5 bedroom detached house for sale

A wonderful five bedroom Devon Longhouse within a short drive of historic Great Torrington. Characterful accommodation, large gardens, off-road parking, outbuildings and countryside views. EPC rating E.

Situation - The property is located on the outskirts of the quiet, rural village of Little Torrington, on the fringes of the historic town of Great Torrington which is surrounded on three sides by ‘The Commons’, over 360 acres of common ground, ideal for walking and nature. The town itself has an excellent range of amenities including a bank, butchers, bakeries, post office, various shops, pubs and restaurants, a swimming pool, nine-hole golf course, places of worship, primary and secondary school and two supermarkets. There are also a range of tourist attractions and leisure pursuits including the Tarka Trail, RHS Rosemoor Gardens and Dartington Crystal. Bideford is approximately a 15 minute drive and offers an even wider range of amenities including shops and retail outlet, banks, pubs, restaurants and cafes, places of worship, schooling for all ages (public and private) and five supermarkets. There are beaches and coastal villages within approximately a 25 minute drive including Instow village and Westward Ho!, which offers a range of amenities, restaurants and a three mile long beach.

Description - North Hill Cottage is a five-bedroom, two reception room Devon Longhouse offering a unique opportunity to acquire a property of genuine historic significance and enduring charm. Owned by the same family for 65 years, the home has recently undergone extensive updates by the current vendors, combining sympathetic modernisation with the preservation of its period features. Parts of the property date back to the 15th century, with an abundance of character throughout — most notably in the sitting room, where you will find a substantial hearth and two original bread ovens, believed to originate from the 1600s, which remain intact.
Offering generous proportions across both reception and bedroom spaces, this is a home equally suited to relaxed family life and elegant entertaining, all within one of North Devon’s most peaceful rural locations.

Accommodation - The property offers two spacious reception rooms and five well-proportioned bedrooms, providing flexibility and space for family living. Period features are showcased throughout, from exposed timbers and stonework to deep-set windows and original fireplaces. The principal sitting room, complete with a striking hearth and twin bread ovens, evokes a sense of warmth and tradition, while recent updates ensure modern comfort without compromising on authenticity. The layout flows naturally, allowing for both privacy and sociable living, ideal for multi-generational families or those seeking a characterful countryside retreat.

Outside - Approached via a shared private driveway, the property enjoys a delightfully private position, set well back from passing traffic and surrounded by open countryside. There is ample off-road parking for several vehicles, while the extensive lawned gardens provide a peaceful, green sanctuary with plenty of space for outdoor living. A couple of stone-built outbuildings complement the property, offering excellent storage spaces for bikes, tools etc. The entire plot which amounts to around 0.36 of an Acre, exudes a sense of tranquillity and privacy.

Property Information - Oil fired central heating.
Mains water and electric.
Private drainage (septic tank). This has not been surveyed to confirm if it is compliant with modern regulations.
According to Ofcom, Standard broadband is available at the property and mobile signal is likely with EE, Vodaphone, O2 and Three. For further information please see the Ofcom website.

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