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Created by BELFIELD DEVELOPMENTS Priory House Ottery St Mary
Introducing Priory House — a collection of eight elegant apartments within a Grade II* listed Georgian building in the historic town of Ottery St Mary.
Priory House – formerly known as bedroom apartment. Each one has The Priory – has a rich and varied an elegant specification that displays history. Built in 1719, it has since impeccable attention to detail and all housed the King’s Grammar School, the benefits of contemporary living. the Royal British Legion and served All communal maintenance is looked as a courthouse and police station. after by a management company and each apartment has a dedicated space Eight apartments now reside within in a private car park. The enchanting this exquisite building, featuring seven coastline and national parks of two bedroom apartments and a three East Devon are nestled close by.
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Ornate ceiling of St Mary’s Church opposite Priory House.
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The elegant Georgian façade of Priory House. 2 3 Priory House Ottery St Mary Specification — The Belfield standard Priory House is built to an elegant specification, Each home has been engineered to last and with fine workmanship and premium materials considered down to the finest detail. Slide & Hide combining to create sumptuous spaces that usher ovens give you greater room in the kitchen, heated the house into its next rich chapter. Because bathroom mirrors1 ensure a steam-free view and Belfield believe that a new home should arrive underfloor heating in the bathrooms keep your complete and ready to move into, all fixtures are feet a perfect temperature all year round. fitted as standard.
High quality, natural materials have The bathrooms feature designer sanitary A Georgian arched window combines with been used throughout Priory House. ware, accompanied by wall hung vanity units a magnificent cluster chandelier to create a Engineered oak flooring in the open with countertop basins and Crosswater sense of understated luxury. plan living areas combine with cosy wool taps. Spacious shower enclosures by carpets in the bedrooms and durable Merlyn are completed with exquisite The apartments within the main house porcelain floor tiles in the bathrooms. marble-style wall tiles and low profile are supported by a secure intercom and Shaker style kitchens with under-cabinet shower trays. door entry system, with first and second lighting are complemented by marble floor apartments conveniently served by effect worktops, ceramic kitchen sinks In the grand entrance hall to the main a lift. Each home arrives configured for and Neff appliances. A wine cooler house, wooden parquet flooring leads to Sky television. All apartments have a brings an added touch of sophistication. the sweeping original staircase. basement storage unit and a dedicated car parking space in the private rear car park.
Managed and maintained Moving in A management company will take care On your moving in day, we will of all communal maintenance to Priory personally meet you at Priory House to House, leaving you to enjoy your new welcome you into your apartment, show home. you how everything works and answer any queries you may have. Belfield believe that leasehold properties should be owned and regulated by the After you move in, Belfield will provide people who live in them. Therefore, the you with the services of a maintenance freehold of the building and grounds will professional for half a day to help you be handed back to the owners of Priory with the essentials in setting up your House once the final home has been sold. new home. A decorator will also be made available for half a day to touch up any cosmetic damage caused during your move, leaving your new space immaculate and ready to enjoy. 1.2
Typical interior from a previous Belfield development.
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..and as oft With unclosed lids, already had I dreamt Of my sweet birth-place, and the old church-tower Samuel Coleridge — Frost at Midnight, 1798
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The grand entrance hall with original sweeping staircase. 6 7 Priory House Ottery St Mary History & Location — Ottery St Mary, Devon Nestled in the East Devon countryside, a short JK Rowling, who named a village ‘Ottery St distance from the south coast, Ottery St Mary Catchpole’ in Harry Potter. is named after the River Otter which flows through the town. It is the birthplace of the The impressive parish church of St Mary’s, influential English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge referred to as ‘a miniature Exeter Cathedral’, and has inspired contemporary writers such as stands opposite Priory House.
