Set in approximately eight acres of grounds in a unique woodland setting, with panoramic views across the Teign Valley, an individually designed “Arts & Crafts” style country house offering over four thousand square feet of flexible and adaptable accommodation currently arranged to provide seven bedrooms (three with ensuite bathrooms), four receptions, large kitchen / dining room, 2nd kitchen with pantry & larder, utility room, laundry, boiler room, wood store and gardeners WC.

Situation
Rock House is set in approximately eight acres of grounds in an elevated position overlooking the Teign Valley which is renowned for it's dramatic scenery, typical Devon villages, beautiful walks and sought after for its proximity to the Regional capital of Exeter which lies 10 miles to the East. As an area of outstanding natural beauty which also has a rich agricultural and industrial heritage the Teign Valley is protected under the auspices of Dartmoor National Park. This ensures that any development is in keeping with the environment, its people and its culture.

The popular and thriving villages of Bridford and Dunsford are both close by, each providing a pub, store and church.

Whilst the property lies in the heart of open countryside surrounded by woodland and fields it is easy to forget that just ten miles away the city of Exeter provides all of the urban facilities that you could want. Academically Exeter has good state schools, some of the best private schools in the UK, and it's university regularly comes in the top-five universities, as rated by students. From a retail therapy perspective Exeter has all of the big name stores and shops that one would expect as well as independent retailers and cool boutique shops in Gandy Street, the West Quarter and Quayside. The city also has a great mix of bars and restaurants to suit all ages, pockets and cultures. Mainline trains run to Paddington and Waterloo, The M5 motorway is on the doorstep and Exeter's International Airport is one of the fastest growing hubs in the UK.


Description
Rock house was built in 1936 in the “Arts and Crafts” style popular at the time. It was built to the individual requirements of its first owner, Colonel Becher, who wanted a “Gentleman's Residence” which would accommodate large house parties. Many of the original features still remain including the “Lutyens style” thatched roof, leaded windows, oak panelling, western red cedar floorboards and a room service telegraph which is still in working order.

The house has been the subject of a sympathetic modernisation and refurbishment programme which has upgraded the fabric of the building in order to make it more suitable for 21st Century family living. The best example of this is the open plan kitchen / dining room which sits at the heart of the home.

Immediately surrounding the house there are two acres of grounds which are comprised mainly of lawns, interspersed with shrubs and trees. There is a full length paved terrace running along the South–West side of the house. The remaining six acres is made up of three woodland areas, one of which is home to a freshwater swimming pool (you can see someone swimming in it in the archive footage provided with these details). There are wonderful walks through the woods with open panoramic views across the Teign Valley. These areas provide all of the wood for the five wood burning stoves which augment the oil fired central heating system. There is a purpose built barn in the grounds housing machinery for cutting and splitting logs.

In addition to the wood supply, an array of photo-voltaic panels has been installed on the roof of the barn, optimally positioned to harvest the Sun's rays and generate in excess of 3000kw per year providing a healthy income via the Government backed Feed-In-Tariff scheme.

In summary Rock House will provide a home to suit a variety of needs from those wishing to step out of the rat-race and lead a more self-sufficent lifestyle, families to want to create a multi-generational home, owners looking to create additional revenue streams from guest house or holiday accommodation to someone looking for a wonderful family home in the midst of stunning scenery yet close to the city.

Directions
From Exeter Exe Bridges Roundabout proceed on the B3213 Moretonhampstead Road, up Dunsford Hill and pass through the village of Longdown. After a few miles ignore the left hand turning to Christow and carry on up the hill until the next left hand turn to Christow, also signposted Chudleigh. Take that road alongside the River Teign going over a humpbacked stone bridge. Where the road bears left go straight up the hill ahead, instead of following the valley road. Continue up the hill, passing through gates at Copplestone Farm. Rock House will be seen on the right hand side at the top of the hill.

Services
Mains electricity, Mains Water, Private Drainage

Map Reference
Landranger 191 821876

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) graphs

View EPC for this property