Cowley, Exeter

A well-located five-bedroom farm house in need of renovation with planning consent for extension, occupying an enviable position with large south- facing gardens and open countryside views.

Situation - Cowley is to the north of Exeter on the edge of the beautiful mid Devon countryside, perfectly positioned to take advantage of the rural surroundings, whilst being just three miles from the city centre. Exeter, the regional capital of the South West, boasts great business facilities together with restaurants, cafés and wine bars. The city is well-served with a good range of leisure and cultural amenities, including substantial shopping facilities. Communication links are good, with the M5 accessible at Exeter providing links to the A38 to Plymouth, or the A30 to Cornwall to the south, and Bristol and London to the north and east. There are regular rail services to central London from Exeter in just over 2 hours. Exeter International Airport provides a number of domestic and international flights.

Description - Cowley Barton Farmhouse is a well-located five-bedroom property on the fringe of the city, occupying an enviable rural position with large south-facing gardens and open countryside views. Although the house is in need of renovation, it is offered with full planning consent for a two storey extension and detached car port/home office.

Accommodation - A pathway from the parking area leads to the front door, opening into a spacious entrance hallway featuring useful storage cupboards and stairs rising to the first floor. To the right is a generously proportioned sitting room with a fireplace, while to the left lies a dual-aspect dining room, also with a fireplace. Doors from both the dining room and the rear hallway lead into the kitchen, which enjoys views over the garden and surrounding countryside. Off the rear hallway is a practical store room/pantry, along with a door providing access to the rear gardens. Stairs rise to a spacious landing with far-reaching views through a picture window. The first floor offers five bedrooms, comprising four doubles and one single, together with a family bathroom and useful eaves storage areas.

Gardens - Surrounding the farmhouse are gardens, which are largely laid to lawn, with perimeter hedges and wonderful rural views. In total, the plot extends to approximately 0.7 acres.

Planning Permission - There is full planning consent for the construction of a two storey rear extension and erection of a two storey car port/home office together with associated works. Further information can be found on the East Devon District Council website with Ref: 23/2338/FUL. There is an amendment to the position of the garage. Please speak to the agent for further information.

Services - There is electricity on the farm but the purchaser will be required to install a new separate connection to the farmhouse.
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Directions - From Exeter take the A377 signposted Crediton at Cowley Bridge roundabout. After quarter of a mile turn left on to Star Barton Lane. Follow the lane for approx. 150 yards and Cowley Barton Farmhouse will be on your left.
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