Bude, EX23 0BR

A truly unique former school house in the heart of Jacobstow, just outside Bude. Full of charm, space, and history, this much-loved home has been cared for by the same owner for nearly 50 years. With its impressive hall, generous rooms, and a separate workshop with exciting potential, this rare gem is now ready for a new chapter.

For almost fifty years, The Old School House has been much more than a beautiful family home. It has been a place where children have grown up, weddings have been celebrated, Christmases have filled the magnificent former school hall, and generations of family and friends have gathered. Tucked away on a quiet no-through lane, the property enjoys remarkable peace and privacy, where passing traffic is rare and the soundtrack to everyday life is birdsong, the gentle flow of the water fountain in the garden, and, after dark, one of Cornwall's finest displays of stars.

The magnificent former school hall is the heart of the home. Its impressive proportions have comfortably hosted everything from village millennium celebrations and Royal event screenings to unforgettable family weddings and festive gatherings beneath a full-height Christmas tree beside the roaring wood burner. It remains a wonderfully versatile space that adapts effortlessly to both everyday family life and large-scale entertaining.

Outside, the gardens have been lovingly nurtured using organic principles and have become something truly special. Opened regularly for garden clubs and charitable events, they are a haven for wildlife, with three ponds providing homes for colourful koi carp, newts and tadpoles. An established irrigation system serves the greenhouse and raised vegetable beds, while mature planting ensures colour and interest throughout every season.

The property's private well has proved exceptionally reliable, never running dry—even during the drought of 1976.

There are countless quiet moments to enjoy here; sitting beneath the rose and clematis arbour surrounded by flowering chamomile, enjoying breakfast beneath the sheltered outdoor dining porch whatever the weather, exercising beside the pond as the morning sun rises across uninterrupted countryside, or unwinding in the sauna after a day at the beach.

The Workshop/Studio
Complementing the main house is a substantial former workshop offering exceptional future potential.

Although recently affected by fire, the building retains enormous scope for restoration or redevelopment (subject to any necessary permissions). Formerly benefiting from its own three-phase electricity supply, the building could once again become an outstanding workshop, creative studio, home business premises, leisure space or even ancillary accommodation.

For those wishing to maximise the site's flexibility, there is also the straightforward possibility of widening the existing garden pathway to provide vehicle access directly to the workshop. For buyers seeking a home that combines lifestyle with business potential, opportunities like this are increasingly difficult to find.