Price changed to £649,950
January 22, 2026
Price changed to £670,000
December 1, 2025
Listed for £699,950
May 6, 2025
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Mileages
Speke’s Mill Mouth/The Coast – 20 minute walk
Hartland Village – 3 miles
Bideford/Bude – 15 miles
Barnstaple – 25 miles
M5 Motorway – around 90 minutes’ drive
The Property - This is an extremely unique opportunity to acquire a pair of detached properties in a tranquil tucked away location, within easy access of the spectacular coastline and Speke’s Mill Waterfall near Hartland. Gillan & Waterbrooks sit in generous grounds which offer a high degree of privacy as well as a sunny aspect, bordering woodland and a delightful stream.
Gillan is a detached three bedroom house, whilst Waterbrooks, situated to the rear, is a detached two bedroom bungalow. The accommodation on offer is tremendously versatile, lending itself to a multitude of potential uses (STP) and is well presented throughout. Externally, there is ample off-road parking to the front, as well as a detached garage.
This rare opportunity needs to be viewed fully to be appreciated, and is available to the open market with the added benefit of no ongoing chain.
The accommodation, with approximate dimensions more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplans, comprises:
Gillan
Front door leads to:
Entrance Hall - Stairs rise to the first floor landing. Window to the front elevation.
Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath with shower over. Obscure window to the front elevation. Heated towel rail.
Sitting Room - A dual aspect room with views over the surrounding woodland. Exposed beamed ceiling. Two sided wood burning stove on a slate hearth with timber mantel over.
Dining Room - Window to the side elevation overlooking the garden. Wood burning stove. Under stairs storage cupboard.
Kitchen - Comprising an excellent range of matching base units with stainless steel sink set into granite work surfaces. Range of integrated appliances including double Neff oven, induction hob, extractor over and space for a fridge/freezer. Breakfast bar. Windows to the rear elevation and a door giving access into the garden.
Utility Room - Door to the side elevation and window to the rear elevation. Hatch access to loft space. Stainless steel sink set into roll top work surfaces with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for fridge/freezer.
First Floor Landing - Window to the side elevation overlooking the garden and woodland. Hatch access to loft space.
Bedroom 1 - A dual aspect room overlooking the stream and woodlands beyond. Extensive range of built-in wardrobes. Walk-in storage cupboard.
Bedroom 2 - Window to the side elevation overlooking the garden. Built-in wardrobes.
Bedroom 3 - Window to the front elevation overlooking the river.
Waterbrooks
Front door leads to:
Entrance Hall - Hatch access to loft space. Airing cupboard and additional good-sized storage cupboard. Double doors lead to:
Sitting/Dining Room - Triple aspect room enjoying views over the valley. Woodburning stove on a slate hearth with exposed stonework.
Kitchen - Comprising an excellent range of matching wall and base units with sink set into work surfaces and integrated cooker with induction hob and extractor over. Space for fridge/freezer and washing machine. Window to the rear elevation. Door giving access to the side elevation.
Bedroom 1 - A dual aspect room with windows to side elevations.
Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a panelled bath with shower over. Obscure window to the side elevation. Chrome heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2 - A dual aspect room with views over the surrounding valley.
Outside - The property is approached through a five bar gate to an area of off-road parking for several vehicles which is laid to stone chippings.
Detached Garage - Double doors, power and light connected. Housing water filtration system.
The Gardens - The majority of the garden is to the right hand side of both properties, and borders onto woodland and a stream. There is a good degree of privacy and a delightful sunny aspect, with various seating areas located throughout the garden. The garden has various flowerbeds and borders interspersed with lawned sections and a raised stone terrace enjoying views over the gardens and valley beyond. Steps lead up to Waterbrooks’ garden, which also benefits from a further terrace with lovely views over the valley.
Property Information
Services - Mains electricity. Private water (borehole) and private drainage (septic tank).
EPCs: E & F
Local Authority - Torridge District Council – .
Contents, Fixtures and Fittings - Only those mentioned within this brochure are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fittings, mirrors, garden ornaments etc are specifically excluded, but may be available by separate negotiation.
Viewing by appointment with Jackson-Stops, North Devon .
For sale by private treaty with vacant possession upon completion.
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Directions - From Bideford Quay, proceed to the A39 Heywood roundabout and turn left towards Bude. Drive approximately 9 miles (past the first turning for the B3248) and after 1.8 miles, take the next right onto the B3248 to Hartland. After 1 mile turn left to Philham and Elmscott and continue for approximately 1.6 miles, passing both Philham and Greenlake cross then following the brown signs to Docton Mill. At the bottom of the hill at Speke's Valley at the 4 cross-way turn left onto the lane and proceed for a short distance up the hill until you see the properties on your left hand side.