Olchard, Sandygate, Newton Abbot, Devon

Underhays is a charming Grade II Listed farmhouse dating from the early 17th century, offering a wealth of character features alongside elegant, understated modern styling and fittings. Original details include exposed timber beams, lime plastered walls and impressive fireplaces. The farmhouse offers three reception rooms and four bedrooms and benefits from an attached one-bedroom annexe providing just over 4,100 sq ft in total of well-appointed and versatile accommodation. The property occupies a peaceful rural position yet is within close proximity to amenities and enjoys grounds of approximately 2.1 acres with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside.

A welcoming entrance hall leads through to the characterful sitting room which features a dual aspect allowing for plenty of natural light with one window displaying wooden shutters while there is also a window seat and an impressive inglenook fireplace, which has an original timber lintel and a woodburning stove. Adjoining the sitting room there are a further two reception rooms currently used as a play room and a cinema room. The cinema room also provides a useful downstairs cloakroom. The kitchen and dining room has slate tiled flooring with shaker-style units, a central island, a Butler sink, Sandyford Range cooker and space for a family dining table. A utility room provides further generous space for storage and appliances as well as an additional WC.

Upstairs there are four well-presented bedrooms, including two generous doubles, one of which has access to a storeroom which could be used as a dressing room. The first floor also has a family bathroom with a freestanding roll-top bathtub, dual washbasins and a walk-in shower.

The attached annexe provides further beautifully presented accommodation and is connected to the main house via an internal door and also has its own private entrance. The annexe comprises an open-plan kitchen and sitting area with exposed timber beams and wooden floorboards and a feature woodburning stove. There is a fully equipped kitchen with integrated appliances and space for a dining table. Upstairs there is one well-proportioned double bedroom and an en suite shower room, as well as a freestanding bathtub. The annexe is currently used as a successful holiday let providing income potential or could provide opportunities for multi-generational living.

The farmhouse is set in attractive and peaceful gardens and grounds of approximately 2.1 acres. There is a large lawned garden at the front of the property while the gardens at the rear include rolling lawns and meadows, patio seating and dining areas an orchard and an array of established shrubs, hedgerows and trees providing a high degree of privacy. There are also fenced grassy paddocks for training and exercising horses as well as a stables block with two stables. A stone-built tractor shed and gym are attached to the rear of the house. Access for vehicles is at the side of the house, where there is a large parking area.

Underhays lies in a peaceful and idyllic position, close to the small village of Ideford and within easy reach of Chudleigh, Kingsteignton and Newton Abbot. Ideford has a local pub and a parish church, while Chudleigh and Kingsteignton provide access to a variety of shops, supermarkets
and leisure facilities. Newton Abbot offers a choice
of high street shops, supermarkets, a community hospital and a range of other facilities. There are plenty of good schools in the wider area, including state primary and secondary schools in the surrounding towns, and the independent Stover School in Newton Abbot. Road connections include the A38, providing excellent access to Exeter in the north and Torquay and Plymouth to the south. Newton Abbot mainline station provides regular services to Exeter St. David’s and direct to London Paddington in as little as two and a half hours. The immediate area offers endless opportunities for outdoor pursuits, including in the Teign Valley where there are miles of footpaths and bridleways to explore. Haldon Forest, Dartmoor National Park and the beautiful South Devon coastline are also just a few miles away, offering more excellent walking, cycling and riding opportunities.

Local Authority: Teignmouth District Council
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage which we understand may not be compliant with current regulations. Further information is being sought.
Council Tax: Band F
Wayleaves and Easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £1,050,000