SMITHINCOTT BARTON, UFFCULME, DEVON EX15 3DD

DescriptionSmithincott Barton represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a spectacular grade II listed farm house having been in the same family since the 1800s.

The original portion is believed to date from the early 1400s with a mid to late Tudor cross passage section added later with the remainder believed to date to about 1715.

The extensive accommodation has been lovingly maintained without having the immense character and charm “modernised out”. The thatched roof has recently undergone a thorough overhaul with much being replaced and re-ridged.

The generously proportioned rooms exhibit the style and character associated with a Barton farmhouse. The property enjoys a semi rural environment on the outskirts of the tiny hamlet of Smithincott only about half a mile from the Culm Valley village of Uffculme.

With its four reception rooms, 25ft farmhouse kitchen and 5/6 bedrooms the property is ideally suited to the growing family or even sub-division for dual family occupation or letting purposes. The present owners have converted part of a barn to provide a ground floor and first floor flat both having one bedroom and let on assured shorthold tenancies currently yielding £10,920 per annum.

An early inspection is strongly recommended to those seeking a glorious period country home in this small and convenient hamlet location.

LocationEnjoying a rural setting in this small Hamlet close to the Culm Valley Village of Uffculme with its post office stores, Co-op, doctor’s surgery, primary school and the renowned Uffculme Secondary school.

A more extensive range of facilities is to be found at Cullompton with its high street shops, two supermarkets, recently built library, sports centre and state of the art community centre. The nearby M5 facilitates rapid commuting south to the cathedral city of Exeter and north to the county town of Taunton.

The Tiverton Parkway station provides a rapid link with London (Paddington). The surrounding countryside offers a wealth of rural pursuits with the nearby Blackdown Hills being designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty. The comparatively central mid Devon location places the stunning national parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor together with north and south Devon coastlines all within a modest car journey.

On the Ground Floor

Canopy entrance Porch to heavy timber front door.

L-shaped Hall having much exposed timber including plank and muntin screen.

Drawing Room elegant dual aspect room with beamed ceiling, stone fireplace, two radiators, woodblock flooring, twin glazed doors to

Garden Room/Small Conservatory with quarry tiled floor and door to gardens.

Inner Hall with main staircase well lit by flank window.

Dining Room timber effect flooring, shelved recess, deep china cupboard, outlook over rear garden, door to walk in understair cupboard, stable door to

Utility Room with base unit and stainless steel sink, space and plumbing for washing machine, dual aspect, quarry tiled floor, door to gardens.

Cloakroom having low level WC.

Sitting Room glorious characterful dual aspect room enjoying outlook over front and rear gardens, massive inglenook fireplace with heavy Bressumer beam, fire basket with canopy over and side benching, plank and muntin screen, window seats, beamed ceiling.

Snug/Study beamed ceiling, plank and muntin screen, outlook over rear garden and ancient leaded window.

Magnificent traditional farmhouse Kitchen providing a real family hub to the home, massive fireplace with four oven oil fired Rayburn, range of handmade pine country units providing base cupboards, solid beech worktops over, inset stainless steel twin bowl single drainer sink, beamed ceiling, dual aspect, window seat overlooking gardens, range of built in cupboards with ancient pine doors with bench seating below, pretty turning staircase to first floor.

Rear entrance Porch with brick floor and door todoor to gardens.

Wash House having brick floor and massive granite trough and original “copper” in one corner.

On the First FloorLanding approached by main staircase.Bedroom 1 spectacular vaulted bedroom with exposed cruck beams, radiator, dual aspect having outlook over grounds and adjoining countryside. Bedroom 2 washbasin, night storage heater, curtained recess/wardrobe, fitted cupboard with stripped pine doors. Dressing Room/Nursery having lovely outlook, wardrobe, linked with principal landing currently not in use.Bathroom coloured suite comprising bath with Mira electric shower over, WC, pedestal basin, radiator, airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder, slatted shelving, loft access, window. Principal Landing having exposed timbers, night storage heater, walk in airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder, slatted shelving, cold water tank, automatic light.Bedroom 3 another glorious vaulted room with outlook over gardens, fireplace with heavy Bressumer over.Dressing Room/Store Room wardrobe with loft access and link to Bedroom 2 currently boarded off.

Bedroom 4 lofty double bedroom, exposed roof timber and views over grounds. Bedroom 5 another lofty room with exposed roof timber and views towards outbuildings and field beyond. Bathroom free standing cast iron roll top bath, washbasin, corner shower with Mira electric shower unit, WC, window overlooking grounds. ServicesMains electricity, water, drainage.

OutsideThe property is approached over twin drives leading to the rear garden and courtyard providing parking and flanked on two sides by historic stone outbuildings and comprising a two storey Barn 30 x 18 and single storey section with concrete floors divided into two parts and providing Store 18 x 9 and Workshop/Barn 37 x 18 the whole providing considerable scope for conversion subject to planning permission. The delightfully stocked and well-tended gardens provide the perfect backdrop for this spectacular period home with its areas of secret garden linked by paths and lawns stocked with a wide selection of carefully chosen trees, shrubs and perennials. The gardens offer a choice of secluded sitting out areas ideal for

alfresco entertainment or merely relaxing in the tranquillity of the Summer House. The rear drive serves two small converted Barns and leads to the portion owned by the property having been converted into two flats to provide rental income. Each flat enjoys a small portion of garden and gravelled parking area.The Barn ConversionsSwift comprises a ground floor flat with generous living/dining/kitchen area with fitted range of cream units and double bedroom with ensuite shower. Swallow is very similar to Swift and also offers a stylish open plan living/kitchen space with double bedroom and shower room. Both properties are currently let on an assured shorthold tenancy with Swallow let at £450 per calendar month and Swift at let £460 per calendar month. Services: Mains electricity, water, drainage. The drive continues past the barns over a small brook to the picturesque pasture field with natural water by brook and road access, in all the property extends to approximately 6.7 acres.

SMITHINCOTT BARTON

DISCLAIMER: Whilst we endeavour to ensure the accuracy of our property details we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture and fittings or services. Neither have we had site of any legal documents and the buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor and/or surveyor. Prospective purchasers are advised to check the availability of the property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey. Floor plans and maps are not to scale and are for identification purposes only.

11 & 13 High StreetCullomptonDevonEX15 1AB

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