LITTLE ASHOTT

EXFORD | EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK

GUIDE £645,000

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7 bed

4 bath

3 recp

8.6 acr

Double garage with

room above

Little Ashott Exford, Somerset

TA24 7NH A wonderful period barn conversion located within the

very heart of the Exmoor National Park close to the

renowned and pretty village of Exford. Ideal country home

or equestrian property set as it is within some 7 acres of

mature gardens and pasture with stable yard,

manège/schooling area, feature 30’ main reception room,

dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, 4

bedrooms (4th bedroom/study), shower room, en suite

bathroom, 20’7 integral garage and adjoining indoor

swimming pool.

A Rural Country Home set within 7 Acres

Mature Gardens and Pasture

Stable Yard and Ancillary Buildings

Manège /Schooling Area

Impressive 30’ Main Reception Room with Access

onto Main Gardens

Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Dining Room

4 Bedrooms, Shower Room En suite Bathroom

Integral Garage and Indoor Swimming Pool

Little Ashott enjoys a very central setting within the

wonderful Exmoor National Park, some 2 miles from the

renowned village of Exford (to the East) and Simonsbath

(to the West). For those seeking a rural but not isolated

country setting then this property could well be for you.

The area abounds with a mixture of rolling open farmland

and heather clad moorland, deep wooded river valleys and

to the north some of the areas most dramatic coastline.

The village of Exford offers a variety of amenities including

Parish Church, shops, well-known local hotels and bars,

primary school , village hall, cricket club to name but a few.

The moorland Town of Dulverton is located approx 15/20

minutes’ drive to the south, Barnstaple some 40 minutes to

the west, Taunton some 40/45 minutes to the East where

there is access to the M5 Motorway and a main line railway

connection including 1hr.45min express service at peak

times to London Paddington.

The Property

In a leafy rural setting a few minutes’ drive from

the popular village of Exford, the property is

approached across a long shared private drive

leading to a private driveway and parking area.

This large former barn dates from the mid-19th

Century, was converted in the late 1980’s by a

well-known local builder and now provides

generous bedroom and living spaces which

incorporate original features and sympathetic additions in keeping with the original style. The

attractive gardens, grounds and open pasture total

c.7 acres.

Accommodation

Stone steps rise to a:

Deep Canopy Porch: Courtesy lighting and

period style panel front door in to :-

Entrance Hall: A sizeable space with cloaks

cupboard, radiators, window to rear with deep sill

and a turned staircase to the half landing with

storage under continuing to the main landing with

gallery balustrade. Doors leading to the:

Master Bedroom: Double room with a

comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes,

radiators and an attractive arched window with

window seat overlooking the front garden and

drive with country views. Further door to the:

En-suite Bathroom with Dressing Area: With

an obscured double glazed window to front,

radiator, wall mounted heater, built-in cupboard

and wardrobe, recessed spa bath with tiled splash

back, WC, vanity unit with tiled surfaces, splash

back, storage and cupboards under and inset hand

basin, mirror with lighting over, shaver socket,

separate tiled shower with Aqualisa power shower

fitment and sliding glass doors.

Shower Room: Spacious tiled shower with glass

sliding doors and Mira Excel power shower

fitment, WC, vanity unit with tiled splash backs and

inset hand basin, mirror, recessed lighting, storage

cupboard, radiator, heated towel rail and wall

mounted fan heater.

Bedroom 2: Double room with window overlooking the front garden and drive, wash hand

basin and radiator.

Bedroom 3: Double room with window to the

front and radiator.

Half Landing: Door leading to:

Bedroom 4/Study: Double room with window

to side overlooking the rear patio and gardens,

radiator, roof light window and access to roof

space.

Main Gallery Landing: With timber rail and

balustrade, windows to the front and rear aspects,

radiator, exposed beam, exposed pointed

stonework to one wall and doorway leading to the:

Drawing Room: An impressive dual aspect room

enjoying countryside views to the front and private

garden views to the rear with French doors and

steps down to the rear patio and gardens. To one

end is an impressive feature stone pointed fireplace

with inset Villager wood burning stove on a raised

hearth, an ornate arched niche with mantle and an

arched recess with hidden door to a solid fuel

store. With radiators, exposed beam and deep sill

windows.

