Stockland, Nr Honiton, Devon, EX14

SITUATION Cartmoor Farm is located at the top of its own private drive in a beautiful elevated position on the rural fringes of Stockland, it gains wonderful easterly views over the adjoining countryside to the hills beyond. Although the property has the countryside on it's doorstep it is easily accessible, being less than a mile from the Stockland straight which links the A35 with the A303. From there you will have great road links to the towns of Axminster and Honiton, as well as the county towns of Taunton and Exeter. The village of Stockland lies about a mile away and has a thriving community with a well respected primary school, village hall and ancient Church of St Michael and All Angels. You will also be able to enjoy the very popular King Arms public house. About 3 miles to the South of Stockland is the village of Dalwood, this has a community run shop and post office and the well liked public house The Tuckers Arms. Approximately 5 miles to the South West is the busy market town of Honiton which has a variety of shops including many antique and book shops, sports centre/swimming pool, schools and mainline rail link to London (Waterloo). The market town of Axminster also has a great range of shops and facilities and a mainline rail link and is located about 8 miles away. The Cathedral City of Exeter lies some 27 miles to the west with an excellent shopping centre, sport and leisure facilities, mainline rail link to London (Paddington), M5 access and international airport. The picturesque World Heritage Coastline at Lyme Regis, known as the Jurassic Coast is about 10 miles/ 15 minute drive to the south and is a popular destination with its dramatic cliffs and stunning coastal walks. CARTMOOR FARM Cartmoor Farm is a wonderful detached period property which has been subject to a program of comprehensive upgrading and extensions over the seventeen years of current ownership. This delightful family home sits beautifully in an elevated position within its circa 11.4 acres of grounds and gardens which enjoy the stunning southerly countryside views that emanate from both the house and grounds. The delightful entrance hall with its engineered oak flooring leads to the separate well-proportioned dining room with a wood burner. Leading off this room is the fantastic vaulted sitting room extension which has a wood burner and full-width bi-folding doors that lead out to the lovely terrace. There is a separate study room a snug area within the glazed walk-way. The charming kitchen/breakfast room has bespoke cupboards, granite worktops, an oil fired Aga and a walk-in pantry. At the rear is a good-sized utility room and a cloakroom. On the first-floor are the four double bedrooms, all have quality en-suite shower and bathrooms . There is also a large family bathroom with a separate shower and a bath within. GARDENS & GROUNDS The property is accessed from the lane via a lovely private driveway that leads up to the house and to the large parking area to the rear of the house. The established gardens and grounds which surround Cartmoor Farm are delightful with a huge range of outbuildings. These include 5 stables with a tack room and a number of implement stores. Two large timber framed outbuildings one of which is used as a workshop and the other could also be used as a study or a gym. The five paddocks which include two on the level are located on the northern boundary of the property have useful field shelters. There is also a fantastic level horse arena and a stone built outbuilding which has huge potential to become an additional annexe. The formal gardens which are close to the house have a several beautiful seating areas, a neat lawn and a productive vegetable garden with a number of fruit trees, two greenhouses and a shed. Below the property is a superb heated outdoor swimming pool with a changing room.