Filleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32

Formerly part of the Castle Hill Estate and set within large landscaped gardens, this highly attractive and classic Victorian detached house offers spacious and versatile accommodation, including 5/6 bedrooms, three reception rooms, two bathrooms, a large garage and workshop. The property is presented in excellent decorative order throughout and, within close reach of both Barnstaple and South Molton, this truly exceptional and striking home is not one to be missed.

Built in 1878, this classic Victorian detached house was originally a smallholding on the Castle Hill Estate and later became the Clerk of Works’ residence before being sold privately in the 1980s.

The property is approached via a gated driveway leading to a large parking area at the front. A pretty entrance porch welcomes you into the home, with a second door opening into the main hallway where stairs rise to the first floor and doors lead to both the living room and dining room.

The living room is a spacious and elegant reception room featuring a bay window and an inset wood-burning stove with an ornamental surround creating a charming focal point. The dining room is equally impressive, benefitting from a bay window, ornamental fireplace and original fitted cupboards.

From here you are welcomed into the exceptional kitchen, thoughtfully completed by the current owners. Combining modern convenience with the character and charm of the original home, the kitchen features integrated appliances, an oil-fired Rayburn, a double oven at eye level and double doors opening out onto the patio and gardens beyond.

Leading from the kitchen is a spacious study with a further door to the garden, along with access to the rear porch and enclosed walled courtyard. The ground floor also benefits from a generous utility room with plumbing and space for white goods, together with a separate WC.

On the first floor there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, all benefitting from fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom is particularly spacious and enjoys an en-suite bathroom comprising a bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin. The family bathroom is modern and practical, fitted with a walk-in shower, WC and vanity wash hand basin.

A further staircase rises to the attic level, which currently provides two additional double bedrooms.

One of the defining features of this beautiful home is the established and landscaped gardens, extending to just under half an acre. The gardens feature extensive lawns bordered by mature shrubs, plants, flowers and trees. Directly to the rear of the property is an attractive patio area, while winding pathways lead through the gardens, creating a characterful and peaceful setting. Adjacent to the driveway is a further patio area surrounding a large ornamental pond.

The property is set within approximately 0.472 of an acre and benefits from a large driveway providing generous parking and access to a detached garage with sliding timber doors, electric light and power. Attached to the garage is a substantial workshop with electric light and power, a built-in wood-burning stove and access to a loft/store room.

Adjacent to the workshop is a large ornamental pond and seating area together with a timber-framed greenhouse, a two-section timber log store and a potting shed. The gardens are mainly south and west facing and are beautifully established with extensive lawns, well-stocked flower and shrub borders and ornamental timber arbour. Adjacent to the rear door is a particularly attractive walled courtyard featuring a decorative water pump.