Dinnaton Barton Swimbridge, Devon EX32 An early Victorian Grade II listed farmhouse in a tranquil and private setting, with a stone barn and a modern barn. Approximately 34 acres and located close to Exmoor National Park and the North Devon coastline. Situation & Amenities Dinnaton Barton is situated in a peaceful rural setting off a quiet country lane and within a stretch of unspoilt, open countryside, close to the village of Swimbridge, which has an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ primary school, popular pub, church, village hall and community playing fields. For everyday needs the property is within a short distance of the town of Barnstaple (6.2 miles), which has a range of good shops and other amenities including medical, dental and veterinary surgeries. For more extensive shopping, Exeter (36 miles) and 5 3 4 Taunton (46 miles) are both within a reasonable driving distance. There is a wide choice of schools within the area both from the 33.88 State and independent sectors. These include three village Acres primary schools within a 3-mile radius, including Swimbridge School (OFSTED rating 1 (Outstanding)). Local independent schools for day pupils and boarders include West Buckland School, Blundell’s School in Tiverton, King’s and Queen’s Colleges and Taunton School in Taunton. North Devon is surrounded by large areas of outstanding natural environment and scenic landscape. North Devon is a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, boasting beautiful coastline and outstanding beaches popular with families, surfers, kayakers, walkers and climbers. There are two National Parks nearby – Exmoor (Europe’s first International Dark Sky Reserve) and Dartmoor, both within 25 miles, offering ready access for outdoor pursuits, including cycling, walking, climbing and wild swimming. The train station at Tiverton Parkway is on the Great Western line linking Bristol and Exeter and has a direct service to Paddington in 2 hours. Exeter Airport is easily accessible offering connections within the UK and to many international destinations, including a service to London City Airport in 1 hour and 10 minutes. Swimbridge 2 miles, Chittlehampton 2.2 miles, Barnstaple 6.2 miles, South Molton 7.3 miles,Tiverton Parkway 34 miles (Paddington 2 hours), Exeter City Centre 36 miles, Exeter Airport 42 miles, Saunton Sands 14 miles, Exmoor National Park 10 miles, Dartmoor National Park 22 miles (Distances and time approximate) Dinnaton Barton Built in 1853 as a model farm for Francis Russell, the 7th Duke of Bedford, Dinnaton Barton is a classic four-square farmhouse of the period, designed for a “gentleman farmer”, with walls of painted render, large, deep sash windows and a Welsh slate roof. The house sits within a tranquil sheltered vale in open, unspoilt countryside in the centre of its plot of approximately 34 acres. The surrounding landscape is dotted with fine, mature beech and oak trees, which provide a park-like setting for the house. The property is well presented with a light and airy feeling throughout, and retains many of its original architectural features such as its elegant staircase, tall ceilings with original coving, picture rails, fireplaces, working shutters and stone flagged floors. The accommodation is on two floors with a large suite of cellars that offer much scope for other uses besides storage. On the ground floor are four reception rooms including a sitting room and adjacent dining room across the hall, which both have double aspect windows with views across the gardens. At the rear of the house are the study, the kitchen/ breakfast room, which is fitted with a 2-oven AGA and a gas hob, and the family room which has a lovely outlook over the mill pond. Just off the kitchen is the stone flagged rear hall, with a door to the rear porch and steps down to a charming courtyard for outside entertaining. Off the main first floor are the principal bedroom suite, which incorporates an en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, two further double bedrooms and a dual access family bathroom. Off the lower landing are two further double bedrooms, a shower room and separate WC. Outbuildings, Garden & Grounds The house is approached down a quarter mile long, tarmac drive to a parking area beside the house, with a side drive to the front of the house encompassing a lawned garden bounded by laurel hedging and stone walling. To one side are a rhododendron, maple and oak plantation and a walled former kitchen garden. Flowing down from the plantation is the leat, which flows through lawned gardens into the mill pond. The mill stream continues on through to a two-acre broadleaf wood beside an orchard. Behind the house is an impressive two-storey, stone-built listed period barn incorporating a three-bay cart shed with an adjoined part- walled yard and lawns. Outline planning consent has recently been granted to convert the listed barn to a residential dwelling (7- beds; galleried kitchen, dining area and large open plan family living area, along with studio/office/family room. Beyond the listed barn is a further large, modern three-bay ATCOST barn. This barn has planning consent to convert to an indoor swimming pool complex and outdoor all-weather tennis court. The house sits in the middle of gently sloping fields of pasture bounded by mature hedging. In all about 34 acres (13.77 hectares). Services Mains electricity. Private water supply & drainage. Oil-fired central heating & AGA. Bottled gas. PVA panels. Tenure Freehold Local Authority & Council Tax Band North Devon District Council (www.northdevon.gov.uk). Band G. Directions (Postcode EX32 0QF) Leave the M5 motorway at Junction 27, following the signpost for ‘Barnstaple’ on the A361 (North Devon Link Road). Continue in a westerly direction towards Barnstaple from Tiverton. Go past the first two roads signposted to “South Molton”, then at Allure Cross roundabout (Northgate Inn Pub), take the first exit left signposted to ‘South Molton’ (this is not the first signpost to South Molton). After about 150 yards take the second right signposted ‘Filleigh’. Continue through the village of Filleigh, and about a mile past the village you will go past the Filleigh Garage. About half a mile later bear left at Kerscott Cross, signposted ‘Bydown, Dennington and Hannaford’ (do not go in to Kerscott Farm). Continue to Bydown Cross and turn sharp left signed ‘Dennington, Cobbaton and Chittlehampton’. After a short distance, turn left again at Dennington Lodge Cross signposted ‘Stowford and Chittlehampton’. Continue for approximately half a mile and at Dinnaton Cross carry on for a further third of a mile and turn right at the first turning (Possesion Cross). After a short distance Dinnaton Barton will then be found on the left hand side of the road. Dinnaton Barton FB k c a r T Pond Dinnaton Pond Sinks Dinnaton Barton Dinnaton Barton Summer Moor Issues Totalarea= 33.88acres approx. This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES763454). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. N Date: DrawnBy: Scale: Plan Ref: Mapping Department 11:11:20 CW 1:2500 @A4 Knight Frank LLP Ramsbury House, 22 High Street Title Hungerford,Berkshire, RG17 0NF W E Dinnaton Barton (t) 01488 688508 (e)[email protected] This Plan is publishedfor guidance only,and although it is believed to be correctits accuracy is notguaranteed, S norisitintended to form part of anycontract. ©Crown copyrightand database rights 2020 LicenceNo. 100021721 Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House: 377.9 sq.m/4,068 sq.ft. Outbuildings: 475.7 sq.m/5,121 sq.ft. This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars. 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. 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