Cotleigh House & Thatched Warren Elstone, Devon EX18
A Lutyens-style country house, thatched cottage and coach house set in beautiful grounds overlooking Dartmoor.
Cotleigh House Situation & Amenities Cotleigh House is situated on the edge of the tiny and tranquil hamlet of Elstone, which is set amidst the unspoilt countryside of the Taw Valley but conveniently close to the small hilltop market town of Chulmleigh (1.9 miles). The town is a thriving community with a selection of shops and local businesses to meet normal everyday need including a church, shops including a butcher, bakery and delicatessen, pubs, medical centre, dental surgery and both primary and secondary schools. The town also has a cricket club and golf course (see www.chulmleigh.org). For wider requirements, the A377 gives quick and easy access to South Molton (9.7 miles), Barnstaple (16.5 miles) and Exeter (25.4 miles). There are good nearby transport links with Kings Nympton train station (1 mile) on the Tarka Line linking to Barnstaple and Exeter, with Cotleigh House a connection to Paddington from Exeter St. David’s (2 hours 14 minutes). Exeter Airport is also within a reasonable driving distance and provides connections to both national and international destinations, including a regular service to London City Airport (1 hour).
Kings Nympton train station 1 mile, Chulmleigh, South Molton 9.7 miles, Barnstaple 16.5 miles, Exeter city centre 25.4 miles, Exeter Airport 30.7 miles (Distances and times approximate)
Cotleigh House Cotleigh House Cotleigh House Cotleigh House Commissioned and built in 1913 by the Moore family in the style of Edwin Lutyens, the world-renowned architect who was noted for his country house designs in the Arts & Crafts style. Cotleigh House is a fine, unlisted country house set high up on the eastern side of the valley of the River Taw. The house is positioned in a very private setting off a peaceful country lane, set centrally within its landscaped grounds and facing south Cotleigh House with lovely views across the valley and onwards to the high tors on Dartmoor. Bought in 1986 by its current owners and sympathetically maintained and improved since then, the Cotleigh House house is designed so that all of the reception rooms and the three principal bedrooms above them can benefit from the lovely views across the grounds. All these rooms have broad bay windows giving the interior a feeling of light and space 5 2 3 and many of the original architectural features are still in place including fireplaces and parquet floors in the wide inner hall and the panelled sitting room. The authentic period feel is also maintained in the bathrooms and cloakroom, which have 7.6 3 retained their original sanitary ware. Also on the ground floor 3 Acres are the kitchen/breakfast room, with adjacent pantry and former scullery, now a secondary kitchen, the laundry room and conservatory. The principal kitchen has a timber floor and looks out across the grounds behind the house. It is fitted with a range of bespoke painted timber fitted furniture including a tall dresser and a window seat and has a 4-oven AGA inset in the original fireplace. Cotleigh House On the first floor accessed via the striking and original oak staircase are four double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a further attic room at the top of the secondary stairs. Also off the first floor landing are the family bathroom, shower room and a separate WC. Thatched Warren Set well back from the main house behind a screen of trees and with its own garden, Thatched Warren is a Grade II listed thatched cottage dating back to the 16th century. The house was re-thatched in 2011 and has great character with exposed beams and timber or flagged stone floors. It is maintained to a high standard with three inter-connected reception rooms, conservatory and fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room with AGA on the ground floor and four bedrooms and four bathrooms Cotleigh House Cotleigh House (three en-suite) on the first floor. It has served as a successful holiday property for many years but would serve as an annexe/guest accommodation equally well. Outbuildings, Garden & Grounds The house is approached down a curving drive to a parking area beside the house. To one side is a former coach house and behind Thatched Warren are a triple garage and hard tennis court. The house is surrounded by gardens created by the current owners enhancing the original landscaping.
Thatched Warren Thatched Warren Thatched Warren
In front of the house are lawns on two levels with a fenced paddock beyond a ha-ha. On one side is an area of bluebell woodland and on the other a productive kitchen garden. Behind the house are further lawns, bog garden and a rose and herb garden with a pond and set within a terrace overseen by a studio. In all about 7.63 acres (3.09 hectares). Tenure Freehold Thatched Warren Services Thatched Warren Mains water & electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Oil-fired AGA & LPG-fired hob (Cotleigh House). Electric AGA & bottled gas-fired hob (Thatched Warren).
