5 bed detached house for sale

Uffculme, Cullompton, Devon EX15

A stunning period farmhouse finished to an exemplary standard throughout together with swimming pool, tennis court, lake and pastureland in all about 4.74 acres.

This beautiful unlisted period farmhouse dates back to the 16th century and has been completely renovated with the advice of a professional interior designer and is finished to an exceptionally high standard throughout, whilst retaining the charm and features of the era.

The property boasts a wealth of character namely pretty eyebrow windows, exposed beams and Inglenook fireplace to name but a few. The accommodation in brief comprises an entrance hall with limestone flooring, this continues through to a fabulous open plan kitchen/dining room enjoying a dual aspect and fitted with a Bradbury’s kitchen, complete with a number of Miele integral appliances, electric Aga and Quooker hot tap. A utility adjoins, again fitted to the same high standard and a door off gives access to a porch/boot room. An opening from the kitchen flows through to the rear hall connecting the reception rooms with stairs rising to the first floor. The living room is of generous proportions with a fabulous Inglenook fireplace, to the side an opening continues through to a media room with French doors out to a sunroom with bifold doors overlooking the pool and connecting a covered seating area equipped with log burner, perfect for alfresco dining and summer entertaining.

On the first floor, the landing gives access to 5 double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a particularly impressive room with a fitted dressing room which leads to a vaulted bedroom enjoying a dual aspect with exposed timber beams and views over the gardens. A luxury en-suite adjoins with marble flooring and 3-piece suite. The guest en-suite is equally as impressive with free standing bath in the bedroom and separate en-suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are served by a stunning 3-piece family bathroom. To fully appreciate the quality and exceptional finish to this rare and superb family home, a viewing is highly recommended.

The property occupies a private and secluded position, lying approximately mid way between the villages of Willand and Uffculme. Both centres provide a good range of local facilities including primary healthcare and schooling with the latter providing excellent secondary schooling via its renowned local authority school. Blundells public school is also within easy each as is Wellington, Kings & Queens Colleges and Taunton School. The larger towns of Cullompton, Tiverton and Wellington are within convenient reach and provide an extensive range of commercial, and recreational facilities. The property lies approximately equidistant between Taunton and Exeter with both centres providing a range of facilities befitting those of county and regional centres. Mainline rail connections are available at Tiverton Parkway which lies a short distance to the north and international airports can be found at both Bristol and Exeter.

The property is set back from the public highway approached over a sweeping drive with electric gates, leading to a central car park and turning area with professionally landscaped borders. Here access can be gained to a carport with workshop to the side with gymnasium and home office/hobby room over. The primary gardens lie to the rear and are predominantly lawned interspersed with a number of mature shrubs, trees and bushes. A sun terrace adjoins the kitchen and continues round to the pool area with two outdoor showers . Also within the gardens are a number of raised vegetable beds, a flood lit tarmacadam tennis court and large amenity lake together with pastureland in all extending to approximately 4.74 acres.