Hazels Lodge Stoodleigh, Devon

Hazels Lodge, Stoodleigh, Tiverton, Devon EX16 9PY Bampton 2 miles: Tiverton 5 miles; Dulverton 7 miles; M5 (J27) & Tiverton Parkway 11 miles; (all distances are approximate). A spacious and well-appointed family home (4 beds) set within secluded and well stocked gardens with adjoining pasture and woodland. Green Oak framed Barn with alternative potential. Frontage to the River Exe. Extensive Broadleaf and Coniferous woodland with commercial, conservation and amenity appeal. In all about 97 acres For Sale by Private Treaty As a whole or up to 3 Lots Viewing by appointment only through the Sole Agents Greenslade Taylor Hunt 5 Fore Street, Tiverton, Devon EX16 6LN. Tel: 01884 243000 Email: [email protected]

Somerset, Devon, Dorset & London www.gth.net INTRODUCTION Hazels Lodge is an exceptionally attractive and adaptable residential holding. It is centred on a spacious and well- appointed family home, originally dating from the 1930s but subsequently enlarged and refurbished in the mid 1980s to form a substantial, light and warm family home. It is set within large and established gardens, created by the vendors to provide a diversity of colour throughout the four seasons, as well as a natural habitat for an abundance of flora and fauna. The property is complemented by adjoining pasture and broadleaf woodland. The latter is extensive, in part enjoying a small frontage to the River Exe and providing commercial, amenity and conservation appeal. Set within the woodland is a fine green oak framed open sided barn which provides alternative potential, subject to any appropriate planning consents. The property extends in total to about 97 acres although it is available either as a whole or in a combination of up to 3 lots.

SITUATION The property occupies an elevated position within the Exe Valley, set within attractive, mature broadleaf woodland but sheltered and enjoying fine views. Bampton is the closest village with this popular centre providing excellent day to day facilities as well as primary education and health care. To the north and approached through the Exe Valley is the Exmoor town of Dulverton and the National Park itself. Tiverton lies to the south and affords a wider range of commercial, recreational, and educational facilities including the noted public school of Blundells as well as secondary health care. From here, and approached via the dual carriageway section of A361(T) lies the M5 (J27) and with mainline rail connections (approx. 2 hrs to London) available adjacent to this junction at Tiverton Parkway. Both Taunton and Exeter are within convenient reach and provide the diversity of facilities befitting those of county and regional centres. Sitting Room a quadruple aspect room enjoying fine views over the garden and adjoining valley. Hardwood strip floor, sliding patio doors to front. Feature wood burning stove on raised plinth with tiled hearth and exposed stonework. Two radiators. Beech skirtings and architraves.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room with bay window. Dual aspect with range of solid Ash fronted base, cupboard and drawer units with work surfaces and inset 2 bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Four ring electric hob with NEFF electric oven and microwave unit. Integral fridge and dishwasher, breakfast bar, part tiled walls and range of matching wall cupboards and part glazed units. Bosky wood fired stove for cooking, domestic hot water and central heating. Glazed door to:

Utility Room with door to outside. Tiled floor and range of contemporary base, drawer and cupboard units with work surfaces. Enamel double drainer sink unit with matching wall cupboards under, plumbing for washing machine. Door to:

Cloakroom with close coupled WC and pedestal wash basin with tiled

LOTTING The property is available as a whole or in a combination of up to 3 lots, as follows;

Lot 1 – The house, gardens, pasture and woodland in all about 10.43 acres

The house originally dates from the 1930s, although with subsequent enlargement in the mid 1980s to form an exceptionally attractive and well-appointed family home. The accommodation is light, spacious, and with a wealth of natural timber arranged on two floors as follows;

THE GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hall a spacious room with front door and glazed side panels. Radiator. Fine Mahogany staircase rising to first floor.

Dining Room with bay window. Two radiators. Feature arch with Beech glazed double doors leading to: splashback. Trianco oil fired central heating boiler, tiled floor and access to roof void.

THE FIRST FLOOR

Landing spacious and light enjoying a dual aspect with Mahogany balustrade. Radiator. Access to boarded and plastered roof void with loft ladder. Open plan to adjoining Study Area with fine views to the front. Radiator.

Shower Room with close coupled WC, pedestal wash basin and corner shower cubicle with Mira electric mixer unit, part tiled walls, radiator. Corner cupboard.

Corridor with radiator and access to roof void. Fitted store cupboards.

Bedroom 1 a spacious and light room enjoying a dual aspect with fine views to the front. Two radiators. Fitted cherry wood wardrobes and bedside units.