1.5 One of the greatest merits of Priory House is its position. The breathtaking Ottery St Mary boasts some excellent The breathtaking beauty of the beauty of the Jurassic Coast, the wild educational establishments, including The Jurassic Coast. landscapes of the East Devon and King’s School – judged as ‘outstanding’ Dartmoor national parks, and the by Ofsted – and the highly regarded Transport links — Getting Around vibrant cathedral city of Exeter lie just Ottery Primary School and Westhill a few miles from its front door. Exeter Primary School. Priory House benefits from excellent transport Priory House and connects you to London city centre and the University of Exeter links by road, rail and air. To the west, the A30 Waterloo. can be reached in 20 minutes, making it For globetrotters, Exeter airport is just connects Ottery St Mary to Exeter and the M5, easily commutable. 15 minutes away – offering escapes to which offers easy access to Cornwall and the Local bus services link Ottery St Mary to the northern lights in Finland, snowy Closer to home, the River Otter offers ski trips in France or beach holidays in North. To the east, the A30 links to the A303, Sidmouth, Honiton, Taunton, Ottery St Mary wonderful walks and bountiful wildlife Crete. leading to London and the South East. The Hospital, The Science Park and Exeter city in the form of otters, egrets, herons 1.4 South Coast is a 15 minute drive away. centre. and recently reintroduced beavers. The Tumbling Weir can be found just Views over the East Devon countryside. Feniton train station can be reached in 10 minutes For more far-flung destinations, Exeter metres from the river – a rare example by car, taking you directly to Exeter St David’s. International Airport is just 8 miles away. of circular weir design which was vital Honiton train station is a 10 minute drive from in Ottery St Mary’s wool, corn and silk industry. British wildlife park Wildwood Escot and the charming market town of Honiton – regarded as the antiques capital of the South West – can be found nearby.
The town of Ottery St Mary has a delightful array of independent shops, restaurants and eateries. Highlights include The Rusty Pig which serves seasonal fare supporting local producers and farmers. Various local festivals run throughout the year, including a tradition called Tar Barrels. Dating from 1.6 the 17th century and taking place every November, the tradition sees residents of The impressive St Mary’s Church, Ottery St Mary carry flaming tar barrels opposite Priory House. through the town. 8 9 Priory House Ottery St Mary Directions — Priory House From the West, take Junction 29 on the M5, then left on to the B3174. Take the next right signed the A30 towards Honiton. After 6 miles take the Honiton, Sidmouth. At the T junction turn left, exit signed Ottery St Mary on the B3174. At the then immediately left again towards Alfington on roundabout, take the third exit passing under the B3177. Keep left to go past St Mary’s Church, the A30. At the next roundabout take the exit Priory House is on your right. signed Ottery St Mary on B3174. After 2 miles cross the bridge over the River Otter, then bear 1.7
Address: The formal courtyard garden Priory House, 10 Paternoster Row, leading to the main entrance door. Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1DP 1.8
Map showing location of Ottery St Mary
Taunton
M A3 1 Yeovil Tiverton A30 A30
Honiton
M A3 A30 A30 Exeter Ottery Lyme Regis St Mary Dorchester
Exmouth Weymouth Newton A38 Abbot
Contact details: A380 Hall & Scott Drew Pearce To discuss making a reservation, 15 Broad Street 14 Cathedral Close please contact the joint selling Ottery St Mary Exeter estate agents; Devon Devon Hall & Scott or Drew Pearce. EX11 1BY EX1 1HA 01404 812000 01392 201748 [email protected] [email protected] 10 11 Priory House Ottery St Mary About & Vision — Belfield Belfield is a Devon based, family-run property Belfield put strong ethics and tasteful design at development company that creates exceptional the heart of everything they do. new homes, luxury apartments and historic refurbishments. Each home is engineered to last, considered down to the finest detail and designed for contemporary Built on the belief that they should only build living. Great care is taken to ensure Belfield only homes they would like to live in themselves, produce the finest workmanship, creating homes they are proud to put their name to.
Priory House is one of Ottery St Mary’s finest architectural gems, noted for its rich heritage and graceful proportions. Over the last three centuries, it has kept a close relationship with the local community and we feel very proud to have undertaken the restoration of such an important building. In partnership with the East Devon County Council and the local community, we have created a residential scheme which preserves the character of this impressive Grade II* listed building and its place in Ottery St Mary for generations to come. We look forward to creating a new chapter in the history of Priory House, creating homes in a beautiful setting.
Justin Denno — Director
P R I O R Y 12 HOUSE Disclaimer: This document is intended to provide an indication of the general style of our development. Computer generated images are indicative only. Belfield operates a policy of continuous development and individual features such as elevational treatments may vary from time to time. To this end, any drawings, photographs and computer generated images shown are non-contractual. Whilst every endeavour has been made to provide P R I O R Y accurate information in relation to internal and external finishes, Belfield reserves the right to change supplier and alter or vary the design at any time HOUSE for any reason without prior notice. Travel times and distances are approximate. All details are correct at time of going to print.