Superb farmhouse with an exceptional equestrian set up within Exmoor National Park. Including about 44 acres, indoor riding school and plenty of stables totalling 23,442 Sq ft

Description

This beautifully authentic farmhouse is superbly positioned with views from every picture window. The farmhouse is South facing full of light and enjoys a blend of period charm and modern living convenience. It is warm and inviting and once stepping inside gives a feeling of never wanting to leave. The kitchen is clearly the hub and heart of this country home with its bespoke cabinetry, Aga nestled in a former bread oven and elegant limestone flooring throughout the ground floor.

Adjacent to the kitchen, the breakfast room doubles as a cosy office space where the owners desk looks out to the stone patio area of the gardens through tall French doors.

The elegant dining room faces south with parquet floor and its picture windows look out to the formal garden and all three of the reception rooms connect through dividing glass doors. In the drawing room there is a feature fireplace beneath an old oak beam and the view from the sumptuous couches is of shrubs and trees in the well-established garden.

Further accommodation comprises of a smaller bedroom downstairs a useful shelved laundry room, and through a boots, shoes and saddle storage hallway, a well-appointed good-sized business office.

On the first floor there are four bedrooms, two that are en suite and views from both are of stunning open land with Exmoor hills in the distance and bedroom 4 has been converted into an impressively large, fitted walk in dressing room/wardrobe.

Beside the main house is a superb workers cottage that benefits from a kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and bathroom.

Estate Gardens and Grounds

Outside and surrounding the house is a wonderful mature garden with well stocked flower beds and a level lawn. There is direct access from the dining and drawing room.

Beyond the more formal garden is the “secret garden” with a path meandering through an array of established trees and shrubs, including a burning red Acer and tall pine tree. Passing through you arrive at a small gate and (what used to be an orchard) has been left wild and with its spring water stream is the perfect habitat for wildlife.

In all, there is 44 acres of land which has been split into numerous post and rail paddocks for equestrian use and all enclosed by natural hedging.

The owners have been running a professional and specialised equestrian business from the farm and the facilities are first class. There is an extensive range of outbuildings totaling over 29,000 sqft. An indoor stable yard with more than 40 boxes a bespoke horse walker for 5 horses, two tack rooms and an indoor 20 x 30 riding arena, plus an outside menage and haybarn. There are further old stone building with original stables and workshop on the ground floor and a huge storage attic room that used to be the hay loft above.

Location

Taunton has an extensive range of shopping facilities and the fabulous county cricket ground, independent shops, cafes and restaurants as well as a selection of supermarkets including a Marks & Spencer food hall. The Exe Valley Leisure Centre offers a swimming pool, gym facilities and tennis courts, whilst Tiverton also has active football and rugby clubs. There is an excellent selection of state and independent schools in the locality including the renowned Blundell’s School. Further afield is the cathedral city of Exeter, with its thriving university, well regarded schools, theatres and wide selection of shopping and leisure facilities, including the Princess hay Shopping Centre.

Square Footage: 3,961 sq ft


Acreage: 44 Acres

Directions

Leaving Taunton on the A358, after about 3.5 miles turn left onto the B3224. After 11.5 miles turn left and take the next right where Higher Eastcott Farm will be found on your left hand side.

Additional Info

Wiveliscombe about 8.9 miles Taunton about 17.5 miles Tiverton about 18.5 miles

Services - Mains electricity. private water, oil central heating