East Colehouse

A superb five bedroom detached former farmhouse with separate annexe, gardens and paddocks of 14.5 acres. 5 Bedrooms, 4 reception rooms, 4 bathrooms, kitchen and utility room. No Chain. EPC Band: F. Council Tax Band: F. Freehold

Description - East Colehouse was the original farmhouse for the farm and was superbly renovated in 2004 creating a most appealing and versatile five bedroom, four reception room home. This spacious family home is full of character, with original exposed stone walls, flagstone flooring throughout the ground floor and vaulted ceilings in the bedrooms. This is complimented with four bathrooms and a shower room on the first floor and there are also four inglenook fireplaces in the main living areas with wood burning stoves, along with oil fired central heating. Further rooms include a spacious kitchen, offering superb views over its own land, a spacious entrance hall and a utility room/secondary kitchen. The property has two staircases and does have the potential for two family occupation if required. Adjacent is a well presented detached one bedroom annexe with it's own garden area suitable for extended family or holiday use. Formal gardens surround the property, whilst to the rear are four paddocks, predominantly laid to pasture with an area of copse. The land and gardens extend to approximately 14.5 acres in total.

The Farmhouse - Via attractive stone porch to Entrance Hall: dual aspect windows, exposed stone wall, flagstone floor, beamed ceiling, staircase to first floor. Sitting Room: large stone fireplace with word burning stove and bread oven, flagstone floor, beamed ceiling, windows to front aspect. a feature plank and muntin oak screen divides the room and opens to the Dining Room: again with fireplace with inset wood burning stove and bread oven, beamed ceiling, flagstone floor and window to the front aspect. Living Room: a pleasant dual aspect room with beamed ceiling and fireplace with wood burning stove. Kitchen: range of handmade pine base cupboards and drawers with roll edge worktops over. Range of display cupboards, dual aspect windows offering attractive countryside views. Space for double width cooker with extractor hood over, double sink and drainer, integral dishwasher, space for fridge freezer, flagstone floor. Breakfast Room: beamed ceiling, fireplace with inset wood burning stove and clome oven, exposed stonework, flagstone floor, stable door to rear. Utility Room: range of timber base cupboards and drawers, plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble drier, dual aspect windows, sink and drainer, beamed ceiling, space for cooker, stable door to side. Staircase to first floor.

First Floor Landing: doors to, Bedroom 1: A light dual aspect room with views over the adjoining fields, impressive vaulted beamed ceiling, exposed stonework and timbers, door to: En Suite: timber panelled bath, Wc, pedestal wash basin with mirror/light over, heated towel rail, tiled floor, window to side aspect. Bedroom 2: vaulted beamed ceiling, exposed timbers and stonework. window to front aspect. Shower Room: with shower cubicle and electric shower, heated towel rail. Bedroom 3: dual aspect windows with views over the paddocks. Bathroom: timber panelled bath, Wc, pedestal wash basin with mirror/light over, heated towel rail, tiled floor, window to rear aspect.

Second Landing: (with staircase from hallway); Bedroom 4: vaulted beamed ceiling, exposed timbers and stonework. window to front aspect. Door to En Suite: timber panelled bath, Wc, pedestal wash basin with mirror/light over, heated towel rail, tiled floor, window to rear aspect. Bedroom 5: dual aspect windows, vaulted ceiling, exposed stonework. Bathroom 2: enclosed shower cubicle, timber panelled bath, Wc, pedestal wash basin with mirror/light over, heated towel rail, tiled floor, window to side aspect.

The Shippon - The Shippon was renovated in 2013 and is a well-presented one bedroom single storey cottage, suitable as an annexe or holiday let. The accommodation comprises of an Entrance Hall with coat hooks and doors to: Shower Room: corner shower cubicle with mixer shower, Wc, pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail. Velux roof light, tiling to walls and floor. Open plan Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room; Kitchen Area: range of white base and wall cupboards, dishwasher and fridge fridge freezer. gas oven and hob and extractor hood over. Single bowl sink and drainer, Velux roof light, LPG gas combi boiler, door to rear garden. Dining/Sitting Area: vaulted ceiling, laminate floor, dual aspect windows, door to Bedroom: vaulted ceiling, window to rear. Velux roof light, fitted wardrobe cupboard.

Outside - An attractive stone wall encloses the front garden with a shingled path leading to the front door and to the side gate to the annexe, being primarily laid to lawn with flower borders and established shrubs and trees. This continues around to the rear where there are paved terraces and seating areas, ideal for ‘alfresco’ dining and barbeques, offering views over the land and adjoining countryside. There is a separate, stone built building housing the oil tank and oil boiler, together with a useful store/freezer room with gardeners WC and wash basin attached. To the right side of the house is a concrete driveway with parking for numerous vehicles, with a five bar gate opening to a further gravelled area for additional parking if required. Further parking can be found by the annexe. The land is split into four interconnecting enclosures and sits directly behind the house running down to the stream. Primarily laid to pasture with an area of copse, planted with mixed native species. Access to the land can be gained from the courtyard where water is connected. To the rear of the annexe is a small enclosed area of garden offering delightful views.

Directions - From Okehampton proceed in a north easterly direction taking the Crediton Road (B3215). After approximately 3 miles turn left at Belstone Corner, just before the railway bridge, signposted towards Sampford Courtenay. At the mini roundabout turn right onto the A3072 and after a few hundred yards turn left signposted North Tawton/Winkleigh. Take the first turning onto the A3124, signposted to Winkleigh, proceeding for approximately 4 miles before turning left signposted Broadwoodkelly. Proceed through the village for approximately 3/4 of a mile, passing the church on the right hand side and go around the sharp left hand bend at Acre Cross, Bear left signposted Monkokehampton and at Park Cross, bear left again. Drive through the village and upon leaving the village turn right at the signpost Brixton Barton. After 200 metres turn left at the signpost Brixton Barton/Colehouse. Continue past Brixton Barton Farm & cottage and pass through the wooden5-bar gate and down the farm road for about ¼mile to Colehouse Farm.

Services - Mains water and electricity, Private drainage, oil central heating to farmhouse, LPG to annexe.



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