Summary - THE OLD RECTORY BITTADON BARNSTAPLE EX31 4HN
5 bed 2 bath Detached
5 bedroom Victorian rectory with extensive character and high ceilings
About 2.9 acres of formal gardens and specimen planting, very private
Adjoining 6.6 acres pasture available separately; turbine sits in paddock
17.8m wind turbine yields reported £12–18k pa; sold with property (tariff to 2032)
Recently renovated roof, chimneys, re-pointing, new skylights and systems
Air source heat pump primary heating; oil boiler as back-up
Very slow broadband; private drainage and private water supplies
Council Tax Band G and older granite walls likely uninsulated
The Old Rectory is a handsome Victorian former rectory set in secluded, well-established gardens of about 2.9 acres, with extensive parking, double garage and useful outbuildings. Spacious, characterful reception rooms and five first-floor bedrooms suit family living, home working and entertaining; a south-facing terrace and conservatory open onto sweeping lawns and mature specimen planting. Recent refurbishment since 2021 includes a new roof, rebuilt chimneys, re-pointing, refreshed exterior paintwork, new skylights and a modern air source heat pump for primary heating.
A significant practical advantage is the 17.8m wind turbine on the paddock, which has historically generated a tax-free income (reported £12–18k pa) and supplies most domestic electricity; the turbine is sold with the house. There is also an adjoining 6.6-acre pasture available by separate negotiation, useful for equestrian or smallholding use. The property lies in a quiet hamlet with convenient access to Barnstaple, Exmoor and North Devon coast—ideal for families seeking a rural lifestyle within reach of regional amenities.
Buyers should note some material facts: broadband speeds are very slow, the property uses private drainage (septic tank) and private water supplies (well and borehole backup), and the substantial granite walls are assumed to be uninsulated. EPC band D, double glazing fitted before 2002 and Council Tax Band G (quite expensive) reflect the building’s period construction and running costs. The turbine tariff advantage runs until 2032; prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves on income projections and service arrangements.
Overall, this is a rare country-house opportunity combining strong character, generous park-like grounds and an income-producing renewable installation. It will particularly suit buyers seeking space, privacy, and biodiversity value, and those comfortable with some running costs and the practicalities of older stone construction.
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