Umborne, Shute, Axminster, EX13

Pressing Iron and Shears is as rare as its name! Set in delightful gardens of around an acre in a beautiful rural setting within a small community of neighbouring properties, just 2 miles from Colyton. With versatile and flexible accommodation, the property offers the opportunity for multi-generational living or to generate an income through holiday letting. The main part of the property is a three bedroom house, which began life as part of the Shute estate and at one time, was a public house. The current accommodation comprises: three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor, lounge and dining room, both with attractive Beer stone fireplaces, a kitchen fitted with bespoke solid wood units, a conservatory overlooking the beautiful gardens and a utility room.
In addition to the main house, there is adjoining single storey accommodation providing two further large rooms and a shower room. The larger of the two rooms is fitted with a wood burning stove and a door from this room leads into a large bedroom. This space is perfect for use as annexe for dependent relatives or any number of other uses.
Beyond the annexe is a small garage and attached to the garage is a stable with hay loft. There is great potential for creating further accommodation if desired and planning permission has been granted under application reference: 23/0719/FUL, for conversion of the barn and loft into living accommodation along with some other changes to the property.
The property benefits from oil fired central heating, private water supply and private sewage. A new sewage treatment plant was installed in 2019 to comply with the new general binding rules.

The nearest town is Colyton, which is a pretty and historic town with a village feel with a range of local facilities including health centre, library, butcher`s, baker, convenience stores, fish and chip shop, pubs, tea rooms, a garden centre and a variety of small shops and services. The beautiful Norman Church is the centre point of the town, which is most famous for the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion. On the edge of the town is the Seaton tramway station which operates services throughout the summer along the Axe Estuary, linking Colyton and Seaton, which is very popular with tourists.

The nearby Colyton Grammar School is another draw for the area as the school consistently appears in the top 10 Grammar Schools in the country.

Umborne Valley has an active local community with frequent events at the community hall, just a short walk (approx. 100 metres) from the property.

The Jurassic Coast is within a short drive, Seaton being the closest within 5 miles and the seaside resorts of Lyme Regis and Charmouth lie 9 miles and 11 miles to the east respectively, whilst Sidmouth is just 12 miles to the west.

The market town of Axminster is just over 6 miles north, where can be found the mainline train station with regular services to London Waterloo and Exeter.



The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

PORCH
Overhanging glazed storm porch with outside light. Glazed door into

HALL
Window to front. Stable door into kitchen. Door into utility room.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 4.01m (13'2") x 3.66m (12'0")
Windows to rear and front overlooking the garden. The kitchen is a Martha Mockford with handmade units and granite work surfaces with inset Butler sink unit and brass pillar taps. Integrated dish washer. Free standing electric cooker with cooker hood above. Floor standing oil boiler for central heating and hot water. Radiator. Telephone point. Tiled floor.

UTILITY ROOM
Window to front. Space and plumbing for washing machine, freezer and tumble dryer. Tiled flooring. Door to annexe living room. Door to walk-in store.

SHOWER ROOM
Fitted with a white suite comprising w.c. with recessed cistern, shower cubicle and wash hand basin set into base unit with cupboard below. Ladder style white radiator. N.B. This serves as shower room for the annexe.

DINING ROOM - 4.29m (14'1") x 3.89m (12'9")
Windows to front with views over the garden. Beautiful Beer stone fireplace (not in use). Understairs cupboard. Radiator.

INNER HALL
Stairs rising to first floor. Doors to conservatory and lounge.

LOUNGE - 4.29m (14'1") x 3.91m (12'10")
Windows to front and side. Beer stone and brick fireplace with hearth for multi-fuel stove. TV point. Radiator.

CONSERVATORY - 5m (16'5") x 2.13m (7'0")
Dwarf wall with wooden glazed windows and glazed roof. Double doors to garden. Ceramic tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Window to rear. Double airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder with slatted shelving above and beside. Hatch to insulated loft.

BEDROOM ONE - 4.32m (14'2") x 3.96m (13'0")
Windows to front and side with lovely views over the garden and to distant countryside. Pretty feature fireplace. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO - 5.11m (16'9") Into Recess x 2.95m (9'8")
Windows to front with lovely views over the garden. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE - 4.04m (13'3") x 2.31m (7'7")
Window to front with lovely views over the garden. Radiator.

SHOWER ROOM
Obscure glazed window to rear. Fitted with a white suite comprising shower cubicle, w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Wall light. Wall mounted fan heater. Vertical radiator. Vinyl flooring.

ANNEXE

LOUNGE/GAMES ROOM - 6.2m (20'4") x 4.11m (13'6")
Windows to front and rear. Hearth fitted with wood burning stove. Wooden floors. Ceiling beams.

BEDROOM - 4.72m (15'6") x 4.06m (13'4")
Windows to front with lovely views over the garden and window to rear. Ceiling beams. Door to garage.

OUTSIDE
The gated entrance leads into a parking and turning area, from where there is easy access to the garage and the stable. There is a further stone building which was a former goose shed. A five bar gate leads into the adjoining paddock in one direction and a pedestrian gate leads to the garden and house.

GARAGE - 4.47m (14'8") x 2.74m (9'0")
Up and over door to front. Door to annexe. Power and light. Access to insulated loft space over the annexe.

STABLE - 3.97m (13'0") x 3.74m (12'3")
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GOOSE SHED - 4.19m (13'9") x 2.71m (8'11")
Stone built shed. Window to side. The oil tank is situated to the left of this building.

OPEN FRONT LOG STORE - 3.6m (11'10") x 2.66m (8'9")

GARDEN AND GROUNDS
The ground is separated into formal gardens close to the house and (over the stream) is a large area of park land which could be used as a paddock if required (with a few minor changes).
The formal gardens are delightful, lying to the south east of the house, laid to lawn with shaped planting borders stocked with a variety of flowers and shrubs for year round colour. A path from here leads around to the far side of the house; formerly a large fruit and vegetable garden and a green house.
A small bridge from the formal garden leads over the stream to the largest part of the ground. Laid to grassland with a large number of mature trees and shrubs, including many fruit trees. There is also a wildlife pond.
The whole property offers a wonderful opportunity for living slightly off grid with the space to keep some small animals as well as grow your own. The ground and gardens are very private and secluded with extensive south easterly views over the valley, extending to around an acre.


SERVICES
Mains electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private sewage plant (bio digester) replaced in 2019. Private well water with UV filter (in the kitchen).

COUNCIL TAX
East Devon District Council. Band F. Currently ?3,337.04 (2024/25).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The easiest route to the property is from Colyton, over the Chantry Bridge, turning right at the fork after the bridge, then right again at the next fork (called Three Sycamores). At the next right (signposted Umborne), keep straight (do not take this right turn). As you come down a short hill, take the next right turn and after a sharp left bend, the entrance to the property can be found on the right hand side.

BROADBAND
Broadband is available in this area. Broadband availability at this location can be checked through: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/

MOBILE
Mobile coverage can be checked through: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage.

FLOOD RISK
For full information, please check: https://www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk



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