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The Steep With Barns, Dunkeswell, Honiton,Devon, EX14 4RG

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Honiton 5.5 miles Taunton 14 miles

•  Quiet tucked away location •  Just outside the village •  Elevatedviews •  4/5 Bedroom bungalow •  2 Large barns •  Woodland &Gardens •  3.1 acres •  Option for further 6.25 acres • 

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01404 45885  |  honiton@stags.co.uk

The Steep With Barns, Dunkeswell, Honiton, Devon, EX14 4RG

SITUATIONSITUATIONSITUATIONSITUATIONThe property is situated in beautiful tucked awayposition, yet just a few hundred yards away from thecentre of the old village with its church, chapel andvillage hall. Amenities, including a village shop and aDoctors surgery, are available a short distance away inthe new part of the village. This captivating setting is nestled within the BlackdownHills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, located nearthe Devon/Somerset border between Taunton andHoniton. There are a range of bridleways and footpathswithin the vicinity allowing you to take advantage of theattractive surrounding countryside. The market town of Honiton has a good range ofshopping, schooling and recreational facilities alongwith access to the A30 trunk road, which providesaccess to Exeter to the West and the A303/M3 to theEast. To the North is the Somerset county town ofTaunton, which provides an extensive range of facilitiesand access to the M5 at Junction 25. 10 miles to the South of Honiton is the South coast,much of which is now designated a World Heritagecoastline. 

DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTIONSet in an elevated position above this quiet valley, theproperty has a range of possibilities with a 4 bedroombungalow, outbuildings, woodland and pasture.

BUNGALOWBUNGALOWBUNGALOWBUNGALOWThe former Devon Lady bungalow has been extendedand improved over the years to create a comfortablefamily home and wrapped in external insulation andrendered. The accommodation is substantial andadaptable with the potential (with alterations, subject toconsents) to form an annexe. The large living room has a wood burning stove andwith it's solid oak flooring is semi-open plan to theoffice. The kitchen has fantastic views across the valleyand a range of units with space for a dishwasher andrange cooker. A triple aspect dining room has a featurebrick fireplace with open fire and tiled hearth. There isalso a large utility room. There are five bedrooms, the master bedroom withdouble aspect and fitted wardrobes, and the fourthbedroom (accessed through No 3) is set on the firstfloor. A stylish family bathroom has a free standing bathand separate shower. There is a separate WC. 

The Steep With Barns, Dunkeswell, Honiton, Devon, EX14 4RG

GARDENS & WOODLANDGARDENS & WOODLANDGARDENS & WOODLANDGARDENS & WOODLANDApproached up a concrete private drive there isparking for several vehicles. The garden is laidpredominately to lawn flanked by trees on either side.The woodland area is a mix of mainly deciduous treesallowing an understorey of Blue Bells and other plantsto thrive and home to an array of animals and birds.

BARN 1BARN 1BARN 1BARN 1Positioned below the bungalow this former chickenbarn provides an opportunity for other uses (subject toplanning), being of concrete and steel construction witha concrete floor, the roof is thought to be asbestos.The barn has previously been used for commercialoperations for the storage of factory items and theprevious owner ran their business from the barns.

BARN 2BARN 2BARN 2BARN 2Constructed of steel and concrete the barn has a boxprofile steel roof and lots of windows. Split into varioususeful spaces with two areas approx 1,000 sq ft andthe third partitioned to make an American Barn stylestable yard with 5 stables and a wash down area.Adjoining the barn is a large level yard area and beyondis a wildlife pond.  

ADDITIONAL LAND - 3.8 ACRESADDITIONAL LAND - 3.8 ACRESADDITIONAL LAND - 3.8 ACRESADDITIONAL LAND - 3.8 ACRESExcess £35,000Above a row of trees the 3.79 acre field (blue) isavailable to purchase. The field is predominantly gentlysloping and has another road access point.

ADDITIONAL LAND - 2.45 ACRESADDITIONAL LAND - 2.45 ACRESADDITIONAL LAND - 2.45 ACRESADDITIONAL LAND - 2.45 ACRESEXCESS £25,000Below the bungalow and across the quiet lane are aselection of smaller paddocks and another area ofwoodland running down to the stream measuringapprox 2.45 acres (orange).

SERVICESSERVICESSERVICESSERVICESMains water, drainage and electric. Multi fuel stove withboiler and oil boiler for central heating. 

VIEWINGSVIEWINGSVIEWINGSVIEWINGSStrictly by appointment only, call Stags 01404 45885.

DIRECTIONSDIRECTIONSDIRECTIONSDIRECTIONSFrom the centre of the old village of Dunkeswell, followthe signs to the village hall and turn right on the benddown the hill. Continue out of the village and aftercrossing the stream the bungalow is on your right.

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