Characterful detached 4 bedroom period farmhouse offering an ideal opportunity for an extended family or additional income. Detached 1-bedroom bungalow annexe, self-contained studio apartment over garage with workshop.
We are pleased to offer Leathermill situated on the edge of the ever popular village of West Hill. In its country position, this property enjoys a large plot.
Present vendors during their occupation have improved the property, carefully retaining many of the original period features. They have extended into the grounds of the property, creating an independent 1 bedroom detached bungalow and a studio apartment above the double garage and workshop. Leathermill provides a number of uses, offering additional independent accommodation for family or visitors and possible income potential from the annexe or studio apartment. It is also ideally suited for people wishing to work from home.
The original period house accommodation comprises: porch, reception hall, sitting room, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen, guest bedroom and shower room. On the first floor there are a further 3 bedrooms and a bathroom.
Studio apartment accommodation comprises: Living room with kitchenette area, single-drainer sink unit, cupboards under, recess for fridge, double-glazed window, extractor fan, double-glazed window to front, 2 storage cupboards, 2 wall light points, radiator thermostat control, telephone point. Shower Room comprising white Aqualisa fitted shower with shower cubical, low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, towel rail, radiator, extractor, velux window.
Bungalow annexe accommodation comprises: Living room, kitchen, shower room and bedroom.
All properties have LPG Gas central heating.
OutsideUndoubtedly, one of the main features of this property is its gardens. The house is approached by a gravelled driveway with an attractive bridge leading to a large area of gravelled driveway providing parking for several vehicles. Gardens extend to approximately 1 acre and are mainly laid to lawn. Side patios to the main residence and a patio to the bungalow. The gardens have a variety of fruit trees. Walled patios with raised wrought iron railings give the property a high degree of seclusion. Further Garden House with light and power.
Double garage & workshop (26' 3" x 19') 8m x 5.79m. 2 electric roll-up doors, light and power. Internal door to the workshop/tractor shed, a further door to a lower hallway area with radiator, and a staircase with stained balustrades providing access to the studio apartment. There is also an outside door to the studio.
DirectionsProceed from Ottery St Mary into Strawberry Lane, follow up into West Hill and Leathermill House is found on the right-hand side.
LocationThe East Devon village of West Hill is well known for its mixture of individual properties in its lovely wooded landscape. The beautiful Cathedral City of Exeter is situated approximately 11 miles to the West. West Hill offers a number of amenities, these include church, hairdresser, dentist, garage, shop, a village hall and excellent primary school. There is also a regular bus service to Ottery St Mary and Exeter.
More extensive facilities can be found in the nearby town of Ottery St. Mary whilst the highly regarded Kings School is within easy reach. To the North is the A30 which allows access to the City of Exeter and its International Airport to the West and Honiton to the East which is on the London Waterloo line.
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