5 bedroom detached house for sale

Charming 5 bedroom period farmhouse with outbuildings, stabling and 12 acres situated in a beautiful, idyllic setting on the edge of the Exmoor National Park.


Henspark enjoys a superb rural position on the edge of the very pretty hamlet of Waddicombe, just north of the village of East Anstey and west of Dulverton, on the southern fringes of Exmoor National Park. This idyllic setting is ideally placed for outdoor pursuits including extensive walking, cycling and riding across the Exmoor landscape.
East Anstey provides local amenities including a primary school and church, while further amenities can be found in the nearby towns of Dulverton, Bampton and South Molton.

Further afield, Tiverton (14 miles) provides more extensive shopping, leisure, and educational facilities, including the highly regarded Blundell’s School. Communication links are within easy reach with the North Devon Link Road (A361) approximately 7.5 miles to the west, and the M5 motorway can be joined from the A361 at junction 27. Mainline rail services to London Paddington can be found at the adjoining Tiverton Parkway.

Henspark is a truly charming five-bedroom period property with a south facing facade set in a peaceful and picturesque rural location. The property offers beautiful lawned gardens and excellent equestrian facilities, including stabling, kennels, garage, and a range of useful outbuildings. The pasture land extends to approximately 10.5 acres, making this an ideal opportunity for those seeking a beautiful country home with equestrian potential.

Accommodation
Approached from the front garden through a charming thatched porch, the ground floor opens into an elegant reception hall featuring a parquet floor, panelled walls, a striking stone open fireplace, and a staircase leading to the first floor.
The heart of the home is the characterful kitchen, fitted with a Belfast sink and an electric Aga, which opens into the spacious breakfast room with a woodburning stove. Additional reception spaces include a formal dining room with an open fireplace, a sitting room with panelled walls and fireplace, and a drawing room with wooden flooring, a tiled fireplace, and French doors opening to the garden.

To the rear of the property, a practical entrance hall/boot room provides access to a bathroom, pantry, office, utility and boiler room, and a wine store with fitted shelving. A spacious and light-filled sun room offers flexible use as a gym, office, or playroom.

On the first floor, a generous galleried landing with fitted bookshelves leads to the master bedroom, complete with fireplace and en-suite shower room. There are four further double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate WC. Bedrooms 4 and 5 benefit from secondary access via a second staircase from the boot room, ideal for guests or multi-generational living.

Outside, the south facing lawned gardens surround the property with a variety of fruit trees, pond and stream.

Outbuildings
There is a range of useful outbuildings, including a garage, a former stable with a charming cobbled floor and behind the garage are two additional workshops, currently used as a pottery, with steps leading up to a spacious storage area above. In addition, there is a row of four kennels. These outbuildings offer potential for conversion to additional accommodation, subject to planning.

Equestrian Facilities and Land
The property features well-fenced paddocks located at both the front and rear, offering excellent, well-drained pasture ideal for grazing. The front paddocks benefit from a natural water supply via a stream, while the rear paddock is serviced by the bore hole water supply.

The Stables
Conveniently located near the garage, the property includes a stable block comprising six stables and a tack room. The stables feature cobbled flooring, power supply, and are divided by wooden partitions. A concrete yard with a mains water connection adjoins the garage, stores, and workshop. Additionally, three further loose boxes and a small fenced yard are situated adjacent to the rear paddock,.

Access
The property is approached via a driveway from the lane, leading to a parking area in front of the stables and garage. A secondary access is available through a five-bar gate from the lane, providing direct entry to the stables and garage, ideal for riding out.

Please see the floor plan for full details of the layout and dimensions of the accommodation.

Services: Mains electricity. Septic tank drainage. Water by way of a bore hole. Oil fired central heating. In addition, there is a generator.

Tenure: Freehold.

Council Tax: F

Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council.

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