Minehead
- Spacious Exmoor country home
- Beautiful gardens
- Garage, studio and oak framed car port
- 4 bedrooms and 3 reception rooms
- Pretty, edge of village location
- Walking distance to shop and pub
Full Property Details
Barle House is a beautifully crafted stone-built detached house, perfectly positioned on the edge of the charming and sought-after Exmoor village of Withypool. Combining traditional architectural appeal with modern living amenities, the home is an ideal choice for those seeking a tranquil retreat in a picturesque setting.
This delightful, detached stone built property is believed to date from 1860 and has some lovely features including exposed stone walls, cosy fireplaces with woodburning stoves, wooden doors and shutters to the windows. It has been lovingly renovated and extended over recent years to provide a most welcoming and characterful Exmoor home.
Set within its own delightful and well-maintained gardens, the property offers a sanctuary of peace and natural beauty. The gardens feature a variety of mature plants, shrubs, and trees, creating an inviting outdoor space for relaxation, entertaining, or simply enjoying the serene surroundings. Whether it’s sunny mornings on the patio or quiet evenings among the greenery, the gardens provide a perfect backdrop to rural living.
The property also benefits from a charming outbuilding, complete with a studio, offering versatile space that could be utilised as a home office, art studio, workshop, or even a guest suite. Adding to the character of the property is a handsome oak-framed carport, providing sheltered parking and storage.
Location
Nestled in the heart of Exmoor National Park, Barle House enjoys easy access to some of the most stunning landscapes in the region. The village of Withypool itself is known for its community charm, local amenities including popular pub, general stores with post office, tea rooms and village hall, also the proximity to outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.
The property lies just 8 miles north-west of Dulverton, a charming country town known as the Gateway to Exmoor with a variety of shop as well as doctors, dental and veterinary surgeries, library and primary school. To the south, at Tiverton, there is fast access via the A361 North Devon Link Road to the M5 Motorway and Tiverton Parkway mainline station which provides regular intercity services to London (Paddington 2 hours).
Accommodation
On the ground door, a stable door opens into the entrance hallway with the utility and cloakroom leading off. A bespoke fitted kitchen with a solid fuel Esse range leads through to the stunning full height dining room with bi-fold doors to the garden. In addition, there are three reception rooms, the sitting room offering the flexibility to provide a fourth bedroom if required, with an en-suite shower room and bi-fold doors to outside giving independent access.
The first floor offers three double bedrooms, the main bedroom with a south facing balcony, ideal for enjoying the beautiful view over the garden and countryside beyond. The family bathroom has a roll top bath, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Outside
Outside, the south facing walled courtyard gardens provide a most attractive and secluded setting. For the green fingered, just to the side of the property, there is an area ideal for growing vegetables with a large greenhouse with raised beds.
The property has a vehicular right of way over a private driveway which leads down to the detached stone outbuilding comprising a studio with power and Economy 7 heating, and the garage which also has light and power connected. From the drive double gates give access to the oak framed car port with eaves storage. A side gate gives pedestrian access from the village lane.
Services: Septic tank drainage, mains water and electricity. Solid fuel Esse range in kitchen provides heating and hot water. Solar Photovoltaic Panels owned outright.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: D
Local Authority: Somerset West and Taunton Council.
Flooding: The property is located in Flood Zone 3. For further information please contact the selling agent.
Please see the floor plan for full details of the layout and dimensions of the accommodation.
Property Location Map
Floor Plan
EPC