En-suite with close coupled WC, pedestal wash basin and deep ovoid panel bath with mixer tap. Part tiled walls, radiator.

Bedroom 2 with full height range of Ash fronted wardrobes. Laminate wood this area is a further level lawned area. To the rear of the house is a terraced fruit flooring and radiator. and vegetable garden with alloy framed greenhouse 5.77m x 4.63m containing two mature and productive vines. The steep back/side slope has been planted with a En-suite with close coupled WC, bidet, wash basin and deep ovoid bath with large variety of trees and shrubs designed to give shelter and nesting for birds as mixer tap. Part tiled walls and tiled floor. Radiator. Over mirror and lighting. well as colour and interest all year.

Bedroom 3 with radiator. To the east and with separate access from the council lane which adjoins to the north is an attractive and productive enclosure of gently undulating pasture land. From Bedroom 4 with radiator. here, magnificent views may be enjoyed across the surrounding countryside and the Exe Valley. The field is ideally suited to a variety of equestrian and general small The property is approached over a tarmacadam entrance drive which rises through holding interests. No chemicals have been applied to the field for at least 15 years; it the gardens to the front of the house with a turning and parking area and continues to is a haven for wild flowers, butterflies and mushrooms. the detached double garage with electric up/over door. To the front of the house is a paved terrace leading to the front door with shrub and herbaceous borders. On the In total, Lot 1 extends to about 10.43 acres (4.22ha) as edged red on the opposite side of the entrance drive are similar borders; well stocked and providing a identification plan. diversity of colour. This area is flanked by a gently sloping lawned area. The gardens rise gently to the east and are partially wooded with Oak and Silver Birch. Set within

Lot 2 - 13.74 acres broad leafed woodland.

Known as High wood, this is an attractive block of ancient woodland, lying to the south of lot 1 and with separate and extensive road frontage and access. The land borders the River Exe, although the fishing rights are not in hand. It consists principally of mature Oak, Ash and Beech with some understory cover providing a diversity for a variety of fauna and flora including acres of bluebells.

In total, lot 2 extends to about 14 acres (5.67ha) as hatched red on the identification plan.

Lot 3 - 72.39 acres broadleaf and coniferous woodland.

This is a substantial block of mature broadleaf and coniferous woodland lying on the opposite side of the council lane to that of lots 1 and 2 and with excellent road frontage and access.

The woodland is divided into a number of compartments, providing mature and semi- mature broad leafed trees, notably Oak, Ash, Birch and Hazel, together with various compartments of coniferous woodland, including Douglas, Larch, Sitka and Western Red Cedar. Wide rides provide good access through the woods. As well as being commercially attractive, the woodland also provides exceptional conservation and amenity appeal, bisected in part by a natural stream and from which a number of ponds have been created.

In total lot 3 extends to about 72.39 acres (29.31ha) as edged blue on the identification plan.

Situated within the woodland and a short distance from the council road is a large and practical Green Oak Barn; open sided beneath a cedar plank roof and although presently used for general storage and fire wood production purposes, is nevertheless adaptable to a variety of alternative uses subject to any appropriate planning consents.

GENERAL REMARKS IMPORTANT NOTICE Tenure and Possession Messrs Greenslade Taylor Hunt for themselves and for the vendors of the property The property is of freehold tenure with vacant possession available upon completion whose agents they are give notice that: of the purchase. - these particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or Services contract. Prospective purchasers should seek their own professional advice. Mains water and electricity are connected to the house, with drainage to a private - all descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition, necessary system. permissions for use and occupation, and all other details are given in good faith A private supplementary water supply serves the garden. and are believed to be correct. Any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by Outgoings inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. These are believed to comprise solely of local Council Tax in respect of the house - no responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending (Mid Devon District Council - Band F 2015/16), together with the usual service and purchasers inspecting properties that have been sold, let or withdrawn. environmental charges where applicable. - no person in the employment of the Agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property or the Sporting Rights particulars. The sporting rights are in hand, with the exception of fishing rights on the River Exe.

Fixtures & Fittings All fixtures and fittings unless specifically referred to within these particulars of sale are otherwise excluded from the sale of the freehold and will be removed by the vendors prior to completion.

Local Authority Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon EX16 6PP. Tel (01884) 255255

DIRECTIONS From the A361 at Tiverton proceed northerly at the Bolham roundabout, following the A396 signed to Bampton and Dulverton. After about 4 miles and on reaching the village of Cove, turn left onto a bendy single track road. Then over a narrow bridge to cross the River Exe, and immediately up the hill for about 0.5 miles whereupon Hazels Lodge will be found on the right hand side.