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KINGSWOOD HOUSE Highampton, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5JS KINGSWOOD HOUSE, Highampton, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5JS Offers in Excess of £1,500,000 A substantial architect designed contemporary country house set in secluded location with over 5,800sq.ft. of accommodation with spectacular views Detached Residential Lodge - Guest Apartment - Tower Room Grounds of Approximately 24 Acres Leisure Suite with Indoor Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Gym, Sauna Stables - Paddocks - Woodland - Superb Lake of just under 2 Acres Bridge House Okehampton Devon EX20 1DL 01837 52371 [email protected] mansbridgebalment.co.uk SITUATION This impressive modern country house is set in a peaceful and secluded rural location within the area known as Ruby Country after the Ruby or North Devon cattle of the area and surrounded by the attractive woods and farmland of West Devon, yet within easy access of local villages, towns, the coast and moors. Surrounded by its extensive grounds of about 24 acres (available with either more or less land) which provide great privacy, the property is reached by a long drive of about 430 metres in length leading from a minor country road. The property is set near the rural hamlet of West Chilla and lies between the well served villages of Highampton, approximately 3.5 miles to the north east and Halwill Junction which is approximately 2.5 miles to the south, which offers local shops, a pub and primary school. The market towns of Holsworthy and Hatherleigh can both be reached within about 10 minutes by car, Holsworthy providing primary and secondary schooling, traditional shopping and super- markets including Waitrose. The historic small market town of Hatherleigh has a primary school, doctors surgery, banks, shops and pubs as well as auction rooms. DESCRIPTION This individual contemporary country home was completed in 2002 to a design in The well served former market town of Okehampton lies about 15 accordance with the owners wishes and designed by the architect Daniel Lloyd miles to the southeast, again offering primary and secondary King. The Mediterranean influenced design of the house incorporates many education, high street shopping, supermarkets, leisure centre and individual features including an extensive leisure suite on the ground floor with golf course. Just south of the town lies the A30 dual carriageway indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gym, sauna and shower room as well as a providing good access west into Cornwall or east to the Cathedral self-contained integral guest apartment. Approached by an impressive flight of City of Exeter with its airport, mainline railway station and the M5 steps to the front door with a large porch with balcony above, a central staircase motorway. The wild expanse of the Dartmoor National Park lies just leads up to the principle accommodation on the first floor which has level access south of the town and Exmoor National Park is also within easy to the rear southerly aspect straight out to the gardens with a large sun terrace striking distance. Bude on the North Cornwall coast can be reached and overlooking the jewel of the grounds; the two acre lake with its four islands. in under 30 minutes by car with its delightful coastal scenery providing clifftop walks and surfing beaches. The delightful open plan bright interior has a welcoming feel and is heated by oil- fired central heating and with double glazed windows throughout. In the centre The area is also well known for its fishing; a number of properties of the main hall a spiral staircase leads up to the tower room with 360 degree with coarse fishing lakes are nearby and there is also trout and views over the grounds and countryside beyond. salmon fishing on a number of rivers including the Rivers Taw and Torridge. The property is reached by its own private drive leading through the grounds to the Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances or any of the building services stables, an area with a polytunnel and extensive gravelled drive and parking by the does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. house giving access to two integral garages and workshop. A further fork in the Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items drive leads off to a separate detached wooden lodge with residential use which is and services themselves. currently let providing a useful income. The integral guest apartment can either be used as part of the main accommodation or also could be let to provide further The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is as follows: income. Around the house the delightful wooded grounds open out to an impressive lake with the main island reached by a bridge with a gazebo and From the gravelled drive a flight of stone steps lead up to the Porch and front door barbeque area. The delightful informal gardens are frequently opened to the public. to: Beyond the gardens and lake are woodlands comprising a mixture of natural broad- leaf woods and younger conifer plantations leading to open areas as well as three ENTRANCE HALL paddocks. There is also a stream to the boundary. 