Property history of Gainsborough House, Connybeare Lane, Coffinswell, Newton Abbot TQ12 4SL, 7th Jun 2010

The PropertyGainsborough House is one of just 3 individually designed detached properties situated at Higher Ashlands, Coffinswell, a gated development constructed in 2003 by Gerald Wood Homes. Gainsborough House is a very substantial property of approximately 5, 500 square feet of accommodation and garaging, which has been presented and finished to an exceptional standard. Light, spacious and contemporary, the property benefits from 4 reception rooms as well as a very large kitchen/breakfast room and 5 double bedrooms, all with en suite facilities. In addition to the sizeable grounds that surround the property, panoramic countryside views to Dartmoor can be enjoyed from many rooms. In our opinion, a fine opportunity to purchase a quality country property situated in an unspoilt yet convenient location, with delightful rural views, splendid gardens, parking and extensive garaging. Gardens & GroundsGainsborough House is surrounded by its delightful grounds, which provide a lovely setting for the property. The electric gates open to a wide driveway with parking and turning space for numerous vehicles and detached triple garage block (with games room/gymnasium above). The gardens to the side are laid to lawn and well screened with mature trees. The main area of garden is again laid to lawn, bordered by laurel hedging and featuring many interesting trees which provide great privacy for the property. To the centre, there is a charming timber bridge leading to a further decked seating area which overlooks a large ornamental koi pond, this in turn is fed by a water feature incorporating waterfalls and rockery areas. A paved terrace to the front of the property leads around to a larger terrace adjacent to the main area of garden at the side which is accessed by the principal reception rooms, which in turn leads on to a further patio serving the kitchen/breakfast room. The paved patio area continues fully round the house. In all, the grounds are approximately 1.4 acres. TenureThe property is offered for sale freehold.SituationCoffinswell is a peaceful and sought-after rural hamlet that seems miles from anywhere but is in fact within a few miles of the resort of Torquay (the hub of the “English Riviera”) and the market town of Newton Abbot, (where there is a mainline railway station and also direct access to the A380 that leads to the M5). Coffinswell itself is almost unchanged since the 19th century, with a prevailing character of archetypal thatched Devon cottages and farmhouses set against a backdrop of winding lanes, old stone walls and high Devon hedges. There is a well regarded country pub, and of historical interest is the 13th Century Church with Norman Font and Doda Well at the west end of the village, thought to be an early Medieval Holy Well. Ground Floor AccommodationEntrance Lovely stone period style framed archway to covered Entrance Porch with interior spotlights leading to stout oak double doors opening into: Reception Hallway A wide and spacious hallway with window to the side. Recessed down lighters. Solid Oak staircase to first floor. Cupboard housing storage and under floor heating controls, further deep under stairs cupboard. Two contemporary wall lights. Coving. Limestone tiled flooring. Smoke detector. Office12' 8" (3.86m) to entrance door x 11' 9" (3.58m)Two large windows overlooking the front and side elevations offering far reaching countryside views to Dartmoor in the distance, Circular ceiling moulding with contemporary light. Two wall mounted glass shelves, Corner fitted wooden shelves. Coved ceiling. Amtico flooring.Bedroom17' 3" (5.26m) x 13' 10" (4.22m) (to external door/windows) A good sized double bedroom. Coved ceiling. Contemporary light fitting. Large virtually floor-to-ceiling glazing to front elevation, incorporating double doors opening to patio and tall glazed panels to side, with casement windows over. Dressing Room8' 4" (2.54m) to door x 5' 8" (1.73m)Range of built-in furniture with hanging rails and shelving units. Coved ceiling.En SuiteFull tiling to walls. Coving. Recessed spotlights. Panelled bath with central mixer tap and Victorian style shower attachment over. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with glass shelf. Electric shaver point over. Double sized shower unit with Victorian style shower attachment. