Property description

SITUATION Hurston House resides up a long private drive in a highly secluded rural setting - surrounded by its own gardens and grounds whilst still being in an excellent location for access to all major routes. Located only a short distance from the stunning area of outstanding natural beauty, Dartmoor National park and within easy driving distance of the sea on either the beautiful south coast or the rugged north coast; Just down the road is Pathfinder village that benefits from local amenities such as General Store, Post office, Doctors surgery and parish Church. For a greater variety of shops, the ancient city of Exeter is situated less than 4 miles away and offers a plethora of retail outlets, covering the best of the "high street" brands, along with boutiques and popular well known restaurants in and around the Princesshay shopping hub. There are also many more shops, bars and eateries alongside the breath taking Exeter Cathedral. Other visual pleasures include Gandy St, Royal Albert Memorial Museum and the Historic Quay. 

DESCRIPTION Hurston house is a one of a kind residence and is very rarely available on the open market. Set in a private location and surrounded by its own grounds and gardens, it offers wonderful, spacious, tranquil living spaces which can be adapted to fit many requirements. On entering the property through the front door - the full height "lantern" entrance hall rather takes your breath away, with its centralised solid Ash staircase, vaulted landing and even a log burner for long winter evenings – it is almost a reception room in itself and perfect for receiving guests or as circulation space at parties. From which double doors open into a bright study, that has a cosy atmosphere, and a spiral staircase leading to the mezzanine level - which in-turn leads to the master bedroom. Beyond which are doors opening into formal drawing room, having French doors that lead out on to the patio and garden beyond. A stunningly bright and airy room with full height windows at the far end, taking in the gardens and an inviting stone fireplace with an inset open fire and a slate hearth. Doors from the Entrance hall also lead off to the Dining room which could provide an ideal area to entertain guests in a formal or informal setting with doors to the rear that open out into the "orangery style" conservatory; stretching around the front of the property providing ample space for many different requirements – it is fitted with lighting, power points and heating, perfect at any time of year as an area to sit and while away the hours. Entered either through the entrance hall or conservatory is a large open plan Kitchen/living/breakfast room. The spacious kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of base units with granite work tops over and many integrated appliances – along with more storage on the large central island unit. The room opens up to form the heart of the house providing a relaxing setting, benefitting from a large stone fireplace with inset wood burner. Access from the Entrance hall leads to a rear lobby that can also be accessed via the kitchen, through the utility room, the rear lobby is an ideal area for coats and wellington boots as it gives access out on to the rear courtyard. From the here there is also doors leading off to another utility room, a second office space, WC and shower room; stairs lead down to the Lower Ground Floor. The basement consists of the Laundry room – a large room with plumping and ventilation system for utilities, a 'safe' room / gun room and there is also access to a large games room providing ample space for a full size snooker or billiards table, an ideal space for the children or grown ups to retreat too. From the games room a door leads off into the plant room, beyond which is a storage space. Stairs from the main entrance hall lead up to the galleried first floor landing which offers access to the substantial master bedroom with a high vaulted ceiling and large windows overlooking the wonderful gardens, grounds and surrounding countryside; split into two areas with a cosy sitting area to one end, with an open fire and the sleeping area is located at the other – it also benefits from a large en-suite bathroom and walk in wardrobe. From the main first floor corridor - doors lead off to a further 6 large double bedrooms all with en-suites and one benefiting from a substantial mezzanine level and a private balcony - from which views over the gardens can be enjoyed. Also located off an inner landing is a large family bathroom with a substantial spa bath. Finally inside – accessed via two separate staircases from inner landings are two large attic rooms with velux windows and access to loft storage areas.



 

OUTSIDE The property is approached via a long private driveway which is entered via a pair of electric security gates. The driveway gently climbs its way up through the grounds passing an attractive fresh water system of streams and ponds, cascading into each other from the top lake. The driveway leads up to a second pair of electric gates which gives access to Hurston House and its outbuildings. Opening on to a large tarmac area providing ample parking for many vehicles and access to a stone garage which incorporates three further garages and three open parking bays. A large covered portico can be found by the front door, offering further undercover parking. The c. 7 acre gardens of Hurston House are very well presented and kept in excellent order with a tree-lined lawn which slopes away from the main house. There is a vast array of different compartments making up the garden - which include a timber framed open air, heated swimming pool.



There is the ability to purchase further land via separate negotiation, combining, pasture, some woodland and a number of gently sloping fields – all of which would be ideal for many outdoor and country pursuits (subject to the necessary consents).