27' 3" x 11' 3" (8.31m x 3.43m) With solid panelled front door with stained glass to either side; tiled floor with NOTE inset compass motif; central staircase with turning banisters leading up to the main Please note that the vendors are happy to consider the sale of the property with floor and with wall light points. Four steps lead down to the rear to a door with either less or more of the adjoining woodland. access to the Leisure Suite, Utility, Guest Apartment and Garages. 2 radiators. Proceed up the main stairs to: MAIN HALL 34' 5" x 14' 7" (10.49m x 4.44m)(max including stairwell) An impressive open plan living space with central cast iron spiral staircase leading to the Tower Room above; 13' ceiling height; galleried landing area to front; further hall gallery with door out beyond the stairwell to the balcony over the front door. Central heating thermostat; wide arch leading through to the rear to: LIVING ROOM 46' 11" x 15' 11" (14.3m x 4.85m)(max) An impressive room, dual aspect, with 3 pairs of French windows opening out to the rear directly onto a patio on the southerly side of the house looking out over the lawns and lake, its islands and the woodland beyond. Hatch to kitchen; radiator; coved ceiling; built-in fireplace. To the end is a further area with window to side overlooking the gardens with two deep cupboards and two radiators. LIFT ROOM 13' 8" x 7' 6" (4.17m x 2.29m) Electrically operated lift in one corner leading down to the gym and garage. Shelved recess; loft hatch; radiator. Through room leading to: KITCHEN 16' 0" x 13' 8" (4.88m x 4.17m) A dual aspect room with arched glazed window to side with Juliette balcony with woodland view; further French windows and glazed back door to rear with southerly aspect leading out to the patio, lake and grounds. Coved ceiling; radiator; part tiled walls; fitted with an extensive range of wall and floor mounted kitchen units with built-in electric oven/grill; 2 fridges; dishwasher; extractor fan as well as a matching dresser unit and island unit with one and a half bowl sink, tiled worktop and break- fast bar. OFFICE/POTENTIAL BEDROOM 24' 0" x 11' 4" (7.32m x 3.45m) French windows to side opening to a Juliette balcony with outlook over the gardens; radiator. CLOAKROOM Tiled floor; WC; hand basin; radiator; extractor fan. DINING ROOM 15' 11" x 14' 2" (4.85m x 4.32m) Accessed from the Hallway by a wide open archway with arch French window to side opening to a Juliette balcony with views to the woodland; 10ft ceiling height; 2 radiators; coved ceiling. MAIN BEDROOM 16' 0" x 13' 3" (4.88m x 4.04m) With wide arch window to front opening out to Juliette balcony and views over the wooded grounds and further windows to either side. Radiator; coved ceiling; doors to Hall Gallery; Dressing Room and to EN SUITE BATHROOM 18' 4 (max)" x 14' 6" > 7'6" (5.59m x 4.42m) Marble tile floor; window to side; coved ceiling; extensive range of fitted cupboards, shelves and dressing table. Bath with mixer shower top; WC; hand basin in vanity unit; tiled shower cubicle with mains shower; part tiled walls. DRESSING ROOM 14' 5" x 5' 8" (max) (4.39m x 1.73m) GUEST BEDROOM 13' 9" x 13' 0" (+ lobby) (4.19m x 3.96m) Dual aspect arched windows with Juliette balcony to front and window to side overlooking the grounds. Radiator. EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Marble tiled floor; part tiled walls; WC; hand basin; tiled shower cubicle with mains shower; radiator. TOWER ROOM GUEST APARTMENT 20' 0" x 20' 0" (6.1m x 6.1m) (approx) A truly delightful room with windows around all four sides with captivating views over the grounds with the lake, woodland and countryside beyond. With fitted KITCHEN/DINING ROOM shelves to three sides; velux window above the stairwell leading to a LANTERN 15' 11" x 15' 8" (4.85m x 4.78m) ROOM providing further light. A delightful and adaptable room providing a peace- French windows to side leading directly out onto a small terrace and the drive ful retreat and ideal as a studio or providing further seating or occasional bedroom providing level access with windows to either side. Fitted kitchen with a range of cupboards and worktops with electric oven and grill; electric hob; one and a half use.