Eastacombe, Barnstaple

A splendid detached Eco friendly, contemporary residence constructed in 2017 to a high specification of Danish origin, but in the 'New England' style. The bright, spacious, versatile and well presented accommodation includes; Hall, Cloakroom/Shower Room, Open plan Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room. Study/Snug/Bedroom 5 [Future proofing] Utility, Landing/Sitting Room, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms [2 en suite]. Excellent detached garage block with room over, suitable as overspill accommodation, annexe, studio, holiday let, subject to planning. Well tended and secluded gardens of 3/4 acre. EPC Band A. Council Tax Band F. Freehold

Situation & Amenities - In terms of location, the property enjoys the best of all worlds, being set off a quiet country lane, adjoining open countryside with fine views beyond, within this favoured village, yet is within just six minutes driving distance of Sainsburys and Roundswell, an outlet area on the periphery of Barnstaple. As the regional centre, Barnstaple offers the area’s main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues, as well as live theatre, Pannier Market and District Hospital. Around 1 ½ miles from the property is the North Devon Link Road, leading onto Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway in around 45 minutes or so, and where Tiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over two hours. The sought-after coastal resorts of Instow, Westward Ho!, Saunton (also with championship golf course), Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe are all within 30/40 minutes by car, as is Exmoor National Park. The area is well served by excellent state and private schools, including the reputable Kingsley and West Buckland Schools (with local pick up points as far as the latter is concerned). The nearest international airports are at Bristol and Exeter.

Description - This is the first time the property has entered the market since it was constructed in 2017. The build is to a high specification of Danish origin, but with a New England feel. The property presents elevations of painted timber, beneath a tiled roof, and has excellent eco-friendly credentials including triple glazed doors and windows, air filter system, water heating by solar, other energy also provided by solar, heating is electric supplemented by ground source heat pump, there is a centralised vacuum system. There is extensive wall and roof insulation all making the EPC reading 100% and ensuring that electricity bills are low for a property of this size. The accommodation is bright, spacious, versatile and very well presented. This is arranged over two storeys. in addition is an excellent detached garage block, comprising double garage and store/workshop. Above this, approached by an external spiral staircase, is a further En-suite bedroom. Alternatively, this would make an ideal studio/office/gym/leisure/therapy room etc. The whole building could convert to separate relative accommodation or a holiday let perhaps, subject to planning permission. The property is complemented by large, well-tended and secluded gardens of approximately ¾ acre, arranged with ease of maintenance in mind, and which adjoin open countryside. There is extensive parking and room for further
ew garaging if appropriate, subject to planning permission. There is also a large covered terrace, providing shade and shelter. This is an exceptional property that really needs to be viewed internally to be fully appreciated. There is no upward chain and some of the contents may be available by separate negotiation if required.

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On the outskirts of Barnstaple at Roundswell, take the B3232 Torrington Road. Continue for around 1 mile and bear left on the bend signed Eastacombe. Continue for around 500 yards and follow the right-hand bend. The entrance to the property will be found in another 200 yards or so on the right-hand side.

Services - Mains electricity and water. Drainage is to a sewage treatment plant. Heating is by ground source heat pump. Solar panels provide energy and income from the grid, as well as a separate solar system for heating water. There is a security alarm. According to Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area and there is limited mobile signal. For further information please visit

Accommodation - GROUND FLOOR
PORCH and front door to ENTRANCE HALL natural wood flooring, CUPBOARD understairs. SHOWER/CLOAKROOM low level wc, wash hand basin with 2 drawers beneath, tiled splashback, double cubicle with hand held and overhead shower, wood effect tiled flooring, cupboard housing central vacuum system. From the ENTRANCE HALL a pair of half-glazed pocket doors lead to the open-plan triple aspect SITTING ROOM/DINING ROOM/KITCHEN – arranged in three distinct zones, with natural wood flooring throughout the reception area and tiled flooring to the KITCHEN zone. From the SITTING zone French doors lead to the covered TERRACE. There is a cylindrical wood burner on slate hearth. From the DINING zone double French doors lead out onto the TERRACE. There is yet another door to the TERRACE from the KITCHEN zone. There is a generous array of base and wall cupboards in a light grey theme, with quartz work surfaces, incorporating Belfast sink. There is a matching central island/breakfast bar. Fitted appliances include integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge, integrated freezer. There is a Rangemaster which provides two ovens and grill, an induction 5-ring hob with an amazing Faber extractor fan/light which is cylindrical and descends from the ceiling at the press of a button. There are storage cupboards beneath the island unit, a separate LARDER CUPBOARD. New York pavement style tiled flooring runs through to the UTILITY ROOM, also with a Belfast sink, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, wall cupboard, plant cupboard and glazed door to GARDEN. SNUG/STUDY/BEDROOM 5 (possibly future-proofing) with natural wood flooring.

Pine staircase with glass panels rising to FIRST FLOOR LANDING/SITTING ROOM which can be used as an occasional BEDROOM or fully converted into an additional BEDROOM. French doors lead to a Juliette balcony. There is wood effect flooring, views of the garden and beyond towards open countryside, trap to loft space. BEDROOM 1 double aspect, two built-in double wardrobes – one mirror fronted, wood effect flooring. ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM with double cubicle, hand held and overhead shower units, Aquaboard surround, wash hand basin, low level wc, wood effect tiled flooring, strip light/shaver point, shaving mirror and light, heated towel rail/radiator. BEDROOM 2 double aspect, wood effect flooring. ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM with cubicle, hand held and overhead units, aqua board surround, wash hand basin, low level wc, tiled flooring. BEDROOM 3 double aspect, range of built-in wardrobes, wood effect flooring. BEDROOM 4 wood effect flooring. FAMILY BATHROOM with ‘Eye’ shaped tub bath, mixer tap/shower attachment, wash hand basin, low level wc, heated towel rail/radiator, tiled flooring, strip light.

Outside - From the lane, the driveway is initially shared and then becomes entirely private, through a pair of wooden gates, and driveway rising up to a generous parking and turning area between the house and the DETACHED GARAGE BLOCK. This comprises: DOUBLE GARAGE with electric roller doors, power and light connected. To the right of this there is a STORE/WORKSHOP, accommodating the water heating system for the room above, which is accessed via an external spiral staircase to First Floor. Glazed door opening to BEDROOM 5 with wood effect flooring, 3 electric wall heaters. ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM shower cubicle, hand held and overhead units, aqua board surround, low level wc, pedestal wash basin, strip light, heated towel rail. There is provision to add a Kitchenette, subject to any necessary consent. This floor is also fitted with an internet booster. To the right of the GARAGE BLOCK is an area of lawn, interspersed with young specimen trees. At the rear of the drive is a grass bank, with rustic retainer and shrubbery area. To the right of the property, is an extensive composite DECKED AREA with VERANDA above, two lights, and below this a gravelled bed/pot garden. The majority of the garden is at the rear of the house, laid to sweeping lawns, interspersed with many young specimen trees and shrubs, including a deep shrubbery bed. There is timber GREENHOUSE and whirligig clothes drying facility. A fence separates the rear garden from the drive.