7 bedroom detached house for sale

A beautiful and historic house, in central village location, with extensive and versatile outbuildings, set gardens of about 0.9 acres.

Description

The Priory is a substantial Grade II* Listed house, which is believed to date from 1154, where according to the listing, the property was established as a small assembly or college of Augustinian canons, which was later dissolved in 1539 and the building converted into a dwelling, which has been adapted over the years including 19th Century additions.

As it stands today, the property has been thoroughly modernised and sensitively adapted to create a characterful and versatile family home brimming with original features, including carved oak beams, ornate plasterwork, leaded windows and inglenook fireplaces, to name but a few.

With accommodation over three floors, extending to over 5,800 sq ft, the house accommodates a large family with ease, and there is potential for an annexe if required, subject to the necessary consents.

The ground floor comprises a cross passage hallway, a dining room, drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, a utility room and study. At the back of the house, a garden room has a spiral staircase leading to a library or cinema room on the first floor. There is also a study, utility room and boot room.

On the first floor, there is a principal bedroom suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom, and 4 further guest bedroom suites. There are two further bedrooms, a shared bathroom, sitting area and store room on the second floor.

Outside, the house is approached through a gated entrance, which leads to an extensive parking and turning area to the side of the house and in front of the detached triple garage. Within the gardens there is a substantial detached barn, which has been converted to provide a wonderful entertaining space, with water and electric connected, a kitchen area and WC's. This building could lend itself to a variety of alternate uses, subject to the necessary consents.

The gardens face to the south and west, enjoying plenty of sun and views. There are extensive level lawns, terraces, a vegetable garden, greenhouse and potting/tool sheds within the gardens, and a series of paths which lead down towards a section of woodland running alongside the village pond.

Location

Set in the popular village of Halberton in Mid-Devon, The Priory enjoys a convenient central village location, adjacent to village Duck Pond. Communication from the village are excellent, with Junction 27 of M5 Motorway and Tiverton Parkway Station about 3 miles to the east.

Local amenities can be found at Sampford Peverell and Halberton, where there is an excellent farm shop, and the area is well served for primary and secondary schooling, including Uffculme School, Blundell's at Tiverton (about 2.5 miles to the west), as well as a further selection in state and private schools in Exeter, Taunton and Wellington.

The Grand Western Canal Country Park and nature reserve, accessible from the village, offers a haven for wildlife and activities such as boating, kayaking, and paddle-boarding as well as over 11 miles of level walks along the towpath.

The Cathedral City of Exeter is about 19 miles to the south via the M5, and Somerset's County Town of Taunton is about 16 miles to the north east, making this an extremely convenient location for commuting and access to many excellent state and independent schools.

Tiverton Parkway Station offers regular services to London Paddington in about 2 hours, and there are international Airports at Exeter and Bristol, each within an hours drive. The road network is excellent with the M5 Motorway, A361 North Devon Link Road and A30 all within easy reach.

Square Footage: 5,824 sq ft


Acreage: 0.9 Acres

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Additional Info

SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas-fired central heating. Broadband connected. Well water supply with UV treatment unit.

VIEWINGS: Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.

FIXTURES & FITINGS: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.