Village Way, Aylesbeare, Exeter

Great Halls 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.

The property benefits from an annexe called Halls Loft which provides a fully-equipped kitchen and sitting room, two bedrooms with one en suite shower room and a family bathroom.

There is also the possibility to purchase the five additional barn conversions in the complex, along with the house and Halls Loft. Please see the separate listing for details.

Local Authority: East Devon District Council.

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Underfloor heating in kitchen and one bathroom
in main house.

Council Tax: Band G.

Tenure: Freehold.

Entrance and exit to the property is via electric gates at the front of the house. There is a full CCTV system. 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. 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-regarded 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.