Property description

A substantial yet particularly elegant late Georgian Period Country House beautifully set within delightful fully enclosed and private gardens extending to almost 1 acre. Enjoying an unobstructed southerly aspect across North Devon Farmland with the undulations of Dartmoor in the distance.

Main House - conservatory entrance, reception hall, sitting room, dining room & study. Kitchen/breakfast, ancillary utility space. 6 Bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.Self Contained (yet connected) West Wing with further private entrance, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast, 3 bedrooms plus en suite

and shower room.

Stone chipped driveway, ample parking, 3 bay stable with loft over, numerous outhouses.

The Chantry has been a well loved and cherished family home for almost 36 years accommodating 3 generations and also the perfect venue for 3 family wedding celebrations which followed Marriage Ceremonies at the early 15th Century St Georges Church set to the rear. 

The land on which The Chantry stands is thought to be part of a Chantry bequest in 1537 by Dame Anne St Leger of Annery for her husband Joseph.  A small brass memorial tablet to him can be seen in the Church.

The main part of the house was built by the Saltren-Willets of Petticombe in 1833 with East Wing and part of the West Wing considered to be at least early 18th Century.  The latest addition to the West Wing was in 1982.

The extensive accommodation is configured to provide a 6 bed, 2 bath arrangement to the main part of the house and East Wing.  The 'West Wing' whilst connected is completely self contained and is a very comfortable and spacious 3 bedroom 2 storey house in its own right.

Ideal for a growing and dual family occupation such as dependent yet independent relatives.

Alternatively a return from letting on a residential or holiday basis which could be further enhanced if required by the conversion of the Stable (subject to consent).

The Chantry also lends itself to the prospects of a more adventurous commercial enterprise such as a luxury Country House Hotel/Guest House (subject to consents).

Retaining a traditional appeal internally with numerous period features complementing generous room proportions and high ceilings.  

There is a mix of attractive wood framed multi paned sash windows and PVCu sealed double glazed sash units sympathetically designed to complement.

The smart exterior has been re-rendered and decorated in the last 2 years or so and is in part finished with a dressed stone appearance to emphasise its period origins.  

Monkleigh is a small village situated between the Port and Market town of Bideford (4 miles) and Great Torrington (3 miles) with its own highly regarded and sort after primary school, village Church,garage and local Tavern. The larger nearby towns provide an extensive range of shops, amenities and secondary educational facilities whilst the seaside village of Westward Ho! with its long sandy beach, miles of Cliffside walks and adjoining Champion Golf Course lies just 7 miles to the north.  Other places of interest within the locality include Yachting and Sailing upon the river Torridge with a Marina at Instow and the Tarka Trail popular as a cycling and walking route.  

SERVICES: Mains electricity and water.  Private drainage.  Oil fired central heating to main house and propane gas fired central heating to the West Wing.

COUNCIL TAX: Band F.

DIRECTIONS: From Bideford proceed south towards Torrington on the A386 turning right after approx 2 miles at Landcross as signposted to Holsworthy on the A388.  Continue through the village of Saltrens and upon reaching Monkleigh within the village centre on the sharp right hand bend turn left.  Follow this route to the right and after approx 200 metres just prior to leaving the village the driveway entrance to The Chantry and St Georges Church.

ACCOMMODATION (all measurements are approximate)

                                                              MAIN HOUSE

GROUND FLOOR: 

CONSERVATORY ENTRANCE: 6.35m x 3.02m (20' 9\" x 9' 10\") narrowing to 2.18m (7' 1\").  Wood framed and sealed double glazed with slate flagstone floor and wood panelled and glazed inner door to:

RECEPTION HALL:  3.76m x 2.21m (12' 4\" x 7' 3\").  Picture rails.  Plaster ceiling rose.  Radiator.  Fitted carpet. 

SITTING ROOM: 4.87m x 4.12m (16' x 13' 6\").  Open cast iron fire grate with tiled and marble mantelpiece surround.  Shuttered glazed double doors to front conservatory. Picture rails, plaster ceiling rose, double radiator and fitted carpet. 

