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5 bed House - detached
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5 BR, 2 BA
Location:
Wellington, Somerset
Description:
An outstanding lifestyle property combining owners barn conversion and equestrian holding with 17 acres and a high quality holiday cottage complex in peaceful countryside on the Devon/Somerset border. 5 Bedroom barn conversion, self-contained annexe, 7 cottage-style lodges, canal side location, visit Britain 4* rating, stable yard with 5 loose boxes and 17 acres.
Situation
Whipcott Heights is located in a peaceful, slightly elevated position with delightful views over open countryside on the Devon/Somerset border. It is only a short distance from the Grand Western Canal which runs beside the holiday cottages. The property occupies an excellent central location in the heart of the West Country, easily accessible from the M5 motorway about 6 miles away. The cottages provide an excellent base for exploring this unspoilt area which is within comfortable driving distance of the West Somerset and North Devon coastlines together with the Jurassic Heritage coastline running from Exmouth and Sidmouth to Lyme Regis and beyond. The Exmoor National Park is also nearby attracting walkers and horse riders all year round. The Grand Western Canal forms a very popular attraction to visitors and stretches for 11 miles from nearby Greenham to Tiverton. It is a Country Park and local nature reserve providing walking, cycling and fishing. The popular village of Holcombe Rogus lies about 1.5 miles from the property providing a pub, Post Office stores, petrol station, primary school and church. More extensive facilities are available at Wellington, about 5 miles away and Tiverton which is 11 miles, whilst the major centres of Taunton and Exeter are 12 miles and 22 miles respectively. There is a mainline railway station at Tiverton Parkway which is about 7 miles away with trains to London (Paddington).
Description
Whipcott Heights comprises a substantial country house converted from a traditional stone barn in about 1990. It is surrounded by well maintained gardens and enjoys far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. Many of the rooms, including the particularly fine drawing room, incorporate areas of exposed stonework and there is gas-fired central heating and hardwood frame double glazing. The conservatory at one end of the house benefits in particular from the splendid country views. On the other side of the garden is a paddock whilst across the lane is a larger block of pasture land. The property is ideal for anyone with equestrian interests having a stable yard with 5 loose boxes.
Whipcott Water Cottage
Whipcott Water Cottages lies about 300 yards from Whipcott Heights enabling owners to retain a high degree of privacy. The seven cottages which have been recently built on the site of old lime kilns, provide contemporary, well equipped self-catering accommodation with each of the cottages having its own area of garden and hot tub. Two of the cottages have facilities for disabled guests with one conforming to Mobility Level M3. The cottages have direct access to the canal where it is possible to walk or cycle along the level towpath. The business has already proved to be extremely successful and there is scope to expand it further with planning permission existing for an additional holiday cottage. Whipcott Water is currently let through Hoseasons and forms part of their select Autograph lodge holiday collection.
The House
Hall
16'4' X 10'10' Split level with steps up. Exposed stonework to one wall. Staircase to first floor.
Drawing Room
26'5 x 16'4 Large fireplace with stone chimney breast and inset wood burning stove. Exposed stonework to one wall. Large window overlooking paddock and fields beyond.
Conservatory
12'6 x 10'10 (max) Half-height stone walls with windows above providing superb views over the garden, pond and fields beyond. French windows to garden. Paved flooring
Sitting Room
13'4 x 10'7 Large window overlooking paddock. Exposed stonework.
Cloakroom one
Kitchen/Dining Room
27'2 x 7'10 plus recess with French windows opening onto garden. Extensive fitted units including breakfast bar and dresser unit. Gas-fired Rayburn Nouvelle for cooking, hot water and central heating. Electric double oven and electric hob. Walk-in larder.
Utility Room
8'1 x 6'1
Cloakroom two
Rear Hall
With broom cupboard and door to annexe. Stable door to garden.
First Floor
Galleried landing with access to roof space.
Bedroom One
16'7 x 13'6 Window overlooking the garden with superb views to countryside beyond. Exposed stonework and roof trusses.
Bathroom One
(en suite) With corner bath, washbasin and WC. Velux rooflight. Shaver point.
Bedroom Two
12'6 x 9'9 (max) Built-in wardrobe, drawers and shelves. Exposed stonework and roof trusses.
Bedroom Three/Dressing Room
12'0 x 7'3 Large built-in wardrobe. Exposed stonework and deep display shelves.
Bedroom Four
13'4 x 9'8 (max) Built-in wardrobe, drawers and shelves. Exposed stonework and roof trusses.
Bedroom Five
13'4 x 9'8 (max) Exposed stonework and roof trusses. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.
Bathroom Two
Bath with Mira shower over. Washbasin and WC. Velux rooflight.
ANNEXE (Little Whipcott)
With independent front door and connecting door to main house, this is ideal for an additional family member or for letting.
Sitting Room
14'7 x 12' plus recess.
Kitchen/Dining Room
11'5 x 9' Fitted units etc.
Double Bedroom
11'6 x 11'2
Bathroom
Bath, washbasin and WC. Dimplex water heater. Tiled floor.
Gardens
This lies principally to the south and west of the house and benefits from superb views over the surrounding countryside. There is a large level area of lawn with a patio outside the conservatory and steps down to a large ornamental fishpond. There are further areas of lawn, with shrubs and flower beds.
Outbuildings
Double Garage
20' x 17'4 With twin up-and-over doors and side door. Electric light.
Laundry Room
20' x 8'9 With electric light and power. Plumbing for washing machine. Fitted Shelving. Tiled floor.
Stable yard
With 5 loose boxes including foaling box and tack room. Hardstanding for 38 diameter horse walker.
Land
There are two paddocks, a vegetable garden and poultry enclosure surrounding the house. Immediately across the lane is a further block of pasture land divided into three enclosures together with a small copse, extending in all to 17 acres.
Whipcott Waters Cottages
The seven cottages are approached over a tarmac drive. They are detached and are of timber frame construction with stone and timber cladding except for Wharf which is built of cavity block work with stone cladding. All the cottages have electric heating.
Barge, Flare, Towpath, Wicket, and Wharf offer modern, light, airy self catering accommodation. Each cottage has a double bedroom with king-size bed upstairs and a twin bedroom on the ground floor. Towpath and Wicket have an additional sleeping area. Downstairs is an open plan lounge/dining area with patio doors leading out onto a covered veranda with private hot tub. Each cottage has a well-equipped kitchen and a ground floor bathroom with a shower over the bath. Barge is suitable for some disabled guests, with a larger entrance hall and wider doors to enable wheelchair access. This cottage also has a seat in the downstairs shower for disabled visitors. All cottages are detached, with ample parking adjoining.
Hooper Cottage
Hopper Cottage, completed in 2005 and Paddock, completed in 2008, are especially suitable for disabled guests, and families with disabled children. These cottages have two twin bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms. One bedroom has electrically controlled beds, and the bathroom has a wheel-in shower, disabled toilet and washbasin. The open-plan lounge/dining room is particularly spacious affording easy manoeuvrability. The kitchen has a waist-high cooker, hob and sink unit, suitable for wheelchair users.
Outside
Each cottage has its own area of garden with paved sitting area and hot tub. Immediately across the country lane there is direct access to the canal with opportunities for walking, cycling or fishing. The property has mooring rights on the Grand Western Canal (subject to an annual payment) and there is a picnic area. It is a superb facility right on the doorstep and one which proves extremely popular with visitors.
The Business
The first cottages were completed in 2000 and the most recent in 2008. As a result, the cottages are furnished and fitted to a contemporary standard and offer a very high level of comfort. The turnover has increased steadily over the years and is 152,000 for the year ending September 2010. The cottages are rated 4* by VisitBritain and currently are featured in the Hoseasons select Autograph Lodge Holiday collection. Planning permission exists to create an additional (3) holiday cottages if a purchaser wishes to expand the business further and there may be potential for further units, subject to the necessary consent.
Services
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage system. Calor Gas central heating at Whipcott Heights and electric heating in the cottages.
Local Authority
Taunton Deane Borough Council, The Deane House, Belvedere Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1HE. Tel: 01823 356356.
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Property Type:
Single-Family Houses
Amenities:
Fireplace, Hot Tub, Parking, Patio/Deck
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