5 bedroom house

A substantial converted barn in a beautiful country-village setting with a one bedroom self contained cottage and approaching two acres of garden and paddock.

THE PROPERTY
Underhill Barn comprises an exceptionally spacious barn conversion which was converted in the early 2000s and is of traditional construction with flintstone elevations under a slate roof and benefits from timber double glazed windows and doors. It has been the subject of a considerable amount of improvement over the past decade and is found in superb order blending traditional features with a more modern approach to the decoration and fittings. The accommodation is beautifully proportioned and very adaptable in its layout with Acorn Cottage, the one-bedroom self-contained cottage, providing a useful income (currently let on a short hold tenancy however could also be used as holiday accommodation) and which could also be incorporated into the main residence or used as ancillary/overflow accommodation, perfect for large or extended families.

There are a number of rooms on the ground floor which are worthy of note which include the superb vaulted sitting room with exposed ‘A’ beams and stone fireplace, the beautifully fitted kitchen, again semi-vaulted with electrically operated Velux windows and high-end appliances, and the large drawing room which has arched doors opening onto the rear courtyard. Underhill Barn benefits from four bedrooms arranged on several levels, as well as two very useful landing areas currently used as a home office and library. The four bedrooms are serviced by three bath/shower rooms and there is also a useful second floor room which is currently used for storage, however could, with little adaption, be used as a fifth bedroom.

GARDENS & GROUNDS
The property is approached from the village lane over a cattle grid which gives access to a parking area adjacent to which is the detached double garage with electric door. This driveway continues to the rear of the garage where there is further parking, a potting shed and greenhouse.

The front garden is in the main laid to lawn and interspersed with profusely stocked, mature shrub beds, as well as several fruit trees and a hedged kitchen garden. To the rear of the barn is an attractive and sheltered courtyard which is a paved and gravelled and is a real suntrap.

Underhill Barn also benefits from a paddock to the northeast which extends to about 1.4 acres and in total the gardens and grounds extend to about 1.9 acres.

SITUATION
Underhill Barn is located in a prominent position in the heart of the picturesque and highly desirable village of Southleigh, which in turn is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within some of East Devon’s most attractive rolling countryside. Southleigh has a parish church and village hall and is located between the market town of Honiton and the World Heritage Jurassic Coast at Lyme Bay. The popular town of Colyton lies about 3 miles away and has a beautiful medieval church, a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational amenities, and the renowned Colyton Grammar School which is located on the outskirts of the country village of Colyford.

The stunning coastal towns of Sidmouth, with its handsome Regency seafront, and Lyme Regis with its
famous Cobb Harbour, are within 9 miles and are popular tourist destinations with stunning beaches and dramatic coastlines. Southleigh is readily accessible to Honiton, approximately 8 miles distant, which has a variety of shops, banks, schools, sports centre/swimming pool and main line rail link to London Waterloo. The County Town of Exeter is about 20 miles away with an excellent shopping centre, theatres, restaurants, international airport, mainline express rail link to London Paddington and M5 access.

DIRECTIONS
From Honiton proceed into New Street and follow the road under the railway bridge and up Church Hill turning left at the mini roundabout and then immediately right. Continue along this road, up the hill, passing the Golf Club on your right-hand side. Continue along this lane for about 3.5 miles, turning left signposted Southleigh 1 mile. Proceed into the village and Underhill Barn will be found on your right hand side at the next junction.

SERVICES
Mains electricity with photovoltaic panels. Mains water and private drainage (shared). Oil-fired central heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
East Devon District Council - .
Council Tax Band - Underhill Barn: G. Acorn Cottage: A.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Underhill Barn - Rating: F.
Acorn Cottage - Rating E.

Marketed by: Humberts, Honiton