Red Chimneys COLATON RALEIGH • SIDMOUTH

Red Chimneys SHEPHERDS LANE • COLATON RALEIGH • SIDMOUTH • DEVON • EX10 0LP

A characterful period style property set in immaculate landscaped gardens, enjoying far-reaching views over beautiful and unspoilt east Devon countryside Colaton Raleigh about 0.5 miles • Budleigh Salterton about 4 miles Sidmouth about 6 miles • Honiton about 14 miles • Exeter about 15 miles

Accommodation summary Entrance hall • kitchen/dining room • drawing room • sitting room • study • WC Master bedroom with en suite shower room Three further bedrooms (1 en suite) • family bathroom • WC Workshop • greenhouse • studio • gardeners WC • garden room Ample parking and turning with established gardens and grounds of approximately 2.32 acres Wonderful views over the gardens, grounds and surrounding countryside EPC – Band D

Savills Exeter Sterling Court, 17 Dix’s Field, Exeter, EX1 1QA 01392 455 755 [email protected] Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text Situation Red Chimneys is situated on the edge of the village of Colaton Raleigh, in a spectacular elevated position, offering far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. It is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the popular towns of Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth. The spectacular Jurassic Coastline, a world heritage site, is just a short drive from the property and together with the surrounding area, offers fantastic opportunity for recreational activities. Colaton Raleigh with its shop, Otter Inn public house and church, is within half a mile of the property and further afield, Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth offer a wide range of facilities. There is a good selection of primary and secondary schools in the area, including The King’s School at Ottery St Mary and Colyton Grammar School, rated by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’. The Cathedral city of Exeter is approximately 15 miles west, and offers a wide range of schools, shopping and leisure facilities, together with good communication links, including a main line rail link to London Paddington, access to the M5 Motorway and Exeter International Airport.

Description Red Chimneys is a wonderful detached home, situated well within its gardens and grounds at the head of a long driveway, part of which is shared with one other neighbour. The property offers much privacy and seclusion whilst much of the adjoining countryside is owned by Clinton Devon Estates and is organically managed. Both the house and gardens take full advantage the spectacular views over the neighbouring farmland and surrounding countryside. Built in the 1950’s, Red Chimneys benefits from many modern conveniences, including double glazed windows throughout, whilst also incorporating a selection of character and Gothic influences. The house is constructed of rendered elevations, under a thatched roof (re ridged in 2015) and benefits from oil fired central heating and electric under-floor heating in the kitchen/dining room. Studio

ACCOMMODATION The accommodation is beautifully presented and has undergone extensive improvements by the current owners in recent years. There is a magnificent kitchen/dining room, designed and installed by Ashgrove Kitchens, with bespoke units, an electric Aga within the central island unit, a large pantry and underfloor heating. There is a reception hall with a cloakroom and three reception rooms, including the drawing room which has a brick fireplace, bay window and French doors opening onto the gardens. There are four bedrooms on the first floor, the master suite is a triple aspect room with an attractive brick fireplace and a recently installed en-suite shower room. The guest bedroom also has an en-suite shower room and there is both a family bathroom and a cloakroom serving the two further bedrooms. Within the grounds, there is a recently converted detached studio and office, with a large reception space and bi-folding doors opening onto the garden. There is a separate study area, a WC and loft storage. The building lends itself to a number of uses, such as a hobbies room or ancillary accommodation, subject the necessary planning consents. Gardens and Grounds Red Chimneys is approached via a partly shared driveway, with a gated entrance leading to the parking and turning area. Interestingly, there are several refurbished lamp posts, originally the gas lamps from Exmouth Seafront. The formal gardens are well established and principally lie to the south of the property, offering a great degree of privacy and far reaching views. They are mainly laid to large areas of level lawn, interspersed with a great variety of trees and well-established borders. To the front of the house is a paved terrace with a small pond and there is also a second terrace to the east with a summer house. The paddock/orchard is approximately 1.2 acres and this has vehicular access via a second driveway. It is planted with a number of fruit trees and incorporates a productive kitchen garden with vegetable beds, soft fruit cage, large insulated workshop together with a greenhouse. There is also a composting area with two timber sheds and a wildlife pond. Surrounding the paddock is a 7.25” passenger railway line, complete with engines and coaches, which are available by separate negotiation. In total the gardens and grounds extend to about 2.32 acres.

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.

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.

Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. LPG gas. Oil fired central heating.

Directions From Sidmouth, proceed west on the A3052 towards Exeter. Continue through Newton Poppleford and turn left at the mini roundabout onto the B3178 towards Budleigh Salterton. In just Important Notice: under 1 mile, turn left onto Dotton Lane (signposted Dotton) 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 and then immediately right into Shepherds Lane. The entrance or elsewhere, either on 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 contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are to the drive to Red Chimneys will be found on the left hand side approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that after approximately half a mile. the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. RB 23.5.18 Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087. Red Chimneys Approximate Gross Internal Area: Main House: 243.2 sq.m. / 2618 sq.ft. Outbuilding: 54.8 sq.m. / 629 sq.ft. Total: 310.6 sq.m. / 3247 sq.ft.

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