Ash House WINKLEIGH DEVON • a Magnificent Grade II Listed Country House in a Mature Parkland Setting with Remarkable Uninterrupted Views Towards Dartmoor
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• Ash House WINKLEIGH DEVON • A magnificent Grade II Listed country house in a mature parkland setting with remarkable uninterrupted views towards Dartmoor. The ring-fenced estate is wonderfully peaceful and private, with a number of secondary dwellings and extensive outbuildings with stabling. Following a sympathetic and extensive refurbishment, Ash House is presented in superb order and is an incredibly efficient house to run. Ash House WINKLEIGH DEVON Exeter 27 miles - the North Devon Coast at Croyde 31 miles Dartmoor 9 miles Exeter St David’s Station 27 miles (All distances are approximate) Ash House Entrance hall • 4 principal reception rooms • Study • Billiard room with bar Conservatory • Large kitchen / breakfast room • Wine cellar • Boot room 4 principal bedroom suites • Home office • Playroom • Second floor flat with 2 bedroom suites Stable Cottage: Attached 4 bedroom annex with gym and independent access Aviary Villa: Attached 1 bedroom guest apartment with independent access Gardener’s Cottage: Detached 3 bedroom cottage with private garden Farm Flat: Independent 2 bedroom apartment above outbuildings Extensive modern farm buildings including high quality stabling and loose boxes Stunning formal walled and woodland gardens • Georgian summer house • Hard tennis court Heated swimming pool • Parkland • Pasture • Woodland In all about 125 acres (50.55 hectares) Knight Frank LLP Knight Frank LLP Savills Savills 19 Southernhay East, Exeter 55 Baker Street 33 Margaret Street The Forum, Barnfield Road, Devon EX1 1QD London W1U 8AN London W1G 0JD Exeter EX1 1QR Tel: +44 1392 423 111 Tel: +44 20 7861 1528 Tel: +44 20 7016 3820 Tel: +44 1392 455 741 edward.clarkson@ james.mckillop@ [email protected] [email protected] knightfrank.com knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.co.uk www.savills.co.uk These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. Situation and Amenities Ash House is situated in one of Devon’s most beautiful and unspoilt areas, with the house occupying an elevated south-facing position with uninterrupted views to Dartmoor. The nearest villages are Monkokehampton and Iddesleigh. The historic village of Iddesleigh has been described as an excellent example of a cob and thatch village and has the well renowned pub, The Duke of York. This traditional country pub was where Michael Morpurgo, the famous author of ‘War Horse’, encountered a veteran of the First World War, whose account of his experiences inspired this classic story. The village is situated on a southern facing slope and offers great views to Dartmoor’s highest point, Higher Willhays. The market towns of Okehampton and Hatherleigh are within easy reach for day-to-day amenities, with Okehampton offering a Waitrose supermarket. Exeter is a thriving city with a wider range of shopping S facilities ranging from independent boutiques to large supermarkets. There is also a good choice of cafés, pubs and restaurants. The imposing medieval cathedral forms to focal point of the city and holds various events such as concerts, organ recitals and cathedral tours. There are convenient transport links with the M5 (Junction M 25) at Exeter providing access to Bristol and beyond. There is also the A30 dual carriageway from Whiddon Down to Cornwall, and to London from Exeter merging onto the A303 at Honiton. A regular train service runs from Exeter St David’s station T to London Paddington taking from 2 hours 10 minutes, and Exeter Airport is about 30 miles away offering a daily flight to London City Airport as well as other domestic and international destinations. The area is well renowned for its recreational and sporting W opportunities, with Dartmoor (9 miles) to the south and the unspoilt North Devon coastline only 25 miles away. The area has a wealth of private and public schooling E such as Exeter School, Exeter College, The Maynard School and Blundells. Ash House Ash House is a superb example of a Grade II Listed manor house with a features that stand out is the layout and flow that works so well for a well-documented history. Standing on the southern edge of the Parish modern family. Notably when the occasion arises, the house can also of Iddesleigh, the house is surrounded by the estate and occupies entertain on a grand scale with flexible bedroom accommodation and a commanding position that affords fine views over the valley and to sumptuously appointed reception rooms. Dartmoor beyond. Entering the magnificent drawing room, one is immediately impressed Extensively renovated and remodelled by the current owners, Ash House by the high ceilings and the gracious floor-to-ceiling arched windows is an exceptionally efficient house to