5 bedroom house for sale

The property Southcote Farm is a magnificent property with a beautifully appointed, unlisted Victorian farmhouse that has been meticulously refurbished by the current owner to provide just under 4 000 sq. ft of stylish and elegant accommodation with high quality fixtures and fittings throughout. The farmhouse has been completely renovated with works including a renovated and re tiled slate roof and full double glazing throughout offering four ensuite double bedrooms with guest accommodation providing an additional ensuite double bedroom. The property offers excellent equestrian facilities as well as extensive outbuildings providing a variety of different uses. Southcote Farm sits in attractive landscaped gardens and grounds of approximately 21.66 acres and enjoys an enviable position in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

A welcoming entrance hall leads through to the ground floor reception rooms which comprise a 36ft drawing room with a fireplace fitted with a woodburning stove and a triple-aspect providing a wealth of natural light with French doors that open onto a large terrace. The sitting room provides further attractive reception space with wooden flooring and an open fireplace with logburner while there is also an adjoining dining room also with a woodburner. Adjoining the sitting room in a semi open-plan layout is the kitchen which has solid wood painted units by Harvey Jones and a large oak central island incorporating a double Belfast sink, Miele dishwasher, a breakfast bar and storage. There is also a large four oven electric Aga with an electric hob. In addition to this in the kitchen units there are two Miele double ovens also with an induction hob. A utility room provides further generous space for further storage and appliances. Adjoining the utility room is a spacious storage/office area with the ground floor accommodation completed by two cloakrooms, one with outside access. The first floor can be accessed via two separate staircases. The main staircase leads to three double bedrooms, all of which benefit from contemporary ensuite bathrooms including the luxury principal bedroom. The principal bedroom ensuite has a roll top bath, an oversized wet room style shower which is fully tiled and a double vanity as well as a dual-aspect providing plenty of natural light. There is also an adjoining spacious dressing room with built in wardrobes. The staircase to the rear of the house leads to one double bedroom and an ensuite shower room which could be separated from the main house accommodation and turned into annexe accommodation if required with the ground floor dining room and study used as living space and the utility converted into a kitchen. All of the accommodation benefits from exceptional elevated views over the surrounding countryside.

Southcote Farm has beautiful, landscaped gardens that surround the property with rolling lawns, well-stocked colourful border beds, numerous peaceful seating areas and areas of patio for al fresco dining. There is also an impressive newly installed swimming pool complex providing a pool that measures 5m x 12m which has a twin heating system with an oil fired boiler and air source heat pump. The swimming pool complex operates on a salt system and also has a summerhouse which the WIFI extends to. The property's grounds of approximately 21.66 acres comprise pastureland and paddocks bordered by extensive post and rail fencing and mature hedgerow providing ideal space for exercising horses and for grazing livestock. The farm has 10,000 sq. ft of additional outbuildings and accommodation, including a substantial party barn, stabling and garaging which lies in a traditional courtyard adjacent to the house. The impressive party barn features a double-height ceiling and provides an ideal events space and venue with a bar, numerous seating areas and a log burner. WIFI also extends to the party barn. The equestrian facilities the property offers include a stables complex, which has five large stables, a tack room, a feed room and wash bay. There is also a substantial, full sized modern sand school measuring 60m x 20m, with a recently installed Andrews Bowen waxed surface. Further outbuildings include modern agricultural buildings that are currently used for storage as well as staff accommodation/additional guest accommodation that has been recently refurbished benefitting from high quality fixtures and fittings throughout, WIFI connectivity and its own heating system. This accommodation also provides excellent opportunities to be used as guest accommodation. Parking is available on the farm’s central courtyard, as well as in the triple garage.

Southcote Farm is located within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with excellent walking, riding and cycling direct from the property with miles of unspoilt countryside to explore. The property is about 10 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast which covers 95 miles of beautiful coastline and beaches. The property is 3 miles from Honiton, 17 miles from Taunton, and 20 miles from Exeter.

The nearby lively market town of Honiton offers a range of High Street and independent shopping, cafés, supermarkets, restaurants and public houses as well as schooling. The Cathedral City of Exeter is 20 miles away and is the most thriving city in the South West, boasting excellent cultural, business and recreational facilities including many restaurants, the Princesshay shopping development, John Lewis, David Lloyd Private Health Club and the prominent Rugby Stadium of the Exeter Chiefs. There is an excellent range of educational options in the area including Blundell’s near Tiverton, Colyton Grammar School, Exeter School, Exeter College (Ofsted ‘outstanding’) and The Maynard School. King’s Hall Preparatory School, King’s College, Queen’s College and Taunton School are also popular. The university in Exeter is recognised as one of the best universities in the country. Communication links are excellent. The area is well served with road and rail links providing easy access via the A30, M5 and A303 to the national motorway network and London. There is a regular train service from Taunton to London Paddington with regular journey times under two hours and nearby Honiton also provides a service to London Waterloo. Exeter International Airport is located approximately 17 miles away from the property, offering a good range of domestic and international flights.