Cotleigh, Honiton, Devon, EX14

An exquisitely restored Victorian home offering elegant country living.

Description

Southcote Farm is a remarkable country property, centred around an immaculate, fully refurbished Victorian farmhouse that combines classic architecture with stylish modern living. The property approaches 4,000 sq ft, and has been meticulously renovated by the current owner, featuring elegant interiors, high-quality finishes, and excellent connectivity throughout.

Set within approximately 21.66 acres in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property also offers superb equestrian facilities, extensive outbuildings, and beautifully landscaped gardens.

The main house presents a generous and well-balanced layout, ideal for both family life and entertaining. A welcoming entrance hall leads into a magnificent 36ft triple-aspect drawing room with French doors opening onto a large terrace. The adjoining sitting room and formal dining room each feature attractive fireplaces with log burning stoves The semi open-plan kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with hand-painted Harvey Jones units, a large oak island with double Belfast sink, a four-oven electric Aga, two Miele double ovens, and a large induction hob.

Additional ground floor accommodation includes a well-equipped utility room, two cloakrooms (one with external access), and a flexible study/storage room. The first floor is accessed via two staircases, leading to four ensuite double bedrooms. The luxurious principal suite enjoys a southerly aspect with countryside views, a dressing room with bespoke wardrobes, and a spacious bathroom with a roll-top bath, double vanity, and a large wet-room style shower. A fourth bedroom, accessed from the rear staircase, could be adapted into a self-contained annexe with minimal work.

Southcote Farm is an exceptional family home which offers high quality equestrian facilities, thoughtfully designed to cater to both serious equestrian pursuits and recreational riding. The facilities are superbly laid out for convenience and function, and the land offers excellent year-round grazing and riding potential within the peaceful surrounds of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

At the heart of the equestrian setup is a smart and well-organised stable yard arranged around a traditional courtyard adjacent to the main house. The stable complex comprises of five large Monarch loose boxes, each generously proportioned and well ventilated. There is also the option of creating further stabling if required by converting back some of the outbuildings/barns.
A Tack room, with secure storage and space for saddles, bridles, and equipment.
Feed room and dedicated wash bay, Lighting, power, and water supplies throughout the yard.

Concrete and tarmac yard surface, ideal for safety and ease of cleaning.

Triple garaging in the main courtyard.

A particular highlight is the full-size sand school, measuring 60m x 20m, professionally constructed with a recently installed Andrews Bowen ProWax surface, regarded as one of the best riding surfaces available.

The surface offers excellent stability, drainage, and cushioning for year-round training, schooling and exercise.
The school is post and rail fenced, and is suitable for flatwork, jumping or groundwork.

The property benefits from around 10,000 sq. ft. of high quality additional buildings and accommodation, including a superb party barn and recently refurbished guest accommodation complete with a spacious sitting area with engineered oak floor and a well appointed kitchen area with a staircase rising to the first floor opening onto a large bedroom and en suite shower room.

Surrounding the house and yard are approximately 21.66 acres of gently sloping, well-drained pastureland, divided into a series of post and rail fenced paddocks.

The land is ideally suited for private equestrian use, livery potential, or a combination of horses and light livestock. For those seeking to ride out, Southcote Farm offers direct access to a network of quiet country lanes and bridleways, providing scenic hacking through miles of countryside.

Combined with the proximity to local shows, competitions and veterinary support, it presents a rare opportunity to acquire a property with genuine equestrian excellence.

Location

Southcote Farm is located within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with excellent walking, riding and cycling direct from the property with miles of unspoilt countryside to explore. The property is about 10 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast which covers 95 miles of beautiful coastline and beaches. The property is 3 miles from Honiton, 17 miles from Taunton, and 20 miles from Exeter.

The nearby lively market town of Honiton offers a range of High Street and independent shopping, cafés, supermarkets, restaurants and public houses as well as schooling. The Cathedral City of Exeter is 20 miles away and is the most thriving city in the South West, boasting excellent cultural, business and recreational facilities including many restaurants, the Princesshay shopping development, John Lewis, David Lloyd Private Health Club and the prominent Rugby Stadium of the Exeter Chiefs. There is an excellent range of educational options in the area including Blundell’s near Tiverton, Colyton Grammar School, Exeter School, Exeter College (Ofsted ‘outstanding’) and The Maynard School. King’s Hall Preparatory School, King’s College, Queen’s College and Taunton School are also popular. The university in Exeter is recognised as one of the best universities in the country. Communication links are excellent. The area is well served with road and rail links providing easy access via the A30, M5 and A303 to the national motorway network and London. There is a regular train service from Taunton to London Paddington with regular journey times under two hours and nearby Honiton also provides a service to London Waterloo. Exeter International Airport is located approximately 17 miles away from the property, offering a good range of domestic and international flights.

Square Footage: 13,848 sq ft


Acreage: 21.66 Acres

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Additional Info

Mains electricity and water, private drainage, oil-fired central heating and air source heat pump for the pool