5 bedroom detached house for sale

A Grand Designs style eco home and annexe set in the heart of Mid Devon with glorious views across towards Exmoor. EPC rating of 100. Gated driveways. High specification throughout. Close proximity to Blundells School. Three vehicle garage with one-bed annexe above. Superb panoramic views across surrounding countryside. Plot of approximately 0.77 acres. 8 years remaining on 10 year structural warranty. Council Tax Band F. EPC Band A. Freehold

Situation - The property is situated in the village of Cove, which benefits from a village hall and a popular garden centre. The nearby small town of Bampton offers a generous range of facilities including schooling, a doctors' surgery, individual shops, public houses and restaurants. The popular Exmoor National Park is not far, with its rugged countryside and splendid wildlife. Tiverton, an old market town, has a good range of shopping, schooling and recreational facilities including a modern district hospital, 18-hole golf course, and sports centre. There are schools for all ages including Blundell's School, which offers discounts to local pupils. Junction 27 of the M5 is approximately 7 miles distant from Tiverton, alongside which lies Tiverton Parkway Station.

Description - September Barn is a high specification eco home with a detached one-bedroom annexe, triple garage and spacious plot. A heavy emphasis has been placed on the energy efficiency of the property with it achieving the impressive rating of an EPC rating of A with a score of 100. The property is set in a rural yet accessible location between the towns of Tiverton and Bampton with easy access to Tiverton Parkway Station and also being within the school fee local resident discount zone for Blundell’s School.

The outstanding eco credentials of this property results in exceptionally low running costs and minimal environmental impact.

Accommodation - Upon entering the property, there is a spacious double height entrance hallway with a conveniently located sitting room to the left-hand side and a custom built oak framed staircase ahead with boot room, WC and study to the right. There is a large open plan kitchen living room with superb views over the garden and countryside beyond. Six-meter sliding doors lead out onto the paved terrace providing a seamless transition between interior and exterior whilst maximising the entertainment space. The kitchen is complete with a range of base and wall units, centralised island, stone work surfaces, Quooker tap, induction hob and wine fridge. Beyond the kitchen is a utility room with a back door leading to the garden.

On the first floor there are four, large, double bedrooms. The master bedrooms spans the width of the house with a large walk in wardrobe, ensuite bathroom with bath, separate shower, his and her wash basins and WC. This room is triple aspect and again, like the majority of rooms in the house benefits from stunning views. Bedroom two also has an ensuite shower room, whilst bedrooms three and four share the family bathroom which comprises of bath, shower, wash basin and WC.

Outbuildings - There is a large timber clad two story garage with one bedroom annexe above at September Barn. The garage, situated below the annexe, has space for three vehicles and features electric up and over doors. There is a hard, concrete floor, electricity, water and drainage within the garage along with ample space for work benches and storage. Currently used as a gym, the space on offer can be utilised for a multitude of uses.

The annexe, much like the house, has been finished to a superb level and is a testament to the vendors style and attention to detail. The kitchen/living space comprises of a range of base and wall units, electric oven, hob, fridge, freezer, Quooker tap and sink. The annexe also benefits from a shower room and bedroom. This space could be utilised for family and friends, overspill accommodation or a home office. The annexe can maintain privacy with use of its own separate gated driveway.

Gardens - The gardens have been beautifully landscaped by the owners to encapsulate the incredible views on offer whilst also creating a superb entertaining space.

The property is accessed via a private, gated gravel driveway leading to ample parking at the front of the property and direct access into the triple garage. The property is sat in the centre of its plot with gardens that wrap around. Directly to the rear of the property is a large, paved terrace, perfect for al fresco dining, outdoor entertaining and enjoying the expansive views across towards Exmoor National Park. Beyond the paved terrace is a flat section of lawn creating a perfect space for children to play.

Services - Water - Private supply via borehole
Electricity - Mains connected with solar panels and Tesla Battery
Drainage - Private drainage via Kingspan Bax Biodisc
Heating – Air source heat pump, Underfloor heating (ground floor) and wood burner. Mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system. Triple glazing throughout.
Ofcom predicted broadband services: Standard - Download 5Mbps, Upload 1Mbps. Vendors currently use an EE dongle and achieve download speeds around 40Mbps.
Ofcom predicted mobile coverage for voice and data: Internal – EE. External -EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone.
Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council.

Viewings - Strictly via the agents, Stags Tiverton. Please [use Contact Agent Button] for further information or to book a viewing.

Directions - From Tiverton, proceed on the A396 towards Bampton. After approximately 4 miles you will reach the village of Cove, take the first right onto Cove Hill signposted to the Village Hall. Proceed for a half a mile, turning right to stay on Cove Hill and after 250 yards the property can be found on the left-hand side set behind sliding gates.