Venn Ottery, Ottery St, EX11

This Grade II Listed building enjoys individual, charming and spacious accommodation situated in a desirable hamlet in an idyllic country setting but with the convenience of major roads nearby allowing swift access to the Cathedral city of Exeter, M5 and the coast. The nearby village of Tipton St John has an outstanding Primary School, an award-winning pub/restaurant, a convenience store and a recreational park with tennis courts and a cricket pavilion.

Venn Ottery Barton could lend itself as three individual properties or as one huge family home and has a fascinating history and was once a Hotel nestled in glorious East Devon Countryside, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The palatial well-proportioned accommodation briefly comprises; reception hall which is open plan to the cosy sitting room with a feature fireplace with flagstone hearth and wood/multi-fuel stove. The kitchen/ breakfast room has been fully refurbished in recent years and is most definitely the heart of the home with plenty of room for family and friends to cook, dine and socialise together. There is a comprehensive range of quality cupboards and drawers with integrated appliances including a Rangemaster style cooker and an additional solid fuel oven. The central island provides additional workspace, pleasing any keen cook whilst extending to a breakfast bar. Double doors lead through to the formal dining room which is open to a substantial conservatory with a lovely garden outlook. The drawing room is another impressive dual-aspect room with cross beams and an Inglenook fireplace with a second wood/multi-fuel stove. A connecting door leads to the inner hall with a second staircase providing huge potential to create a separate independent annexe accommodation with another well-appointed kitchen and a utility room which offers additional storage and appliance space. There is a ground-floor bathroom, along with a spacious lounge with another impressive feature fireplace.

On the first floor are ten, well-proportioned bedrooms. Four have the benefit of an ensuite. The principal bedroom is a wonderful dual-aspect room with a feature Victorian-style fireplace and a full bathroom ensuite fitted with a contemporary modern white suite. There is a further independent bathroom, a separate shower room and W.C. serving the remaining six guest bedrooms. Most of the rooms enjoy pleasant garden or country views.

This imposing property is approached via a substantial gravelled driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles including room for boats, caravans, etc. There is a garage and a large workshop providing potential for further accommodation, subject of course to the necessary planning, listing and building consents. The gardens and grounds are another appealing feature with a large expanse of lawn allowing plenty of room for children to run and play whilst interspersed with mature shrubs and trees. The kitchen/vegetable garden is well stocked, pleasing any keen gardener. The sun terrace and patios provide ample room to enjoy outdoor dining/entertaining in the summer months whilst enjoying an excellent degree of privacy and seclusion. The total plot extends to 0.843 acres.  

VIEWING By prior appointment with Redferns on 01404 814306 

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SERVICES Main electricity is connected. Private water supply (Mains is available) and private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. 

OUTGOINGS Council tax band G 

AGENTS NOTE Data protection act of 2017. We are now required to obtain proof of ID and proof of residence for any prospective purchaser before formally agreeing a sale. Photographic identification such as passport or driving licence, proof of residence, utility bill, council tax or official Inland Revenue correspondence. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE
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Redferns is a trading name of Redferns Ottery St Mary Limited Registered in England and Wales 4817078. Registered Office 8 Mill Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1AD