Welcome to Star Barton Farm, Exeter, a cozy and compact detached type home with 5 bed in the EX5 5DG area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band E.
This classic property was built
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £1,975 and a rental potential of £13 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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"LET AGREED. A detached farmhouse enjoying a superb secluded rural position and far reaching views. Although offering such tranquility, the city centre is only 3 miles distant with easy access to the major communications and good transport links. The generously sized and light accommodation which enjoys views across open countryside and woodland, comprises of an entrance hall, sitting room, open plan kitchen/dining/family room, garden room, utility room with pantry, boot room, cloakroom WC, study and further family room on the ground floor. On the first floor; 5 bedrooms, 1 en-suite and 2 bathrooms. To the outside there is a double garage, wood storage shed, ample parking, landscaped gardens which the Landlord will maintain at their cost. Free use of the amenity land which comprises of approximately 6 acres. Oil-fired heating. Unfurnished. EPC band E.
DESCRIPTION A detached farmhouse enjoying a superb secluded rural position and far reaching views. Although offering such tranquility, the city centre is only 3 miles distant with easy access to the major communications and good transport links. The generously sized and light accommodation which enjoys views across open countryside and woodland, comprises of an entrance hall, sitting room, open plan kitchen/dining/family room, garden room, utility room with pantry, boot room, cloakroom WC, study and further family room on the ground floor. On the first floor; 5 bedrooms, 1 en-suite and 2 bathrooms. To the outside there is a double garage, wood storage shed, ample parking, landscaped gardens which the Landlord will maintain at their cost. Free use of the amenity land which comprises of approximately 6 acres. Oil-fired heating. Unfurnished. EPC band E. Tenant fees apply. SITUATION Star Barton which lies 3 miles distant from the City Centre of Exeter is accessed by a shared track which runs for more than a mile through woodland and countryside. (Please note the track is not suitable for all vehicles). The property enjoys an elevated position with stunning countryside views and total serenity. Surrounding the property there is open farmland and woodland which is farmed separately. There is an approximate area of 6 acres of amenity land which is not included within the Tenancy, however the Landlord is happy for the successful tenant to enjoy this area.
The major road communications are easily accessible and St Davids Train station is only 2 miles distant. Equally the university is only a short distance, as is Exeter Business Park. ACCOMMODATION Partly glazed main entrance door leading to:- ENTRANCE HALL Spacious entrance with part tongue and grooved walls, floor tiles laid, understair cupboard, doors and stairs leading off. SITTING ROOM Window looking to the front of the property and beyond, working shutters. Feature fire with oak and slate surround and open fire basket. OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY ROOM Generously sized dual aspect room with exposed beams and solid wood flooring laid. The kitchen comprises of modern cream with chrome fitments base and wall units, oil-fired Aga, integrated dishwasher, stainless steel sink and space for a dining room table. The family area enjoys a feature fireplace with slate hearth, exposed lintel wood beam and stone work with oversized woodburning stove. Garden doors lead from the family area to the landscaped rear garden. In addition there are matching doors leading to the garden room. Further door leading to the utility room. GARDEN ROOM Fully glazed sloping room with exposed beams and front glazed aspect, side glazed panels and internal stained glass window. Glazed double doors leading to the front of the property and an additional door to the side of the property. Indian slate flooring laid. UTILITY ROOM A useful area with space and plumbing for appliances with farmhouse style painted units and solid wood worktops and sink. Decorative stove. Window looking to the side of the property, tile effect vinyl flooring laid, boiler cupboard containing floor standing oil-fired boiler. Door leading to the pantry with shelving and ceramic period floor tiles laid. Window looking to the rear of the property. Further door accessing the back staircase and boot room. BOOT ROOM Traditional tile floor, stable style door leading to the front of the property, 2 further windows and stained glass internal window. Floor set boot sink, hanging hooks, door leading to: CLOAKROOM Wall mounted hand basin, WC. Window looking to the side of the property. STUDY Another spacious room, cork floor tile laid, window looking over the rear garden, fitted shelves, secret door leading to:- FAMILY ROOM Light and spacious dual aspect room, with partly glazed doors to the front