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Shires House really is a hidden gem, located in a most tranquil location off a ?no through` country lane & has been considerably improved over the last 22 years by the current owner yet retains many original features with exposed beams & stonework throughout. Suiting a number of uses, Shires House makes a wonderful family home, whilst the added advantage of the detached 538sq.feet lodge is ideal for those seeking accommodation for a dependent relative or it would equally make a wonderful home office or somewhere to achieve an income through permanent or holiday letting use.
The ground floor of Shires House will be found offering plenty of space & character with the Kitchen & Dining Area providing an extensive range of cupboards & drawers with ample work surfaces, Range cooker & Belfast sink, whilst a good sized Sitting Room with feature woodburner & a cast iron spiral staircase leads up to a first floor Games Room, which could be used as a 6th bedroom if required. A further 3 Bedrooms together with a Shower Room complete the ground floor accommodation.
Accessed from the main hallway, a staircase provides access to the first floor with 2 further Double Bedrooms & a Bathroom benefitting from a separate shower. With a little bit of imagination this part of the house could be adapted to create a splendid master en-suite bedroom or be separated to create another annexe space. There is also a Snug accessed from a wooden staircase in the kitchen.
Endless Outside Space
Set within its own grounds extending to approximately 4 acres, the outside space makes this property very individual and perfect for keen gardeners or those seeking land for animals, including horses.
From wooden entrance gates approached off a shared drive, a long private driveway provides ample parking & turning areas with scope to add garages or workshops if desired (subject to any necessary consents).
Meandering pathways lead to various areas around the house with a large level lawned garden being situated close to the rear of the property whilst immediately adjoining the sitting room is an enclosed courtyard taking full advantage of the sunny aspect and is an ideal space for a hot tub.
The Annexe
Situated within close proximity but far enough away from the house, the Lodge is a good size with 2 Double Bedrooms, a Shower Room and an Open Plan Living Room with modern Kitchen. A large veranda across the front of the lodge overlooks the adjoining garden & the nearby paddock.
The ? of an acre formal attractive gardens adjoin both the main house & the lodge, whilst the first paddock extends to approximately 1 acre and in turn leads onto a gently sloping larger paddock extending to approximately 2.3 acres. The paddocks are surrounded by mature trees and if you are feeling energetic, the walk to the top of the larger paddock is rewarded with some beautiful views over the surrounding countryside, the perfect location for a summerhouse & deck.
Location
Lower Loxhore is a pretty hamlet approximately 2.5 miles from the pleasant village of Bratton Fleming with local amenities including primary school, village store/post office, church & public house, whilst being only a few miles West of Exmoor.
The regional centre of North Devon, Barnstaple is approximately 6 miles distance & offers an excellent range of both national & local shopping facilities together with numerous schooling & leisure pursuits and is home to the North Devon District Hospital. Championship golf is available at Saunton Golf Club, which also boasts some of the area`s finest beaches. From the North Devon Link Road, a 30 minute drive accesses the Motorway at Junction 27 of the M5, whilst from Tiverton Parkway Railway Station, London Paddington can be reached in just over 2 hours.
Need To Know
Mains water & electricity are connected
Shared septic tank drainage
Oil fired central heating in Shires House ? Boiler replaced in 2018
LPG central heating in the Lodge
No Onward Going Chain
Council Tax D - ?1874.87
Energy Performance Certificate - E (44)
Directions
From Barnstaple, at the Bear Street traffic lights, follow the signs towards Goodleigh & Bratton Fleming. Continue on this road for approximately 4.5 miles, turning left signposted for Loxhore. After approximately ? a mile turn right signposted for Lower Loxhore. Continue into the hamlet for approximately 0.3 of a mile, where upon reaching the telephone box, turn left onto the byway lane. The entrance drive to Shires House will be found just before Horseshoe Barn. Continue to the top of the drive, where there is ample parking & turning areas.
