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FOR SALE  |  Leigh Cross, Zeal Monachorum

£450,000

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Period Grade II listed character farmhouse located in idyllic rural location well away from main roads and enjoying much seclusion, large adjoining barn with potential to convert into further accommodation

RECEPTION HALL, DINING ROOM, CHARMING SITTING ROOM, FARMHOUSE KTICHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM, PANTRY, UTILITY, CLOAKROOM, 4 BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, PARKING AREA, GARAGE, TRADITIONAL STONE / COB BARN, WORKSHOP, EXTREMELY WELL KEPT GARDENS, IN ALL EXTENDING TO JUST UNDER HALF AN ACRE

DESCRIPTION Newton House is a most attractive Grade II listed character thatched farmhouse located in an idyllic rural setting well away from main roads yet being accessible for the nearby village of Zeal Monachorum, small town of North Tawton, with Crediton lying about 10 miles to the east. The house is positioned in an elevated yet sheltered site, and is completely surrounded by its private well established garden.

The house, which is believed to be of traditional stone / cob construction under a thatched roof, offers spacious character accommodation with generously proportioned rooms full of period features including many exposed ceiling beams and roof timbers, several unusual fireplaces including a fine sitting room fireplace, a double sized open fireplace with an arched inglenook seat in the kitchen, and several interesting architectural features.

Attached to the house is a large 2-storey barn whilst very useful in its present form, offers tremendous potential to convert into either further accommodation or possibly an annexe or studio etc. Any change would obviously require the necessary consents from the local authority.

The garden is a lovely feature of Newton House and is believed to extend to just under half an acre, with extremely well stocked formal cottage gardens to the front, and a less formal rear garden with fruit trees, banks of shrubs, sloping down to a pretty stream. There are two driveways (to front and rear) which provide ample off road parking for numerous vehicles, and space for a caravan, boat or trailer etc.

ZEAL MONACHORUM is a parish and village situated some 7 miles north west from Crediton. Approximately 500ft above sea level, the village is sited on a south facing slope. It comprises many old properties of character and charm (several of the thatched cottages being subject to preservation orders) and the modern properties have been integrated with care and in an unobtrusive manner. The name of village is derived from the latin `Cella Monachorum' (the cell of the Monks) and part of the Parish Church, which is the third building to stand on the present site, was a cell of the Benedictine Abbey from Buckfast from 1016 when Canute bestowed on the Abbot of the manor of Zeal Monachorum. There is the Waie Inn which offers excellent facilities including swimming pool, squash courts and snooker room etc. The village is in a peaceful setting well away from any main roads yet it is convenient for commuting to Crediton and Exeter.

DIRECTIONS From Crediton, take the A377 main road to Copplestone (approximately 4 miles). After leaving Copplestone on the A377, follow the road for approximately 1.4 miles towards Lapford, until arriving at Morchard Road. Turn left at Morchard Road as signposted Winkleigh and Torrington, onto the B3220. Follow this road for 2.1 miles and turn left at Blackditch Cross (signposted to North Tawton) and follow the lane for 1.4 miles. Turn left at Leigh Cross and follow the lane for approximately one tenth of a mile and the entrance gate to Newton House will be seen on the right hand side with the house tucked in behind.

The accommodation comprises, with approximate measurements:-

GROUND FLOOR

Period front door with two carriage style outside lights.

RECEPTION HALL 15' x 5'7 (4.57m x 1.7m) Double radiator, telephone point, meter cupboard.

DINING ROOM 14'10 x 14'9 (4.52m x 4.5m) (maximum into door recess) Large open fireplace with heavy oak beam (at present sealed off). Ceiling beam, double radiator, understairs cupboard, staircase leading to master bedroom.

SIDE ENTRANCE 7'6 x 7'1 (2.29m x 2.16m) Further door to outside.

CLOAKROOM 7' x 5'3 (2.13m x 1.6m) Low level w.c., wash hand basin, tiled splash back.

