4 bedroom house

A superb country barn conversion with a range of traditional and modern outbuildings and approaching 16 acres of pasture and woodland.

THE PROPERTY.
The barn itself is of traditional construction with stone elevations under a slated roof and has origins dating back to 1838. It was converted in 1990 and is of striking proportions, standing well off the lane through impressive pillars and electric gates which give it a great deal of presence from the lane-side. The accommodation retains much of its period character and there are some delightful features such as the heavy beams to the ground floor, superb galleried reception hall, wood burner in the sitting room and large windows, many of which take advantage of the far-reaching country outlook.

Besley House benefits from four bedrooms on the first floor, the principal of which has an en-suite shower room. Also worthy of note is the second bedroom which has French doors onto a Juliet balcony and delightful views over the formal garden and kitchen garden, to the land and woodland beyond.

GARDENS & GROUNDS.
Undoubtedly one of Besley House’s main features is its picturesque setting which has been thoughtfully designed and planted over the 25 years of the current owners stewardship. The property is approached from the small country lane through pillared electric gates onto a brick driveway which sweeps around the property, passing a lawned bank and Beech hedge, to a large parking area. Adjacent to this is a stone-faced triple garage with three electric doors, behind which is a store and spacious workshop.

To the front of the house is a sheltered walled courtyard which is gravelled and interspersed with
profusely stocked herbaceous borders which are a mass of colour in the Spring/Summer months.

To the rear of the barn, steps rise to a formal lawned garden where there is a pergola which leads you through to a very production kitchen garden where there is a greenhouse and soft fruit cage. Beyond this is a timber building which houses the bore hole (which is some 220ft deep) and water filtration and pressure system.

A gate leads you to a field to the west in which there is a wind turbine and small timber building which houses the inverters. From here, a track leads to a detached tractor shed, adjacent to which is a stunning pond which is stocked with carp, rudd and roach, a beautiful copse of acers and a wild flower meadow.

There is a further 4.5 acre field to the north east of the house and circa 6 acres of native woodland which is a haven for flora and fauna. In total the gardens and grounds extend to about 15.65 acres.

SITUATION.
Besley House is located in a stunning country position on the rural outskirts of Holcombe Rogus. It is
surrounded by some of the county’s most picturesque countryside over which it gains superb views and it is ideally placed between the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Exmoor National Park. Although semi-rural, it is also conveniently positioned with Tiverton and Wellington close at hand, as well as M5 access and express rail link at Tiverton Parkway (to London Paddington).

Holcombe Rogus lies about 1.5 miles away and is a picturesque village with a range of amenities including a village hall, primary school, store and church. Both Tiverton and Wellington offer an excellent range of everyday amenities with a good selections of shops and eateries, as well as medical centers, banks and schooling. It is worth noting that the property lies within the catchment area of the ’outstanding’ Uffculme School, and there are several options for secondary schooling , both state and private, with Blundells School being about 7 miles away.

The County Towns of Exeter and Taunton are also close at hand which offer an extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities.

DIRECTIONS.
From Holcombe Rogus with Holcombe Garage on your left hand side, take the next left onto Frog Lane. At the bottom of Frog Lane turn left and continue for about 0.7 mile passing through Durleymoor Cross. Take the next righthand
turning (unsigned) and continue for about half a mile where Besley House will be found in front of you on a left hand bend.

SERVICES.
Mains electricity and wind turbine. Private water from a 220ft borehole and secondary water supply. Private drainage - treatment plant. Oil-fired central heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY.
Mid Devon District Council - .

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTFICATE.
Rating F.

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