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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · EX11 1LQ
For saleReduced £100k (−8.3%) on 25 OctListed 222 days
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About
A secluded and substantial residence situated on the fringes of this desirable and prestigious woodland village.
The excellent local amenities are easily accessible, including the convenience store and a highly regarded Primary School.
The A30 dual carriageway is within easy reach, providing swift access to the Cathedral City of Exeter, the M5 and the coast.
This wonderful property is a fine example of 1930s architecture with well-proportioned rooms, high ceilings and feature fireplaces.
This comfortable family home would benefit from some updating and has huge potential to extend in a variety of ways, subject to the necessary planning permissions/ consents.
The light and airy accommodation briefly comprises; reception hall with a cloakroom W.C leading to the kitchen/breakfast room which is well equipped with an extensive range of traditional cupboards and drawers and a walk-in larder providing plenty of storage space.
This spacious room is designed in a farmhouse style with a large family-sized breakfast table and chairs in the centre, creating a sociable environment for family and friends to cook, dine and socialise together.
There is a dining room for more formal occasions, offering the potential to combine the rooms to create a huge open plan room if preferred.
The sunroom enjoys a lovely garden outlook and is another space to enjoy the idyllic setting.
The large dual aspect sitting room has a feature fireplace, creating a cosy atmosphere in the winter months. On the first floor are five bedrooms, a shower room and a family bathroom.
The Master suite is another large dual aspect room with pleasant views and connects with bedroom five, which is ideal as a nursery or office.
The house has an oil-fired central heating system and UPVC double glazing throughout. The large loft space offers potential for additional accommodation or simply a useful storage area.
Approaching the property sets a grand first impression with a long drive leading to both the integrated and detached garages with light and power, with a central roundabout all lined with specimen shrubs and trees.
The gardens and grounds are a real feature of this wonderful home set in 1.6 acres with an abundance of mature plants, shrubs and trees that not only provide a range of colour and interest throughout the year but also a feeling of seclusion and privacy.
There are large areas of lawn allowing plenty of room for children to run and play, a copse, an orchard and formal gardens.
There is an ideal area for a pony if required, and stables which require attention show the potential to create an equestrian lifestyle.
Other outbuildings include a Victorian-style lean-to greenhouse and various sheds.
West Hill is an appealing and individual village with a mini-supermarket at its heart, which is open long hours and includes a post office.
There is also a pretty church, a high-achieving modern primary school, a village hall, a garage, a hairdresser, a dentist and bus services.
The town of Ottery St Mary is about 2 miles away with the well-known King's School, medical centre, Sainsbury’s supermarket and other shops/amenities.
Exeter and the M5 (about 8 miles) is easily reached along the A30 dual carriageway. Honiton with station (Waterloo-Exeter) is about 8 miles, and the coast at Sidmouth is about 6 miles.
VIEWING By prior appointment with Redferns on DIRECTIONS What3words///global.unloads.protected SERVICES Mains electricity & water is connected. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating.
OUTGOINGS Council tax band G AGENTS NOTE: Data Protection Act of 2017.
We are now required to obtain proof of ID and proof of residence for any prospective purchaser before formally agreeing to a sale.
Photographic identification such as a passport or driving licence, proof of residence, a utility bill, council tax or official Inland Revenue correspondence. IMPORTANT NOTICE 1.
Every care is taken in preparing these particulars, but they do not constitute nor constitute any part of an offer or a contract.
They are prepared in good faith, but they are for guidance only and are intended to give a fair description of the property. 2.
Statements contained in these particulars are not to be relied on as statements or representations of fact and are made without responsibility on the part of the agents or vendor.
An intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each statement.
The vendor does not make or give and neither the agents or their employees have authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property or its use. 3.
Any reference to alterations to or use of any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained.
These must be verified by any intending purchaser. 4. All properties are offered subject to contract and being unsold.
No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser in inspecting any property which has been sold, let or withdrawn. 5.
The photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are approximate only. 6.
Descriptions of a property are inevitably subjective, but we endeavour to make our particulars accurate.
If there are any points of particular importance please contact us before viewing and we will be pleased to check or clarify information.
Redferns is a trading name of Redferns Ottery St Mary Limited Registered in England and Wales 4817078. Registered Office 8 Mill Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1AD
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