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LITTLE ASHOTT EXFORD | NATIONAL PARK GUIDE £645,000

Little Ashott Exford, TA24 7NH A wonderful period barn conversion located within the very heart of the Exmoor National Park close to the renowned and pretty village of Exford. Ideal country home or equestrian property set as it is within some 7 acres of mature gardens and pasture with stable yard, manège/schooling area, feature 30’ main reception room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, 4 bedrooms7 bed 4 bath (4 th3 recpbedroom/study), 8.6 acr Double garage shower with room, en suite room above bathroom, 20’7 integral garage and adjoining indoor swimming pool.

 A Rural Country Home set within 7 Acres  Mature Gardens and Pasture  Stable Yard and Ancillary Buildings  Manège /Schooling Area  Impressive 30’ Main Reception Room with Access onto Main Gardens  Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Dining Room  4 Bedrooms, Shower Room En suite Bathroom  Integral Garage and Indoor Swimming Pool

Little Ashott enjoys a very central setting within the wonderful Exmoor National Park, some 2 miles from the renowned village of Exford (to the East) and Simonsbath (to the West). For those seeking a rural but not isolated country setting then this property could well be for you. The area abounds with a mixture of rolling open farmland and heather clad moorland, deep wooded river valleys and to the north some of the areas most dramatic coastline. The village of Exford offers a variety of amenities including Parish Church, shops, well-known local hotels and bars, primary school , village hall, cricket club to name but a few. The moorland Town of is located approx 15/20 minutes’ drive to the south, Barnstaple some 40 minutes to the west, Taunton some 40/45 minutes to the East where there is access to the M5 Motorway and a main line railway connection including 1hr.45min express service at peak times to London Paddington.

The Property In a leafy rural setting a few minutes’ drive from Bedroom 3: Double room with window to the the popular village of Exford, the property is front and radiator. approached across a long shared private drive leading to a private driveway and parking area. Half Landing: Door leading to:

This large former barn dates from the mid-19th Bedroom 4/Study: Double room with window Century, was converted in the late 1980’s by a to side overlooking the rear patio and gardens, well-known local builder and now provides radiator, roof light window and access to roof generous bedroom and living spaces which space. incorporate original features and sympathetic additions in keeping with the original style. The attractive gardens, grounds and open pasture total Main Gallery Landing: With timber rail and c.7 acres. balustrade, windows to the front and rear aspects, radiator, exposed beam, exposed pointed Accommodation stonework to one wall and doorway leading to the: Stone steps rise to a:

Drawing Room: An impressive dual aspect room Deep Canopy Porch: Courtesy lighting and enjoying countryside views to the front and private period style panel front door in to :- garden views to the rear with French doors and

steps down to the rear patio and gardens. To one Entrance Hall: A sizeable space with cloaks end is an impressive feature stone pointed fireplace cupboard, radiators, window to rear with deep sill with inset Villager wood burning stove on a raised and a turned staircase to the half landing with hearth, an ornate arched niche with mantle and an storage under continuing to the main landing with arched recess with hidden door to a solid fuel gallery balustrade. Doors leading to the: store. With radiators, exposed beam and deep sill

windows. Master Bedroom: Double room with a comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes, radiators and an attractive arched window with Dining Room: With elevated country views, window seat overlooking the front garden and radiator, tongue and grooved panelling to dado drive with country views. Further door to the: height, exposed beam, glazed door to the utility room and an arched access to the: En-suite Bathroom with Dressing Area: With an obscured double glazed window to front, Kitchen: Dual aspect room with windows to the radiator, wall mounted heater, built-in cupboard front and side fitted with an extensive range of and wardrobe, recessed spa bath with tiled splash base cupboard and drawer units beneath a tiled back, WC, vanity unit with tiled surfaces, splash work surface. Matching range of wall cupboards back, storage and cupboards under and inset hand and corner display shelving, inset Neff ceramic hob basin, mirror with lighting over, shaver socket, with extractor fan over, single drainer sink unit, separate tiled shower with Aqualisa power shower integrated Creda double oven, concealed Bosch fitment and sliding glass doors. dishwasher and integrated fridge freezer. With tiled splash back, radiator and access to roof space. Shower Room: Spacious tiled shower with glass sliding doors and Mira Excel power shower Utility Room: With window to the rear gardens, fitment, WC, vanity unit with tiled splash backs and double glazed skylights, single drainer sink unit with inset hand basin, mirror, recessed lighting, storage cupboards under, radiator, Potterton oil fired cupboard, radiator, heated towel rail and wall boiler supplying hot water for central heating and mounted fan heater. domestic use, airing cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder and slatted shelving plus space and Bedroom 2: Double room with window plumbing for washing machine. A side lobby with overlooking the front garden and drive, wash hand coat hooks leads to doors to: basin and radiator.

Accommodation Continued Agents Note Opening Times Shower Room: Shower cubicle with tiled surrounds and We understand that there is a covenant set out within the title of the property Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm shower fitment, WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splash to prevent the property being used as a business premises. Further information Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm back, mirror, radiator and wall mounted heater. upon request. Sunday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Garage: With electric remote control folding security Council Tax Band door, power, lighting, meters, skylight and cupboard housing Council - G Directions the filter/pump for the swimming pool. Storage above, door From Dulverton proceed North West along B3223 towards to the rear gardens and the: Viewings Exford, then follow signs for Simonsbath turning left onto the Strictly by appointment with the selling agent B3224 - proceed for about 1.1 miles and turn left down a private Swimming Pool: Fully enclosed, heated swimjet endless drive marked Ashott Barton. At the bottom of lane, the pool system with slate tile surround and recessed pine Services & Referral Fees property will be found on the left hand side through the 5 bar seating. Spot lighting, radiator, dehumidifier and windows to Webbers Property Services Ltd (WPSLtd) refer buyers and vendor clients to timber gateway. the front and side aspects. The Mortgage Advice Bureau, please be aware that should you decide to use this service (WPSLtd) will receive an average referral fee of £175 from them on Outside: An electric five bar gate leads to a tarmac legal completion. (WPSLtd) may also provide a conveyancing quotation via Law turning/parking area with access to the garage, the front Firm Services (LFS) in conjunction with a local law firm, should you decide to garden consists of well stocked flower beds retained by use this service (WPSLtd) will receive a referral fee of £150 on legal stone walls with central stone steps ascending to the front completion. This fee is taken for recommending their services and to cover the door. From here a further gate leads into the enclosed yard on-line transaction management service provided by (LFS). and stable block. There is also access to a workshop/tool store.

Stable Yard: Enclosed with a combination of post and rail and mature hedging, the timber stable block comprises 4 stables, a tack room and a storage barn with a further implement store and mower shed to the rear. From the yard there is direct access to the fields, level schooling paddock and a five bar gate returning to the:

The gently sloping pasture is divided into 2 fields with water supply in each.

Gardens: These are a real feature of the property, bordered on one side by the adjoining fields. The side garden enjoys a timber summer house overlooking the fish pond surrounded by a mixture of lawn and attractive shrub planting, divided from the main lawn by a small stream. A wooden footbridge leads through into the large rear garden which is extensively lawned and bordered by mature trees and hedging. Toward the base of the lawn there is a summer house and small wildlife pond. Separate access can be gained to the garden from the driveway and paddocks.

Services Mains Electric, Oil Central Heating, Private Water and Drainage (spring bore hole and septic tank).

For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.

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