Sidbury, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10

A beautifully renovated Victorian farmhouse with over 6 acres, panoramic far reaching views to the coastline, and a superb range of traditional barns and stables.

Description

Roncombe Farm is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special home within the spectacular setting of the East Devon National Landscape. A beautifully refurbished Victorian farmhouse, the property offers far reaching views over the beautiful Sid Valley to the Jurassic coastline with just over 6 acres of paddocks and woodland and a superb range of traditional outbuildings.

Enjoying a private and peaceful position high in the hills above Sidbury, Roncombe Farm presents an exceptional lifestyle opportunity, combining period charm with stylish contemporary living. This handsome Victorian home has been sensitively and comprehensively modernised by the previous owners whilst retaining its character.

Measuring just under 2,800 square feet, the main house accommodation is arranged across three floors and includes a wide range of improvements such as a modern underfloor heating system including smart control, integrated lighting and speaker systems, and double glazed windows throughout.

The inviting entrance hall, from which the principal reception rooms are accessed, leads to the generous sitting and dining room that spans the depth of the house and provides a relaxing and elegant space, complete with wood-burning stove, tall sash windows, and an outlook over both the front garden and rear courtyard. The kitchen and breakfast room is equally impressive in scale, thoughtfully designed around a large central island with bespoke cabinetry, warm timber worktops, and limestone flooring. This superbly sociable space opens to the rear courtyard and enjoys dual aspects, exposed stone and brickwork, and ample room for dining and entertaining. A cloakroom completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, the first floor hosts three double bedrooms, including the principal suite with far reaching views and a large en suite bathroom. Bedrooms two and three are served by a smartly fitted family bathroom and a landing with plenty of linen and storage space. The second floor is an ideal guest or teenager’s retreat, comprising a large fourth bedroom, dressing room and separate shower room beneath vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and contemporary finishes.

The house sits within grounds of just over six acres. Approached via a sweeping driveway that opens to a generous parking area and a formal front lawn, immediately to the front of the house there is a paved south facing terrace offering the perfect spot for alfresco dining and taking in the panoramic views over pasture and rolling countryside. The land is divided into four paddocks that are enclosed by a small woodland on the northern boundary. Behind the main house, a large enclosed courtyard includes a range of traditional stone barns and stables, all offering excellent scope for conversion, subject to the necessary consents, or continued use for equestrian purposes and storage.

It should be noted that planning consent has been given for a significant rear extension to connect the main house to the cider barn. Details can be obtained via East Devon District Council.

Location

Roncombe Farm occupies a spectacular elevated position, offering far-reaching views over the Sid Valley to the East Devon Coastline. The property is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is well located, being within easy reach of the towns of Honiton and Sidmouth, whilst also having easy access to the beautiful East Devon Coastline.

The property is approached along a pretty lane and sits in its own grounds set back from the road. Whilst enjoying it's rural surroundings, Roncombe Farm is within easy reach of the popular village of Sidbury, about 2.5 miles to the south, where a selection of everyday amenities can be found, including a village shop with butchers, pub, church and a primary school.

Further afield, at about 5 miles to the south is the popular coastal town of Sidmouth, benefitting from both private and state schools, a selection of independent shops, restaurants, a cinema, the Esplanade and beach, a Waitrose supermarket and cottage hospital. Alternatively Honiton, at about 5 miles to the north has a further range of amenities and access to communication links, including the A30 and a train station with regular services to London Waterloo.

Exeter is approximately 18 miles to the west and is a thriving regional centre with a wide range of schools, shopping and leisure facilities and communication links including rail services to London Paddington, access to the M5 Motorway and Exeter International Airport. The property is within easy reach of the Colyton Grammar School and also the spectacular East Devon Coastline and pretty towns and villages such as Beer, Branscombe, Axminster and Lyme Regis on the Devon/Dorset border.

Square Footage: 2,751 sq ft


Acreage: 6.17 Acres

Directions

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From the centre of Sidbury Village, drive north on along Cotford Road (A375) for approx. 0.3 mile. Where there is a white house on the right side of the road, take the right hand turn onto Roncombe Lane. After approx. 1.5 miles take the right hand turn onto Roncombe Hill. The house can be found on the left after approx. 0.3 miles.

Additional Info

SERVICES: Mains electricity. Private water from a borehole. Private sewage treatment plant with bio-pure system. Oil fired central heating.

PLANNING CONSENT: Planning consent (Ref 12/2764/FUL) has been approved for a rear extension to connect the house to the cider barn. Details to be found on the East Devon District Council website.