7 Bed Detached House For Sale

A most impressive country residence nestled in the heart of the Taw Valley with superb countryside views. Offering versatile accommodation with seven bedrooms, three reception rooms and three bathrooms, lending itself for multi generational living. In total the grounds and gardens extend to around 1 acre.


Cowlas House is an exquisite country house that has been gentrified over the decades with features believed to have originated from the renowned Eggesford House. The property has been in the same ownership for 40 years lending itself as a spacious family home. Situated in the heart of the Taw Valley boasting superb countryside views and you can also enjoy woodland walks nearby. The property is of traditional stone construction under a concrete double Roman tiled roof and benefits from not being listed. The accommodation is vast, stepping in to the house through the entrance porch you are greeted by a spacious hall that leads to the superb reception rooms which are adorned with historical features including ornate fireplaces, sash windows and high ceilings. The ground floor comprises a drawing room overlooking the grounds with Oak panelling, believed to originate from Eggesford House, superb fireplace and window seats. Across the hall is the living room, a lovely dual aspect room with original flagstone flooring, an impressive multi fuel burner with a brick hearth and to the side a large walk in cupboard with a safe. From the hall steps also lead down to a purposeful cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. Continuing along the hall is the formal dining room, this room exudes timeless charm and offers the perfect setting for hosting elegant dinner parties and special occasions. With its open fire with slate hearth and timber mantle, stone mullion window to the side, again believed to have originated from Eggesford House, this formal dining room is sure to impress even the most discerning connoisseurs. The kitchen is of a farmhouse design, the heart of the home, oozing in character with an exposed stone fireplace with electric Aga, historic bread oven and sash windows. There are a range of base units, built in shelving, and a sink with drainer. From the kitchen leads to the rear of the property which could lend itself for independent living if required. There is a utility room with worktop, Belfast sink, base units and plumbing for a washing machine. From here the rear entrance lobby is accessed which then leads to the ground floor bedroom and shower room.
The sweeping staircase leads you to the first floor galleried landing where there are six bedrooms, a family bathroom as well as a separate WC and shower room. There are sinks in four of the bedrooms. For the accommodation layout and approximate room measurements please refer to the enclosed floorplan.

Cowlas House enjoys a delightful and yet readily accessible semi rural prominent position in the River Taw valley, located approximately 100 yards down a quiet country lane above the A377. Portsmouth Arms railway station and Portsmouth Arm Pub are also within walking distance, approximately half a mile down the road. Burrington is the nearest village, a small village set in the heart of rural Devon. The village offers a community run village shop, whilst the nearby popular small country town of Chulmleigh provides a thriving and very active local community which has managed to retain a good range of local services. The town has highly regarded schools including pre-school and an Academy College providing primary and secondary levels, a sports centre, various shops, a health centre, dentist, public houses and restaurants and a historic town hall. Despite its rural position the town still enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts and further afield with the larger towns of South Molton, Barnstaple, Crediton and city of Exeter providing an extensive range of everyday shopping, banking, recreational and educational facilities.
The property is surrounded by picturesque North Devon countryside which provides a wealth of outdoor activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, sea, coarse and game fishing, and golf courses. To the north the Exmoor National Park offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, whilst the stunning North Devon coast is easily accessible, with popular sandy beaches at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe. From Kings Nympton station the picturesque Tarka line runs to Exeter St David’s with further connecting mainline services to London, whilst Exeter Central station provides easy access to the excellent shopping facilities the city has to offer. From South Molton the A361 North Devon link road provides easy access to Tiverton and the M5 motorway (J27). Mainline intercity rail links are also available at Tiverton Parkway (London Paddington approx. 2 hours) with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.

The gardens and grounds extend to about 1 acre in total, and really do compliment Cowlas House. There is a parking area providing off road parking for 2 cars, which has the potential to be enlarged, and an arched timber gate opening on to the steps leading to the front garden which is mainly gravelled, To the side there are seating areas with an attractive Pergola and creeping vine, with a balcony to the rear of the property overlooking the grounds. Beyond the house the gardens and grounds extend down the valley and are mainly laid to lawn with apple trees, and a Geese House. There is a vast area of woodland copse with a range of deciduous and evergreen trees. There is also a Brook creating a fabulous haven for wildlife and a great place for children to adventure.