Detached House for sale with 5 bedrooms, Cranford, Bideford

An exceptional and beautifully presented 3–4 bedroom stone-built cottage, full of character and individuality, together with a stylishly converted barn providing wonderfully versatile accommodation. The separate ancillary annexe offers excellent flexibility for guest accommodation, multi-generational living, home working or a range of other uses. Occupying secure, private and secluded grounds, the property also benefits from a garage and separate double carport, all within easy reach of the highly regarded rural village of Woolsery. EPC D Cranford Cottage is an exceptionally attractive and surprisingly spacious country home, combining the warmth and character of a traditional cottage with bright, flowing and beautifully presented contemporary accommodation. Approached through a pair of timber gates, the property immediately reveals a wonderfully private setting, centred around an enclosed walled courtyard garden. The principal residence is complemented by The Shippon, a charming and highly successful holiday let, together with a separate one-bedroom annexe and a useful collection of outbuildings. The gardens are thoughtfully landscaped, manageable and remarkably private, creating inviting spaces for both everyday living and entertaining. Throughout, Cranford Cottage has been maintained and presented to an excellent standard, with considerable attention paid to preserving its character while introducing stylish modern finishes. The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall, where a slate flagstone floor immediately establishes the cottage’s sense of character. There is space for coats and boots, while a staircase rises to the first floor. The kitchen is a particularly appealing room, enjoying a dual aspect and continuing the slate flagstone flooring. It is fitted with a stylish range of soft blue cabinetry beneath solid timber worktops, complemented by matching wall units and a peninsula island incorporating a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher and wine fridge, while a Belfast sink and electric Esse range cooker, set within an impressive inglenook fireplace, provide an attractive focal point. Adjoining the kitchen, the generous dining room comfortably accommodates a substantial family dining table as well as relaxed seating. A further inglenook fireplace, this time housing a wood-burning stove, introduces a sense of warmth and intimacy and makes this an especially inviting room for family gatherings and entertaining. The living room is arguably one of the defining features of the house. Exceptionally spacious and flooded with natural light from its dual aspect, the room rises dramatically to a vaulted ceiling with Velux windows overhead. A mezzanine level adds architectural interest, while a door opens directly onto the courtyard and gardens, creating an effortless connection between the interior and outdoor entertaining spaces. Discreetly concealed behind a hidden door is a stylish shower room, fitted with a shower, wash basin and WC. A spiral staircase rises from the living room to the open mezzanine, currently arranged as a study and providing an excellent home-working or reading space overlooking the room below. The main staircase rises to three well-proportioned bedrooms, each characterised by attractive vaulted ceilings, together with the family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a particularly charming room, featuring an exposed stone feature wall, vaulted ceiling and fitted wardrobe. Bedroom Two is a comfortable double room, while Bedroom Three provides a versatile single bedroom, equally well suited to use as a nursery, dressing room or additional study. The beautifully appointed family bathroom has been designed with a sense of understated luxury and is fitted with a stylish four-piece white suite. This comprises a freestanding roll-top bath, vanity unit with wash basin, separate shower, WC and heated towel rail. Set within the grounds, The Shippon is a beautifully presented and highly popular holiday let, offering attractive self-contained accommodation and an established income opportunity. Glazed double doors open into an inviting open-plan living space, arranged around a wood-burning stove which creates a warm and welcoming focal point. The adjoining kitchen is fitted with classic cream cabinetry, timber worktops and integrated appliances, together with a breakfast bar providing informal seating. The generous double bedroom benefits from large airing cupboard, fitted wardrobes and storage, with a door leading into a particularly elegant bathroom. This is fitted with a four-piece suite comprising a freestanding roll-top bath, separate shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. The Shippon benefits from solar panels linked to a feed in tariff (FIT) producing an attractive income. Annexe & Outbuildings - Adjoining The Shippon is a self-contained one-bedroom annexe, providing flexible additional accommodation, with the potential to create two bedroom