run compared to many others of which flood the room with natural light. Along with limestone and parquet this scale and presents itself as a beautifully appointed family home that flooring, the ground floor gives a welcoming introduction to the rest of the is supremely comfortable and manageable. One of the many striking property. For many families, the first floor will meet all their requirements. There is a fabulous master bedroom suite which incorporates a bespoke designed dressing room, and sits alongside a second dressing room and study giving the principal bedroom a deservedly important status. There are three further double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. A secondary staircase leads up to the second floor where there are two additional further bedroom suites. This floor could also be utilised as a two bedroom apartment as it has its own living room and kitchen. Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Main House: 11,820 sq.ft / 1,099 sq.m Aviary Villa: 832 sq.ft / 77 sq.m Stable Cottage: 3,402 sq.ft / 315 sq.m Stable Cottage: First Floor Denotes restricted head height Stable Cottage: Ground Floor Cellar Aviary Villa This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken Main House: Ground Floor in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Main House: Second Floor/Apartment Floor Above Bedroom 3 Main House: First Floor Aviary Villa Aviary Villa Located on the ground floor of the main house, Aviary Villa can be accessed internally via a secret door in the billiard room and offers a self-contained one bedroom apartment. This works particularly well as a guest suite or for dependent relatives, being separate from the main family accommodation. Stable Cottage Attached to the rear of the house, this annex is of a contemporary style with an open plan layout over two floors. Also linked to the main house, it has a large reception area, kitchen, dining room, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, three further bedrooms and a gym. Its proximity to the swimming pool makes it a very cool pool house. Gardener’s Cottage Situated to the north of the house, this three bedroom cottage is finished to a high standard and offers comfortable secondary accommodation for staff, relatives or Aviary Villa income generation. Farm Flat This two bedroom first floor flat is located near the outbuildings and ideal for estate staff. Estate & Farm Buildings There is a new four car garage block with clock tower and numerous stone outbuildings across the gardens including a Georgian summer house, former granary on staddle stones and other stores. The walled gardens are also supported by a number of pretty greenhouses. The modern farm buildings and newly constructed stables are set away from the house with separate access and have been maintained to a high standard. They are well laid out with good access to the fields beyond. Stable Cottage Stable Cottage Gardener’s Cottage Outbuildings Gardens, Grounds & Land The gardens and grounds at Ash House are stunning and lend both enchantment and protection from the outside world. As with all great gardens, Ash House offers formal areas, established woodland walks, breath-taking views across to north Dartmoor and an impressive walled kitchen garden. The newly constructed 20m heated swimming pool is enclosed within another walled garden and the hard tennis court is conveniently nearby, perfect for summer entertainment. The house sits neatly at the centre of its own land, with the open parkland to the south. There are numerous blocks of mixed woodland across the estate. The fields to the north have been mainly been divided into easily managed post and rail paddocks, each with a water drinker. A high quality 60x25m outdoor riding school has also been constructed by the present owner. General Remarks & Stipulations Method of Sale The freehold of Ash House is available for purchase by private treaty with vacant possession given on completion. Services Main House, Stable Cottage and Aviary Villa ~ mains electricity, mains water, private drainage, woodchip boiler with oil-fired backup heating. Gardener’s Cottage ~ mains electricity, mains water, private drainage, oil-fired heating. Farm Flat ~ mains electricity, mains water, private drainage, oil-fired heating. Local Authority Torridge District Council (01237 428700) Council Tax Main House and Aviary Villa ~ Band H Stable Cottage ~ Band F Gardener’s Cottage ~ Band C Farm Flat ~ Band A EPC Ratings Aviary Villa ~ C Stable Cottage ~ E Gardener’s Cottage ~ F Farm Flat ~ D Fixtures and Fittings Those items mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from the agents. Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2016. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. NOT TO SCALE. Basic Payment Scheme The farmland is registered and entitlements are claimed under the Basic Payment Scheme.