Gosford, Ottery St. Mary, Devon, EX11

Gosford Pines is an impressive Grade II listed family home that dates from the late 18th century. The property offers more than 5,000 square feet of elegant and flexible accommodation. There is also a detached two-bedroom annexe built of brick and cob construction which was the original stables block, providing opportunities for multi-generational living and income potential subject to the necessary consents.

There are two main reception rooms on the ground floor, the sitting room and the dining room which both feature large south-facing bay windows that welcome plenty of natural light and overlook the beautiful gardens. The sitting room also has an open fireplace. The well-equipped kitchen and breakfast room has wooden fitted units to base and wall level, an Aga and space for a large dining table, while the pantry and utility room across the hallway provide further space for storage and appliances. There is also a useful study for home working and a cloakroom on the ground floor. The first floor has six double bedrooms, one of which could be used as a dressing room. The generous principal bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a corner bathtub and a separate shower unit. One further bedroom has an en suite bathroom, while another has access to a Jack and Jill shower room. There is also a large family bathroom with a separate shower unit. The second floor attic provides space for a further two double bedrooms but this space would need upgrading.

The annexe was converted by the current owners and provides further accommodation that could be used for guests, family members or as a holiday let. The accommodation is arranged across two levels, with a sitting room and a kitchen on the ground floor, a reception room upstairs alongside a double bedroom and a bathroom, plus a mezzanine level which could be a further bedroom.

Local Authority: East Devon District Council
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage which we understand may not be compliant with current regulations. Further information is being sought. Oil-fired central heating.
Council Tax: Band G
Rights of Way: The property has a right of access over the farm track to reach the property and the garage.
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: ?1,500,000

The property lies in a rural setting close to the charming Devon town of Ottery St. Mary and located on the fringes of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The small town of Ottery St. Mary is approximately 1.5 miles away, offering a range of day-to-day amenities including local shopping, Sainsbury's, a GP practice, Post Office, sports centre, churches and numerous pubs. The coastal resort of Sidmouth, which is situated on the renowned Jurassic Coastline, is also easily accessible- as is the larger town of Honiton and the city of Exeter.The area offers excellent schooling including Ottery St. Mary Primary School, Colyton Grammar School (Ofsted Outstanding), The King's School (also Ofsted Outstanding), St. John's, St. Peter's and Exeter School. Communications links are excellent: The A30 is within easy reach and provides good access to Exeter, the coast and the M5. There are regular rail services to London from Honiton, whilst Exeter International Airport offers a good range of domestic and European flights.

Gosford Pines sits in extensive grounds of approximately 5.07 acres and includes a landscaped garden, paved and gravel terracing, far-reaching lawns, an ornamental pond, a tennis court and various border hedgerows and mature specimen trees providing privacy. There is also a peaceful wooded area to the south which is home to various wildflowers, birds and wildlife. A gravel driveway leads to the house and annexe and provides plenty of parking and access to the integrated double garage. Adjoining the garage is a boiler room and a substantial storage and workshop space.