- Unique late-1950s architect-designed home +
- Featured historically in a national architectural magazine +
- Owned by the same family since built — rich provenance and local history +
- Early years used as a local doctor’s surgery +
- Generous accommodation requiring full modernisation +
- Versatile ground-floor layout with large picture windows and natural light +
- Five bedrooms plus spacious reception rooms +
- Large 0.38-acre plot offering privacy and scope for redevelopment +
- Mature gardens with established trees and lawned areas +
- Ample driveway parking and covered carport +
Tucked away in one of Stratton’s most peaceful and discreet lanes, Irstead House is a striking late-1950s architectural home, built ahead of its time and once featured in an architectural magazine for its innovative design. Having remained in the same family since construction, the property carries a rich local history — including its early use as a doctor’s surgery serving the Stratton community — making it a truly rare and characterful offering.
Set within approximately 0.38 acres, the property now requires comprehensive modernisation throughout, yet offers enormous scope for those seeking a project, a contemporary redesign, or multi-generational living. The layout provides versatile and unusually generous ground-floor living spaces, large picture windows, and a distinctly mid-century architectural aesthetic, offering the perfect foundation for a striking renovation.
With the benefit of Outline Planning Permission (PA24/09843) granted for the construction of a separate single dwelling on land south of the existing house, future owners have the opportunity to unlock additional value, create space for relatives, or pursue a development project (all matters reserved except access).
Enjoying a private elevated position with mature gardens, established trees and glimpses across Stratton’s historic church and surrounding valley, Irstead House represents an exceptional opportunity to secure a generous home with heritage, space and long-term potential — all within easy reach of Bude, Stratton Hospital, schools, amenities and the stunning North Cornwall coastline. Council Tax Band F. EPC Rating E.
Irstead House enjoys superb countryside views over the surrounding river Neet valley and towards the ancient market town of Stratton which provides most amenities including a village store, post office, hospital, Public Houses and Church etc with Bude offering a more comprehensive range of amenities being approximately 1.5 miles distant. Many local resorts such as Widemouth Bay renowned for its long safe sandy beaches and Crooklets Beach offering many maritime amenities such surfing, swimming and sailing etc are also close at hand. In addition some delightful and spectacular coastal walks can be enjoyed along some of North Cornwall's beautiful and unspoilt coastline. The bustling market town of Holsworthy lies some 10 miles inland, whilst the port and market town of Bideford is some 28 miles in a north easterly direction and provides a convenient access to the A39 North Devon Link Road which connects in turn to Barnstaple, Tiverton and the M5 motorway. The cathedral city of Exeter lies some 50 miles away and supports and airport, intercity railway network and convenient motorway links.
Directions
From Bude town centre proceed out of the town along Stratton Road and upon reaching the A39 take the left hand turning towards Bideford and continue for approximately ¼ mile and take the right hand turning onto the A3072 sign posted Holsworthy. Take the next left hand turning into Poundfield Lane proceed up the lane whereupon the entrance to the property will be found on your right hand side.