"A well presented 4 bedroom country home with annexe set on the edge of a popular Devon village, with glorious views over beautiful countryside. Excellent equestrian facilities including an outdoor arena, stabling and with good outriding. Versatile barn, outbuildings and pretty pastureland. In all 5.61 acres 2.27 ha .
Situation Newhaven is set in an elevated location, with no immediate neighbours, overlooking the pretty River Kit valley, on the fringes of the village of Chardstock. Surrounded by the unspoilt, rolling countryside of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape formerly an AONB and close to the borders of Devon, Dorset and Somerset, the property has glorious views over its own land to the countryside beyond. Chardstock has a thriving community with a post office community shop, village hall and church. Nearby, the bustling market town of Axminster offers good local facilities including supermarkets, cafes, a sports centre, swimming pool and mainline train station on the Exeter to London Waterloo line. Just 9 miles to the south, the countryside dramatically gives away to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site and Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb and sandy beach, provides a range of independent shops and restaurants, as well as offering excellent opportunities for walking, fishing and swimming. The Cathedral city of Exeter is easily accessible with its excellent shopping and leisure facilities, access to the M5 and Exeter International Airport.
The Property Newhaven has been transformed into a generous, beautifully presented home designed for modern living during our clients ownership. The wood flooring in the hallway continues into the kitchen and dining room, whilst the bay windows, the roof lantern in the kitchen and the balcony window in the master bedroom fill the house with an abundance of natural light. The renovated bathrooms are well appointed. At the heart of the home is the spacious contemporary kitchen breakfast room with an island, providing space for dining or relaxing, with a double sided woodburner, which also heats the adjacent sitting room. All the main reception rooms feature bay windows overlooking the sunny terrace and making the most of the views. There are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom downstairs. Upstairs the flexible accommodation consists of two further double bedrooms, the larger has a walk in wardrobe and an ensuite Jack and Jill shower room.
Please see floorplan for accommodation and measurements.
Outside Set back from the lane, the property is accessible by two gates, with the drive forming a loop leading to the house and garage, as well as providing ample parking. The landscaped gardens, which are mainly laid to lawn, feature a range of mature ornamental trees and shrubs providing year round interest. The enclosed garden to the rear of the house provides a private setting, whilst the terrace which runs the full length of the property, overlooks the front garden and land beyond. There is a pathway that gives access to the yard.
The Cabin The versatile timber clad cabin is tucked away to the side of the garage, it is currently used as an annexe to the house. Accessed by a large patio window opening onto a wooded deck, the accommodation consists of an open plan living space with a woodburner and bedroom with en suite shower room. Alternatively it could provide a home office, studio or for income generation.
Services Mains electric and water. Private water. Private drainage newly installed treatment plant . Solar photovoltaic panels with feed in tariff.
Broadband Ultrafast fibre available.
Mobile Network Coverage Likely outside. Limited inside.
Source Ofcom.org.uk
The Land A pretty block of gently sloping permanent pastureland is mostly enclosed by mature hedges and and divided in to well fenced paddocks. The land will appeal to a range of lifestyle interests as an equestrian property or small holding. In all 5.61 acres 2.27 ha .
Outbuildings Located north of the garden, with separate vehicle access from the road is an adaptable range of buildings set in a large concrete hardcore yard
1. Steel framed 4 bay timber clad General Purpose Barn
18.29m x 9.14m with overhang and external automatic drinkers.
2. Timber & galvanised iron Log Store 3.66m x 2.87m
3. Cedar Stable Block 9.4m x 3.66m with two loose boxes
3.66m x 3.66m and tack room 3.66m x 1.83
4. Timber Stable 3.66m x 3.66m
5. Timber framed & galvanised iron Hay Barn 3.66m x 7.18m
6. All weather Outdoor Arena 40m x 20m in the field.
Material Information 1. Newhaven currently uses a private water supply.
2. Newhaven is situated in Flood Zone 1, an area with a low probability of flooding.
3. No public or third party rights of way affect the property.
Education Primary and pre school at Chardstock. State secondary school at Axminster and the excellent Colyton Grammar School. Independent schools in the area include Perrott Hill, Blundells, the Sherborne and Taunton Schools
Local Authority East Devon District Council, Tel
Council Tax Band F.
Directions What3Words query.goodness.lobster
From the village of Chardstock, pass over the River Kit bridge, continue up the hill. Take the first lane on the left and turn almost immediately right into Newhaven.
Sporting All rights are owned and included in the sale. Racing at Taunton or Exeter. Golf at Lyme Regis or Cricket St Thomas. Sailing on the coast at Lyme Regis or Seaton.
Viewing Strictly by prior appointment with sole agents Symonds and Sampson LLP. Further information, if required, is available from Ross Willmington or Angela Gillibrand
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