Coombe Farm Higher Ashton, Coombe Farm Walking and riding is widely available in the surrounding countryside on Dartmoor, Higher Ashton, Haldon Hills and Forest. There is fishing in the Devon, EX6 7QS , golf at the nearby Teign valley golf course and sailing is available along the South A Grade II Listed Devon Devon coast. longhouse refurbished Communications from Coombe Farm are excellent with the A38 Devon Expressway 4 to a high standard in a miles to the south which connects to the M5 peaceful setting motorway at Exeter. Intercity rail services to London Paddington, London Waterloo and to Exeter 8 miles, A38 Devon Expressway 4 miles the remainder of the country are found at Exeter St David’s station. Exeter Airport also Hall | Drawing room | Sitting room | Dining provides a large number of domestic and room Kitchen | Study/office | 5 bedrooms (one international flights. with ensuite) | Family bathroom | Shower room Laundry room | Beautiful landscaped gardens The property Orchard | Large gazebo and decking with far Coombe Farm is a Grade II Listed classic Devon reaching views | 2 paddocks | Small copse longhouse, which according to the Listing has Stable block with 2 loose boxes and a shelter origins in the 16th Century, with additions in the 17th or 18th Century, and was further extended In all about 4.0 acres in the 1970’s. It is of cob construction under a thatch roof, and has been refurbished in Location recent years to include new reed thatch on the Coombe Farm occupies a very peaceful position eastern elevation and it now provides modern in a coombe below Beardon Hill, and enjoys far day living in period surroundings. It retains a reaching views of the Dartmoor National Park wealth of period features with large inglenook to the west and towards Haldon to the north fireplaces with wood burning stoves in the east. The nearby picturesque villages of Higher sitting room and drawing room, which also and Lower Ashton offer everyday amenities has a bread oven and a cream oven and an to include the parish church, Post Office and interesting pistol cupboard set into the cob wall. village stores and the Manor Inn pub. Christow, The dining room also has a fireplace and there about 1 mile away, provides further amenities is a wealth of exposed studwork and ceiling and an excellent primary school. More extensive beams throughout the property, an ancient oak facilities including secondary schooling can be plank screen in the hall, and wooden and slate found in , about 4 miles to the south. flooring. The kitchen and bathrooms have been Exeter, approximately 8 miles away is the most fitted out to a very high standard with Corian thriving city in the South West and offers a work surfaces in the kitchen with an electric Aga wide choice of cultural activities with theatre, and marble tops in the bathroom. a museum, arts centre and a wealth of good There are five bedrooms on the first floor, one shopping, including John Lewis and a Waitrose of which has an ensuite bathroom, a shower and also a wide range of restaurants. Many room and the family bathroom with a raised primary and secondary schools can be found double bath. in Exeter, including Exeter School and The Maynard, whilst Exeter University is recognised The western end of the accommodation as one of the best in the country. could be adapted to form a self-contained annexe or it could be used for Bed & Breakfast accommodation as it is currently.

Outside In the northern corner of the gently sloping Coombe Farm is approached via a long shared large paddock is a copse with young larch, drive off the lane, via a five bar wooden gate copper beech, weeping birch, hornbeam and opening onto a gravelled parking and turning Scotch pines. Mains water is piped to the large area where there is a large timber storage shed. paddock and spring water feeds the trough To the front of the house is a paved patio and in the smaller paddock. There is also a timber barbecue area, sheltered by a bank of wildflower framed stable block with 2 stables and a shelter. beds. The gardens are easily maintained and mainly laid to lawn with flowerbeds designed to About 4.0 acres attract butterflies and other wildlife. Above the General house and main garden is a large decking area Services: Mains electricity, mains water, shared with a large gazebo/garden room with infrared private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. heaters, providing outdoor entertaining for a Broadband connected. large part of the year. Local Authority: District Council, To the west and northwest of the house are Forde House, Brunel Road, , two paddocks about 2.3 acres and 1.02 acres Devon, TQ12 4XX respectively, bordered by mature trees and EPC rating: G hedgerows.

Floorplans Gross internal area 3,242 sq ft (301 sq m) For identification purposes only.

Dining Room 5.29 x 4.70 Drawing Room 17'4" x 15'5" F/P 6.89 x 5.38 (Maximum) 22'7" x 17'8"

Directions Study/Office From Exeter and the M5 Motorway take the A38 Kitchen Hall 4.97 x 2.59 4.52 x 4.15 3.02 x 2.44 16'4" x 8'6" Devon Expressway south towards . 14'10" x 13'7" 9'11" x 8'0" Sitting Room Turn off just south of Chudleigh, signposted Breakfast Bar 4.41 x 3.83 14'6" x 12'7" Teign Valley and after crossing over the A38 turn right onto the Teign Valley road (B0193) towards Christow. Proceed for about two and a half F/P miles and turn right, crossing the River Teign, Ground Floor signposted Lower and Higher Ashton. Proceed through Lower Ashton, and in Higher Ashton bear right where the road splits. Continue on this Bedroom 2 Bedroom 5 3.71 x 3.69 Bathroom Bedroom 4 5.29 x 2.97 road and after leaving Higher Ashton and going 12'2" x 12'1" Laundry 3.75 x 3.05 17'4" x 9'9" 3.29 x 2.14 up the hill, the drive to Coombe Farm is the first 10'10" x 7'0" (Maximum) 12'4" x 10'0" on the right hand side opposite the sign for The Gables. Coombe Farm is the last property on the right hand side.

Lower Level

Bedroom 1 Bedroom 3 4.57 x 4.56 4.40 x 4.06 15'0" x 15'0" 14'5" x 13'4"

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