Northleigh, Colyton, Devon

Summerway Farm is a particularly handsome detached farmhouse which has origins dating back to the 17th century and is a beautiful example of a Devon Longhouse. It is of traditional construction with colourwashed exterior elevations under a principally thatched roof with a later slated roof extension. The property has been subject to much improvement and upgrading over the last five years of ownership, to name a few, this includes repointing of the house, new Twinwall chimney liners in 2024, installation of hardwood gates, solar pv panels with battery storage.
Summerway Farm retains a wealth of character features, all of which aid in creating a delightful period ambience, hence the property is Listed as Grade II. Features include two wonderful Beerstone inglenook fireplaces with wood burners, bread oven, exposed ceiling beams and cruck beams to the first floor, flagstone floors and plank and muntin screen to the kitchen/dining room. To the first floor there are four bedrooms which can be accessed via two staircases. The principal bedroom is worthy of note and is a large room with new fitted wardrobes, walk-in wardrobe and a beautiful new en-suite shower room. The three further double bedrooms have glorious countryside views and the new quality fitted family bathroom has underfloor heating, free-standing bath and a separate shower.
The property is approached from the lane through a new 5-bar hardwood gate giving access to a parking area adjacent to which is a substantial detached 2-storey stone and tiled building which has been beautifully converted into a one bedroom annexe (bedroom 5) with an accessible shower room which provides perfect accommodation for guests. On the first-floor of this building is a very useful office and snug/hobbies/playroom with ethernet connected. This building has a variety of uses and would be perfect for those who work from home.

GARDENS & GROUNDS
The gardens and grounds lie to the south and west of the property and are laid to level lawns and gain fabulous views over the valley. To the south is a kitchen garden with raised beds, greenhouse, polytunnel and a beautiful millennium oak tree. A further yard with a separate lane access which has been recently re-surfaced to a detached modern workshop with a new roof and a large open store to the rear. The fenced land lies to the west and runs down to the Offwell Brook and is excellent for grazing and hay/pasture. The bottom area of land adjoining the brook has been extensively reclaimed into a delightful spring fed pond which now provides a wonderful area to enjoy the tranquil setting and could also be used to camp. Adjacent to this land (via separate negotiation) is a further 4 acres of pasture for livestock and hay production which also has its own access from the lane.

SITUATION
Summerway Farm is situated within the wonderful East Devon National Landscape formally known as the AONB in a country position on the fringes of the village of Northleigh and commands stunning panoramic westerly views over some of East Devon's most glorious countryside. Set in a valley through which runs the Offwell Brook (which bounds the land), Summerway Farm enjoys a quiet rural location, yet is readily accessible to the small town of Colyton some 3 miles to the south and the market town of Honiton some 5 miles to the north. The village of Northleigh serves a small community and has a village hall and pretty parish church.
Colyton offers a good range of shopping and recreational amenities, and the renowned Colyton Grammar School, one of the country's top mixed state schools is situated about a mile outside, on the outskirts of the country village of Colyford. The town, with its beautiful medieval church, is situated amongst some of East Devon's most attractive countryside, much of which is designated as being of outstanding natural beauty and there are a myriad of footpaths in the vicinity. The market town of Honiton has a great range of independent shops and sport and leisure facilities and a mainline rail link to London (Waterloo). The stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast at Seaton is some 6 miles to the south and the Cathedral City of Exeter is some 21 miles to the west and has an excellent shopping centre, theatres, mainline rail link to London (Paddington), international airport as well as M5 motorway access.

FLOOD RISK
Flood risk information can be checked through the following: gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk.

BROADBAND & MOBILE.
The seller has advised us that they get Fibre to the door at a speed of 1000Mbps is available with ethernet wiring throughout. Broadband availability at this location can be checked through: checker.ofcom.org.uk/
Mobile coverage can be checked through:
checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage