Higher Coombe Farm is a fabulous country home. This stunning and distinctive period Grade II residence is located in a much sought-after part of the Devon countryside having the warmth and feel of an inviting family home, filled with character and charm throughout. Offering ample scope to create extra accommodation for a growing family, it stands surrounded by beautiful mature gardens and grounds with an array of traditional outbuildings, separate 5-acre paddock and many other features that make this such an interesting and varied property.<br /><br />The 4-bedroom dwelling (which measures circa 3123sq.ft) includes a fine range of elegantly proportioned reception rooms and bedrooms and is steeped in history.<br />Outside there is a pretty, enclosed courtyard with access to the traditional outbuildings, workshops and double garage. Mature manicured gardens to the front of the property with a large lawn provide perfect outdoor space for entertaining in the warmer months. The property also benefits from ample parking and the potential to convert the attached stone outbuilding to secondary accommodation. Within the grounds, close to the house, is a separate 5-acre paddock having its own 5 bar gate entrance and 3 bay contemporary linhay.<br /><br />Accommodation: (all measurements on floorplan)<br /> <br />Oak rear door into:<br /> <br />Entrance Hall<br />Wooden flooring, leaded window to rear, two radiators, stable door to the courtyard, ceiling beams, storage cupboard which houses the oil central heating boiler, built-in cloaks cupboard and door to the inner hallway, which has a ceiling light tunnel and doors to: <br /> <br />Office<br />Skylight window, spotlighting and leaded window, recessed shelving and radiator.<br /> <br />Main Sitting Room<br />A delightful room with leaded windows overlooking the front gardens and terrace, two radiators, beautiful inglenook fireplace which has a wood burner, stone surround and storage cupboard, wooden door into a hidden stairwell. Small - paned wooden door through to:<br /> <br />Inner Hallway <br />With stairs to first floor, radiator, small - paned wooden doors to:<br /> <br />Rear lobby<br />Leaded windows and door leading to the front terrace.<br /><br />Dining Room <br />Exposed ceiling beams, leaded windows to the front, radiators, fireplace and wooden door leading to the courtyard. Under stairs storage cupboard.<br /> <br />Kitchen/Breakfast Room<br />A well-proportioned room with space for a breakfast table, quarry tiled flooring, 16th century storage cupboard, ceiling beams. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wood fronted base cupboards and drawers, leaded windows to side and rear, window seat, ceiling beams, wooden shelving, space and plumbing for dish washer, Aga, integrated refrigerator and inset Fired Earth double bowl sink unit.<br /> <br />First Floor Landing<br />Spotlighting and doors to:<br /> <br />Bedroom 1 <br />Dual aspect, leaded windows to side and rear having views over the paddock, radiator, storage cupboard, shelving and exposed beams.<br /> <br />Bedroom 2 <br />Leaded window overlooking the front lawns, built-in double wardrobes, radiator, wooden door to:<br /> <br />En-Suite Bathroom <br />Pedestal wash basin, close coupled WC, panelled bath with tiled surrounds, tiled flooring, radiator, spotlighting, leaded window overlooking the rear lawns.<br /> <br />Shower Room <br />Leaded window to the rear, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, radiator, a large walk-in shower enclosure with glazed screen, Grohe shower, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled W.C. with tiled surrounds, spotlighting and extractor fan.<br /> <br />Bedroom 4 <br />Leaded window overlooking the front lawns, wash hand basin, radiator and two built-in double wardrobes.<br /> <br />Bathroom <br />Leaded window to the front, radiator, panelled bath with tiled surrounds, double vanity unit with 2 sinks, close coupled WC, storage cupboards, door through to:<br /> <br />Bedroom 3 <br />Leaded window to the rear, built-in double and single wardrobes, radiator, airing cupboard with slatted shelving and hanging rail.<br /> <br /><br />Outside <br />There are beautifully maintained front gardens and a separate approximately 5-acre paddock offering fantastic equestrian potential. <br /><br />Directly at the front of the property is a large terrace with shrub borders and a large lawned garden which has a pathway and gates leading to the side courtyard. <br />The lawns have an interesting range of mature and specimen trees and hedging including, Acer, Walnut, Monkey Puzzle, Apple and Beech.<br />From the main terrace a wooden gate and stone wall opens to a gravelled parking area with open car port, large rolling lawns with a range of trees and oil storage tank.<br /><br />A large, paved courtyard provides access to the garage and store, wooden door to workshop with windows to side and internal door to a double garage with two garage doors, power and lighting with storage above. Utility room with double sink unit and cupboards, space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble drier and further refrigerator and freezers. There is a leaded window to the front, a stable door, power and lighting.<br />Barn with a range of open storage areas for garden equipment and mowers.<br /> <br />Directly opposite the property on the lane there is a five-bar gate which opens onto a large hardstanding and open contemporary 3 bay linhay, which gives access to an approximate 5-acre paddock having traditional hedgerow borders.<br /><br />The property is serviced by oil fired central heating, mains electricity and water supply. The sewerage is serviced by a biodigester, housed at the rear left of the grounds.