Delightful Grade II listed home with superb proportions and wonderful period features whilst enjoying a walled garden with heated swimming pool. DescriptionOsmond House is a Grade II Listed south facing detached home that is steeped in history and remodeled by the current owners to create a superb family home. A dwelling is believed to have been on the site since the mid-14th Century, the current property dates back to the mid-18th Century and It has been extended down the years and offers highly adaptable accommodation of over 4,000 sq ft.Osmond House enjoys period and characterful features throughout including tall ceilings, impressive fireplaces, stunning main staircase and a Georgian facade. Inside has been enhanced greatly with a generous, sociable and fully equipped kitchen/breakfast room which is perfect for family life and entertaining. French doors lead out onto the garden terrace and adjacent is a utility, pump room and larder.As you would expect with this era of architecture, there are two formal reception rooms to the front of this wonderful home, both with feature fireplaces and fine proportions. The drawing room is open to the dining room where there is a further set of French doors to outside. Alongside the formal reception rooms are a snug and cloakroom.A stunning sweeping staircase rises to the first floor landing to five bedrooms in total, a dressing room, family bathroom and a cloakroom on the half landing. The principal bedroom is of particular interest with a pretty sash window, fine proportions, a modern en suite and access into a large storage space under the eaves. The two double bedrooms to the rear can be accessed both via the main staircase and a second staircase offering a great deal of flexibility and an opportunity for independent living if desired.Gardens and GroundsOsmond House sits on a level plot of approximately half an acre and the house and gardens are totally surrounded by a pretty wall. Double gates lead to a cobbled parking and turning area with a covered log store and two storey outbuilding which has huge potential for conversion subject to necessary planning consents. Whilst pedestrian access is via a distinctive Chinese moon gate (traditionally believed to keep devils at bay!).From the gates a path leads to the front door through a lawn area interspersed with shrubs and flower beds. The cobbled path leads around to the back to the delightful main rear garden which is laid principally to level lawn with a range of mature shrubs and numerous impressive trees including a number of fruit trees and a prolific raspberry patch. The fenced and secure outdoor heated swimming pool is a wonderful feature and is surrounded by paving and a pool house.LocationOsmond House is situated in the popular village of Stoke Canon which is in the highly regarded and beautiful Exe Valley. Stoke Canon lies between the University and Cathedral City of Exeter and the market town of Tiverton where Blundell's School is located. It is a wonderful village with a thriving community, village shop, a community run pub and an array of interesting buildings.The market towns of Tiverton and Crediton offer a wider range of amenities, including senior schools, banks, leisure centres, supermarkets, and shops. The Cathedral City of Exeter is approximately 4 miles away and is a thriving city, which boasts The Princesshay Shopping Centre, Guildhall Food Halls, a John Lewis Department store as well as an extensive selection of independent schools, shops and eateries, theatres, an award-winning museum and a world class University. Exeter St David's mainline train station is also 4 miles distant with regular trains to London and The Midlands.Square Footage: 4,029 sq ft DirectionsFrom Exeter, proceed north on the A396 towards Tiverton, continue over Stoke Bridge and into Stoke Canon. Take the left by the village shop and proceed along Chestnut Crescent. Osmond house will be found on the right-hand side with the long white wall. Additional InfoExeter about 3 miles Exeter St Davids mainline train station about 4 miles Crediton about 9.5 milesServices : Mains water, drainage and electricity Oil central heating and Air source heat pump for the swimming pool.
