Sampford Peverell, Tiverton, Devon, EX16

Built as one of two similar, energy efficient family homes on the site of a large, former agricultural building, Heights House is set in unspoilt open countryside with southerly views across miles of lush Devon farmland. The exterior of the house is clad and is protected by an attractive mix of stone, timber and painted render, whilst sheltering under a slate roof. Overall, the house's design focusses on kindness to the environment and cost efficiency and is rated at Level B (87%). To achieve this the design incorporates energy saving technology including an air-source heat pump, a very high level of insulation and 16 photovoltaic panels on the roof storing energy in batteries with a 6kW storage capacity. In addition, the design seeks to optimise the available space and the passage of light throughout the house by incorporating large windows, high ceilings and glazed internal doors on the ground floor. There are two main reception room: a sitting room equipped with a wonderful, open plan combined kitchen and family room fitted with a Mayflower kitchen centred around a large island, a range of built-in electric appliances and bi-fold doors to the terrace.
Upstairs off the galleried landing are five bedrooms, all of which have farreaching views, and three bathrooms. The principal and guest bedrooms both have en suite shower rooms, with the principal bedroom also having an en suite dressing room, whilst the remaining bedrooms sharing the family bath and shower room. There is also a very large attic space which boasts huge potential.

Heights House is situated in open countryside about three quarters of a mile from the village of Sampford Peverell, which is a thriving community with a parish church, pub (The Globe Inn) and village hall. It also has wonderful sporting amenities including its own cricket ground, football club and two hard tennis courts. The nearby historic town of Tiverton is the commercial and administrative centre of the Mid Devon district and is just 15 minutes away by car and has an excellent range of shops and local business including several large supermarkets plus GP, dental and veterinary surgeries. Local transport links are good too with the A361, A396 and J27 M5 within easy reach. Tiverton Parkway railway station is just a ten minute drive and has direct rail services to both Exeter (15 minutes) and Waterloo (1 hour 52 minutes). Exeter Airport is also only 19 miles away providing flights to a variety of UK and international destinations depending on the time of year. The area has a selection of popular schools from both the state and independent sectors, including Blundell's School and Blundell's Preparatory School in Tiverton, which both offer discounts to students from the wider local area.

The house is accessed off the little used country lane via a shared driveway, over which Heights House has a right of access. The entranceway opens out onto a permeable, brick-paved parking area, beside which is a double garage equipped with electric doors, electric vehicle charging and mobility access points. The house stands in level grounds of over half an acre bound by post
and rail fencing, part of which is classed as agricultural land. Currently the garden consists of a recently sown lawn overlooked by an extensive paved terrace at the rear of the house, thus presenting the new owners with an opportunity to create a garden from scratch.