DINING ROOM: 4.79m x 4.15m (15' 8\" x 13' 7\").  Open cast iron fire grate with tiled and marble mantelpiece surround.  South facing shuttered PVCu double glazed sash window with outlook over the gardens and beyond to the open countryside.  Picture rails.  Double radiator.  Fitted carpet. 

INNER HALL: 4.19m x 3.03m (13' 8\" x 9' 11\") (max).  Sweeping staircase to first floor. Tiled flooring.  Radiator. Wood panelled door to rear.

STUDY: 4.49m x 2.33m (14' 8\" x 7' 7\").  Cast iron former fireplace surround. Secondary double glazed wood framed sash window.  Open book and display shelving.  Radiator.  (Connecting door to the West Wing).

Side passage (off inner hall) leading to Kitchen/Breakfast Room and:

CLOAKROOM: With china wash basin and low level WC. 

WALK IN PANTRY: 2.84m x 1.19m (9' 3\" x 3' 10\").  Shelved out plus woodframed sash window.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 5.32m plus recess x 4.33m (17' 5\" x 14' 2\").  The Gradient Range (cast iron) now ornamental and set within fireplace recess with high pine mantelpiece.  Oil fired Aga.  Twin tub double drainer stainless steel sink unit with pine storage cupboards and drawers under and adjoining.  Numerous ceiling fitted meat hooks and quarry tiled floor.  South facing arched and wood framed sash window.  Concealed secondary staircase to first floor.

STORAGE ROOM (FORMER LAUNDRY): 3.82m x 2.34m (12' 6\" x 7' 8\").  Original copper/water heater and former fireplace with Bread Oven.  PVCu double glazed window.  External door. 

UTILITY ROOM (FORMER SCULLERY: 2.54m x 1.97m (8' 3\" x 6' 5\").  Original glazed earthenware sink.  

SMALL LOBBY: (off Kitchen).

WORKSHOP: 3.18m x 2.6m (10' 5\" x 8' 6\").  Also housing the floor standing Camray oil fired central heating boiler with programmer.  Door to rear cobbled courtyard.

BATHROOM: 2.28m x 1.74m (7' 5\" x 5' 8\"). Champagne 3 piece suite with plumbed in shower over bath with screen.  Wood framed window. Radiator. 

FIRST FLOOR:  Tall arched secondary double glazed wood framed staircase window with fitted carpet. 

LANDING: Mahogany balustrade and gallery.  Double radiator. Fitted carpet.  Drop down hatch to roof space which is capacious with large boarded area.

REAR BEDROOM: (Sewing Room) 4.37m x 2.72m (.121' 4\" x 8' 11\"): Extensive open shelving.  Secondary glazed wood framed north facing sash window.  Double radiator.  Fitted carpet.  (Connecting door to the West Wing).

FRONT BEDROOM: 4.51m x 3.92m (14' 9\" x 12' 10\").  Cast iron fire grate with painted mantelpiece surround.  PVCu south facing double glazed sash window with far reaching views over the garden and countryside beyond.  China pedestal wash basin. Double radiator.  Fitted carpet.

FRONT BEDROOM: 4.53m x 3.13m (14' 10\" x 10' 3\"). PVCu Double glazed sash window.  China pedestal wash basin.  Radiator.  Fitted carpet. 

FRONT BEDROOM: 4.27m x 3.91m (14' x 12' 9\"). Cast iron fire grate with painted mantelpiece surround.  South facing PVCu double glazed sash window.  Fitted glazed double wardrobe.  Double radiator.  Picture rail.  Fitted carpet.  

Narrow open arched door way to a walk in hanging closet with access to a large linen cupboard (also accessible from the bathroom) and leading into:

FRONT BEDROOM: 5.3m plus vanity wash basin recess x 4.32m (17' 4\" x 14' 2\").  South facing wood framed sash window.  Double radiator.  Fitted carpet.  Door to small landing with secondary staircase from kitchen.

REAR BEDROOM: 4.38m x 3.23m (14' 4\" x 10' 7\").  East and west facing PVCu and wood framed windows.  Vanity wash basin.  Double radiator.  Fitted carpet.  

