Lyneham Coombe Lyneham Coombe Teign Valley, TQ13 0EH Exeter 12 Miles Chudleigh 2 Miles Dartmoor 5 Miles
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Lyneham Coombe Lyneham Coombe Teign Valley, TQ13 0EH Exeter 12 miles Chudleigh 2 miles Dartmoor 5 miles • Stunning contemporary house • Delightful woodland valley setting • Over 3,700q ft of versatile accommodation • 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms • Amazing reception areas • Designed for low carbon footprint living • Triple garage • Informal grounds of 2 acres Guide price £950,000 SITUATION The property occupies a magical setting in its own wooded valley, standing at the end of a private drive. Despite its rural location close to the eastern fringes of the Dartmoor National Park, the property is only 2 miles from the attractive old town of Chudleigh, whilst more extensive facilities are found at Exeter (12 miles), Newton Abbot (9 miles) and Torquay (14 miles). The A38 linking to the M5 motorway is a short drive away. A stunningly impressive Architect-designed eco house in a wooded INTRODUCTION Lyneham Coombe is an Architect-designed modern timber and location with easy access to the A38 glass residence with some truly impressive double and triple volume entertaining spaces, which has been designed and constructed to provide an environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle. The house was built in 2007 and occupies approximately 200sq m on plan offering approximately 350sq m of accommodation over two floors. The design was inspired by the late Bengt Warne, an internationally renowned Swedish architect and early eco-warrior. A SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE The frame of the house is constructed of laminated timber beams which is infilled with glass and timber panels and the exterior is clad with Western Red Cedar capped with a cedar shingle roof. The ground floor is finished with Travertine marble, also found in the upstairs bathrooms, whilst the first floor living area and bedrooms are finished with natural walnut flooring and doors. There are two bespoke staircases incorporating walnut with the house heated by underfloor heating to both floors powered by LPG. Eco credentials include a water harvesting system for 'grey' water as well as a well for domestic water. The private water and drainage systems are looked after by specialist companies who have maintenance contracts. The property was featured on completion of the build in 2008 on the front page of the Self Build & Design magazine and was a finalist in the LABC awards in 2008. ACCOMMODATION Triple height lobby containing the impressive walnut staircase leading to the first floor. BEDROOM 5 / STUDY. WET ROOM. UTILITY ROOM with limestone worktops, space for appliances. Triple height LIVING / TV ROOM with door to lawn. BATHROOM, BEDROOMS 3 & 4 plus BEDROOM 2 with its EN SUITE WET ROOM. On the first floor is a massive (100sq m), double volume DINING / LIVING AREA with splendid open aspect, ideal for entertaining on a grand scale. Sliding doors to wooden decking and the garden at first floor level. Above is a magnificent glazed dome with glazed panels. The KITCHEN has a range of units, Britannia 9-hob gas cooker, Blanco sink unit, natural cream limestone worktops and large twin fridge/freezer. Double doors lead out into the dining / living area. On this level is the MASTER BEDROOM with door to the verandah along with a magnificent EN SUITE BATHROOM with bath, separate power shower, his 'n' hers sinks and large windows to rear garden. THE GROUNDS The grounds have been landscaped for ease of maintenance to fit in with the delightfully informal wooded location. There is an abundance of oak, ash and beech trees plus mature camellias and rhododendron and other shrubs. The grounds run down to a small stream which is a tributary of the River Teign and a further small stream runs through the property. A variety of flora and fauna flourish. The SUMMERHOUSE has been designed to encourage occupation by three varieties of bats that are known to roost locally. TRIPLE GARAGE with automatic, retractable timber door. Overall, the grounds provide an exciting space for 'safe' adventures for children. DIRECTIONS From the A38, exit at Chudleigh Knighton and proceed on the Teign Valley Road towards Canonteign Falls and Christow. After three quarters of a mile, at Lyneham Cross, turn left up a quiet lane and the entrance drive to the property is within half a mile on the right. Lyneham Coombe, Teign Valley, TQ13 0EH These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags 21/22 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1PR Tel: 01392 255202 [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.