House For Sale £750,000
Higherbrook Barn is a magnificent five-bedroom barn conversion enjoying approximately ¼ acre of gardens and set in an idyllic countryside location whilst being only minutes from the city of Exeter. This incredibly spacious home featuring five double bedrooms and four bathrooms has been sympathetically crafted by the current owners to create a wonderful fusion of character features with contemporary living and needs to be seen to fully appreciate everything it has to offer.
The main entrance to the house is from the courtyard drive via a large open porch providing an ideal space for muddy walking boots after enjoying one of the many local walks. The front door opens into a spacious and light reception hall providing considerable space for outdoor apparel as well as items of furniture. Off the hallway are reclaimed wood doors leading to a very spacious family room and beyond to the kitchen, a downstairs bedroom, bathroom and grand sitting room along with stairs leading up to the first floor.
Immediately to the right of the entrance hall is the light and spacious family room which opens directly into the large kitchen. This whole area really feels like the heart of the home and is perfect for modern family living whilst also providing an amazing space to entertain friends and family with a real feature being the exposed beams and original saddle rack. The kitchen itself has everything needed for a family home with a large number of base units combined with plenty of worktop space for cooking and baking along with a spacious utility room/pantry. The technology to bring your culinary creations to life is provided by a double oven and electric hob and the kitchen also features an integrated fridge and dishwasher along with waste disposal unit and one and a half bowl sink. The room easily accommodates both a table and sofa and is a perfect place to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner with the family or for just relaxing with a morning coffee with friends.
Heading to the far end of the hallway we find the grand and impressive sitting room which again features exposed wooden beams with French doors leading out onto a private patio and beyond to the large garden. This is another marvellous family space that can easily accommodate numerous items of furniture and one can imagine in the summer months that the French doors will be wide open merging the inside and outside spaces and providing a fantastic entertaining space. The room also benefits from its own set of stairs leading directly to one of the large first floor bedrooms, therefore potentially providing the potential for multi-generational living. Completing the ground floor is a good size double room with exposed wooden beams along with a stylish and contemporary bathroom.
As you go upstairs to the first floor from the main staircase there is a spacious landing area which provides access to four more double bedrooms along with a family bathroom, all of which benefit from the same reclaimed wood doors as downstairs. At either end of the landing is where the two largest bedrooms are, both of which benefit from en-suite bathrooms and exposed wooden beams. The bedroom with its own private staircase is the largest room and easily accommodates a large bed along with numerous other items of furniture along with built in wardrobes and en-suite bathroom with corner bath and matching white suite. However, the other large bedroom is probably the main bedroom as it also benefits from a spacious dressing room or home office along with a spacious en-suite with bath and matching white suite. The two smaller bedrooms are still very good size double rooms with both benefitting from built in cupboards and enjoying countryside views. Completing the upstairs is the stylish family bathroom with bath and matching white suite along with towel rail.
Venturing outside the current owners have created a wonderful, mature and generous garden measuring approximately ¼ acre that overlooks neighbouring fields and one can imagine enjoying many a spring/summer's day and evening with family and friends here. Immediately accessed from the sitting room is a good size patio area with steps then leading up to the main garden as well as a second patio area perfect for Al fresco dining or just enjoying a glass or wine in the afternoon sun. A substantial lawned area provides plenty of space for children to play and is bordered with a variety of mature trees, plants and shrubs to create a fantastic outdoor space. If you like fruit and nuts, then this is the garden for you as there are mature cherry and walnut trees along with more recently added apple and plum trees. At the bottom end of the garden there are two large outbuildings, one of which benefits from electric supply as well as a log burner with the other currently being used for growing a variety of vegetables. At the top of the garden there is also a gate providing access onto the country lane. To the front of the house is a shared private drive and courtyard with the property enjoying parking for three vehicles along with a garage.
The location of the property is excellent with the picturesque village of Ide being within a ½ mile walk one way and the city of Exeter being within a ten-minute drive the other as well as easy access to all the arterial roads of the county. Ide offers an excellent primary school along with two pubs and there is also the excellent Twisted Oak pub within an even shorter walk. West Exe secondary school is also within walking distance and Sainsbury's supermarket is less than a five minute drive. There are also a number of lovely country walks accessible directly from the property.
VIEWING By prior appointment with Redferns
SERVICES All mains services are connected.
OUTGOINGS Council Tax Band E
TENURE Freehold
AGENTS NOTE
Data protection act of 2017. We are now required to obtain proof of ID and proof of residence for any prospective purchaser before formally agreeing a sale. Photographic identification such as passport or driving licence, proof of residence, utility bill, council tax or official Inland Revenue correspondence.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. Every care is taken in preparing these particulars but they do not constitute nor constitute any part of an offer or a contract. They are prepared in good faith but they are for guidance only and intended to give a fair description of the property.
2. Statements contained in these particulars are not to be relied on as statements or representations of fact and are made without responsibility on the part of the agents or vendor. An intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each statement. The vendor does not make or give and neither the agents or their employees have authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property or its use.
3. Any reference to alterations to, or use of any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. These must be verified by any intending purchaser.
4. All properties are offered subject to contract and being unsold. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser in inspecting any property which has been sold, let or withdrawn.