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Longbourn is a superb late 18th century Grade II listed house. The property features attractive brick elevations, sash windows and a splendid original veranda, while inside there is more than 7,000 square feet of accommodation, including a self-contained two-bedroom annexe and extensive cellars with the potential for development.The accommodation is styled in a traditional manner throughout and displays fine detailed cornicing, intricate ceiling mouldings and fireplaces. The impressive entrance hall displays large traceried fanlight, and arches that lead through to the ground floor reception rooms. The spacious drawing room has a large bay window with French doors that open onto the garden allowing for a wealth of natural light, while the sitting room offers further space in which to relax. There is also a generous study providing ideal space for home working. The kitchen offers plenty of storage in attractive wooden units to base and wall level and space for a large family dining table. The main house also benefits from a secondary kitchen which could also be used as a utility room providing further space for storage and appliances. Also on the ground floor is a toilet and useful cloakroom. The property also includes a range of cellar rooms, offering plenty of storage space andthe potential for renovation to create additional living space.Upstairs there are four well-appointed double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom which has an en suite bathroom. The first floor also has a family bathroom with a bath and a separate shower unit.The self-contained annexe adjoining the main house connects via internal doors with access also provided through its own front door. The annexe has its own well-equipped kitchen/dining room and upstairs, a sitting room, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom with shower. The annexe provides flexible accommodation with opportunities for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or for income potential subject to the necessary consents.Local Authority: East Devon District CouncilServices: Mains water, gas and electricity. Shared private drainage which we understand is compliant with current regulations. Gas fired central heating.Council Tax: Band GFixtures and Fittings: All chandeliers and most curtains are included in the sale.Wayleaves and Easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether or not mentioned in these particulars.Tenure: FreeholdOffers over: £1,500,000Longbourn enjoys approximately 2.5 acres of secluded and peaceful grounds. The beautiful garden to the rear of the property is mostly south and west-facing and includes large areas of well-maintained rolling lawns, established hedgerow borders and various mature trees, as well as an area of woodland providing privacy. There is also a paved terrace, shaded by the original veranda providing an ideal space for al fresco dining and entertaining. Longbourn is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway which provides plenty of parking space at the front of the property. The carport and garage provide further parking options while a green house, log store and garden sheds can also be found within the property's grounds.Longbourn occupies a sought-after position in the village of Upton Pyne, 3.4 miles north of Exeter city centre. Upton Pyne has a parish church, a village hall and much community activity; the nearby villages of Brampton Speke and Newton St Cyres each have a pub and a school, and the bustling mid-Devon town of Crediton has a range of shops and supermarkets and several schools. Exeter city centre is within easy reach with its superb selection of shops, restaurants, cafes and leisure facilities, as well as its first-class educational establishments, including the independent Maynard and Exeter Schools, Exeter Cathedral School and St. Wilfrid's School, and also the outstandingrated Exeter FE College. Close by is the large University of Exeter. Mainline stations provide regular national services, while the area is well connected by road, with the M5 less than eight miles away.
A FINE LATE 18TH CENTURY HOUSE IN MATURE AND SECLUDED GROUNDS, CLOSE TO EXETER, WITH A LARGE SELF-CONTAINED ANNEXE FOR FAMILY OR OTHER USE Reception and Staircase Hall Drawing Room Sitting Room/ Dining Room Study Cloakroom Kitchen/ Breakfast Room Secondary Kitchen/ Utility room Principal Bedroom with en suite Bathroom 3 further large Bedrooms Bathroom Self-contained 2-bedroom Annexe Extensive cellars Mature gardens and grounds Garage, carport and outbuildings About 2.5 acres in all
A stunning, rarely available period thatched cottage combining original features with stylish modern living. The beautifully presented property has been extensively renovated by the current owners, exudes charm andcharacter, whilst benefiting from the latest technology. The property also includes a one-bedroom annexe and an outdoor heated swimming pool, with wonderful countryside views The ground floor of the house has a welcoming reception hall with flagstone tiled flooring and a library nook. The main reception room is the comfortable sitting room with its exposed timber beams and original inglenook fireplace, while at the side there is a stunning modern extension with an open-plan kitchen, dining room and sitting area. This well-proportioned living and entertaining space has a large ceiling lantern skylight bi-fold doors openingonto the terrace, while the kitchen has shaker-style units in grey, a central island with a breakfast bar, a split butler sink and a range cooker.Also on the ground floor are two well-presented bedrooms and a shower room, with the first floor offering a further three double bedrooms. These include one bedroom en suite, and a large bedroom accessed via its own staircase, which is ideal for use as a study or further reception room. The first floor also has a family bathroom.The timber frame is beautifully preserved and visible throughout. The entire property benefits from high speed fibre broadband.The AnnexeThe detached annexe provides useful additional accommodation, finished and presented to the same high standards as the main house. It includes a 24ft open-plan sitting room and dining room with bi-folds, a vaulted ceiling and skylights overhead, plus a well-equipped kitchen. There is also one double bedroom and a shower room. The space is ideal for guests, as a pool house or for use as a rental property.Garden and GroundsThe house and annexe sit in beautifully landscaped gardens, surrounded by open fields and countryside. At the entrance, security gates provide access onto the driveway, which leads to a large gravel parking area in front of the house, with space for several vehicles. The gardens include paved and gravel terracing and immaculate raised beds with various shrubs and flowering plants. There is also a large area of lawn and meadow, with post and rail fence borders. The heated swimming pool is found in its own walled garden, surrounded by a paved sun terrace and with direct access to the annexe via its bi-fold doorsThe property is set in a rural location in the small village of Farringdon yet within easy reach of the popular city of Exeter. Farringdon has a village hall, a parish church, and The White Horse Inn is just outside the village. There isalso a farm shop within easy reach, providing fresh produce and fish.The villages of Woodbury Salterton and Clyst St. Mary nearby provide a choice of everyday amenities, including a pub and a primary school in Woodbury Salterton, while Clyst St. Mary has a post office, a village store, a primary school and a local pub.Six miles to the west, Exeter provides a wide range of amenities and a wide choice of cultural activities, with the theatre, museum, arts centre and a wealth of good shopping and restaurants. Exeter also offers a fineselection of schools and is home to one of the country's most well-regarded universities.Farringdon lies close to the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and several stunning sandy beaches. The South West Coast Path is less than 10 miles away, while there are several excellent golf courses available nearby and sailing is accessible at Topsham six miles away.The area offers excellent transport links and Exeter's four mainline train stations are all within eight miles of the property. Trains run regularly to the smaller nearby cities as well as Bristol, Plymouth and London Paddington.The A30 and M5 lead to the national motorway network providing convenient road links with Exeter International Airport, just over three miles away, offering both local and international flights.
