Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon

Description

Nestled in a surprisingly peaceful location, Bellworthy House is a superbly converted farmhouse offers four double bedrooms, perfect for a growing family.

The high-quality finish is evident throughout, with three reception rooms providing ample space for entertaining or relaxation. Situated on a generous plot, this charming property boasts a traditional layout with separate living room, dining room a an additional space to use as a home office or play room. A useful utility area with WC can be found off the welcoming hallway. Bellworthy House is flooded with natural light with near 360 degree views of rolling countryside, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The sleek kitchen/ breakfast room features high-end NEFF and BOSCH appliances and stylish Quartz countertops, ideal for culinary enthusiasts.

Upstairs 4 double bedrooms, two with luxury en suite shower rooms with stylish tiling and rainfall show heads.

Outside, a driveway with ample parking provides convenience for multiple vehicles. With picturesque surroundings and a convenient location, this property offers the perfect blend of rural tranquillity and modern living.

About Kerswell Barton:

Dating back to 1875, Kerswell Barton, Broadclyst is a fine example of a Victorian Model Farm and one of the largest still in existence in Devon. Kerswell Barton functioned as a working farm for livestock and produce until 2010 when it was sold to the current owners.

A Victorian Model Farm was an 18th-19th century experimental farm, which researched and demonstrated improvements in agricultural techniques, efficiency, and building layout. Education and commitment to improving welfare standards of workers were also aspects of the ideal farm movement. Farm buildings were designed to be beautiful as well as utilitarian-inspired by the ideals of the enlightenment.

English Heritage have deemed Kerswell Barton a building of Historic Significance that should now be preserved through residential use.

Broadclyst itself is situated in the heart of the National Trust Killerton Estate which was gifted in 1944 by Sir Richard Acland to the National Trust incorporating over 6400 acres including working farms and 240 cottages. Killerton House, within the estate have year round activities for all the family. However records from 1909 show that Kerswell Barton has always been a totally independent farm in private ownership and not part of either the adjacent Poltimore Estate or the nearby Killerton Estate.

Situation

Kerswell Barton is situated around 4 miles from the cathedral city of Exeter, on the fringes of the popular village of Broadclyst. Broadclyst has amenities to include a post office/village store, two public houses, a church and sports centre, along with well-regarded primary and secondary schools. Much of the village is owned by the Killerton Estate which is part of the National Trust. Exeter has good private and public schools, the Princesshay shopping centre, a red brick university, excellent restaurants, an international airport as well as a mainline railway station offering a link to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. Junctions to all major roads are also within easy reach.

Directions

From Exeter proceed on the B3181 taking you through and out of Pinhoe. Continue over the M5 motorway bridge and the entrance to Kerswell Barton will be clearly marked on your right hand side.

SERVICES

The vendor has advised the following: Private sewerage treatment plant. Mains water and electricity. Central heating and hot water provided via air source heat pump. No mains gas or LP gas will be available on this development. Telephone landline not currently in contract. Broadband not currently in contract. Full fibre to property available. Approx download and upload speeds currently unknown. Mobile signal: Several networks currently showing as available at the property. Local authority Zone East Devon.

AGENTS NOTE

The Developer has advised that all 13 properties at Kerswell Barton will be connected to a newly installed sewerage treatment plant, maintenance of which will be included in the Management/Service charges. The Budget for these is £750 per annum and will also include maintenance of communal access ways and areas such as parking. The properties will each benefit from an ICW 10 Year Warranty.