Village Way, Aylesbeare, Exeter

Great Halls is a wonderful period property with an impressive complex of six barn conversions which are currently successfully let to provide a significant income.

The main house is thought to be around 500 years old and the more recent part is about 300 years old. The original dwelling was a tied farmer's cottage and the remainder of the house was added later. The accommodation has been very well maintained, with double glazing throughout, featuring highly attractive period features including original fireplaces, ceiling cornicing and sash windows.

The ground floor has three spacious, flexible reception rooms including the well-proportioned drawing room with its open fireplace and bespoke fitted shelving. Double doors lead to the conservatory, which opens out to the wonderful rear courtyard via French doors. There is also a sitting room with an impressive brick-built fireplace, fitted with a contemporary wood burning stove, as well as a separate formal dining room. At the rear, the kitchen has a good range of modern fitted units with granite work surfaces, a central island and Bosch appliances including an integrated dishwasher, Fischer and Paykel fridge/freezer, microwave and pantry cupboard. There is an adjoining dining area with a dual aspect, opening onto the courtyard via impressive bifold doors, creating a fabulous seamless indoor to outdoor living space. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms and an office, which could be used as a fifth bedroom if required. The principal bedroom has an en suite shower room, while there are two further en suite bath or shower rooms. There is an additional shower room on the ground floor.

Meanwhile, the six barn conversions are all well-presented and offer between one and three bedrooms each, providing a significant source of regular rental income. They all have fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms. Three of the barn conversions have their own area of patio. Rental figures are available from the vendor’s agent on request.

Local Authority: East Devon District Council.

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Underfloor heating in kitchen and one bathroom in main house. Each of the barn conversions is on their own separate meter and they all have holiday let/long term let planning permission.

Council Tax: Band G.

Tenure: Freehold.

Entrance and exit to the property is via electric gates at the front of the house. A full CCTV
system covers the main house and lets. The block
paved driveway provides plenty of parking space,
and the mature borders create an impressive
welcome. There is an additional parking area for
three cars at the rear of the property and access
is possible to the pretty rear courtyard with
its patio seating area, stores and games room.
Parking for the let properties is adjacent to the
main house and accessed via a separate paved
driveway concealed from the main house. At the
far end of the courtyard is a workshop (with Halls
Loft above) and beyond here is a large lawned
and fenced garden.

Great Halls is situated in the highly sought-after East Devon village of Aylesbeare, just eight miles east of Exeter. Aylesbeare is a charming village with facilities including a village hall with an active community, a 13th century church and a very well- egarded country pub called The Nightjar Inn. Exeter is the most thriving city in the South West offering a wide choice of cultural activities with theatres, the museum, an arts centre, a wealth of good shopping and restaurants and excellent schooling. The property is also well positioned for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits with miles of local footpaths to explore and the national parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor within easy reach, as well as the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline.

For transport, rail services are available from Cranbrook and Whimple, which offer direct services to London Waterloo and Exeter St. David’s. There are also strong road links in the area, with the A30 and the M5 both within four miles. Exeter airport is just 2.6 miles away and offers flights to international and domestic destinations.

The area offers a good selection of state schools including West Hill Primary School (rated Outstanding by Ofsted), Cranbrook Education Campus, The King’s School (Ofsted ‘Outstanding’), Exeter College (Ofsted ‘Outstanding’) as well as Colyton Grammar. Noted independent schools include Exeter, The New School, The Maynard, Exeter Cathedral School, St. Peter’s and St. John’s.