Shute House, Shute, Axminster, Devon, EX13

SITUATION Shute House stands in an elevated yet sheltered position and is set in many acres of parkland grounds and commands far reaching southerly views with glimpses of the sea at Lyme Bay. Shute is a tiny but village and has a primary school, church and there is also a bus service that connects the nearby towns and villages. There is a thriving village community, including The Shute Literary Festival, and the property is within easy reach of local farm shops, beaches and vineyards. Delightful rural walks can also be enjoyed in the near vicinity. Although semi-rural, the property is very accessible being only 2½ miles from the popular town of Colyton with its range of independent shops and also the highly acclaimed Colyton Grammar School, one of the country’s top mixed state schools where you can pick the bus up close-by. The market town of Axminster lies about 3 miles to the east and has a wide range of shopping and recreational facilities which has a mainline rail link to London (Waterloo). Honiton is approximately 8 miles to the west and is well known for its antique shops together with a twice weekly market and mainline rail link to London (Waterloo). Exeter, the county town, is approximately 25 miles to the west and has an excellent shopping centre, sport and leisure facilities, university, main line rail link to London (Paddington), M5 access and small international airport. THE PROPERTY 3 Shute House forms part of the East Wing of this small complex of eight period properties with origins dating back to the late 18th century when the house was built for John De La Pole, 6th Baronet. Over the centuries it has had an interesting history and at one time was a school for girls. It was converted in the late 1970s to create the very distinctive properties we find today. The property is traditionally built with rendered and colour washed exterior elevations under a flat roof. 3 Shute House has been subject to a comprehensive refurbishment over recent years of current ownership and has been beautifully finished to an exceptional standard throughout. The accommodation is well planned, linear in its arrangement, and all the principal rooms take full advantage of the magnificent southerly aspect. OUTSIDE A right of way leads through the castellated entrance gates of Shute Barton to a long drive through parkland which sweeps up to a parking space in front of the principal residence. There is a small paved courtyard to the front and to the rear (the south side) with a feature well and the rear is a level area of lawn with a profusion of fully stocked borders which provide year-round colour and interest. A small paved terrace provides a perfect place to sit out in fine weather. This is not only in the eye of the sun but also takes full advantage of the commanding views. The property has access to the communal tennis court and has parking to the front of Shute House.