The Old Press House Efford, Shobrooke, Devon

The Old Press House Efford, Shobrooke, Devon

The Old Press House Efford, Shobrooke, Devon EX17 1BJ A converted barn with a wealth of character features, including an original cider press, situated in a sought-after rural location Thorverton 3 miles, Crediton 5 miles, Exeter 6 miles, Tiverton 9 miles Sitting room Dining room Family room Kitchen/breakfast room Press room/ further sitting room Utility room Cloakroom Galleried landing with open galleried areas Study Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing room Five further double bedrooms, one ensuite Two family bathrooms Double garage Ample parking Delightful level gardens Stream Pond In all approximately 1.38 acres Location The Old Press House is situated on the outskirts of the hamlet of Efford, and is approached over a country lane at the foot of the Raddon Hills. It is one of a number of converted barns and has a private outlook. The popular villages of Newton St Cyres and Thorverton are close by. Thorverton has a thriving community, with a church, a village shop, Post Office, farm shop, village primary school, village hall and two pubs. There is also a good doctors surgery and a number of sports clubs, including cricket and cultural clubs. The market town of Crediton, which has two large supermarkets, a farmers market and a number of shops and inns, is approximately 5 miles away, and Exeter is approximately 6 miles away and is the most thriving city in the South West. The city offers a wide choice of cultural activities such as theatre, a museum, an arts centre, restaurants and a wealth of good shopping, including John Lewis. There is also a Waitrose supermarket in the city. The area is well served by a number of independent schools, including Exeter School (boys and girls), the Maynard School (girls) and Magdalen Court School (boys and girls) while Blundell s School (boys and girls) is in Tiverton. The Old Press House falls within the discounted catchment area for Blundell s school. The M5 motorway links Exeter to Bristol and the Midlands, and to London via the M4. The A38 goes south to Plymouth and the A30 west to Cornwall. There are regular rail services to London Paddington from Exeter, and St David s Station is around ten minutes drive from the property. Exeter International Airport provides an ever increasing number of domestic and international flights including two flights a day to London City Airport. The property The Old Press House was originally a barn, built in the late 19th century and converted about 30 years ago. The property offers spacious, flexible accommodation ranging over three floors, with a wealth of character including beams, open fireplaces and exposed brick and stone work, as well as the original cider press. There are some most attractive galleried areas which provide versatile space and the property could easily be divided to form accommodation for an extended family. The property has a large kitchen/ breakfast room which has a good range of cupboards and drawers, built in appliances, granite work surfaces and an oil fired 4-oven Aga. An archway leads to a stunning garden room with floor to ceiling windows and a galleried landing over. There is a sitting room, family room and dining hall, a study and the press room /further sitting room, which houses the original cider press. There are 6 double bedrooms. The master bedroom and bedroom 3 each have an ensuite bathroom and dressing room. There are two more family bathrooms. The luxury bathrooms include underfloor heating, feature walls and rain showers. Far reaching views over the gardens and surrounding countryside can be enjoyed from several of the upstairs rooms.

Galleried areas throughout the house provide further seating and study areas. In all, The Old Press House offers light, spacious and flexible family accommodation with very individual features. Outside The South-facing gardens form one of the most attractive features of this property, consisting of a barbecue area with pergola and sweeping areas of lawn. Partially walled, the garden contains a number of mature trees, including a magnificent walnut tree and an orchard of apple trees, some eating and some cider apples, which were originally planted to go to the press within the house before the barn was converted. The garden contains a wide variety of flowering shrubs and plants, including roses, honeysuckle, ceanothus, acer, and weigela, and there is an area of vegetable garden. A wooden bridge leads across a stream, which runs through the garden, to a pond with waterlilies and flanked by water loving plants, including irises. The gardens extend to approximately 1.38 acres in all and provide a peaceful haven for wildlife. The property is approached via a no through lane, with a parking and turning area in front of the detached double garage. At the opposite end of the garden is an extensive area of parking. General Services: Mains electricity and water. Oil fired heating and Aga. Shared private drainage. Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton EX16 6PP

Directions From Exeter proceed north on the A377 Crediton road. About a mile after the village of Cowley turn right signposted Langford and Shute. Proceed along this road through Shute and Efford is the next hamlet. On entering the hamlet, after the sharp right bend, turn right just after the post and rail fence. Towards the end of this lane turn left and the track will take you up to The Old Press House on the left. Floorplans Internal area 5,389 sq ft (500 sq m) For identification purposes only. Sitting Room 7.01 x 4.88 23'0" x 16'0" Garden Room 5.18 x 4.45 17'0" x 14'7" Kitchen/Breakfast Room 6.40 x 4.62 21'0" x 15'2" Bedroom 2 7.16 x 4.95 23'6" x 16'3" Lower Level Bedroom 3 4.95 x 4.27 16'3" x 14'0" Press Room 6.15 x 3.99 20'2" x 13'1" Dining Room 7.68 x 4.88 25'2" x 16'0" Family Room 6.10 x 4.67 20'0" x 15'4" Lower Level Study 4.52 x 3.28 14'10" x 10'9" Principal Bedroom 6.22 x 3.76 20'5" x 12'4" (Maximum) Dressing Room 3.99 x 2.65 13'1" x 8'8" 3.35 x 2.95 11'0" x 9'8" Utility 4.67 x 2.70 15'4" x 8'10" First Floor Bedroom 6 6.07 x 2.40 19'11" x 7'10" (Maximum) Ground Floor Bedroom 5 4.88 x 4.62 16'0" x 15'2" Bedroom 4 6.40 x 4.88 21'0" x 16'0" Second Floor Exeter 24 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon EX1 1PR 01392 215631 exeter@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com 55 offices across England and Scotland, including 10 offices in Central London The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8247349/ss IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken April 2015. Particulars prepared April 2015.