7 bed detached house for sale

Thornbury, Holsworthy, Devon EX22

Bond Oxborough Phillips are proud to be offering The Retreat for the available to purchase for the first time in 30 years. The property requires some modernisationa and is situated in the most peacful countryside setting, a former barn to the Elizabethan Priory in Thornbury. This impressive residence offers versatile and spacious living, currently arranged as a 5/6 bedroom ( 1 ensuite) property with a substantial 1 bedroom annexe. The annexe does require modernisation throughout and could easily be adjusted to a 2/3 bed if needed. This flexible property would suite those looking to generate income or those looking for multi-generational living. The Retreat sits in a approximately 1 acre of mature gardens with a yard providing extensive off road parking with a double garage and stables. This property occupies a fantastic position and an internal viewing is a must to be fully appreciated, and is thought to hold development opportunities, subject to gaining necessary consents. EPC tbc.

Situated on the edge of this tiny hamlet which nestles amidst rolling and unspoilt Devon countryside. Holsworthy is just 5 miles away. This bustling market town has a weekly Pannier Market, good range of national and local shops together with a Waitrose supermarket, bp filling station, Marks & Spencers Simply Food and Wild Bean café. There are a whole range of amenities within the town including a heated swimming pool, sports hall, bowling green, cricket club, 18 hole golf course etc. Bude on the North Cornish coast is some 9 miles. Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park and the market town of Bideford are some 20 miles distant, whilst Barnstaple, the Regional North Devon Centre is some 30 miles. Launceston, Cornwall's ancient capital, is some 14 miles distant.

Directions
From Holsworthy proceed along the A388 North Road, and upon reaching the mini-roundabout go straight across. Continue along this road and turn right, upon reaching Stanbury Cross, signposted Thornbury & Shebbear. After some 1.5 miles, upon reaching the crossroads, proceed straight across. Continue along this road and through the village of Woodacott, proceed for a short distance, whereupon the entrance driveway will be found on the left hand side prior to the derelict old Village Hall.

Entrance Porch (9' 10" x 4' 8")

Sitting Room (31' 3" x 17' 7")

Living Room (18' 6" x 10' 5")

Kitchen (16' 4" x 9' 6")

Dining Room (22' 11" x 16' 2")

Utility Room (9' 5" x 8' 9")

Study (15' 6" x 9' 10")

Shower Room (5' 9" x 3' 2")

First Floor (12' 10" x 9' 6")

Bedroom 1 (18' 9" x 12' 0")

Ensuite (11' 4" x 6' 6")

Dressing Room (9' 8" x 9' 4")

Bedroom 2 (12' 5" x 9' 2")

Ensuite (6' 10" x 3' 10")

Bedroom 3 (12' 1" x 7' 10")

Bedroom 4 (12' 1" x 7' 10")

Bedroom 5 (8' 10" x 8' 9")

Bedroom 6 (8' 9" x 8' 8")

WC (7' 4" x 3' 5")

The Annexe

Former Kitchen (9' 11" x 9' 7")

Cloakroom (7' 8" x 2' 10")

Annexe Living Room (16' 1" x 9' 2")

Annexe Bedroom (16' 1" x 9' 4")

Outside

EPC Rating

EPC rating tbc.

Council Tax Banding

Council Tax Band 'C' {please note this council band may be subject to reassessment}.

Services

Mains water and electricity. Lpg fired central heating, oil fired aga (currently not connected). Private drainage.

Agents Note

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