Property description
A stunning Grade II Barton in a rural setting with a large detached barn (ideal for conversion to annexe and drawings available), beautiful gardens, grounds of approx. 1.3 acres and country views.
DESCRIPTION Uppincott Barton is a beautiful Tudor home with a warm atmosphere throughout. The Grade II* listed \"E-shaped\" property offers superb family accommodation in its large, light rooms. The house has been well maintained and sympathetically improved over the years and still enjoys plenty of original features including oak windows, large fireplaces, exposed beams and an original wooden screen that form part of the cross passage hall. Many of the ground floor rooms face south over the walled gardens, while the upstairs rooms have far reaching views north to the Raddon hills or south towards Exeter and beyond. Separate from the main house is a large period barn with huge potential for work/play spaces, storage or conversion. Drawings have been produced with approval from the English Heritage and the local conservation officer for the conversion of the barn to an annexe/holiday let (subject to planning permission). However, it currently provides excellent workshop or studio space plus a first floor office with power and water – ideal for a home office or kids getaway.
OUTSIDE The attractive grounds of Uppincott have several distinct parts planted for year-round enjoyment, as well as an orchard, pasture, outbuildings and barn. To the front of the house is a sunny walled garden with cobbled paths, mature planted borders, trees, lawns and two L-shaped ponds with water plants. To the side of the house is a small croquet lawn bordered by a wall and yew hedging and with a feature apple tree. Continuing around the house is another lawned area with a walnut, cherry and ginko tree and a brick circular vegetable/herb garden with honeysuckle trellis, seating area with medlar trees and Chinese pear. There are also fruit bushes and a greenhouse with water butts. Behind the house is a pasture area, 2/3 of an acre, with many fine trees, a small copse and a pond. Across the lane is an orchard/paddock with redundant stable, hen run and two very useful stone and brick outbuildings with clay tiled roofs and cobbled floors.
DIRECTIONS
From Crediton, proceed through the village of Shobrooke
Continue for approx. 1.1 miles until reaching a staggered junction
Turn left and after 0.2 miles. turn left into an unmarked lane
Uppincott Barton will be found on the right after approx. 0.2 miles
SHOBROOKE is a very pleasant and popular village which lies approximately 2 miles East of Crediton and some 7 miles from the City of Exeter. It is surrounded by picturesque Mid-Devon countryside which offers delightful walks and also benefits from a charming old inn.
CREDITON is an old Mid Devon market town with a wealth of history, being situated just 7.5 miles north-west of the Cathedral City of Exeter with the M5 motorway some 3 miles further on. The town is surrounded by unspoilt farmland in an area of great natural beauty. There is a regular daily bus service to Exeter plus trains every hour to Exeter and Barnstaple and a local town bus which covers most urban areas. The town is most famous for its ancient parish church and for being the birthplace of St Boniface in 680 AD. It has excellent schooling facilities at both senior and junior levels and a sports and leisure centre incorporating a superb swimming pool. The town has an excellent selection of shops with a Morrisons and a large Tesco superstore/petrol filling station.
Property Features :
- Stunning Grade II listed Barton
- 5 bedrooms and 3 receptions
- Full of character and features
- Rural location yet just 15 minutes from Exeter
- 1.3 acres of gardens and small paddock
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