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11 bedroom detached house for sale
East Down, Barnstaple
£1,650,000
East Down, Barnstaple
£1,650,000
Our Summary
- Suitable for residential and/or business use & offering enormous potential for a variety of applications- A country estate in miniature comprising a substantial, historic period mill house, secondary accommodation, extensive range of useful period buildings all set in delightful grounds of 6
- The restoration project was then featured in Devon Life in September 2005
- Alternatively, Holwell could suit a variety of other uses – subject to any necessary planning consent, including dual or multi-generational occupation, wedding venue, headquarters, health resort and spa, training centre, consortium purchase/base for sporting pursuits, lucrative holiday let or with further investment and conversion of buildings there is scope to create a holiday complex – possibly themed for artists, cookery, writers etc
- An open-roofed walled garden, which connects the granary barn and the art barn was formerly a barn in its own right, and could potentially be reinstated, subject to planning
- There have even been music festivals on site and within the woodland area there is a fixed yurt and series of compost toilets to support such initiatives, and where there is yet further potential to possibly add lodges or similar subject to planning, supported by the independent onsite utility and shower/wc facilities
- Adjacent to this is the MEDIA/PLAYROOM and below this are two interconnecting STORAGE AREAS – suitable for conversion to yet more accommodation if required, with commenced consent
- Attached to the rear of this barn is the TRIPLE CARPORT BLOCK – once again suitable for conversion to yet more accommodation, subject to planning permission, and this incorporates an electric car charging point and an external electric hook up point
- The GRANARY incorporates GARAGE and STORAGE, with yet more potential for conversion to additional accommodation, subject to planning [plans already exist]
Description
This historic country estate, known as Holwell, is a unique property that offers enormous potential for various uses, including residential, business, and leisure activities. The estate is situated in a private and tranquil rural location in North Devon, surrounded by rolling farmland and close to Exmoor and the coast. The property comprises a substantial period mill house, secondary accommodation, and extensive range of period buildings, set in 6.3 acres of delightful grounds. The estate has a rich history, with origins dating back to 1244, and has been renovated and improved over the years. The property is currently used as a home and holistic wellness retreat, but could also be suitable for a variety of other uses, such as a wedding venue, headquarters, health resort, or holiday complex. The estate features many original features, including exposed beams, wood carvings, and stone floors, alongside modern refinements. The grounds offer a number of charming outdoor spaces, including terraces, small walled gardens, and a central courtyard, as well as a restored 18-foot water wheel and a sauna with shower and changing room.