A handsome late Georgian country house, set in immaculate gardens and grounds amongst beautiful and unspoilt Mid Devon countryside. DescriptionNewcombes is a substantial Georgian house, with later extensions, set in about 6 acres of beautifully maintained gardens and grounds, enjoying a wonderful south facing aspect, and providing a most peaceful and private setting.The house, which is Grade II Listed has been a cherished family home for nearly 27 years and is offered to the market for the first time since the late 1990's. Dating from the mid-19th Century with later extensions, the house provides a versatile layout over two floors, extending to about 5,000 sq ft.In addition to the accommodation in the main house, there is a substantial former coach house and workshop building, with cobbled court yard, a water tower, and modern garaging attached. The building has potential for conversion to a variety of different uses, subject to the necessary consents.The accommodation in the main house, which is well-maintained throughout, comprises a reception hall with original staircase rising to the first floor, and doors to a morning room, drawing room and the kitchen breakfast room at the back of the house. From the kitchen/breakfast room, there is access to a back kitchen and conservatory with access to a sitting room/study and staircase to a first floor bedroom and bathroom.There is a substantial dining room and billiard room, providing a fantastic entertaining space. There is also a rear hallway with wc, cloakroom, workshop, store and utility/boiler room with back staircase to the first floor.On the first floor, there is a wide landing, with doors to five bedrooms and a study. There are two shared shower rooms and a bathroom, which links with the principal bedroom suite.Outside, there is a gravelled parking and turning area in front and to the side of the house, punctuated by an ornamental pond and fountain. A series of level lawns, flanked by mature herbaceous borders, shrubs, trees and ornamental hedging, lead away to the south of the building, within which there is a barbeque terrace and pergola.There is Victorian greenhouse and potting shed to the east of the house, in front of which is a spectacular parterre and kitchen garden, with orchard beyond. From here, paths lead to a former stable building with tack room and turn-out yard, currently used as kennelling. Pasture paddocks, envelope the gardens to the south and east, including some broadleaf woodland and a lake with island. The Coach House with garaging and water tower are set on the western side of the land adjoining the house and gardens. There is a double fronted car port adjoining this building, which has a 4kw array of solar panels on the roof.LocationNewcombes is set between the villages of Newton St. Cyres and Shobrooke in Mid Devon, enjoying a peaceful and private position, with wonderful walking from the doorstep. The property is well located, having easy access to Exeter, Tiverton, Crediton & communication links, whilst also being surrounded by some of Mid-Devon's most beautiful and unspoilt countryside. Shobrooke to the north has a pub, the Red Lion, and there is also Shobrooke Park, a historic country estate, open to the public, with a series of footpaths, a fishing lake, and grassy amphitheater, often used for live music on summer nights. Newton St. Cyres to the south has a range of local amenities, including a popular pub, 'The Beer Engine', an Italian restaurant, primary school and social clubs, along with a railway station providing services to Exeter and Barnstaple.Thorverton and Brampford Speke to the east, also have pubs and primary schools, whilst Exeter and Tiverton also offer a good selection of state and private schools, including Exeter School and The Maynard School, as well as Blundell's at Tiverton. There is also the Queen Elizabeth Academy at Crediton, which is highly rated. Communication links to the area are good, with the M5 Motorway accessed at Tiverton or Exeter. There are two mainline train stations in Exeter and also a station at Tiverton Parkway providing regular direct links to London Paddington in about two hours. Exeter International Airport has an ever increasing number of flights to UK and international destinations, including a daily flight to London City Airport.Square Footage: 5,050 sq ft Acreage: 6 AcresDirectionsWhat3words///resonates.earphones.forkfulNewton St. Cyres about 1 mile, Brampford Speke about 3.5 miles, Thorverton about 3.4 miles, Exeter about 6 miles. Additional InfoServices - Mains electricity, private & mains water supply. Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage. Broadband connected.
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