Monkleigh House, Monkleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39

We are overjoyed to have the opportunity to present this exceptional Grade II listed former Georgian Rectory to the market.

This grand attached residence offers a wealth of living space which includes a Sitting Room, Study, a formal Dining Room and an extensive Kitchen / Breakfast Room. On the first Floor are 4 large Bedrooms. The property is served by 4 Bath / Shower Rooms over the 2 floors.

This beautiful home has many charming period features which will become apparent immediately upon entering the welcoming Entrance Hall.

The house sits within approximately 1.5 acres of glorious grounds which comprise of mainly level lawns in addition to a historic 'church walk' that leads to a secret garden from which exceptional countryside views can be enjoyed. The garden also features a Scandinavian Lodge that would make a great home office, gym or possible Airbnb opportunity.

With off-road parking and being within a short walk of the village of Monkleigh, this property is not one to be missed. It is available for sale with no onward chain.

Entrance Porch    Window and glazed door to property front. Fitted carpet. Large glazed door to Entrance Hall.

Entrance Hall    Providing a truly grand and impressive welcome to the house. Fantastic period dogleg staircase rising to First Floor. Feature fireplace with marble mantle, insert and hearth. Door to understairs storage cupboard. Door to storage cupboard. Wood flooring, radiator, picture rail, dado rail.
Included in the sale is a large and striking painting of a naval battle that perfectly suits and fits this room.

Study 16'4" x 14'4" (4.98m x 4.37m). Sash window to property front. Attractive fireplace housing wood burning stove. Useful shelved storage alcoves with cupboards below. Fitted carpet, radiator.

Sitting Room 20'1" x 14'6" (6.12m x 4.42m). A wonderful, light and airy living space with 2 sash windows overlooking the garden and allowing plentiful light. Wood burning stove set in large marble fireplace. Useful shelved storage alcove. Fitted carpet, radiator. There is a small cuddie in this room which was formerly used by the rector to store collection money.

Dining Room 19'6" x 15'1" (5.94m x 4.6m). Perhaps the grandest room in this residence. A lovely formal Dining Room with plentiful space for family gatherings and dinners. 2 sash windows overlooking the gardens. Feature ornate fireplace with marble mantle. Fitted carpet, 2 radiators, dado rail, picture rail.

Inner Hallway    Tiled flooring, shelved recess.

Bathroom 10'7" x 9'1" (3.23m x 2.77m). An impressive Ground Floor Bathroom with large Jacuzzi bath, close couple WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Door to shelved airing cupboard with hot water tank. Door to cupboard. Tiled flooring, heated towel rail, down lights, extractor fan. Roof light.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 28'3" x 15'4" (8.6m x 4.67m). A magnificent space which will, undoubtedly, be the social hub of this home. Equipped with a range of eye and base level cabinets with matching drawers and rolltop work surfaces with splashbacking. Breakfast Bar with 1.5 bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap over. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Integrated fridge / freezer. 5-ring cooker (included in the sale) with extractor canopy over. Ample space for dining table. Down lights, tiled flooring. Roof light. Ornate wooden frame doors and window to the garden. Door to Utility Room.

Utility Room    Eye and base level cabinets with matching drawers, rolltop work surfaces with splashbacking and single bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap over. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Useful clothes drying rack. Oil fired boiler. Roof light. Door to Shower Room.

Shower Room    Double shower enclosure, close couple dual flush WC and cabinet mounted wash hand basin. Heated towel rail, extractor fan, tiled flooring. Roof light.

First Floor Landing    A lovely open Landing with large window allowing for plentiful natural light. Hatch access to loft space. Fitted carpet.

Shower Room    Close couple dual flush WC, wall mounted wash hand basin and double shower enclosure. Tiled flooring, extractor fan, down lights.

Bedroom 1 15'4" x 20'5" (4.67m x 6.22m). A truly grand Master Bedroom with large sash window overlooking the garden and fields beyond. Feature fireplace with wood mantle. His 'n' hers built-in wardrobes. Fitted carpet, picture rail, radiator.

Bedroom 2 14'7" x 12'7" (4.45m x 3.84m). Large double glazed sash window overlooking the garden and fields beyond. Fitted carpet, picture rail, radiator, telephone point.

Bedroom 3 14'7" x 15'5" (4.45m x 4.7m). A further palatial room with sash window to property front. Fitted wardrobe. Fitted carpet, radiator, picture rail.

Bedroom 4 8'5" x 11'3" (2.57m x 3.43m). Sash window to property front. Fitted carpet, radiator, picture rail.

Bathroom 6'2" x 10'10" (1.88m x 3.3m). Close couple WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bath and corner shower enclosure. Radiator, down lights. Window with secondary glazing.

Outside    Monkleigh House will be found at the end of a tree-lined driveway which leads to the gravelled parking area directly in front of the house.

The impressive grounds surround the property on 3 sides and comprise mainly of largely level lawns with some patio areas. To the foot of the garden is a large Scandinavian style Lodge. There is also a newly installed Shed in the garden as well as 2 Log Stores (firewood available for sale by separate negotiation), a Rhino Greenhouse, a well and 2 water taps.

The garden features a beautiful array of shrubs and flowers as well as a variety of trees. The sounds and scents of nature are all encompassing in this garden sanctuary.

An unusual feature of the garden is an historic walk which is lined by laurel, beech and oak trees and is known as the 'church walk'. This is the walk that would have been taken by the former Rector of the Church and now ends in a wonderful secret garden area from which beautiful views of the surrounding countryside can be enjoyed. This is a great space to escape from the stresses and strains of daily life and have some peace and quiet away from it all.

Accessed via a garden gate shortcut is the thriving thatched pub which is the centre of the community.

The house and grounds of this property have a variety of features that cannot be listed here and would require viewing in person to fully appreciate.

Scandinavian style Lodge 18'4" x 16'1" (5.6m x 4.9m). Divided into 4 parts with a spacious room to the front, 2 further rooms behind that have a mezzanine area above that would be a delight for little campers. The Lodge is fully double glazed and has power and light connected.

Services    Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Useful Information    This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Most interior doors are Georgian.



Directions

From Bideford Quay, with the River Torridge on your left hand side, proceed towards Torrington on the A386. Continue on this road until reaching the village of Landcross. Take the right hand turning signposted Holsworthy on the A388. Proceed along this road passing through the village of Saltrens. Continue again on this road until reaching the sign for Monkleigh on your right hand side. Shortly after, take the left hand turning onto a private driveway signposted Poachers Lodge. Follow the driveway around to your right until you see the sign directing you to Monkleigh House and park in the gravelled area directly in front of the property.
Council Tax Band: F