Ayshford House

A most appealing detached property located within the small hamlet of Ayshford, sitting within grounds extending to 1.7 acres, adjacent to the Grand Western Canal.

INTRODUCTION
Ayshford House is a most attractive detached period residence conveniently situated in the hamlet of Ayshford, close to Sampford Peverell, the M5 motorway and mainline rail services. As well as lying opposite the Grand Western Canal, Ayshford House falls within the Blundells and Uffculme School catchment areas.

EARLIEST RECORDS
Dating back to the 1760’s, Ayshford House was formerly several cottages within the Ayshford Court Estate. In the 1820’s, the new estate manager extended and amalgamated the cottages to form a large family home. Having been in the same family for 50 years, the current owners have sympathetically restored and upgraded, the property now provides for well-proportioned and well-presented family accommodation, with the beneficial addition of a separate annexe.

DESCRIPTION
The accommodation comprises; Front door into the Entrance Porch with further door into the Entrance Hall with strip wood flooring and stairs rising to the first floor. Sitting Room a well proportioned room with character features including picture rail and deep skirting boards, with front aspect through a shuttered window, overlooking the gardens and rural outlook beyond. Central Stoneminster open fireplace and part glazed door into the Sun Room. Providing another lovely room with dual aspect overlooking the gardens and far-reaching views, picture rail, tiled flooring and French doors leading out to the garden. Dining Room - which is also accessed from the Hallway. A well proportioned room with front aspect overlooking the gardens and views. Central fireplace (currently blocked off) with inset slate hearth and electric woodburner. Utility Room with storage cupboard, space and plumbing for washing machine, low level WC and pedestal wash basin with splashback tiling. Inner Hallway with under stairs storage cupboard, further storage cupboard and shelving. Part glazed door into the Office with front aspect.
Kitchen a super farmhouse Kitchen extensively fitted with a matching range of cream wall, base and drawer units. Continuous granite work surface with double bowl porcelain sink. Integral Neff microwave, integrated dishwasher, space for cooker with extractor hood over and splashback tiling. Oil-fired Aga, further larder cupboards, original pitched pine dresser with shelving over and tiled flooring. Ample space for table and chairs and enjoying the views over the garden and countryside beyond.

Door leads into the Larder, which provides additional storage space with shelving. Boot/Boiler Room a good sized room with storage, work bench, and housing the oil-fired boiler supplying the central heating and domestic hot water. Door into the Rear Porch with storage and outside door. From here, a door leads into the Annexe comprising Inner Hallway with separate door the outside. A double Bedroom with two sets of built-in wardrobes and window overlooking the side. A most beautiful Drawing Room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace with hearth and gas wood-burning stove and views over the gardens. To the rear is a separate area which is now currently used as an Office – formerly a Kitchenette (this could be restored if required).
From the main Hallway, a lovely wide staircase leads up to a half landing with family Bathroom providing an exceptionally good sized room with white suite comprising bath with electric shower over and splashback tiling, low level WC and wall-mounted wash basin and airing cupboard with electric heater. Bedroom a large single/small double bedroom with rear aspect, wash basin set in vanity unit and built-in wardrobe with hanging space and further cupboard over.

Stairs rise to the main Landing with further storage cupboard and access to the principle bedrooms. Bedroom 1 is a beautifully proportioned bedroom with large UPVC sash window overlooking the extensive gardens and fields beyond. Picture rail and a good range of built-in wardrobes, cupboards and drawers. En-suite with white suite comprising bath with electric shower over and splashback tiling, wash basin set in vanity unit with extensive storage, low level WC, bidet and wall-mounted heated towel rail. Single Bedroom a smaller room – which could be used as a Nursery/Dressing Room with interconnecting door. Front aspect overlooking the gardens. A further principle bedroom offering a good sized double bedroom with extensive range of built-in wardrobes and cupboards and enjoying lovely views to the front. Bedroom a smaller single room with side aspect – currently used as a Dressing Room – with built-in wardrobes, dressing table with drawers.
A further staircase leads up to the attic rooms, which comprise of; Attic Room 1 being a good sized storage area, currently housing the water tank. Attic Room 2 providing further storage. Attic Room 3 offers an additional space which, subject to the necessary consents, has the potential to provide further accommodation.

OUTSIDE
Complementing the fabulous accommodation are lovely gardens and grounds with a range of outbuildings, totalling 1.7 acres.

Double gates lead from the village lane onto a large concrete drive - currently with a cattle grid – with the driveway meandering through the grounds. Adjacent to the driveway is a level paddock, interspersed with numerous mature trees. This leads round to a large pond.
The extensive lawns then continue, being interspersed with numerous mature shrubs and trees. A former vegetable patch - which is currently laid to lawn. Beyond this, there is a more productive area with soft fruit cages, greenhouse and stable.

There is a lovely stone-built open garage with oil tank and log store to the side, with solar panels installed. A large gravelled parking and turning area continues round to a former stable. A most attractive gravelled courtyard with stone walls, leads to the Annexe. Continuing through the archway, access can be obtained to the gardens of the main house, with a part-cobbled walkway.
A paved terrace area takes full advantage of the views over the garden and countryside beyond. Continuing past the front of the house, there is a further attractive paved terrace seating area, all of which is fully enclosed within attractive stone walling, offering a good degree of privacy within its south-facing gardens.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property.

Drainage is to a recently installed treatment plant.
Oil fired central heating.

Solar panels have been installed on the garage roof, with a 43.3 pence per unit tariff.

COUNCIL TAX
Band G
Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon EX16 6PP

TENURE
The property is of freehold tenure and will be sold with vacant possession, upon completion of sale.

DIRECTIONS
From J27 of the M5 motorway, proceed westerly on the dual carriageway towards Tiverton. Take the first exit on the left hand side after about 0.5 miles and signed to Sampford Peverell and Halberton. At the top of the slip road bear right, passing over the A361 (T) and at the mini roundabout turn right. After approximately 2 miles, Ayshford House will be found on the right hand side.

VIEWINGS
All viewings are strictly by appointment only via the Agents, Greenslade Taylor Hunt:-
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Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Tiverton