-contained and thoughtfully designed to combine privacy with comfort. A large modern games room adjoins the Manor, while leisure facilities include solar-heated outdoor and indoor swimming pools, a vast hot tub, landscaped gardens, meadows and woodland walks.

For entertaining and events, The Beacon - a striking 300 sq m stone-clad barn - and its adjoining Glasshouse provide a spectacular setting with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, a copper bar, commercial kitchen and capacity for over 100 seated guests. Outdoor ceremonies can also be held at the handcrafted oak Sundial with its panoramic countryside views. Together, these facilities create an estate of exceptional versatility, equally suited as a private residence, lifestyle retreat or thriving holiday and events business.

A modern biomass heating system services the Manor, cottages, Beacon and indoor pool, generating approximately £30,000 per annum under the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme, with 10 years of payments remaining.

Beaconside combines period grandeur, modern leisure, significant income potential and complete privacy - a unique proposition in one of Devon’s most desirable locations.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Biomass heating system with Renewable Heat Incentive payments. Broadband available.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: E

Council Tax Band: N/A - enquire via agent for Business Rate

Local Authority: Torridge District Council