Dining Room: With elevated country views,

radiator, tongue and grooved panelling to dado

height, exposed beam, glazed door to the utility

room and an arched access to the:

Kitchen: Dual aspect room with windows to the

front and side fitted with an extensive range of

base cupboard and drawer units beneath a tiled

work surface. Matching range of wall cupboards

and corner display shelving, inset Neff ceramic hob

with extractor fan over, single drainer sink unit,

integrated Creda double oven, concealed Bosch

dishwasher and integrated fridge freezer. With

tiled splash back, radiator and access to roof space.

Utility Room: With window to the rear gardens,

double glazed skylights, single drainer sink unit with

cupboards under, radiator, Potterton oil fired

boiler supplying hot water for central heating and

domestic use, airing cupboard with insulated hot

water cylinder and slatted shelving plus space and

plumbing for washing machine. A side lobby with

coat hooks leads to doors to:

Accommodation Continued

Shower Room: Shower cubicle with tiled surrounds and

shower fitment, WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splash

back, mirror, radiator and wall mounted heater.

Garage: With electric remote control folding security

door, power, lighting, meters, skylight and cupboard housing

the filter/pump for the swimming pool. Storage above, door

to the rear gardens and the:

Swimming Pool: Fully enclosed, heated swimjet endless

pool system with slate tile surround and recessed pine

seating. Spot lighting, radiator, dehumidifier and windows to

the front and side aspects.

Outside: An electric five bar gate leads to a tarmac

turning/parking area with access to the garage, the front

garden consists of well stocked flower beds retained by

stone walls with central stone steps ascending to the front

door. From here a further gate leads into the enclosed yard

and stable block. There is also access to a workshop/tool

store.

Stable Yard: Enclosed with a combination of post and rail

and mature hedging, the timber stable block comprises 4

stables, a tack room and a storage barn with a further

implement store and mower shed to the rear. From the

yard there is direct access to the fields, level schooling

paddock and a five bar gate returning to the:

The gently sloping pasture is divided into 2 fields with water supply in each.

Gardens: These are a real feature of the property,

bordered on one side by the adjoining fields. The side

garden enjoys a timber summer house overlooking the fish

pond surrounded by a mixture of lawn and attractive shrub

planting, divided from the main lawn by a small stream. A

wooden footbridge leads through into the large rear garden

which is extensively lawned and bordered by mature trees

and hedging. Toward the base of the lawn there is a

summer house and small wildlife pond. Separate access can

be gained to the garden from the driveway and paddocks.

Services

Mains Electric, Oil Central Heating, Private Water and

Drainage (spring bore hole and septic tank).

Agents Note

We understand that there is a covenant set out within the title of the property

to prevent the property being used as a business premises. Further information

upon request.

Council Tax Band

West Somerset Council - G

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with the selling agent

Services & Referral Fees

Webbers Property Services Ltd (WPSLtd) refer buyers and vendor clients to

The Mortgage Advice Bureau, please be aware that should you decide to use

this service (WPSLtd) will receive an average referral fee of £175 from them on

legal completion. (WPSLtd) may also provide a conveyancing quotation via Law

Firm Services (LFS) in conjunction with a local law firm, should you decide to

use this service (WPSLtd) will receive a referral fee of £150 on legal

completion. This fee is taken for recommending their services and to cover the

on-line transaction management service provided by (LFS).

Opening Times

Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm

Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm

Sunday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Directions

From Dulverton proceed North West along B3223 towards

Exford, then follow signs for Simonsbath turning left onto the

B3224 - proceed for about 1.1 miles and turn left down a private

drive marked Ashott Barton. At the bottom of lane, the

property will be found on the left hand side through the 5 bar

timber gateway.

For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied

upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.

Webbers Fine & Country

Woodton Lodge, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9DW

dulverton@fineandcountry.com

webbers.co.uk

fineandcountry.com

Tel: 01398 324818

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