For Sale7 Bedroom Detached House in Bolham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16£1,400,000

Beautifully appointed, elegant and greatly enhanced Victorian home of over 5685 sq ft enjoying outstanding views over its terrace, the mature garden and grounds of about 4.37 acres and beyond, towards open countryside.<br/><br/>GROUND FLOOR<br/>Reception hall | Kitchen with breakfast area | Sitting room | Dining room | Snug | Boot room | Utility with cloakroom | Sun room | Plant room and store<br/><br/>FIRST FLOOR<br/>Principal bedroom with en suite | Bedroom two with en suite | Three further bedrooms | Family bathroom and WC<br/><br/>SECOND FLOOR<br/>Two bedrooms | Shower room | Eves storage<br/><br/>OUTSIDE <br/>South west facing gardens | Raised terrace | Polytunnel and extensive veg garden | Orchard with 20 fruit trees | Level lawn | Sweeping drive with ample parking | <br/><br/>LOCATION<br/>Nestled in the picturesque Exe Valley, the charming village of Bolham enjoys a peaceful rural setting while offering a range of local amenities. These include a welcoming hotel, a well-regarded primary school, and the impressive National Trust-owned Knightshayes estate, known for its wonderful gardens, parkland and café.<br/><br/>Just 1.5 miles away, the historic market town of Tiverton provides a broader selection of facilities. These include supermarkets, including an M&S, traditional High Street shops, banks, a leisure centre, and a golf course. The town also offers excellent educational opportunities, including secondary schools and the well renowned Blundell’s School, for which this property falls within the reduced-fee catchment area.<br/><br/>Transport and connectivity are excellent. The A361 North Devon Link Road offers easy access to the stunning sandy beaches of North Devon, while the M5 motorway connects to Exeter and the wider national motorway network. For rail travel, Tiverton Parkway station provides direct mainline services to London in just under two hours.<br/><br/>Exmoor National Park, located just to the north offers a wealth of outdoor opportunities. Spanning over 260 square miles, the park is renowned for its dramatic moorland, wooded valleys, and rugged coastline. It’s a haven for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers, with abundant wildlife and charming villages to explore. <br/><br/>THE PROPERTY<br/>Constructed in 1867, Lythecourt was commissioned by Sir John Heathcoat-Amory for his personal residence. He later built the renowned Knightshayes Court, now under the stewardship of the National Trust. The surrounding lands of Lythecourt remain part of the Knightshayes Estate, situating the property within a historically rich landscape. The current owners have enhanced the property greatly and sympathetically during their ownership to offer a seamless blend of period charm and contemporary comfort whilst retaining many features, these include the high ceilings, deep skirtings, large sash windows with working shutters and feature fireplaces. The modern twist includes an outstanding kitchen/dining/living room, a new outdoor terrace which is perfect for entertaining, zoned heating and a 7kw electric car charger. <br/><br/>Inside, the welcoming reception hall sets the tone for things to come, with an original feature fireplace, beautiful proportions and a striking staircase. Arguably the most noteworthy change to the house in recent years is the stunning, south west facing kitchen/breakfast/sitting room that seamlessly flows out onto the terrace. Formally two rooms, with the kitchen located elsewhere, this outstanding, triple aspect open plan space is perfect for family life and entertaining. The kitchen is centred around a large island with ample storage, plenty of wall, base and draw units finished in a modern shaker style and a free standing Rangemaster with induction hob. There are beautiful French doors which open out onto the west facing terrace alongside a pretty window seat within the south facing sash window. Beyond the kitchen, there is ample space for a breakfast table, with a pretty square bay and French doors to outside, and the sitting room which is centred around a feature fireplace and woodburning stove.<br/><br/>There are two further reception rooms, the formal dining room and snug, both with wonderful proportions and fine views over the garden. The snug, which was the kitchen is a fantastic edition and again, perfect for family life. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes an incredibly useful boot room, utility with a WC, sun room and store.<br/><br/>The grand staircase rises to the first floor landing where there are 4 double bedrooms (2 en suite), a family bathroom and WC. The principal bedroom is of particular interest, enjoying outstanding westerly views via the lovely large window and a generous en suite with a free standing bath. Bedroom two also benefits from a generous and stylish en suite bathroom with separate shower. On the second floor, there are two further bedrooms and a shower room.<br/><br/>OUTSIDE <br/>Outside is particularly special with mature gardens, a very productive vegetable and cut flower garden including a polytunnel, level lawn, orchard and a raised terrace directly outside the house. The terrace is a stunning addition made by the current owners with direct access from the kitchen and breakfast area. From here, there are wonderful views over the lower lawn and neighbouring countryside. Throughout the gardens and grounds there are numerous specimen trees, wild meadows and established hedgerows.<br/><br/>Lythecourt is approached via a sweeping drive with ample parking behind the house where there is a car charging point. To the side of the house, a range of attractive stone outbuildings are arranged around a pretty courtyard. Currently used for storage, these buildings offer potential for a variety of uses, including stabling or conversion (subject to the necessary consents).<br/><br/>DIRECTIONS (POSTCODE EX16 7RL)<br/>From J27 of the M5 motorway, take the A361 to Tiverton. At the Bolham roundabout turn right onto the A396 to Bampton. After passing through the village of Bolham, the property can be found after about a mile on the right.<br/><br/>What3words - ///fruitcake.group.biked<br/><br/>DISTANCES<br/>Blundells School – 3.2 miles<br/>Tiverton – 1.5 miles<br/>Tiverton parkway mainline station – 9.1 miles (London Paddington in 1h 52min)<br/>Exeter – 16.5 miles<br/><br/>SERVICES: Mains electric. Private drainage and water, Oil central heating. UltraFast broadband - 1800 mbs<br/><br/>TENURE: Freehold<br/><br/>Local Authority – Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PP. Tel: 01884 25525<br/><br/>Council Tax Band - G<br/><br/>EPC rating - E<br/><br/>Contents, fixtures and fittings: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments and statues and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.<br/><br/>Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops Exeter office: 01392 214 222