Property description
Vine House is a striking Detached Architect-Designed Country Home, which sits on a large plot of 0.4 acres, within a small development of similar properties and with enviable views over the River Devon.One of the most distinctive and captivating homes in the area, it has been thoughtfully constructed around the footprint of an original walled garden, is beautifully presented throughout and offers a rare blend of contemporary living and mesmerising charm.The spacious and flexible accommodation comprises; Reception Hallway, Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility Room, Sitting Room (Feature Gallery Level with Office Space), Living Room, Garden Room, Office, Cloakroom, WC Room, Inner Hallway, Master Bedroom (En Suite Bathroom), 3 Further Double Bedrooms & Family Shower Room.Externally the South facing gardens are a true highlight. Enclosed by the original stone wall, it has been mainly turfed for ease of maintenance and gently slopes down towards the river, where a superb decked sun terrace offers a stunning vantage point across the water. Additional outdoor features include a sheltered patio, several garden sheds and wood stores, a stone-built single garage with lapsed planning permission to form a granny annex and driveway with parking for 4/5 vehicles.The property also benefits from regular payments from the Rumbling Bridge Community Hydro Scheme.Viewing is highly recommended and strictly by appointment only.AccommodationReception HallwayEntry is from the front into the reception hallway. There is Karndean flooring, skylight, open access into the inner hallway and doors to the open plan kitchen/dining room, wc room and storage cupboard.Open Plan Kitchen/Dining RoomA large open plan kitchen/dining room with quality storage units at base and wall levels, worktops, feature kitchen island with further storage and ceramic 11/2 bowl sink and drainer. Appliances include a 'Rayburn' and Rangemaster', extractor fan, integrated fridge and dishwasher. There is skylight, further window to the rear, storage cupboard, door to the utility room, open access into the dining area and tiled flooring. The dining area has ample space for a dining table, window to the rear, wood flooring and doors into the sitting room.Utility RoomA good sized utility room with additional storage units, worktops, stainless steel sink and drainer, spaces for a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer, windows to the side overlooking the covered outside BBQ area and door to the rear into the garden.Sitting RoomA stunning and charming room with feature gallery with access via stone steps into a turret, with small window to the front. There is a large fireplace with open fire, wood store with access from outside, wood flooring, shelved storage cupboard, skylight and window over looking the garden. French doors provide access into the garden room.Gallery/OfficeThe gallery is currently used for additional office space and has 2 skylights to the front, window to the side and vinyl flooring.Garden RoomThe garden room has wall to wall bifold doors to the front, with direct access into the South facing rear garden, two skylights, wood burning stove, LVT flooring and door to the vestibule/cloakroom.Vestibule/CloakroomThe vestibule/cloakroom has double doors to the front, serving as an additional entrance, LVT flooring and door to the office.OfficeA versatile room, currently utilised as an office. There is LVT flooring. windows to the sides and two floor to ceiling windows to the front, allowing for stunning garden views towards the river.WC RoomThe wc room has vinyl flooring and comprises; built in wash hand basin and wc with storage and storage cupboard.Inner HallwayThe inner hallway is carpeted and has doors to the living room, 4 bedrooms, family shower room, storage cupboard and hatch to the extensive attic space with Ramsay ladder. There is a floor to ceiling window to the side, with additional windows and door providing access into the small courtyard style side garden.Living RoomA magnificent reception room with carpeted flooring, large fireplace with wood burning stove, window to the front with built in window seating, further window to the side and two skylights.Master BedroomThe carpeted master bedroom has two built in wardrobes, window to the front, skylight and door to the en suite bathroom.En Suite BathroomThe en suite bathroom has LVT flooring and comprises; corner bath, 'his and hers' wall hung wash hand basins with LED mirrors, wc, corner shower, chrome towel radiator and window to the front.Bedroom 2A double bedroom with carpeted flooring, windows to the front and side and fitted wardrobe.Bedroom 3A third double bedroom with skylight, window to the side, two fitted storage cupboards, built in shelving and carpeted flooring.Bedroom 4Bedroom 4 is a further double bedroom and has a window to the front, built in shelving and window to the front.Family Shower RoomThe family shower room has LVT flooring and comprises; walk in shower, wall hung wash hand basin, wc, chrome towel radiator, skylight and small feature window to the front.GardensThe property is set in just over 0.4 acres of South facing gardens, which is bounded by an old stone wall. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with mature trees, raised sun decks, patio and direct access down to the river. There is a large timber shed with adjoining wood store and covered BBQ area. There is an additional garden to the side which is courtyard style and bounded by trees. To the front of the property is an additional timber shed and wood store.GarageA stone built single garage with power, light, doors to the sides and up and over door to the front. The garage has lapsed planning permission to form a granny annex*DrivewayThe driveway to the front can accommodate 4/5 vehicles.HeatingThere is oil central heating, with underfloor heating in all rooms apart from the living room, sun room, office and vestibule/cloakroom.Community Hydro SchemeThe property receives regular payments from the Rumbling Bridge Community Hydro Scheme. More details on request.*As per the title deeds any addition to the property must be used for the sole use of the property alone and cannot be rented or used as a holiday let etc.
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