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Tiled flooring. Built-in audio speaker to ceiling. Window overlooking side gardens. Family Room16' 9" (5.11m) x 13' 0" (3.96m)to windowsA lovely light-filled room with views across the gardens to Dartmoor in the distance. Virtually fully glazed westerly elevation incorporating double doors opening to the paved patio. Marble surround fireplace with living flame gas fire. Coved ceiling. Recessed spotlights. Amtico flooring.Living Room24' 3" (7.39m) x 20' 2" (6.15m)A spacious and very light room. Coved ceiling. Ceiling rose. Floor to ceiling windows to the westerly elevation with central double doors opening to paved patio with views over the lovely gardens. Additional further tall window panels to each side with opening windows above. Marble surround remote control pebble Living Flame gas fire, granite inset and hearth. Dining RoomIrregular shape room with vaulted roof 15' 6" (4.72m) x 14' 6" (4.42m) to external doors A very light and airy open-plan area (open plan to Reception Hallway). Limestone tiled floor. Plenty of space for family sized dining furniture. Windows to three sides with double doors opening to paved patio, overlooking gardens to the easterly elevation. Vaulted ceiling with three large Velux windows with viewing gallery from landing area. Four contemporary wall lights. Cloakroom / WCCoved ceiling. Recessed spotlights. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Part tiled walls. Tiled flooring. Window. Extractor fan. Kitchen / Breakfast Room29' 0" (8.84m) overall narrows to 18' 2" (5.54m) x 21' 0" (6.4m) to external doorsA spacious room incorporating a good range of cream panelled units with polished granite work surface over, complementary tiled surrounds. ‘Lacanche’ built-in range cooker incorporating double oven and 5-burner gas hob. Integrated Neff dishwasher. Two bowl ‘Franke’ stainless steel sink units with drainer and mixer taps. Central island unit with good sized breakfast bar with plenty of seating, incorporating storage and wine rack below. Built-in speakers to ceiling. Coving. Slate floor. Recessed spotlights. Window to side aspect. Double doors flanked with side window panels virtually floor-to-ceiling providing lovely garden views. Neff built-in microwave unit. Neff built-in American style refrigerator/freezer. Open plan to Breakfast/Dining area with further recessed windows to side. Space for family sized dining table and chairs. Smoke detector. Utility Room16' 0" (4.88m) to door x 10' 4" (3.15m)A very good size. Slate flooring. Recessed spotlights. Extractor Fan. Built in shelving for display/storage. Coving. Window to side, overlooking gardens. Tall double cupboard with shelving. Further range of panelled cream units and maple effect work surface over, complementary tiling to surrounds. Stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap. Integrated Neff washing machine and separate tumble dryer. Space for further appliances. Door to side garden with tall floor-to-ceiling glazed panel adjacent. Triple doors opening to cupboard housing consumer units and twin cylinders supplying domestic hot water and under floor heating. Oil-fired boiler. Additional space for storage.First Floor AccommodationLanding AreaA large and light landing area. Coving. Smoke detector. Recessed spotlights. Two Velux windows. Large built-in airing cupboard with slatted shelving. Additional storage cupboard. Viewing gallery overlooking the Dining Area with oak balustrade.Bedroom 319' 2" (5.84m) x 16' 4" (4.98m)Very light and attractive room. Coved ceiling. Ceiling hatch to loft. Recessed windows to westward elevation with far-reaching countryside views to Dartmoor. Further large windows occupying a good part of the front elevation, overlooking front gardens with views across the village rooftops to the church and fields beyond. Door to wardrobe with hanging and shelving space.En SuiteTiled floor. Fully tiled walls. Double sized shower unit. Recessed spotlights. Extractor fan. Low level WC. Heated towel rail and matching fitted chrome shelves. Large Velux window. Built-in further enclosed storage unit. Italian wash hand basin with mixer tap and mirror over. Electric shaver point. Master Bedroom Suite20' 2" (6.15m) to external door and balcony x 20' 0" (6.1m)A very large and light room. Four glass modern wall lights. Impressive vaulted