Silverton, Exeter, EX5

Superb timber framed home with excellent A-rated eco credentials. With a further detached studio, car port and paddock.

Description

Located in a delightful setting, Shotash Farm enjoys a slightly elevated position enjoying wonderful views of rolling Devon countryside.

Designed and built by the current owners with eco credentials at the forefront of the project, Shotash Farm benefits from an A rated EPC making running costs minimal. The property is timber framed with a large amount of glazing. This impressive home is approached off a country lane into an extensive parking area which in turn leads to the front door. Inside, the inviting galleried entrance hall sets the tone for things to come and is perfect for welcoming guests. The kitchen/dining/family room is the full depth of the property and enjoys two sets of doors out onto the front south facing terrace. The kitchen itself is centred around an island and Rayburn with a range of base and draw units. There is ample space for a generous dining table alongside a seating area positioned to enjoy the rural outlook. Adjacent to the kitchen area is a useful utility room and pantry.

Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a snug/bedroom depending on how one wishes to use the room, two double bedrooms, family bathroom and a further cloakroom with shower.

Stairs rise to the first floor to an impressive landing which is large enough for a study or seating area. To the left is arguably the most noteworthy room, in the sitting room. This room enjoys a vaulted ceiling, exposed timbre beams, bespoke free stranding wood burner a fully glazed gable wall which frames the views perfectly and access onto the west facing terrace. There is a further study/bedroom depending on its use alongside the principal bedroom which benefits from an en suite and dressing room.

Gardens and Grounds
Outside is delightful with mature gardens and a paddock totalling 1.59 acres. There are numerous outbuildings including a triple bay car port, large garage/workshop, summer house and studio. The studio comprises a kitchen/living room with French doors out onto a balcony, shower room and bedroom - a perfect guest suite or home office if desired. Gardens wrap this lovely home where there are mature beds and borders.

The paddock is behind the property and benefits from a field shelter.

Location

Shotash Farm enjoys a slightly elevated position within the highly sought after Exe Valley and between the two popular villages of Bickleigh and Silverton. There is easy access onto the Exe Valley Tiverton to Exeter Road (A396) whilst the nearby village of Silverton offers useful amenities including a village shop, post office, two pubs and a primary school. The A396 provides a superb link with the country town of Tiverton to the north and the cathedral city of Exeter to the south.

Tiverton enjoys a thriving community with a selection of independent shops, cafe’s and restaurants as well as a number of supermarkets including a Marks & Spencer food hall and home to the well renowned Blundell’s School.

The surrounding countryside offers a wide variety of rural pursuits whilst the nearby National Trust estate of Killerton provides glorious walks through its gardens and arboretum. There is also The National Trust owned Knightshayes Court in Tiverton, a spectacular Gothic Revival house, surrounded by many acres of gardens and parkland to explore. The gardens at Knightshayes are considered one of the best in Devon, with over 1,200 different species unique to the estate.

Exeter has a thriving university, well regarded state and private schools, theatres and wide selection of shopping and leisure facilities, including the Princesshay Shopping Centre and a John Lewis department store.

For commuting to central London and Bristol, the mainline train station at Exeter St David's is 10 miles away, alternatively, Tiverton Parkway is about 12.8 miles from Shotash Farm and has regular fast trains to London Paddington in less than 2 hours or Bristol Temple Meads in under 45 minutes.

Square Footage: 4,314 sq ft


Acreage: 1.59 Acres

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Additional Info

Mains water and electricity
Private drainage (soakaway)
Private water supply for the studio and outside taps
Solar PV and solar water
Central heating via solar, electric and wood fired Range