4 4 3 Local Authority & Council Tax Band North Devon Council (www.northdevon.gov.uk). Cotleigh House: Tax Band G. Directions (Postcode EX18 7AQ) From the centre of South Molton turn off Mill Street by the Londis convenience store and head south on South Street/B3226. Keeping on the B3226 continue for 9.2 miles to the T-junction, where the B3226 meets the A377. Turn left, signed to Exeter. Continue for half a mile and then turn left onto Station Road. Continue for a further half mile to Elstone, pass through the Thatched Warren hamlet and the entrance to the driveway to the property will be found on the right opposite a white-painted cottage. Cotleigh House Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Well Cotleigh House: 4,504 sq metres 418.4 sq ft (excludes restricted head height) Tank Track
Thatched Warren: 2,862 sq metres 265.9 sq ft (excludes restricted head height) Higher Elstone Cottage Well This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Thatched WThatchedarren Warren Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars.
133.0m
Pond CCotleighotleigh House
T
r
Conservatory e a
c
4.14 (13'7) 129.4m k x 3.84 (12'7)
Loft Room 4.50 (14'9) x 2.41 (7'11)
Down Kitchen Utility 5.89 (19'4) Room x 4.62 (15'2) Total area = Up 7.64 acres approx.
125.9m Kitchen Denotes restricted Higher Elstone Farm head height
Tank
Sitting Room Drawing Room Dining Room Up T 6.15 (20'2) into bay 6.15 (20'2) into bay 6.15 (20'2) into bay ra c x 5.13 (16'10) k x 5.79 (19') x 5.18 (17') Kitchen 7.01 (23') N Date: DrawnBy: Scale: Plan Ref: Mapping Department This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown11:09:20 CW 1:1500 @A4 x 2.54 (8'4) Knight Frank LLP RamsburyHouse, 22 High Street Copyright reserved. (ES763454). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteedTitl e Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0NF W E Cotleigh House and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Cotleigh House (t) 01488 688508 (e)[email protected] This Plan is publishedfor guidance only,and although it is believed to be correctits accuracy is notguaranteed, Ground Floor Conservatory S norisitintended to form part of anycontract. ©Crown copyrightand database rights 2020 LicenceNo. 100021721 5.11 (16'9) x 4.37 (14'4) Kitchen Sitting Room Dining Room Family Room 4.90 (16'1) 5.66 (18'7) 4.80 (15'9) 5.38 (17'8) x 4.67 (15'4) x 4.80 (15'9) x 3.94 (12'11) x 3.53 (11'7)
Bedroom 5 3.40 (11'2) x 2.24 (7'4) Bedroom 4 Down 4.34 (14'3) x 3.96 (13') Thatched Warren Ground Floor
Down
Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 3 6.07 (19'11) into bay 6.07 (19'11) into bay 6.07 (19'11) into bay x 5.18 (17') max x 5.79 (19') x 5.18 (17') Bedroom 4 4.93 (16'2) Bedroom 3 x 3.02 (9'11) 4.75 (15'7) Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1 4.01 (13'2) x 3.76 (12'4) 3.58 (11'9) x 3.35 (11') x 3.51 (11'6)
Cotleigh House Thatched Warren First Floor First Floor Knight Frank Exeter I would be delighted to tell you more. 19 Southernhay East Exeter Ed Clarkson Devon 01392 423111 EX1 1QD [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk Connecting people & property, perfectly.
Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors. Important Notice: 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos, Videos etc: The photographs, property videos and virtual viewings etc. show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. 5. To find out how we process Personal Data, please refer to our Group Privacy Statement and other notices at https://www.knightfrank.com/legals/privacy-statement. Particulars dated September 2020. Photographs dated 2020. Knight Frank is the trading name of Knight Frank LLP. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN where you may look at a list of members’ names. If we use the term ‘partner’ when referring to one of our representatives, that person will either be a member, employee, worker or consultant of Knight Frank LLP and not a partner in a partnership. If you do not want us to contact you further about our services then please contact us by either calling 020 3544 0692, email to [email protected] or post to our UK Residential Marketing Manager at our registered office (above) providing your name and address.Brochure by wordperfectprint.com.