6 bedroom detached house for sale

Immaculate family home of over 7200 Sqft with secondary accommodation, stunning grounds and fine countryside views.

Description

The Barn is an attractive unique versatile timber framed family home which is beautifully presented in a ‘Scandi’ style whilst enjoying free flowing and sociable accommodation of over 7,200Sq ft. Suitable for large family living or multi-generational or independent living.

This wonderful home benefits from a superb self-contained two bedroom annexe providing opportunities for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or income potential subject to the necessary consents.

The Barn provides a variety of eco credentials including solar thermal, 8kw solar panels, underfloor heating in the bathrooms, an air source heat pump for the swimming pool
and a private bore hole for water. Inside, a bright and welcoming entrance hall leads through to a spacious semi open-plan sitting room and snug/dining room, partially divided by an impressive double-sided log burner creating a wonderful feature. There are full-height windows and French doors to two aspects which provides a wealth of natural light alongside access onto the outside terracing.

The kitchen and breakfast room has a modern, sleek, white units to base and wall level, modern integrated appliances and a large central island with a breakfast bar and French doors that open onto the outside patio area. An adjoining pantry provides further space for storage alongside an adjacent formal dining room also with outside access and bathroom. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a generous gym/studio and downstairs shower room.

Upstairs, the main house has three generous double bedrooms including the principal bedroom, all with Juliet balconies providing wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. The principal bedroom also benefits from an adjoining 26ft dressing room which could be used as an additional bedroom if required. Also on the first floor is a smaller fourth bedroom currently used as a study as well as a family bathroom with a bath and a separate shower unit. The first floor provides generous landing space currently used as a music area/office.

The Annexe
An excellent feature to The Barn is the annexe which is located in the west wing of the house with its own access and entrance hall, arranged across two levels. The ground level has a comfortable sitting room with a log burner and French doors which open onto a large private garden. Adjoining the sitting room is further reception space currently set up as a sports room that could be used as a study/bedroom space if desired. Also on the ground level is a spacious utility/laundry room, this was previously a kitchen diner and could easily be converted back to such if required, and a family bathroom. On the first floor, there is a large open-plan kitchen/lounge/dining room, two double bedrooms and a useful cloakroom.

Gardens and Grounds
The house is surrounded by beautifully tended gardens and grounds of approximately 1.7 acres. There is a generous level lawn, numerous terraces providing ample outdoor seating areas and a wealth of established trees and shrubs offering a great deal of privacy.

One of the most noteworthy features is the outdoor heated swimming pool with a pool house and fantastic undercover seating area nearby - perfect for alfresco dining or entertaining. There is a further hot tub, numerous raised beds within the vegetable garden and a sweeping drive providing ample parking and access into the integrated triple garage.

Location

The Barn is beautifully positioned within the sought after village of Dunchideock, which is surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside and only five miles southwest of Exeter. The village itself is on the slopes of the Haldon Hills with its picturesque old church and within easy access to numerous woodland walks, cycle paths and riding in the popular Haldon Forest. Approximately 4.5 miles away is the foot of Dartmoor National Park where there is an abundance of outdoor activities within its 368 square miles of incredible moorland.

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 including Exeter School and The Maynard, shops and eateries, theatres, an award-winning museum and a world class University. Exeter St David’s mainline train station provides regular trains to London and The Midlands.

Square Footage: 7,244 sq ft


Acreage: 1.7 Acres

Directions

From Exeter city centre, take the Exe Bridge South and join the A377 (Alphington Street) heading south out of the city. After just under a mile and a half, take the second exit at the
roundabout, following the sign for Ide. After three quarters of a mile, turn left and then continue onto Fore Street and continue around to the left onto the High Street. Continue straight ahead at the roundabout, then after a further two and quarter miles, turn left onto Dunchideock Lane. After half a mile, turn left onto Haldon Drive, and the property will be on
the right-hand side.

Additional Info

Mains electricity.
Private water and drainage.
Oil-fired central heating.