Dyers Cottage

Broad Parkham, Bideford, EX39 5PJ

Dyers Cottage

Character property situated in a rural private position enjoying farreaching countryside views set in 2.5 acres

Guide price £575,000

Parkham 1.1 Miles Bucks Mills/Coast 3.1 Miles Bideford 6.8 Miles

• Detached character property

• Private rural location

• 2.5 Acres with orchard

• Outbuildings

• Garaging

• Level pasture paddock

• Detached stone barn with development potential stpp

SITUATIONThe property sits on the edge of the small hamlet of Broad Parkham, whichis located 1.1 miles away from the traditional Devonshire village ofParkham. Parkham provides a primary school, community hall with bar, abutchers and places of worship. The property is also located just over a mileaway from the highly favoured and award winning thatched public house &luxury hotel 'The Hoops Inn'. There is also easy access to the rugged NorthDevon coastline at the historic village of Bucks Mills approximately 3.1 milesaway with a pebbled beach and coastal footpath that offers superb coastalwalks with stunning vistas. There are local shops close-by at Woolsery 4.4miles, Bucks Cross 2.1 miles and a village farm shop in the hamlet.Additional nearby places of interest include the Heritage village of Clovelly4.0 Miles and the surrounding Estate with its woods and the Hobby Drive. Westward Ho! is within an easy driving distance, with its famous PebbleRidge and sandy beach, the waves can occasionally be heard rumbling fromDyers. Nearby there is also Peppercombe with its lovely walks throughNational Trust land down to unspoilt beaches, Hartland and Welcombe.Further afield is Saunton Sands with long sandy beach connecting toBraunton Burrows, a UNESCO nature reserve and one of the biggest sanddune systems in the UK.

The port and market town of Bideford is approximately 6.8 miles awayoffering a wider range of facilities including various shops, butchers, banks,bakeries, pubs and restaurants. Cafes, schooling for all ages (public andprivate) and 5 supermarkets. Atlantic Village shopping outlet and retailcomplex is also nearby and offers a range of popular brands such as Marks& Spencers, GAP and Starbucks to name a few. The regional centre ofBarnstaple is approximately 15 miles away and offers all the areas mainbusiness, shopping and commercial venues. There are also good transport

connections via the A361 link road which connects the motorway networkat Junction 27 at the M5 or via rail and the Tarka Line.

DESCRIPTIONDyers Cottage enjoys a peaceful tucked away location situated on a gentle,southerly slope of the river Yeo's valley with an uninterrupted rural outlookover surrounding countryside and beyond. Set in 2.5 acres includingpaddock, orchard, gardens, with extensive outbuildings totalling around175 sq m (1,183 sq' ft) including a detached large barn, which formerlyhad planning consent for conversion into a residential annexe. This characterful property includes a superb sitting room with a vaultedceiling which is overlooked by a minstrels gallery/study area with asecondary staircase to the first floor. The living room which opens into asouth-facing sun room. There is a kitchen/breakfast room with walk-inlarder and dual-fuel Lacanche Cluny range cooker. Also on the ground flooris a WC/shower room. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and amodern family bathroom, plus useful attic space which can be accessedfrom a staircase from the first floor landing.

OUTSIDEThere is a level pasture paddock, with separate direct access from the road,ideal for those looking for an equestrian property or could be used forcamping/yurt site, subject to the necessary planning and permissions. The property is approached from a quiet council road connecting to theprivate entrance driveway and front garden. The rear, south facing, slopinglawn garden has a variety of flowering trees, pond, bushes and shrubs.There is also a vegetable garden with a recently re-covered polytunnel, fruitcage and a well stocked orchard including apple, plum and pear trees.

OUTBUILDINGSExternally, there is a large stone built barn in good condition, ideal forconversion, subject to the relevant planning permissions. Permission hadbeen previously granted for conversion into auxiliary accommodation butcould be adapted stpp to convert into holiday letting barns for a usefulincome. Plans can be obtained from the Torridge District Council planningwebsite (Ref: 1/1129/2004/FUL). In addition there is a range of otherstorage outbuildings, workshop and garaging including a barn, totalling175 sq m (1,183 sq' ft).

SERVICESPrivate water supply from a spring fed well and bore-hole. Mains electricity.LPG connection to supply the range cooker.

DIRECTIONSFrom Bideford proceed to the Heywood Road roundabout at the end of theTorridge New Bridge, turn left onto the A39 Atlantic highway. Continue forapprox. 6 miles passing Fairy Cross, Horns Cross and The Hoops Inn on theright hand side. Continue up the hill taking the second left hand turningsign posted Broad Parkham. Continue on this road taking the next left handturning and continue along the road where the entrance to Dyers can befound on the right hand side.

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Dyers Cottage, Broad Parkham, Bideford, EX39 5PJ

4 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HWTel: 01237 425030

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