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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · EX17 6FD
Sold STCListed 128 days
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About
A beautifully presented village home with countryside views, a private garden and parking, set within an exclusive courtyard development.
Situation - 5 Higher Town Court enjoys a delightful position on the edge of the thriving Mid Devon village of Lapford, surrounded by attractive rolling countryside.
The village offers a strong community spirit and a range of everyday amenities including a village shop, primary school, public house, church and railway station on the Tarka Line, providing convenient connections to Exeter and Barnstaple.
The nearby market town of Crediton offers a more extensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities, whilst the cathedral city of Exeter lies approximately 15 miles to the south, providing excellent transport links including access to the M5 motorway, mainline rail services and Exeter International Airport.
The property is ideally situated to enjoy the tranquillity of rural Devon whilst remaining well connected to neighbouring towns and cities.
Description - Higher Town Court is an exclusive and thoughtfully designed development of just a handful of homes, beautifully positioned on the edge of the highly regarded village of Lapford.
Carefully crafted to complement the surrounding Devon countryside, the development offers an attractive blend of traditional character and modern efficiency.
This deceptively spacious home provides well-proportioned accommodation throughout, with generous bedrooms and light-filled open-plan living spaces ideally suited to modern family life.
Designed with sustainability in mind, the property benefits from an air-source heat pump and solar thermal panels supplying hot water, ensuring excellent energy efficiency and economical running costs.
Lapford is a thriving rural village with a strong sense of community, offering a range of everyday amenities including a primary school, village shop, railway station and regular bus services.
Combining the tranquillity of country living with excellent accessibility, the village provides an enviable lifestyle in the heart of Mid Devon.
Garden & Parking - Outside, the property benefits from two allocated parking spaces and a delightful enclosed rear garden.
Designed for ease of maintenance, the garden features a patio terrace providing an ideal space for al fresco dining and entertaining whilst enjoying attractive views across the surrounding countryside.
A useful storage shed is positioned within the garden, with additional bin storage and further external storage located to the side of the property.
Services - Utilities: Mains electric, water, and gas Drainage: Mains drainage Heating: Air Source central heating, thermal PV Conservation Area: Yes Tenure: Freehold Directions - From the A377 take the road signposted to the village of Lapford, continue up the hill and straight up through the village.
At the end of the village there is a left turn onto Rensey Lane, take this road and then the courtyard can be found immediately on the right.
For Sat Nav: EX17 6FD What3Words: ///seaside.shuttled.cakewalk Agents Note - There is a management company in place for maintenance of the communal grounds.
Please speak to agent for further information.
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