Pynes House 9 Silver Street • Thorverton • Exeter • Ex5 5Lt Pynes House 9 Silver Street • Thorverton Exeter • Ex5 5Lt
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PYNES HOUSE 9 SILVER STREET • THORVERTON • EXETER • EX5 5LT PYNES HOUSE 9 SILVER STREET • THORVERTON EXETER • EX5 5LT Exeter about 8.5 miles Tiverton about 8.5 miles Crediton about 7 miles A detached and extended Grade II listed Georgian home in the centre of this idyllic Exe Valley village with a stunning mature garden. Accommodation summary Sociable Kitchen / breakfast room • Dining room Sitting room • Utility • Kitchenette • Shower room Six bedrooms • Master en suite Two further bathrooms Numerous workshops and garaging Secondary accommodation in “The School House” Two useful garden sheds • Stunning mature gardens Cobbled driveway SITUATION Thorverton is one of the area’s most popular villages and lies midway between the market town of Tiverton with Blundell’s School and the university and cathedral city of Exeter. Thorverton is an ancient village with a thriving community and an array of interesting cob, local stone and thatched buildings, the well-known Thorverton stone was quarried from the 12th Century onwards at nearby Raddon. The village has two pubs, church, chapel, primary school with pre-school, superb village shop and post office plus a farm shop on the outskirts. The surrounding area consists of typical, rolling Devon farmland with many excellent walks to be had around the network of public footpaths. There is good access to the M5 with junction 27 at Tiverton just 8 miles away and excellent rail links to London Paddington and Waterloo. DESCRIPTION An elegant Grade II Listed Georgian family home with a wealth of character and charm, in the heart of Thorverton and within the catchment area of Blundells School. Offering well-proportioned and flexible accommodation, which includes a kitchen / breakfast room with useful utility, dining room and a sitting room with an open fire and views across to the memorial green. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a kitchenette, shower room, boot room which leads to a workshop and store room. On the first floor there are six bedrooms and three bathrooms. A particular room of interest is the triple aspect master bedroom with en suite which enjoys a pleasant outlook over the grounds and courtyard. The property also benefits from a garage and “The School House” which is currently arranged with a useful workshop, garage and shower room on the ground floor. On the first floor there is a studio area, perfect for a home office and bathroom. The School House could easily be converted with little effort into an annex or holiday let (subject to planning). GARDENS AND GROUNDS Pynes House garden is surrounded by cob and local Thorverton stone walls and slightly slopes to the south. The front garden is fenced from the road with establishing yew and Escallonia hedging. There is a statuesque Holme Oak which gives shade to a small area of the front lawn. Beyond a traditionally cobbled courtyard is the main garden with a large lawn and established perennial flowerbeds. The paths are lined with apple cordons and these surround productive vegetable plots , pear and greengage trees. There is a row of tool and machine sheds under some mature trees (Robinia pseudacaia and Field maple, Spindle and Vibirnum. The garden is unique and affords a high degree of privacy, being located so central in the village. PYNES HOUSE SERVICES Approximate Gross Internal Area: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Main House: 444 sq.m. / 4779.6 sq.ft. Separate solar panels for supplementary hot water in the back of the house and total initial heating and hot water in The School House. OUTGOINGS Mid Devon District Council. Council tax band G FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, carpets, light fittings, garden ornaments etc are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. DIRECTIONS From Exeter proceed north on the A396, the Tiverton road and continue through Rewe until the Ruffwell Inn whereupon turn left signposted Thorverton. Cross over the river and pass the cricket ground, and before reaching the centre of the village, Pynes House will be found on the right hand side immediately after the first pair of thatched cottages and, exactly opposite the Memorial hall. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to view we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property. IMPORTANT NOTICE: SAVILLS EXETER Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on Sterling Court, their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or 17 Dix’s Field, contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and Exeter, EX1 1QA are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment 01392 455 700 or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 19.08.02WL. Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087. [email protected].