BATHROOM: (off main landing) 3.11m x 2.67m (10' 2\" x 8' 9\").  Wood panelled enamelled cast iron bath with brass hot and cold taps, china pedestal wash basin and low level WC.  Large shower cubicle with plumbed in Mira shower.  Double radiator and heated towel rail.  Fitted carpet.  Access to walk in airing cupboard with foam lagged hot water storage cylinder.

  

                                                             'WEST WING'

GROUND FLOOR: 

VESTIBULE ENTRANCE PORCH: 1.43m x 1.39m (4' 8\" x 4' 6\").  PVCu panelled and double glazed front door with side screens with inner panelled oak door to:

RECEPTION HALL: 3.78m x 3.36m (12' 4\" x 11'). Tall PVCu double glazed window. Double radiator, fitted carpet and pine staircase to first floor.  

CLOAKROOM: Wash basin and low level WC. Plumbing for automatic washing machine.  Wood framed sash window. 

BOILER CUPBOARD: With Ideal Mexico gas fired central heating boiler with programmer. 

SITTING ROOM: 4.62m x 4.28m (15' 1\" x 14').  Open fireplace with tiled and pine mantelpiece surround.  South facing PVCu double glazed sash window. Double and single radiators.  Pine book shelves.  Arched display niche.  Fitted carpet.

DINING ROOM: 4.03m x 3.55m (13' 2\" x 11' 7\").  2 Double radiators.  Fitted carpet.  PUCu Double glazed double doors to the west plus 2 rear wood framed casements and open archway to:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 3.54m x 2.81m (11' 7\" x 9' 2\").  Dual aspect south and west facing PVCu double glazed sash windows.  Onyx effect working surfaces, faded oak fronted storage cabinets with built in gas oven and hob.  Part tiled walls and vinyl flooring.

FIRST FLOOR:

LANDING:

FRONT BEDROOM: 4.6m x 4.3m (15' 1\" x 14' 1\").  South facing PVCu double glazed window.  Double radiator and fitted carpet.  (Connecting door from the Sewing Room of the main house).

EN SUITE BATHROOM: With coloured 3 piece suite, part tiled walls, single radiator, airing cupboard with foam lagged hot water storage tank and immersion heater and 2 wood framed sash windows.  Hatch to roof space. Fitted carpet. 

FRONT BEDROOM: 3.52m x 3.05m (11' 6\" x 10').  Dual aspect south and west PVCu double glazed sash windows.  Vanity wash basin, double radiator and fitted carpet. 

SIDE BEDROOM: 3.77m x 2.56m (12' 4\" x 8' 4\") plus vanity wash basin recess, west facing PVCu double glazed sash window, double radiator and fitted carpet. 

SHOWER ROOM: White suite including corner shower cubicle with plumbed in Mira shower and glazed sliding doors, china wash basin and low level WC.  'Wet board' splashbacking, obscure PVCu double glazed sash window, radiator and fitted carpet.

EXTERNALLY: The grounds are entered through brick and stone pillared vehicular and pedestrian iron gates from the west side with a sweeping stone chipped driveway extending around to the front of the house and also to a sizeable cobbled rear courtyard thus providing ample easy on site parking.  

The gardens are enclosed in part by high natural stone walling and neat hedging.  Set around the delightful and impeccably maintained lawned front with grassed paths are a wealth of mature flowering shrubs and trees, secluded and 'secret garden' area with barbeque facility.

To the east side a substantial Kitchen garden has been created with an abundance of fruits and vegetables and also an enclosed Chicken House and run and small wooden Summer House with outside decking.  

Large lean to Greenhouse, Implement Store with, to the north east corner, stone wall screened and cobbled former Piggery of stone and slate and arranged as 4 lean to stores.

Well screened oil storage tank and propane gas cylinder. 

Additionally adjacent to the main vehicular entrance is an attractive natural stone and slate STABLE: 5.63m x 4.28m (18' 5\" x 14') containing original bays with wooden partitions, brick and cobbled flooring and wall mounted vertical ladder to a loft floor over.  

Also just prior to the vehicular entrance is a further walled and pedestrian gated triangular garden separately acquired by the vendors in recent years.

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