House For Sale £1,950,000
An elegant country residence set in a much sought-after position offering stunning views, well-tended gardens, additional barn with scope for development (subject to any necessary consents) and adjoining pasture field. In all about 7.14 acres.
Maidenhayne House is a quite majestic Victorian stone built house dating from 1898 which has been tastefully improved and extended in recent years. The main house has free flowing accommodation, typical of this era, with many dual aspect rooms, large picture windows and good ceiling height throughout. There are also a number of architectural features, including heavy panelled doors, deep skirting boards and attractive decorative coving. On entering the property, you are greeted by a central hallway with original tiled flooring which leads to most principal rooms and a decorative staircase to the first floor accommodation. The property boasts three well proportioned reception rooms, including a delightful drawing room, formal dining room and study. Of particular note is stunning kitchen/family room which has been extended in more recent years to provide a beautiful free flowing space ideal for entertaining with large double doors leading out to a west facing terrace. To the first floor are four double bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities and dressing room, along with a further en-suite and spacious family bathroom. Each room features far reaching views. A beautiful master suite with large en-suite bathroom and bespoke wardrobes and storage has been created on the second floor. This could easily be used as a guest suite for friends and family.
Maidenhayne House is located along a picturesque country lane of individual properties on the western side of the Musbury, with the main hub of the village located on the eastern flank midway between Axminster and Seaton. Musbury village has an active community supporting an ancient church, inn, petrol station with shop and post office, village hall and primary school.
The small town of Colyton (3 miles), with its beautiful Medieval Church is less than two miles away and offers a range of local shops and recreational amenities including a library and doctors' surgery whilst the bustling market town of Axminster (4 miles) offers all of the facilities one would expect, including supermarkets, independent shops, as well as recreational facilities and doctors’ surgery. Axminster also boasts a well supported local market every Thursday.
The larger market town of Honiton (11 miles) also offers a wider range of amenities and a twice weekly market. To the south is Lyme Bay, a dramatic stretch of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site which features the popular resorts of Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb and sandy beach, as well as the coastal villages of Branscombe and Beer. There are good transport connections locally including a mainline railway station at Axminster and good road connections both east and west with the A30/A303. The cathedral city of Exeter is easily accessible with its excellent shopping facilities, theatres, main line rail link to London Paddington, international airport and M5 access.
Sporting
There are a wide variety of sporting opportunities in the area, including : Rugby with the Exeter at Sandy Park. Cricket at Somerset County Cricket Ground, Racing at Taunton or Exeter. Golf at Axe Cliff, Seaton or Honiton. Sailing on the coast at Seaton, as well as the coast and harbour at Lyme Regis which are popular with anglers and those keen on deep sea fishing trips, together with sailing and power boat clubs. The National Cycle Route is also accessible nearby.
Education
Primary schooling at Musbury and Shute. Secondary schooling at Axminster and Seaton, and the renowned Colyton Grammar School. Independent Schools in the area include St Johns at Sidmouth, Blundells at Tiverton and the Exeter or Taunton Schools.
Maidenhayne House is a quite majestic Victorian stone built house dating from 1898 which has been tastefully improved and extended in recent years. The main house has free flowing accommodation, typical of this era, with many dual aspect rooms, large picture windows and good ceiling height throughout. There are also a number of architectural features, including heavy panelled doors, deep skirting boards and attractive decorative coving. On entering the property, you are greeted by a central hallway with original tiled flooring which leads to most principal rooms and a decorative staircase to the first floor accommodation. The property boasts three well proportioned reception rooms, including a delightful drawing room, formal dining room and study. Of particular note is stunning kitchen/family room which has been extended in more recent years to provide a beautiful free flowing space ideal for entertaining with large double doors leading out to a west facing terrace. To the first floor are four double bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities and dressing room, along with a further en-suite and spacious family bathroom. Each room features far reaching views. A beautiful master suite with large en-suite bathroom and bespoke wardrobes and storage has been created on the second floor. This could easily be used as a guest suite for friends and family.
Maidenhayne House is located along a picturesque country lane of individual properties on the western side of the Musbury, with the main hub of the village located on the eastern flank midway between Axminster and Seaton. Musbury village has an active community supporting an ancient church, inn, petrol station with shop and post office, village hall and primary school.
The small town of Colyton (3 miles), with its beautiful Medieval Church is less than two miles away and offers a range of local shops and recreational amenities including a library and doctors' surgery whilst the bustling market town of Axminster (4 miles) offers all of the facilities one would expect, including supermarkets, independent shops, as well as recreational facilities and doctors’ surgery. Axminster also boasts a well supported local market every Thursday.
The larger market town of Honiton (11 miles) also offers a wider range of amenities and a twice weekly market. To the south is Lyme Bay, a dramatic stretch of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site which features the popular resorts of Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb and sandy beach, as well as the coastal villages of Branscombe and Beer. There are good transport connections locally including a mainline railway station at Axminster and good road connections both east and west with the A30/A303. The cathedral city of Exeter is easily accessible with its excellent shopping facilities, theatres, main line rail link to London Paddington, international airport and M5 access.
Sporting
There are a wide variety of sporting opportunities in the area, including : Rugby with the Exeter at Sandy Park. Cricket at Somerset County Cricket Ground, Racing at Taunton or Exeter. Golf at Axe Cliff, Seaton or Honiton. Sailing on the coast at Seaton, as well as the coast and harbour at Lyme Regis which are popular with anglers and those keen on deep sea fishing trips, together with sailing and power boat clubs. The National Cycle Route is also accessible nearby.
Education
Primary schooling at Musbury and Shute. Secondary schooling at Axminster and Seaton, and the renowned Colyton Grammar School. Independent Schools in the area include St Johns at Sidmouth, Blundells at Tiverton and the Exeter or Taunton Schools.
