Old Blamphayne Sawmills, Northleigh

A stunning, spacious contemporary home, flooded with light and offering luxurious living in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with wonderful views of the Coly Valley and surrounding countryside. Built in 2008 this is the central south facing attached house of three barn conversion style properties grouped around a courtyard. Although situated in a peaceful rural location, the property has fibre broadband (to the house) connectivity to facilitate working from home and is only 4 miles from Honiton where the train station provides main line services to London and Exeter and the A30 road links to Exeter and the airport. The smaller, historic town of Colyton is just 3.5 miles away.

The accommodation (approximately 2,640 square feet), comprises:
Entrance hall with turning staircase rising to the first floor, sitting room with wood burner and large windows and French doors offering views over the rear garden and the countryside beyond, a large study with bespoke fitted Neville Johnson oak bookcases, desk and cabinets and French doors onto the terrace, ground floor w.c., rear lobby/coat and boot area, a utility room and a spectacular large open plan kitchen/dining/living room, approximately 35`10` x 33`5` with partially vaulted ceiling, skylights and two sets of French doors to the garden.

On the first floor, a bright landing leads to three double bedrooms, one en-suite and a family bathroom, whilst a further door opens to a separate galleried area above the living/dining space and beyond to the master bedroom. This is a wonderful, luxurious light space with large triangular window set into the gable end offering fabulous countryside views and opening onto a balcony from where steps lead down to the garden. The bedroom has been cleverly designed to provide a large built-in wardrobe, which stands alone, forming a dressing area behind the bed and leading to a generous en-suite bathroom.

Attention to detail is key in this architect designed house with external finishes blending a mixture of flint stone, painted timber boarding with high specification large timber windows to maximise the light and views. Exposed oak timbers, oak doors, under- floor heating and quality wooden floors throughout the ground floor complement the simplicity and substance of the design and the practical open plan living areas.

Outside, at the front of the property, is a large shared gravelled courtyard area which leads to a double garage. At the back and to both sides, the attractive, landscaped gardens and lawns wrap around the house with plenty of private terraced areas for al fresco entertaining.

Colyton is a attractive, historic town with a village feel and a range of local facilities including health centre, library, butcher`s, baker`s, pharmacy, pubs, cafes and convenience stores, a garden centre and a variety of small shops and services. The beautiful Norman Church is the centre point of the town, which is most famous for its role in the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion. On the edge of the town is the Seaton tramway station which operates services throughout the summer along the Axe Estuary, linking Colyton and Seaton, popular with tourists. Colyton Grammar School is another draw for the area as the school consistently appears in the top 10 Grammar Schools in the country. The Jurassic Coast and pretty harbour at Axmouth are just 6 miles away, with the seaside resort of Lyme Regis just 10.5 miles to the east, and Sidmouth just under 13 miles to the west.



The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises:

GROUND FLOOR
Wooden front door with glazed side panels into

ENTRANCE HALL
Stair rising to first floor.

LOBBY
Understairs cupboard containing underfloor heating controls. Floor standing Grant oil fired boiler for underfloor heating and hot water.

WC
Fitted with a white suite comprising w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin.

SITTING ROOM - 5.41m (17'9") x 5.29m (17'4")
Triple aspect room with windows to front, rear and side. Views over adjoining field to wooded hills. French doors to rear garden. Rocal wood burner.

STUDY - 5.17m (17'0") x 2.24m (7'4")
French doors to rear garden. Window to side. Range of Neville Johnson oak fitted furniture including desk, cabinets, and shelving.

KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING ROOM - 10.91m (35'10") x 10.19m (33'5")
A spectacular L shaped large open plan kitchen/dining/living room.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM - 10.91m (35'10") Max x 5.38m (17'8") Max
Fabulous large room with partial glazed vaulted ceiling. Two sets of French doors to south facing rear garden. Three windows to front with plantation style shutters, and side window with lovely rural views. The kitchen is attractively fitted with a matching range of wall and base units with granite work surfaces and inset stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit. Recessed wine racks, pan drawers. Island unit incorporating breakfast bar with granite worktop, cupboards, and drawers beneath. Integrated appliances include: AEG fan assisted oven, steam oven, microwave, and coffee making machine. AEG ceramic hob with cooker hood above, fridge, freezer, and dishwasher.


LIVING AREA - 4.99m (16'4") x 4.81m (15'9")
Partially vaulted ceiling, skylights and two sets of French doors to the garden.

UTILITY ROOM - 3.44m (11'3") x 1.61m (5'3")
Window to rear. Washing machine and tumble dryer.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Vaulted beamed ceiling. Window to South with wonderful views down the valley.



BEDROOM THREE - 4.39m (14'5") x 2.97m (9'9")
Window to front and side. Vaulted beamed ceiling.

BEDROOM FOUR - 4.39m (14'5") x 2.31m (7'7")
Window to rear enjoying fabulous rural views. Vaulted ceiling.

BATHROOM
Obscure glazed window to front. Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath, shower over with glazed shower screen, w.c, pedestal wash hand basin.

BEDROOM TWO - 4.14m (13'7") x 3.42m (11'3")
Window to front with beautiful views over the courtyard, attractive stone neighbouring properties to wooded hills. Vaulted beamed ceiling. Built-in wardrobes.

EN SUITE
Obscure glazed window to front. Fitted with a white suite comprising
Corner shower cubicle w.c. pedestal wash hand basin.


GALLERIED LANDING
Bright landing above the dining/living room with large airing cupboard housing pressurised Tempest hot water cylinder. Vaulted beamed ceiling.

BEDROOM ONE - 5.52m (18'1") x 5.34m (17'6")
A fabulous room with vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beam and large gabled end window to side with lovely views. Window overlooking the rear garden. French doors leading to raised stone terrace with steps leading down to the garden. A range of free standing wardrobes forming corridor to en-suite.

EN SUITE
Obscure glazed window to front. Fitted with a white suite comprising large tiled shower enclosure, w.c. pedestal wash hand basin.

OUTSIDE
Large shared gravelled courtyard area.

GARDEN
The property stands in approximately one third of an acre, surrounded by fields recently sown with natural meadow planting as food for birds and wildlife. Gently sloping lawned garden with level terrace adjacent to the house, making an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining. The garden rises more steeply at the top from where the views are spectacular. A large bank has been landscaped and well stocked with a lovely variety of shrubs. This area borders a gravel space and pathway that leads to an area suitable for garden sheds. At the far side of the house a path leads around to steps that rise to the terrace outside the principal bedroom and beyond the steps, a gate gives access to the front of the property. The lower part of the garden is stocked with a mix of mature shrubs, perennials and herbs and with a pathway leading down to a small orchard in the far lower corner of the garden.

Outside tap, external electricity socket on terrace, external lights with PIR sensors



GARAGE - 5.33m (17'6") x 4.91m (16'1")
Double electric up and over garage door. Power, light, and water.

TENURE
Freehold.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. Private sewage treatment plant shared via a Bio -Digester situated in a neighbouring garden.

BROADBAND
Fibre broadband to the house. Availability at this location can be checked through:

MOBILE
Mobile coverage can be checked through:

COUNCIL TAX
Band G. East Devon District Council. £3850.49 (2024/25).

EPC RATING
C

FLOOD RISK
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Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.