7 bedroom house

An idyllically situated country property enjoying unspoilt rural views set within 1.87 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Versatile accommodation, 7 bedrooms, master bedroom with en-suite and dressing room, sitting room, dining room, kitchen / breakfast room, utility and detached double garage.

Situation - Courtbarton is situated in a beautifully secluded, tucked away position down a private road between the villages of Dunkeswell and Hemyock. The old village of Dunkeswell provides a church, chapel and village hall, along with a village shop and a Doctors surgery in the new part of the village. Hemyock benefits from The Catherine Wheel public house, village shop, Doctors surgery, village hall and primary school. The property is within the Blackdown Hills designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, located near the Devon/Somerset border between Taunton and Honiton. There are a range of bridleways and footpaths within the vicinity allowing you to take advantage of the attractive surrounding countryside.

The market town of Honiton has a good range of shopping, schooling and recreational facilities along with access to the A30 trunk road, which provides access to Exeter to the West and the A303/M3 to the East. To the North is the Somerset county town of Taunton, which provides an extensive range of facilities and access to the M5 at Junction 25. The South coast is within easy reach and designated a World Heritage coastline.

Description - Courtbarton is a substantial, detached range of stone former barns believed to date back to the 19th century. The barns were converted some 30 years ago and have been extensively refurbished and modernised throughout the years. Grouped in a 'U' shape around a central courtyard, the property offers particularly adaptable and spacious accommodation, principally on one level but with some first-floor rooms and arranged in such a fashion that it would be ideal for a large family, multi-generational living, home with an income or working from home. The property sits within 1.87 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens surrounded by breathtaking countryside views.

Accommodation - Front door leads into an enclosed stone-built reception lobby with oak flooring. The dining room is a fantastic size with dual aspect windows and patio doors to the garden. Oak wooden flooring and exposed timber beams. The sitting room is one of the best rooms in the property with stunning vaulted beam ceiling, triple aspect overlooking the gardens and surrounding countryside and a large inglenook fireplace with inset wood burner. Patio doors lead outside onto a decking area. Utility room with a range of wall and base units with work surface over, plumbing for washing machine, a space (and vent) for drier, one and half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. The kitchen / breakfast room is bright and spacious having triple aspect with breathtaking countryside views, free standing wood burner, base units with granite worktop, sink and Rangemaster double oven. There is space for a dishwasher and a double fridge and freezer. The island unit creates a wonderful focal point with additional storage and a granite worktop. Bedroom 2 is used as a guest suite with en-suite bathroom fitted with WC, wash basin, bath, tiled splash backs and flooring. The spacious reception lobby is nestled between and links the east and west wings of the property. The lobby provides ample space for storage and has been used as a convenient boot room with stunning oak flooring and exposed stone walls. Doors lead out to the courtyard and the front of the property.

Through to the east wing of the property there are up to 6 bedrooms, a dressing room and three bathrooms. The principal bedroom is a generous size with a large en-suite and a walk-in dressing room. The dual aspect with patio doors leading outside allows plentiful light to fill the room creating a bright and spacious environment. The en-suite is well-fitted with tiling from floor to ceiling, opaque window, large Jacuzzi bath, WC and wash basin. The remaining bedrooms range in size and offer flexible accommodation for a home office, hobby rooms or guest bedrooms.

Outside - Approached via a private shared drive through gates onto a gravel drive that opens up to a large parking area with access to the double garage connected with light and power. A path leads down to an open courtyard with a number of flower beds and a wood decked area with stunning far reaching countryside views. Also included in the garden is a greenhouse, large fruit cage and useful shed. The rest of the garden is mostly sweeping lawn interspersed with a great variety of plants, shrubs and trees, central to which is the small lake which again is bordered by a number of trees including willow and we understand is spring-fed. In all the grounds extend to approximately 1.87 acres.

Services - Mains electricity. Private drainage and water supply. Oil fired central heating.

Directions - Heading North from Dunkeswell airfield after about half a mile continue past Stentwood tearoom on the right which is opposite the farm with a monkey puzzle tree by the entrance. Please do not use this entrance. Continue for another half mile towards Hemyock taking the next lane on the left, drive 200 yards down this lane and turn left onto a private drive crossing a cattle grid. Continue down the half mile drive until you see a barn with owl box on the end on left side, pass the barn and swing down to the right in past the old stables and Courtbarton is on the left-hand side.



Marketed by: Stags, Honiton