ceiling. Recessed spotlights. Glazed doors with matching tilt and turn side panels to Apex. Doors lead to an enclosed balcony, looking westwards with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and across to Dartmoor. Amtico flooring. Coved ceiling.Dressing Room13' 0" (3.96m) x 8' 2" (2.49m) to doorRange of built-in furniture with hanging rails and shelving. Velux window. Amtico flooring.En SuiteA most attractive room. Inset to a marble platform with matching marbled shelved surrounds, deep bath with central mixer tap and Victorian style shower attachment over. Walk-in double tiled shower unit. Marble Vanity Unit with inset Italian wash hand basin with large fitted mirror. Electric shaver point with two spotlights over. Storage cupboard below. Range of built-in glass shelves. Wall-fitted WC with concealed plumbing. Heated towel rail. Tiled flooring. Coved ceiling. Velux window. Ceiling fitted audio speaker. Extractor fan. Bedroom 220' 11" (6.38m) to window x 14' 5" (4.39m) increasing to 19' 4" (5.89m)Another very generously sized double bedroom with dual aspect. Coved ceiling. Large recessed windows to west elevation overlooking the gardens with countryside and Dartmoor views beyond. En SuiteSuite comprising tiled shower unit. Low level WC and vanity unit incorporating Italian wash hand basin. Two storage cupboards and mirror over. Electric shaver point. Fully tiled walls. Window to side, overlooking side garden. Heated towel rail. Tiled floor. Recessed spotlights. Extractor fan. Ceiling fitted audio speaker. Dressing Room8' 6" (2.59m) x 5' 6" (1.68m)Coved ceiling. Hatch to loft space. Recessed spotlights. Large mirror. Window to side gardens. Range of built-in furniture with hanging rails and shelving.Bedroom 420' 6" (6.25m) maximum reducing to 14' 0" (4.27m) x 17' 3" (5.26m)Another large and light bedroom. Maple effect flooring. Coved ceiling. Recessed spotlights. Large recessed window overlooking front elevation with glorious countryside views. Further window to side. Two double built-in wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving over. En SuiteGood sized Velux window to side. Marbled wash stand incorporating a range of storage and shelving, Italian wash hand basin with mixer tap. Deep bath with central mixer tap inset to marble surround with panel work beneath, Victorian hand held shower attachment. Close coupled WC with concealed plumbing. Large built in shower unit. Tiled flooring. Heated towel rail. Shaver socket. Recessed spotlights. Extractor fan. Ceiling fitted audio speaker.Grounds & GardensThe extensive grounds of Gainsborough House provide a lovely setting for this quality property, in all, approximately 1.4 acres. Electronic wrought iron gates lead onto a wide block paved driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles and leading to:Detached Triple Garage Block26' 0" (7.92m) wide to cupboard 3' 2" (0.97m) depth x 8' 3" (2.51m) x 19' 3" (5.87m) depthElectronically operated doors. Garages have light and power connected and outdoor sensor lights. The garage has internal access to the games room/gymnasium. Games Room / Gymnasium29' 3" (8.92m) including staircase x 14' 6" (4.42m)Two large Velux windows overlooking the countryside with views of Dartmoor, further window to side. Ceiling mounted tracks with halogen spotlights. Two electric wall heaters.To the side of the drive, an area of mainly level lawn screened with mature trees. The main area of garden is laid to lawn and lies to the westerly facing side of the property, well screened with laurel hedging and incorporating a good sized paved patio (accessed from the principal ground floor rooms). Three steps up to a further paved patio area accessed from the kitchen/breakfast room. The paved patio area continues fully round the property. To the centre of the lawn, there is a timber bridge leading to a further decked seating area which overlooks a large ornamental koi pond, this in turn is fed by water meandering down a water feature including rockery and waterfall areas. The garden is very private featuring numerous trees and leading all around the side and rear of the property. To the front, a paved area is adjacent to the front entrance with stone feature fountain. Side door leads to steps leading to a timber constructed area housing the oil tank for the property. Timber door opens to covered side area housing calor gas canisters.