A charming Grade II* Listed house set in mature grounds of nearly 2 acres plus two cottages, set in the desirable Exe Valley. EPC: D. Council Tax: D. Freehold.

Situation - Old Barton House is situated in a sought after rural position in the hamlet of Netherexe in the scenic Exe Valley. There are a network of local footpaths with a range of fantastic walks nearby, including the Exe Valley Way. The nearby villages of Thorverton and Stoke Canon with shops/Post Office, pubs, primary schools, excellent farm shop and churches plus range of community-led activities. Though in a rural location, communications are excellent with easy access to the A396 between Exeter and Tiverton. Access to the M5 is either Junctions 27, 28 or 29. There are railway stations at Exeter St David's and Tiverton Parkway on the London Paddington line. Exeter Airport is to the east of the city. The cathedral city of Exeter provides an extensive range of facilities befitting a centre of this importance, excellent shopping in Princesshay plus John Lewis and Waitrose. There are a range of schools and colleges in Exeter, both state and private. Tiverton has a good range of shops plus Blundell's School.

Historical Notes - This fascinating house is listed Grade II*. The listed building notes state that it dates from the 16th and 17th centuries, of cob and stone plinths under thatched roofs. It has origins of a three room passage house with late medieval stone chimney stack. Internally there are two fabulous Thorverton stone inglenook fireplaces plus many fine chamfered beams. Bedroom 1 has an amazing early 17th century plaster ceiling with central pendant.

The House - The house lies on the western side of the wonderful courtyard of traditional buildings with the house enjoying a delightful outlook over its grounds on the south and west sides. The accommodation includes some stunning principal reception rooms that flow well from the historic cross-passage hall. Fine dining room with Thorverton stone fireplace and impressive drawing room which is south and west-facing, also with fireplace. The sitting room has a huge farmhouse fireplace with a bread oven. Also on the ground floor, is the kitchen, large boot room and conservatory.
On the first floor are six double bedrooms, four facing west, one south and west and one north and south. The first floor is served by three large bathrooms.

The Cottages - These two cottages were converted from a large barn on the south side of the courtyard in the early 1990s to a high quality design and specification at that time. One of the cottages has been used by the family for holidays whilst the other has been let until recently on Assured Shorthold Tenancies. The eastern cottage is in need of improvement, though their location on the edge of the courtyard with their own secluded south-facing
gardens and a delightful outlook over the grounds, are particularly appealing. See floorplans for room sizes etc.

The Courtyard - The remainder of the courtyard, which lies on the north and east sides, are made up of 19th century buildings of partly stone and part timber under slate roofs. There are some fascinating original features including cow stalls and cobbled floors, while the open courtyard still has the delightful cobbles. These buildings provide a wonderful opportunity for further uses, subject to the necessary consents, or for useful storage etc.

The Grounds - The delightful mature gardens of the house are on the west and south sides, being primarily lawned with shrub and rose borders and some fine specimen trees, including magnolia, tulip tree and acacia. Beyond the gardens to the south is a level orchard with numerous fruit trees which are surrounded by open farmland on three sides. Overall the property amounts to about 1.9 acres.