Exeter Devon EX6 6HD Cheriton Bishop
- Guide Price
- £895,000
- 6
- 5
- 3
- Freehold
- F Council Band
Features at a glance
- Extraordinary Grade 2 * Ttatched farmhouse
- Beautifully rennovated throughout
- Wealth of period features
- Stunning gardens & grounds
- Water features, outdoor heated swimming pool
- Detached bungalow adjacent with parking
- Close to Dartmoor
- Convenient access
An excellent opportunity to acquire a charming Grade II* listed farmhouse and a detached bungalow
Horselake farmhouse is a beautifully presented thatched Grade II* Listed family home that offers flexible accomdaiton with a detached bungalow. The property enjoys beautiful gardens and is located in a picturesque position on the edge of the popular village of Cheriton Bishop and close to the dramatic landscapes of Dartmoor.
Horselake Farmhouse has been refurbished by the current owners, preserving the original character features, to create a spacious four bedroom family home which extends to just over 2,300 sq. ft. The generous sitting room has exposed timber beams, an original inglenook and a dual aspect allowing for plenty of natural light. There is also a formal dining room which has an original muntin screen and an inglenook fireplace with its original timber lintel. Also on the ground floor is a modern kitchen extension with sleek fitted units, skylights overhead and French doors that open onto the garden. The kitchen has modern integrated appliances and space for a breakfast table, while further storage space is available in the utility room. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a contemporary family bathroom. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom which benefits from built-in storage and an en suite shower room. One further bedroom has an en suite, while the first floor also has a family shower room.
The Bungalow provides accessible accommodation configured over one floor, with an open-plan living area and kitchens and two double bedrooms serviced by a family shower room.
Outside
The farmhouse and bungalow are set in beautiful gardens and grounds, which back onto woodland and rolling countryside. The gardens include extensive patio seating areas, a hot tub shaded by a wooden pergola and a beautiful area of lawn with various border shrubs, hedgerow and flowering perennials.
Situation
The property is set in the heart of the Devon countryside, on the edge of Dartmoor and just outside the small village of Cheriton Bishop. The property is well placed to take advantage of the excellent walking, cycling and riding facilities in the area. The village provides several everyday amenities, including a local shop, a pub, a medical practice and a primary school. Okehampton and Crediton are both within easy reach and provide a range of shops, supermarkets and other facilities, while Exeter city centre is just 12 miles away, with its first-class shopping and entertainment choices, as well as a selection of large supermarkets and excellent choice of schooling. Communication links are good, with easy access to the A30 and M5 motorway. Regular rail services to London (Paddington) run from Exeter St David’s taking just over 2 hours whilst Exeter airport offers an ever increasing number of flights to domestic and international destinations. The area also benefits from a good selection of schools, including Exeter Cathedral School, St Wilfrid’s School, The Maynard School, Exeter School and Exeter College (Ofsted rated outstanding).
Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage which we understand is compliant with current regulations. Council Tax: Band F. Bungalow band A Tenure: Freehold Wayleaves and Easements: the property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not
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