6 bedroom detached house for sale

This very spacious and versatile detached barn conversion is tucked away in a sought-after Exe estuary village where it benefits from over 3 acres of mature grounds with gardens and large ponds, a separate self-contained annexe, and excellent parking and garaging facilities. The picturesque waterside town of Topsham is 1.5 miles and the Cathedral City of Exeter 6 miles. There are lovely walking and cycling routes virtually from the doorstep, including the beautiful Exe Estuary cycle route.

The accommodation includes a fine reception hall leading to a large Sitting Room with an impressive fireplace, a wood burner, and opens to a large covered terrace. There is a separate Snug or Library, a well-proportioned Dining Room, and a comprehensively fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room and adjoining Utility. The Kitchen and the Dining Room each give access to a superb Conservatory which overlooks the gardens and terrace. There are two ground floor Bedrooms, Bathroom, and separate Shower Room.
On the first floor are a further three bedrooms which include a superb Master Bedroom with en-suite Bathroom and a Guest Suite comprising Bedroom, Dressing Room, and Shower Room.

The Self-Contained Annexe is situated on the opposite side of the main parking area, and it comprises a Hall, Lounge, Fitted Kitchen, Utility Room, Bedroom, and spacious Bathroom. The main house and the annexe both benefit from double glazing and gas central heating.

Agents' Note - In accordance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations we confirm that a suicide has taken place in the property.

Gardens And Grounds - The property is approached by its own sweeping private driveway with mature trees and shrubs to either side. This opens to an extensive paved parking area where there is a detached Double Garage. There is an additional large garage and two useful outbuildings in the garden.
The extensive and secluded gardens are a particular feature extending to approx 3.37 acres. They include a more formal lawn area adjacent to the house and covered terrace (ideal for entertaining) beyond which are beautiful semi-wooded walks around a number of large landscaped ponds. There are also various outbuildings and sheds throughout the grounds.

Directions - From Exeter take the A376 towards Exmouth. After the mini roundabout next to the George and Dragon pub continue towards Exmouth and turn left at the next traffic lights into Old Ebford Lane. Turn first left into Lower Lane and immediately right into a shared driveway (keeping right at this point). Follow the drive which bears left and the entrance to Elbury Barn will be found with a sign on the gate pillar.

Location - Ebford is a charming village between Clyst St George and Exton, and only 1.5 miles from the centre of Topsham. Exton has an excellent public house, The Puffing Billy and the Exmouth branch line with trains running between Exmouth and the city of Exeter. Towards Topsham and Clyst St George is the popular Darts Farm. The Exe Estuary Trail connects Exeter to Exmouth and Dawlish, allowing cyclists and pedestrians to take advantage of the fine views of the estuary and wildlife. Ebford is within easy reach of St Peter's Preparatory School and is also within the catchment area for Clyst Vale Community College and the primary schools of Woodbury and Clyst St George.

The Cathedral City of Exeter is an easy commute to the west and offers a wide range of facilities, rail links on the Paddington and Waterloo lines, access to the M5 at Junction 30 and Exeter International Airport.