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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Description
Charm, Character & Plenty Of AdaptabilityShires House really is a hidden gem, located in a most tranquil location off a ?no through` country lane & has been considerably improved over the last 22 years by the current owner yet retains many original features with exposed beams & stonework throughout. Suiting a number of uses, Shires House makes a wonderful family home, whilst the added advantage of the detached 538sq.feet lodge is ideal for those seeking accommodation for a dependent relative or it would equally make a wonderful home office or somewhere to achieve an income through permanent or holiday letting use.
The ground floor of Shires House will be found offering plenty of space & character with the Kitchen & Dining Area providing an extensive range of cupboards & drawers with ample work surfaces, Range cooker & Belfast sink, whilst a good sized Sitting Room with feature woodburner & a cast iron spiral staircase leads up to a first floor Games Room, which could be used as a 6th bedroom if required. A further 3 Bedrooms together with a Shower Room complete the ground floor accommodation.
Accessed from the main hallway, a staircase provides access to the first floor with 2 further Double Bedrooms & a Bathroom benefitting from a separate shower. With a little bit of imagination this part of the house could be adapted to create a splendid master en-suite bedroom or be separated to create another annexe space. There is also a Snug accessed from a wooden staircase in the kitchen.
Endless Outside Space
Set within its own grounds extending to approximately 4 acres, the outside space makes this property very individual and perfect for keen gardeners or those seeking land for animals, including horses.
From wooden entrance gates approached off a shared drive, a long private driveway provides ample parking & turning areas with scope to add garages or workshops if desired (subject to any necessary consents).
Meandering pathways lead to various areas around the house with a large level lawned garden being situated close to the rear of the property whilst immediately adjoining the sitting room is an enclosed courtyard taking full advantage of the sunny aspect and is an ideal space for a hot tub.
The Annexe
Situated within close proximity but far enough away from the house, the Lodge is a good size with 2 Double Bedrooms, a Shower Room and an Open Plan Living Room with modern Kitchen. A large veranda across the front of the lodge overlooks the adjoining garden & the nearby paddock.
The ? of an acre formal attractive gardens adjoin both the main house & the lodge, whilst the first paddock extends to approximately 1 acre and in turn leads onto a gently sloping larger paddock extending to approximately 2.3 acres. The paddocks are surrounded by mature trees and if you are feeling energetic, the walk to the top of the larger paddock is rewarded with some beautiful views over the surrounding countryside, the perfect location for a summerhouse & deck.
Location
Lower Loxhore is a pretty hamlet approximately 2.5 miles from the pleasant village of Bratton Fleming with local amenities including primary school, village store/post office, church & public house, whilst being only a few miles West of Exmoor.
The regional centre of North Devon, Barnstaple is approximately 6 miles distance & offers an excellent range of both national & local shopping facilities together with numerous schooling & leisure pursuits and is home to the North Devon District Hospital. Championship golf is available at Saunton Golf Club, which also boasts some of the area`s finest beaches. From the North Devon Link Road, a 30 minute drive accesses the Motorway at Junction 27 of the M5, whilst from Tiverton Parkway Railway Station, London Paddington can be reached in just over 2 hours.
Need To Know
Mains water & electricity are connected
Shared septic tank drainage
Oil fired central heating in Shires House ? Boiler replaced in 2018
LPG central heating in the Lodge
No Onward Going Chain
Council Tax D - ?1874.87
Energy Performance Certificate - E (44)
Directions
From Barnstaple, at the Bear Street traffic lights, follow the signs towards Goodleigh & Bratton Fleming. Continue on this road for approximately 4.5 miles, turning left signposted for Loxhore. After approximately ? a mile turn right signposted for Lower Loxhore. Continue into the hamlet for approximately 0.3 of a mile, where upon reaching the telephone box, turn left onto the byway lane. The entrance drive to Shires House will be found just before Horseshoe Barn. Continue to the top of the drive, where there is ample parking & turning areas.
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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