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7 bed House - detached
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BR/BA:
7 BR, 6 BA
Location:
Trimstone, Devon
Description:
A substantial character property currently operating as a quality guest house. 7 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms, 3 Receptions, Drinks Licence, Tea Garden, Favoured Location.
SITUATION AND AMENITIES
Mullacott is a small settlement on the A361 road between Ilfracombe and Barnstaple. it is referred to as Mullacott Cross and forms the crossroads between routes toward Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Lynton and Braunton. The Blue Flag beach resort of Woolacombe is about 5 minutes by car and offers 3 miles of golden sand, ideal for sunbathing, surfing and swimming. The small historic town and beach resort of Ilfracombe is a similar distance and boasts a fascinating harbour offering boating and fishing trips, quaint pubs and numerous restaurants including Damien Hirst's restaurant on the quay, theatre, beach and picturesque rocky coves. The activities available locally are many and varied including golf, horse riding and pony trekking, water sports and excellent river and sea fishing. A little further a field there are fine gardens and country houses to explore, excellent shopping in the ancient market town of Barnstaple, which is about 13 miles and as the regional centre houses the area's main commercial, leisure and shopping venues, as well as the traditional Pannier Market and Butchers Row. Other local attractions include picturesque Lee Bay and Mortehoe, Exmoor with all its attractions is less than half an hour away, and there is access nearby to the Tarka Trail, providing 21 miles of level scenic track, free of traffic, ideal for cycling or walking. At Barnstaple, the A361 provides access to the M5 at Junction 27, where there are also trains to London (Paddington) in about 2 hours at Tiverton Parkway.
DESCRIPTION
Originally constructed in the 1930s as a farmhouse, but remodelled over subsequent years, Highways House presents elevations of colourwash render beneath a slate roof. For the last 40 years or so, the property has been operated as a quality guesthouse and today offers 6 letting rooms plus secure owners quarters. The property has the benefit of a drinks license. In addition, there is a good-sized car park and tea gardens, as well as private garden. The property offers scope for enlargement, or potential for a variety of alternative uses, subject to any necessary planning permission being obtained. The views from the property are quite delightful and stretch from the sea over open countryside.
THE BUSINESS
Further detailed information about the turnover is available upon request. The fixtures and fittings, and majority of contents are available by separate negotiation if required. The website www.highwayshouse.com is also available.
The layout of the accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplan, but comprises;
GROUND FLOOR
Front door to
SUN PORCH
Half glazed inner door to
ENTRANCE HALL
CLOAKROOM
Low level WC and wash hand basin.
SITTING ROOM
A pleasant double aspect room featuring ornamental fireplace with marble surround and hearth, wooden mantle, coal effect gas fire, shelved recess.
DINING ROOM
Windows to front. Double glazed door to front. Foldaway bar with recessed bottle displays above. Six wall light points.
Returning to the entrance hall, there is a doorway to
INNER LOBBY
With access to
STUDY / FAMILY ROOM
With picture window overlooking the rear garden. Coal effect gas fire with marble surround and hearth, wooden mantle. Fitted shelving.
KITCHEN
With a good range of modern units incorporating 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink, cupboards beneath, adjoining work surfaces, drawers and cupboards under. Matching wall mounted cupboards. Electric meters. Half glazed door to
REAR LOBBY
Door to garden.
UTILITY ROOM
Double drainer stainless steel sink, drawers and cupboards beneath, adjoining work surfaces, matching wall mounted cupboards, further circular stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Walk in larder.
INNER HALLWAY
With double glazed door to rear garden. Access to double garage described later.
SECOND CLOAKROOM
Low level WC, wash hand basin, medicine cabinet.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
BEDROOM 1
A dual aspect double room with mirror fronted double wardrobe and en-suite bathroom with built in mirrored cupboard over basin.
INNER LANDING
Airing cupboard and separate linen cupboard.
BEDROOM 2
A family room with double and single beds. Double wardrobe. Fine views and en-suite shower room.
BEDROOM 3
A double room with en-suite shower room with views over the back garden and surrounding countryside.
BEDROOM 4
A twin room with wash hand basin, vanity unit, interconnecting with
BEDROOM 5
A single room with wash hand basin.
SEPARATE SHOWER ROOM
With WC and wash hand basin.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Walk in cupboard with access to loft storage.
BEDROOM 6
A double room with en-suite shower room.
BEDROOM 7
A double room with en-suite shower room, storage cupboard with access to loft area.
OUTSIDE
From the road, there is access to a private car park, providing ample parking and turning space, which leads onto the double attached garage, with up and over door, Gloworm wall mounted gas fired high efficiency condensing boiler and extensive shelving. To the left of the parking area is a lawn, used in season as a tea garden, screened from the road by mature shrubbery. To the left of the property, there is standing for a caravan or a boat, and to the rear, the formal garden has sweeping lawns, well stocked flower borders and ornamental pond, timber summer house, timber garden shed and cedar framed greenhouse. There is then a conifer hedge with central rustic archway clad in clematis leading to a further screened area of garden, the whole is hedge and fence enclosed and provides a good deal of seclusion and privacy.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
North Devon District Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple, Devon. 01271 327711.
DIRECTIONS
From Barnstaple, proceed northwards on the A361, through Braunton. At the centre of Braunton, cross straight over at the traffic lights, continue on the A361 in the direction of Ilfracombe. At the Mullacott Cross roundabout, bear left onto the B3343. Continue for about half a mile, where the property will be found on the left hand side, just after the veterinary hospital on the right.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and gas. Gas central heating. Private drainage.
REFERENCE
46410
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Property Type:
Single-Family Houses
Amenities:
Parking
For sale by:
Agent/Broker
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