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6 bedroom detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Sought after Teign Valley location
- Grade II Listed former farmhouse
- Striking characterful features
- Versatile accommodation of over 3,600 sq ft
- Delightful rural views
- Set in 3 acres with parkland gardens and generous patio
- Long drive with ample parking & detached garages
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band G
- EPC Band E
Situation - Huxbear House is situated amongst the stunning open countryside of the Teign Valley, a sought after and fashionable setting in the South West. The nearby ancient town of Chudleigh offers a variety of local day-to-day amenities including a GP practice, dentist and small business. The larger town of Newton Abbot lies to the south with a wider range of shops and business including train connections to Exeter and London. A few miles to the north is Haldon Forest, ideal for walking, cycling and riding. Exeter Racecourse is within two miles on Haldon Hill. Dartmoor National Park to the west provides a wealth of country and leisure pursuits as well as beautiful countryside, whilst the south coast can be accessed not far away at Teignmouth and Dawlish. The property has excellent access to the A38 dual carriageway serving Exeter and Plymouth.
Description - This exquisite Grade II Listed former farmhouse offers a stylish and characterful country house with striking period features, versatile accommodation and wonderful rural views. This extensive property offers over 3,600 sq ft of versatile accommodation currently arranged with 6 bedrooms, sitting room, drawing room, kitchen/dining room, utility/boot room, family bathroom and 2 ensuites. This impressive retreat is set in 3 acres of grounds with delightful gardens with a parkland setting, established flower beds, enclosed courtyard and a sweeping drive providing ample parking, leading to a detached garage (32'8x18'7).
Accommodation - A generous porch, through a round-arched wooden doorway, provides flanked benches and an imposing timber door. The entrance hall has stairs to the first floor and revealed timber beams. To the right is the bright Drawing Room with a front aspect window, an exposed stone wall fireplace, generous built-in cupboard, timber flooring and revealed beams. To the left of the hall is the characterful Sitting Room, front aspect with a striking stone inglenook with inset wood-burner and bread oven and an array of featured revealed beams. The L-shape Kitchen/Dining Room has a dual aspect and side door leading out, with an array of fitted units, space for appliances and Rayburn. To the rear of the ground floor is a useful Boot Room/Utility with a back door to the rear courtyard and rear aspect window. The utility area has fitted units, sink, space for a washing machine and a guest cloakroom.
The spacious first floor landing, ideal for a further study area, has a rear aspect window, vaulted ceiling and a generous storage cupboard. Bedroom 1 has a front aspect with wonderful rural views and an ensuite with a corner shower, wc and basin. Bedroom 2 also enjoys rural views through a front aspect window, vaulted ceiling with revealed beams, wide timber flooring and an exposed stone chimney breast. The room has the benefit of a charming ensuite with a claw foot bath, wc and basin. Bedrooms 3 and 5 have front aspect windows with rural views. Bedroom 6 has a rear aspect window with garden views. Bedroom 4 is a unique room with steps from the landing, sloping ceiling with a rear aspect and rear exit with external steps to the courtyard. The main family bathroom or contemporary design provides a free standing bath, shower cubicle, wc and basin.
Outside - Huxbear House sits in a title plot of approximately 3 acres. A sweeping drive with lawns on either side and 2 gravel parking areas. In between the parking areas is a large detached garage (32'8 x 18'7). To the front of the property is a pedestrian path leading to the entrance porch with established flowerbeds. To the rear of the house is a delightful paved patio with well-stocked borders, water feature and a pergola, perfect for al-fresco dining. The parkland grounds extend to the north with large areas of lawn, mature trees and established hedging.
Services - Mains electricity. Private water (shared borehole), private drainage. Oil fired central heating and Rayburn.
Directions - From Exeter and the M5 head south on the A38 Devon Express Way. After approximately 8 miles turn off signposted Chudleigh Knighton. At the next junction to right over the bridge then take the next right onto the B3193 signposted Teign Valley/Dunsford. After 1 mile turn left onto the shared drive leading to Huxbear House.
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