CHARMING SITTING ROOM 18' x 16'7 (5.49m x 5.05m) (extending to 21'7 (6.58m) into alcove). Impressive wide fireplace in stone, four double wall lights, two double radiators, door to staircase leading to first floor, heavily beamed ceiling, picture rail. Interesting arch top Georgian style window.

FARMHOUSE KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 23' x 11'4 (7.01m x 3.45m) Lovely range of hand-built units affording ample cupboard and drawer storage space, solid beech working surfaces, deep glazed Belfast sink with tiled splashbacks. Large open double fireplace with heavy lintel, built-in arched inglenook seat to one side and bread oven door. Oil fired Rayburn for cooking and domestic hot water. Windows overlooking the courtyard and gardens to the rear. Heavily beamed ceiling, triple spotlight fitting.

PANTRY 13'1 x 6' (3.99m x 1.83m) 13 amp power, lighting, shelving etc. Stainless steel cold shelf.

UTILITY 8'5 x 5'8 (2.57m x 1.73m) Double base unit with stainless steel sink, floor-standing Camray oil fired central heating boiler (also providing domestic hot water), digital central heating programmer, plumbing for automatic washing machine, further door to rear.

FIRST FLOOR

Main staircase from living room to

SPACIOUS SEMI-GALLERIED LANDING 22'3 x 6'2 (6.78m x 1.88m) Radiator, small access to loft space, window to side enjoying rural views, ornamental recess, exposed roof timbers.

BEDROOM 4 10' x 9'8 (3.05m x 2.95m) Double radiator, exposed roof timber, built-in wardrobe.

BEDROOM 3 10'9 x 9'3 (3.28m x 2.82m) Exposed roof timbers, double radiator.

BATHROOM 11' x 10'2 (3.35m x 3.1m) White suite comprising bath with two hand grips, low level w.c., pedestal basin, exposed roof timbers, wall tiling. Airing cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder. Small access to loft space, wall mounted infrared electric heater, heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 2 14'10 x 6'2 (4.52m x 1.88m) Double radiator, attractive Georgian style arched top window overlooking garden, telephone socket. Door to

MASTER BEDROOM 1 16'2 x 13'5 (4.93m x 4.09m) (also having it's own staircase from the dining room). Exposed roof timbers and 'A' frames, double radiator. Interesting open fireplace (at present sealed off). Lovely views over the garden. Built-in wardrobe.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached from a quiet country lane, through a 5-bar gate, set in stone wall with granite posts, which leads to a PARKING AND TURNING AREA providing ample space for numerous cars, including caravan / boat / trailer etc.

Adjoining GARAGE

Attached to the main house is a traditional stone / cob BARN with overall measurements of 25' x 16' (7.62m x 4.88m) providing enormous potential for a wide variety of usage (of course, subject to the necessary listed building and planning consents). This barn possibly pre-dates the main house and there are the remains of a former Cider Press. The barn is a two-storey building and on the first floor there is a blocked door from the main bedroom of the house and window openings, which would suggest possible earlier occupation.

Attached to the barn is a WORKSHOP 17' 4 x 14' (5.28m x 4.27m) Lean-to roof, part cob and part block construction.

Immediately to the rear of the house and barn is a SERVICE COURTYARD which provides access to the rear of the house, having a LOG STORE in a former outside w.c.

The MAIN GARDENS are at the front of the house and have had a wealth of time and expense invested in them over the years. They compliment this period property extremely well. There are lawns with well stocked beds and plants including heathers and hyacinth, designed to provide colour through many of the seasons. At the top of this garden is a terrace with a granite seat and lilac tree. From here, a hedge separates a more private garden with camellias, two fine copper beeches and further seating area in which to enjoy the views of the house and surrounding countryside. A gravelled path leads to the rear of the house where there are further lawns, fruit trees and banks of shrubs. Here the garden looks down to a lovely small stream where the banks have wild flowers and shade from mature trees. On the other side of the house is a fruit garden with GREENHOUSE and raised stone beds which continue back to the front of the house. Overall, the property is believed to extend to just under half an acre.

SERVICES Mains water (also a well in the garden), private drainage, mains electricity, oil fired central heating.

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