Pensford is a substantial detached country home with origins dating back to the 1700s, set within 2.6 acres of private land in a peaceful wooded valley near Chulmleigh. The house has been extended and modernised while retaining its character, offering spacious and well-presented accommodation across two floors.
Key Features
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance/boot room with utility area
Spacious kitchen/family room with Neff appliances, oak breakfast bar and bi-fold doors to the garden
Sitting room with inglenook fireplace and window seats
Family/dining room with garden access
Cloakroom
First Floor
Principal bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room
Guest bedroom with en-suite shower room
Three further double bedrooms
Family bathroom
Gardens and Grounds
The property is approached via double gates and a gravel driveway with ample parking. The landscaped gardens include lawns, mature planting, a paved terrace, and a swimming pool with plant store. Wildlife-friendly features include ponds and natural woodland. Additional outbuildings include a garden room studio with power and water, a polytunnel, and a static caravan with potential for conversion.
Equestrian and Agricultural Facilities
The equestrian facilities are well arranged and include:
L-shaped stable block with four timber stables, tack room, hay store and concrete yard
Agricultural barn currently used partly as a gym, with further storage space
Workshop and additional outbuildings
Fenced paddocks with new post and rail fencing
Established woodland with tracks, streams, and a large wildlife pond with summerhouse
Services
Mains water, electricity and gas
Private drainage (compliance not checked by us)
Solar panels
Fibre broadband available (Airband installation advised as imminent)
FTTC speeds up to 76 Mbps download
Mobile coverage limited indoors (Three and O2 strongest outdoors)
Council Tax Band: F (Torridge District Council)
EPC Rating: C
Location
Pensford is set in the rural valley of Hollocombe Water, between Exmoor and Dartmoor. The nearby town of Chulmleigh offers shops, schools and medical services, while Winkleigh provides further everyday amenities. Exeter, Barnstaple and South Molton are accessible via the A377. Rail services are available from Eggesford, Kings Nympton, Exeter and Tiverton Parkway, with road links to the M5 and airports at Exeter and Bristol.
Schooling
State: Chulmleigh Primary and Chulmleigh College (both well rated)
Independent: Shebbear College and West Buckland School
Specialist: Acorn School for tailored education provision
Equestrian and Agricultural Facilities
The equestrian facilities are well arranged and include:
L-shaped stable block with four timber stables, tack room, hay store and concrete yard
Agricultural barn currently used partly as a gym, with further storage space
Workshop and additional outbuildings
Fenced paddocks with new post and rail fencing
Established woodland with tracks, streams, and a large wildlife pond with summerhouse
Gardens and Grounds
The property is approached via double gates and a gravel driveway with ample parking. The landscaped gardens include lawns, mature planting, a paved terrace, and a swimming pool with plant store. Wildlife-friendly features include ponds and natural woodland. Additional outbuildings include a garden room studio with power and water, a polytunnel, and a static caravan with potential for conversion.
Approx. 2.6 acres with house, gardens and amenity land. A further 9.3 acres of adjoining paddocks and woodland available by separate negotiation.
Location:
Pensford lies in the rural valley of Hollocombe Water, between Exmoor and Dartmoor, surrounded by unspoilt countryside. Local amenities are available in Chulmleigh and Winkleigh, both with schools, shops, and medical services.Exeter, Barnstaple, and South Molton are within reach via the A377. Rail links are available from Eggesford, Kings Nympton, Exeter, and Tiverton Parkway, with access to the M5 and airports at Exeter and Bristol.
