Oaklands 9

About this property

Spacious detached Victorian residence in wonderful Exmoor valley setting overlooking the East Lyn River and just a 5 minute walk to local Inn serving meals.

newly registered property

This impressive detached, period country house nestles in the heart of the Exmoor National Park. Located between the moor and the sea in the picturesque rural hamlet of Rockford on the outskirts of Brendon. The property overlooks the East Lyn River as it carves its way toward the sea. With a tumbling stream at the side of the property the soothing sounds of the river, stream and local wildlife are a constant sound track in this most idyllic of settings.

Part of the original 19th century wood mill that historically provided much of the timber for the whole of the Exmoor area, the house has been recently renovated to modern standards with contemporary furnishings throughout whilst keeping much of the original character including feature beams, original wooden floors and fireplaces. The front door opens into an entrance hall. At the front of the property an attractive and spacious living room with large floor to ceiling French windows offering views across the garden towards the river. An additional cosy living room with two small sofas, a woodburner in a stone inglenook and CD , hi fi is ideal for enjoying quiet relaxation. A large separate dining room overlooks the front of the property and the very spacious and well equipped modern kitchen also offers a smaller dining area ideal for breakfast on the go. With 5 bedrooms available on the first floor, many with river and valley views and ample bathroom facilities this attractive house offers plenty of space for enjoying time together with family and friends and is a wonderful rural retreat no matter what the time of the year. Mature gardens at the front and side of the property offer plenty of space to sit and commune with nature and enjoy a glass of wine or alfresco dining. Visitors are welcome to explore the grounds that include wooded hillsides and a private wooden footbridge to a water wheel and former mill building (care should be taken with young children). Surrounded by the splendour of Exmoor, the property is just a short walk from an award winning local inn where meals can be enjoyed. Footpaths offering truly inspiring walks along the river, over wooded valleys and towards the sea can be directly accessed from the grounds and many famous beauty spots including Watersmeet, Porlock Weir and the twin coastal villages of Lynton & Lynmouth with their famous cliff railway are all within a short scenic drive. Magnificent high cliffs, and hidden sand and shingle coves can be found all along the dramatic Exmoor coast whilst wide sandy surfing beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde are within an hours drive.

Accommodation: Sloping gravelled pathway from parking area up to Ground Floor:Hall. Living room with internet TV(with iplayer and Netflix) and DVD, Dining room. Secondary living room with woodburner in inglenook with CD and hi fi. Kitchen breakfast room with electric range cooker, large American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher and combination microwave. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, additional fridge, table football and ample storage space. First Floor: Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, basin and WC. Bedroom 1 Double with ensuite shower room with shower, basin and WC. Bedroom 2 with Double and an extra single bed on request for flexible sleeping arrangements and internet TV with iPlayer and Netflix. Bedroom 3 Single. Bedroom 4 Bunks. Bedroom 5 with King with zip'n' link option to 2'6" twins on request. Shower room with shower ,basin and WC. Separate WC with basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Wood pellet CH. Complimentary basket of logs. Wi-Fi broadband. Internet TV. No smoking. 2 pets welcome. Care to be taken with young children due to nearby stream . Garden furniture. Covered barbecue area with barbecue and a complimentary bag of charcoal. . Table football. Secure bike and surfboard storage in barn. Parking for 4 to 5 cars. Short breaks available. 4pm arrival time Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.