of the property and a bank of window looking to the side of the property over a paved courtyard. In addition there is a window looking over the rear garden. Solid wood flooring laid, woodburning stove with slate hearth. MAIN STAIRS & LANDING Carpet laid, painted stair furniture, double height window looking over the rear garden. Doors leading to: BEDROOM 1 Enjoying far reaching views to the front of the property, working shutters, solid wood flooring laid. Door leading to: EN-SUITE/DRESSING ROOM A sizable dual aspect room with further windows looking to the side of the property and beyond. Impressive number of fitted solid wood distressed units comprising of dresser with drawers and ample hanging space. Solid wood worktops with his and hers white ceramic period style hand basins, centrally positioned roll-top bath, WC and bidet. BEDROOM 2 Window looking over the rear garden and beyond, carpet laid. BATHROOM Window looking to the front of the property enjoying far reaching views. Solid wood fitted linen cupboard and solid wood flooring laid. Suite comprises of a hand basin, WC, bath and shower cubicle in recess. Ceramic tile splashback. BEDROOM 3 Window looking to the front and again enjoying views. Carpet laid, fitted cupboard. Hand basin set in wall mounted unit. BEDROOM 4 Another good sized double room. Window looking to the rear over the landscaped garden. Carpet laid, door leading to the back staircase and landing. BACK LANDING Carpet laid, 2 skylight windows, doors and stairs leading off. BATHROOM White suite fitted comprising of bath, hand basin and WC. Skylight window. Painted wood flooring laid. BEDROOM 5 Single in size, fitted cupboards housing the hot water tank. Carpet laid, windows looking to the front and side of the property. OUTSIDE The grounds are a real feature of Star Barton and have been kept to an excellent standard. The property is surrounded by open countryside and woodland with the successful applicant having access for walking and alike to the amenity land which is made up of open green space and woodland which totals approximately 6 acres. The gardens which belong to the property comprise of a sizable hardstanding parking area, (please note that the cob/stone barn within this area is not included in the tenancy), a lawned garden directly to the front, a side courtyard a partly walled garden and a kitchen garden with greenhouse. The rear garden has been landscaped in recent years giving tiered lawned areas to stone holding walls and enjoys exceptional views. In addition there is a double garage included and wood storage shed.
The Landlord will continue to employ their chosen gardener at their cost.
Please note the Lane accessing the property is shared for access to the farmland and Agricultural vehicles will require access and pass through the side lane to access the paddocks behind and to the side of the property. SERVICES Private water and drainage and the Landlord would ask for a contribution of ?50pcm towards the supply and drainage. Mains electric. Oil-fired central heating and Aga. Council Tax Band E. Gardener will be employed by the Landlord to keep the gardens. DIRECTIONAL NOTE From Exeter city centre head in the direction of Crediton on the A377. Proceed for 0.25 miles to Cowley, ignoring first turn left and taking next left turn into the farmyard immediately after the bus stop. Follow the track through the settlement of houses and continue straight on the track for just over a mile. At the end of track Star Barton will be found. Please note that the track is not suitable for all vehicles. LETTING The property is available to rent for a period of 6 months plus on a renewable Assured Shorthold Tenancy, unfurnished. RENT: ?1795 per calendar month exclusive of all charges (please note service paragraph) DEPOSIT: ?1895 returnable at the end of tenancy subject to any deductions. All deposits for a property let through Stags are held on their Client Account and administered in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and Dispute Service. Usual references required. No DSS. Pets and children considered. Viewings strictly through the agents. TENANT FEES When applying to rent a property through Stags there will be a tenants administration fee of ?200 plus VAT to cover all single and joint applications. For any additional tenants or guarantors there will be a further fee of ?50 plus VAT.
The Stags Tenants Administration Fee is an all inclusive fee to cover the costs in taking up of references (to include a credit check), tenants contribution towards the drawing up of tenancy agreement, notification of service utilities, and if compiled schedule of condition/inventory and associated check in. There are no additional administration, check in fees or charges payable by tenants as a consequence of applying or taking up a tenancy through Stags. Further details and information are attached to the Stags Tenancy Application Form and for further clarification before arranging a viewing please contact the lettings office dealing with the property. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose."