4 bedroom house

Located on the southern fringe of the Exmoor National Park just south of the renowned Moorland town of Dulverton, this attractive country home, set within some 7.4 acres of mature gardens, grounds and paddocks, offers the ideal opportunity to purchase a comfortable and spacious detached family home with excellent range of modern and traditional outbuildings. Swimming pool with adjoining bar/leisure room and WC/shower facilities. Extensive parking for multiple vehicles.

Fairfield House is located within the small rural community of Brushford, some 2 miles south of the renowned moorland town of Dulverton. The property is located towards the edge of the village with a combination of both village and country views and set within some 7.4 acres of gardens, grounds and pasture. For those seeking a comfortable rural home with modern convenience then this wonderful home with its feature 31’ open plan kitchen/living room/dining room will not be disappointed.

Within recent years a superb outside swimming pool and surrounding terrace has been constructed with adjoining bar/leisure room as well as WC and shower facilities (total length of building approx. 39’), a feature that has been extensively used since its construction, offering as it does a great area for exercise, fun with family and a truly great area for entertaining.

In addition the property offers a combination of traditional and more modern outbuildings (including the original twin garages and adjoining stable). A prominent feature of which is the large modern workshop/office complex (overall approx. 52’) presently sub divided as extensive workshop area, adjoining office and store at rear (but highly flexible for multiple uses).

The Exmoor Town of Dulverton offers a wide range of independent shops, stores, farmers market, renowned restaurants and pubs (popular with locals and visitors alike). Local amenities including a primary school, doctors, dentists, vets, pharmacy, beauty spa and a wide range of sporting facilities including cricket club, football club, tennis club, squash courts.

For those keen on country pursuits then whilst Exmoor is one of the smallest National Parks in the UK (but arguably the prettiest), it still offers some 264 square miles of remarkable countryside from its high heather clad moorland, rolling farming countryside, deep wooded river valleys and some of the highest marine cliffs in England along its northern coastline.

Wider shopping services are of course available from South Molton (approx. 13 miles to the west), Tiverton (approx. 13 miles to the south), Exeter (approx. 25 miles to the south), and Taunton (approx. 25 miles to the East). For those wishing access to the motorway and railway network then this is either from Junction 27 of the M5 (also Tiverton Parkway Station) as well as Junction 25 of the M5 at Taunton or the main line railway station in Taunton itself. (fast trains from Tiverton and Taunton into Paddington take approx. 2 hours and 1:45 respectively)

A combination of private and state schools are within the area including the renowned Blundells Private school at Tiverton.

Accommodation
Ground Floor
Timber framed half double glazed front door giving access in to the

Reception Hall/Sitting Room, dual aspect room with timer framed double glazed windows to the side elevation and timber framed double glazed bay window to the front, fireplace with slate hearth, timber surround, recess at side with book shelving, pair of radiators, door leading through into

TV/Study, dual aspect with timber framed double glazed bay window to the front elevation overlooking the drive and front garden and timber framed double glazed window to side overlooking the drive and parking area, radiator.

Utility Room, timber framed double glazed window to side elevation overlooking the drive, stable door top half glazed giving access to the rear, range of timber work surfaces, wall mounted cupboards and base units with drawers, concealed lighting, tiled splashbacks, single drainer sink unit, plumbing for washing machine and oil fired boiler for the domestic hot water and heating.

Cloakroom/Shower Room, with WC, wash basin with splashback and cupboard under, corner shower cubical with shower fitment, timber framed double glazed window to rear, extractor fan and heated towel rail.

Semi-open plan Kitchen/Living Room/Dining Room, Kitchen end comprises; range of solid timber work surfaces, base and drawer units, wall mounted cupboards, upright larder cupboard and storage cabinets, recess for Range style cooker and fume canopy above, timber framed double glazed window to the side elevation overlooking the garden and semi-open access through into the living room and dining room area, this is a particular feather of the property with extensive double glazed windows and doors to the principle side elevations with pitched vaulted ceiling, solid timber flooring and staircase giving access to the first floor. From here there is immediate access via a pair of double glazed doors to the patio and garden area, brick fireplace with inset wood burning stove with shelving and log storage to the side (a great room for family and friends and socialising).

Stairs giving access to first floor, landing and roof void. Airing Cupboard with hot water tank and storage. Doors leading off into:

Bedroom 1, dual aspect room with timber framed double glazed windows to the front and side elevation with views over part of the village and formal gardens, range of fitted wardrobes, radiator, door leading through to En-suite Shower Room, with corner shower cubical, bidet, WC pedestal wash basin, shaver light socket, timber framed double glazed window and single radiator.
Family Bathroom comprising; panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, folding shower screen and tiled splashback, wash basin, WC, timber framed double glazed skylight, heated towel rail.

Bedroom 3, timber framed double glazed windows to side elevation with views over the gardens, radiator and recess at the side of the fireplace.

Bedroom 2, pair of timber framed double glazed windows to front elevation overlooking the drive, gardens and part of the village. Radiator.

Bedroom 4, “L-shaped” room with timber framed double glazed window to rear elevation overlooking the rear gardens, stable yard and swimming pool.

Outside, the property is approached from the lane that leads in to the village of Brushford from Bampton, with five bar entrance gate giving access to an extensive gravelled drive with parking for multiple vehicles, raised brick central island, from which there is a further five bared gate giving access to the rear drive parking and outbuildings, also pedestrian access to the rear garden and utility room.

From the central drive access to the front garden with paved stone path, privet hedge with step up to the front door. The gardens to the front and side of the property are laid to lawn and wraps round the side of the property where there is a good sized paved patio area (L-shaped) that adjoins the feature open plan living room/dining room/kitchen. Steps and a path then lead up to the Swimming Pool and Pool Complex buildings.
To the side of the main gardens is a larger area of land with mature trees, Large Pond, which is being used to create a fantastic play area for the family and is also a haven for local wildlife.

Pool Complex, constructed within the last couple of years, there is a good sized outdoor Swimming Pool with paved patio surround and gravel on three sides. External lighting and beach hedging. Extensive area for entertaining or relaxing from which there is then access in to; Bar/Playroom, with small wood burning stove and tiled surround, bar area with work surface, storage, plumbing and power. Sink unit with mixer tap and storage cupboards. Adjoining Shower Room, comprising shower cubical, pedestal wash basin, WC storage cupboard with hot water tank, air extractor and access to roof void. Outside tap

To the rear of the pool complex is an extension of the main principle drive with further parking. The Original Garage Block and Stables are of brick construction with a pitched roof and comprise; Two small Single Garages (presently used as stores/workshop) with Stable/Workshop at the side. To the rear of this building there is further parking and turning areas, concreted apron and adjoining Large Timber Framed Workshop which could be divided in to smaller units but is currently used as one main workshop. Set on a concert base with block and timber cladding under a corrugated roof. Power, lighting and water connected. There is also a small office and storage room to one side of the workshop.

Upper terrace of lawn with additional field gate access into the two main fields. These fields are both relatively level by local standards and ideal for horses or for stock as required. There is road access from the top field onto the small lane that runs along the rear to the older part of the village of Brushford and Parish Church.

AGENTS NOTES
To the rear of the original garage/stables there are photo voltaic cells to the rear roof. Our clients are happy to provide greater details on the tariff that is available and any other information that may be required. We understand that they are fully owned by the property and not leased.
From our office, proceed South, out of Dulverton on the B3222 passing over the river and continue on this road for c.3 miles through Brushford towards Exebridge passing the main turning to Brushford and the property will then be found on the right hand side, identified by our for sale board.

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