Oakhay Barton

Impressive Grade II listed home with superb proportions, wonderful period features and a walled garden. Including a three-bed annexe and paddock whilst only being three miles from Exeter


Description

Once visited by Winston Churchhill and believed to have been built in 1622, Oakhay Barton is an excellent family home of 6243 sq ft whilst also enjoying wonderful proportions and period features. Inside, the inviting entrance porch leads nicely into the stunning and recently upgraded double aspect kitchen/dining which is clearly the heart of the home. Features include wooden floorboards, beautiful sash windows and doors with views over the front drive and garden, the kitchen itself is centred around the generous island and breakfast bar whilst benefiting from a wide range of base and draw units. Adjacent to the kitchen/dining room are two reception rooms which is perfect for family life or entertaining. The living room is of particular interest with delightful views through the pretty sash windows, fine proportions, feature fireplace with woodburning stove and fine cabinetry. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a useful study, utility and unique cloakroom with a 1 penny piece resin floor and wallpapered walls with old newspapers found under the floorboards.

Oakhay Barton offers a great deal of flexibility and is perfect for multi-generational living or creating an income from the annex, this can be accessed via the main house if desired with a door from the family room into the hallway of the annex. Alternatively, the annex has its own front door.

The impressive staircase rises to the first floor where there is the main family bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower on the half landing. In total, there are four well-proportioned double bedrooms on the first floor alongside a further cloakroom. The annex benefits from three bedrooms and a bathroom.

Gardens and Grounds
Oakhay Barton is approached via a large walled driveway which is mostly laid with stone chipping and provides parking for many cars. To the south is the main walled garden which can be accessed from the kitchen/dining room is predominantly lawn with a number of established trees. There is a terrace directly outside the property, perfect for alfresco dining or to sit and enjoy the setting. The garden wraps around to the west elevation where there is a paddock and access to the outbuildings. In total, the gardens land is 2.06 acres

Outbuildings include an open barn, garden store and range of further outbuildings totalling 910 Sq ft which could be converted subject to necessary planning consents.

Location

Oakhay Barton is situated on the outskirts of the popular village of Stoke Canon which is in the highly regarded Exe Valley. Stoke Cannon lies between the market town of Tiverton with Blundell’s School and the university and cathedral city of Exeter. It is a wonderful village with a thriving community and an array of interesting buildings. The market towns of Tiverton and Crediton offer a wider range of amenities, including senior schools, banks, leisure centres, supermarkets, and shops. The Cathedral City of Exeter is approximately 3 miles away and is a thriving city, which boasts The Princesshay Shopping Centre, Guildhall Food Halls, a John Lewis Department store as well as an extensive selection of independent shops and eateries, theatres, an award-winning museum and a world class University.

Square Footage: 6,243 sq ft




Acreage: 2.06 Acres

Directions

From Exeter proceed north on the A396, the Tiverton road and continue over Stoke Bridge and into Stoke Cannon. Take the left just be the village shop called Chestnut Crescent. Then cross the railway line and Oakhay Barton will be found on your left hand side.


Additional Info

Exeter about 3 miles Exeter St Davids mainline train station about 4.2 miles Crediton about 10 miles

Services - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage and oil central heating.

Marketed by: Savills, Exeter