Shutes Farm Shutes Farm Northleigh, Colyton, EX24 6BL Colyton 3.5 Miles Honiton 4 Miles Axminster 9 Miles
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Shutes Farm Shutes Farm Northleigh, Colyton, EX24 6BL Colyton 3.5 miles Honiton 4 miles Axminster 9 miles • Grade II Listed • Historical Accommodation • 5 Double Bedrooms (1 gd flr) • 2 Reception Rooms • Farmhouse Style Kitchen • Study and Utility • Potential for Annexe (stc) • 0.65 Acre Gardens Guide price £650,000 SITUATION Shutes Farm is located on the edge of the charming village of Northleigh nestling in the East Devon area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is a real sense of community with many clubs and groups using the village hall along with the sports and social club bar which opens twice a week. The village also has the church of St Giles dating back to the A beautiful Grade II listed stone farmhouse with 5/6 Bedrooms, 14th century and having stood through civil war, rebellion, and two world wars Northleigh's parish church remains open to all potential annexe (stc) in 0.65 Acres which sums up the unique sense of community that this village enjoys. The area is well serviced by outstanding schools, with Colyton Grammar School a short distance away. The nearby market town of Honiton offers day to day amenities, as well as specialist antique and book shops. A main rail line links Honiton with direct trains to Waterloo and Exeter, and the A30 gives rapid access to Exeter. Exeter has a main line rail link to London Paddington, an international airport and M5 access. The south coast lies just 8 miles distant and offers a full range of coastal pursuits. DESCRIPTION Shutes Farm is a beautiful five bedroom Grade II listed stone farmhouse, sympathetically renovated in the 80's from a derelict shell, the property benefits from a wealth of character with exposed oak and elm beams, mullion windows, window seats and large fireplaces with Beer stone and woodburners. The versatile accommodation comprises a dining hall, kitchen with LPG Aga and slate worktops, sitting room with impressive inglenook fireplace incorporating a bread oven and woodburner as well as a historically important winder staircase rising to the master bedroom. There is a lovely downstairs bedroom, which has been used for B&B alongside the adjoining shower room. Off the kitchen is a small utility and WC. On the first floor are four good-sized double bedrooms (master bedroom with en-suite bathroom), a family bathroom and a fifth bedroom/study. Attached to the house and accessed via the ground floor bedroom is a large garden room and library, which could potentially be incorporated into the house for further accommodation or converted (subject to consents) to form an annexe or office. OUTSIDE Set in large partly walled gardens which extend to approximately 0.65 acres the house is approached down a sweeping gravel drive to a parking area for several cars. The large gardens enclose the house on three sides, predominantly laid to lawn surrounded by hedges and interspersed with various trees. To the rear is a small secret garden with pond. SERVICES Mains water and electric. Private drainage. LPG fired Aga and oil central heating and hot water. VIEWINGS Viewing strictly by appointment only, after calling Stags 01404 45885. DIRECTIONS From the High Street in Honiton turn into New Street, past the train station. At the top of the hill turn left at the mini roundabout then almost immediately right signposted to Northleigh and Farway. Stay on this road past the Golf Course then take the next right to Northleigh at Broaddown Cross. Follow this road down into the village and the property is set on the left hand side before you get to the post box. Shutes Farm, Northleigh, Colyton, EX24 6BL These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags Bank House, 66 High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1PS Tel: 01404 45885 [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.