5. The photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are approximate only.
6. Descriptions of a property are inevitably subjective but we endeavour to make our particulars accurate. If there are any points of particular importance please contact us before viewing and we will be pleased to check or clarify information.
The main entrance to the house is from the courtyard drive via a large open porch providing an ideal space for muddy walking boots after enjoying one of the many local walks. The front door opens into a spacious and light reception hall providing considerable space for outdoor apparel as well as items of furniture. Off the hallway are reclaimed wood doors leading to a very spacious family room and beyond to the kitchen, a downstairs bedroom, bathroom and grand sitting room along with stairs leading up to the first floor.
Immediately to the right of the entrance hall is the light and spacious family room which opens directly into the large kitchen. This whole area really feels like the heart of the home and is perfect for modern family living whilst also providing an amazing space to entertain friends and family with a real feature being the exposed beams and original saddle rack. The kitchen itself has everything needed for a family home with a large number of base units combined with plenty of worktop space for cooking and baking along with a spacious utility room/pantry. The technology to bring your culinary creations to life is provided by a double oven and electric hob and the kitchen also features an integrated fridge and dishwasher along with waste disposal unit and one and a half bowl sink. The room easily accommodates both a table and sofa and is a perfect place to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner with the family or for just relaxing with a morning coffee with friends.
Heading to the far end of the hallway we find the grand and impressive sitting room which again features exposed wooden beams with French doors leading out onto a private patio and beyond to the large garden. This is another marvellous family space that can easily accommodate numerous items of furniture and one can imagine in the summer months that the French doors will be wide open merging the inside and outside spaces and providing a fantastic entertaining space. The room also benefits from its own set of stairs leading directly to one of the large first floor bedrooms, therefore potentially providing the potential for multi-generational living. Completing the ground floor is a good size double room with exposed wooden beams along with a stylish and contemporary bathroom.
As you go upstairs to the first floor from the main staircase there is a spacious landing area which provides access to four more double bedrooms along with a family bathroom, all of which benefit from the same reclaimed wood doors as downstairs. At either end of the landing is where the two largest bedrooms are, both of which benefit from en-suite bathrooms and exposed wooden beams. The bedroom with its own private staircase is the largest room and easily accommodates a large bed along with numerous other items of furniture along with built in wardrobes and en-suite bathroom with corner bath and matching white suite. However, the other large bedroom is probably the main bedroom as it also benefits from a spacious dressing room or home office along with a spacious en-suite with bath and matching white suite. The two smaller bedrooms are still very good size double rooms with both benefitting from built in cupboards and enjoying countryside views. Completing the upstairs is the stylish family bathroom with bath and matching white suite along with towel rail.
Venturing outside the current owners have created a wonderful, mature and generous garden measuring approximately ¼ acre that overlooks neighbouring fields and one can imagine enjoying many a spring/summer's day and evening with family and friends here. Immediately accessed from the sitting room is a good size patio area with steps then leading up to the main garden as well as a second patio area perfect for Al fresco dining or just enjoying a glass or wine in the afternoon sun. A substantial lawned area provides plenty of space for children to play and is bordered with a variety of mature trees, plants and shrubs to create a fantastic outdoor space. If you like fruit and nuts, then this is the garden for you as there are mature cherry and walnut trees along with more recently added apple and plum trees. At the bottom end of the garden there are two large outbuildings, one of which benefits from electric supply as well as a log burner with the other currently being used for growing a variety of vegetables. At the top of the garden there is also a gate providing access onto the country lane. To the front of the house is a shared private drive and courtyard with the property enjoying parking for three vehicles along with a garage.
The location of the property is excellent with the picturesque village of Ide being within a ½ mile walk one way and the city of Exeter being within a ten-minute drive the other as well as easy access to all the arterial roads of the county. Ide offers an excellent primary school along with two pubs and there is also the excellent Twisted Oak pub within an even shorter walk. West Exe secondary school is also within walking distance and Sainsbury's supermarket is less than a five minute drive. There are also a number of lovely country walks accessible directly from the property.
VIEWING By prior appointment with Redferns
SERVICES All mains services are connected.
OUTGOINGS Council Tax Band E
TENURE Freehold
AGENTS NOTE
Data protection act of 2017. We are now required to obtain proof of ID and proof of residence for any prospective purchaser before formally agreeing a sale. Photographic identification such as passport or driving licence, proof of residence, utility bill, council tax or official Inland Revenue correspondence.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. Every care is taken in preparing these particulars but they do not constitute nor constitute any part of an offer or a contract. They are prepared in good faith but they are for guidance only and intended to give a fair description of the property.
2. Statements contained in these particulars are not to be relied on as statements or representations of fact and are made without responsibility on the part of the agents or vendor. An intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each statement. The vendor does not make or give and neither the agents or their employees have authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property or its use.
3. Any reference to alterations to, or use of any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. These must be verified by any intending purchaser.
4. All properties are offered subject to contract and being unsold. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser in inspecting any property which has been sold, let or withdrawn.
5. The photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are approximate only.
6. Descriptions of a property are inevitably subjective but we endeavour to make our particulars accurate. If there are any points of particular importance please contact us before viewing and we will be pleased to check or clarify information.
