The Hollow & Little Hollow, Pitt Farm, Exmouth Road, Lympstone, Devon, EX8

Accommodation Summary

Renovated and extended family home with spacious accommodation
Separate two bedroom annexe / cottage
Large garage/workshop
Lovely rural views across neighbouring fields
Grounds extending to over 1 acre
Less than 1 mile to village centre and 2.5 miles to Exmouth seafront

Directions

Head towards Exmouth along the A376, passing through the villages of Ebford and Exton. On passing the village sign for Lympstone continue along the road, through the traffic lights by the Saddlers public house and as you continue up the hill, take the turning on the left hand side for ?Pitt Farm’. Follow the private road and the property is at the end.

Situation

Lympstone is a very popular village which grew from an ancient settlement on the eastern shores of the Exe Estuary, building its reputation on maritime trade and agriculture. It still retains its links with the past, with local firm Inghams Fisheries selling their catch in the riverside Fish Shed. The village has a well-established local primary school in the middle of the village, with St Peter’s independent school on its outskirts. There is a GP surgery, two churches, four public houses, a cafe, a hairdresser and a store with a Post Office. The award-winning Darts Farm, a destination store selling local West Country food, drink and lifestyle products, is a ten minute drive away and Michael Caines restaurant and boutique hotel at Courtlands, on the edge of the village has recently opened. Lympstone supports a wide variety of clubs and societies, including sailing and tennis clubs, an active gardening club, film society and other societies bringing live music and drama to the village. The half-hourly Avocet line train service, with its beautiful views across the River Exe, links the village with Exeter’s two main stations: Exeter St David’s with its fast train service to London Paddington and Exeter Central with its service to Waterloo. Exeter Central station is at the heart of Exeter’s lively shopping centre. The M5 at Junction 30 is just 8 miles away. The Exe Estuary Trail, 26 miles of cycleway along both sides of the Rive Exe, is a recent addition to Lympstone’s many attractions.

Description

Located on the eastern edge of the village at the end of a private drive, The Hollow is a delightful 5 bedroom property in the style of a barn conversion and recently extended and upgraded. The property occupies a beautiful setting overlooking neighbouring fields, with lovely rural views but is also close to the village centre and nearby seaside town of Exmouth. In addition to the main house there is a detached 2 bedroom cottage, currently producing a useful income as a holiday let but which could also be used as additional family accommodation or as a longer term let. Attached to the cottage is a very useful large triple garage and workshop. The main house has been finished to a very high standard and offers well planned, spacious accommodation. Of particular note, on the ground floor there is a stunning kitchen/breakfast room, a large sitting room with wood-burner, dining area, study, downstairs bedroom/family room and useful shower room. Upstairs is a fabulous master bedroom with a large en-suite and stunning views over fields, 4 additional bedrooms (one with a balcony), a family bathroom and separate shower room. The grounds extend to just over 1 acre and are mainly lawn. A drive sweeps down towards the main house and cottage where there is a large paved parking area between the two properties. Beyond the cottage there is an additional seating area, garden, vegetable beds and small copse. The cottage also benefits from a separate patio garden.

ENTRANCE	Steps lead to a solid door with glass panels above, opening into a raised entrance area. Steps rise to the first floor and down to the dining area.
DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM	Low level WC and wash hand basin with cupboard under. Tiled walls and floors. Heated towel rail. Obscure double glazed window to side.
DINING AREA	Shelved understairs storage area. Wooden flooring. Full-length window overlooking the sitting room. Exposed brickwork and window into hall. Steps lead down into the sitting room. Doors to kitchen and utility.
UTILITY ROOM	Fitted with a range of base, wall and drawer units with a solid wood worktop, inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Tiled splashback. Plumbing and space for a tumble dryer and washing machine. Heated towel rail. Double glazed window overlooking fields. Tiled flooring.
SITTING ROOM	A fabulous room with a wood-burner with slate flooring and exposed brick hearth. Impressive floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors to gardens. Attractive wood flooring. Double glazed window to front and to integral hallway.
KITCHEN	A stunning room fitted with attractive, bespoke wooden units and granite worktop over. Double, high-level Whirlpool oven and grill. 5-ring gas hob with extractor over. Space for a large fridge freezer and dishwasher. Double Belfast sink. Tiled floor and walls. Double glazed windows to the front and side. Heated towel rail. French doors to?
SUN ROOM	Previously a conservatory and now forming an integral part of the house, leading on to a central hall. Double glazed windows and door to a courtyard garden. Wooden flooring. Exposed stone walls. Leading on to the?
CENTRAL HALL	Double glazed window to dining room and sitting room. Wooden flooring. Doors to?
STUDY	A dual aspect room. Wooden flooring.
FAMILY ROOM	A useful room that could be used as a downstairs bedroom or a family/play room. Double glazed window to side. Wooden flooring.
SHOWER ROOM	Finished to a high standard with floor-to-ceiling tiling. Large walk-in shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. Heated towel rail.
FIRST FLOOR	LANDING An impressive galleried landing overlooking the main entrance, with wooden flooring.
BEDROOM 1	A large master bedroom with floor-to-ceiling double glazed windows enjoying lovely views over adjoining farmland. Some exposed beams. Wooden flooring and door to?
EN-SUITE	A spacious en-suite, fully tiled with underfloor heating. Large shower cubicle, wash hand basin, bidet and low level WC. Two Velux windows.
BEDROOM 2	Double glazed window to side. Wooden flooring.
BEDROOM 3	Another double room with wooden flooring. Built-in cupboards. Velux window.
FAMILY BATHROOM	Fitted with a three piece suite comprising panelled bath with glass screen and shower over, wash hand basin and low level WC. Heated towel rail. Velux window.
BEDROOM 4	Double glazed window overlooking fields. Wooden flooring.
BEDROOM 5	Double glazed door leading on to a balcony with beautiful views over countryside. Wooden flooring.
SHOWER ROOM	Servicing bedrooms 4 and 5 with a walk-in shower, low level WC and hand wash basin. Tiling throughout. Heated towel rail. Doors to cupboards housing boiler and shelving.
COTTAGE	.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM	A range of base, wall and drawer units with stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Space for fridge freezer. Wall-mounted boiler. Dual aspect with double glazed window to front and to the side. Tiled flooring.
LIVING ROOM	Dual aspect. Wooden flooring.
FIRST FLOOR	Stairs rise to a landing. Window to side.
COTTAGE BEDROOM 2	Velux window.
COTTAGE BEDROOM 1	Window to side.
BATHROOM	Comprising panelled bath, low level WC and wash hand basin. Velux window.
OUTSIDE	.
GARAGE	An excellent garage/workshop with double wooden doors on one side and double doors on the other, making it possible to drive straight through. Eaves storage. Power and light.
GARDEN	From the shared drive, a five bar gate gives access onto the property with a sweeping drive leading down to the main house, with lawn either side. Between the main house and cottage is a large paved area for parking a number of cars. To the rear of the house is an enclosed patio garden ideal for having breakfast, secured by gates and so safe for young children or as a dog run. Beyond the paved area is a covered seating area, lawn with garden shed, vegetable beds with fruit bushes and a small copse. In front of the cottage is a private patio garden. The grounds extend to just over 1 acre in total and along the length of it there are lovely views over a valley and adjoining farmland.
SERVICES:	Mains gas, electricity, water & telephone/broadband. Private drainage.
AGENT'S NOTE:	The Vendors inform us that the private driveway is owned by the Pitt Farm Management Company in which each household owns a share, meaning each of the four properties effectively owns a share of the lane. Any associated costs are borne equally between the four households (ie. 25% per party). Ongoing costs generally include hedge-trimming, grass cutting and public liability insurance. Our Vendors’ contributions in the last filed accounts (for the year to July 2017) were less than £300 and similar costs are expected for the current year.