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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · EX14 9PL
For saleReduced £20k (−3.1%) on 30 AugListed 120 days
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About
A beautifully appointed five-bedroom period residence in the heart of a sought-after East Devon village.
Set within the picturesque village of Upottery, in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape, The Forge is an exceptional period home of considerable charm and character.
Believed to date from around 1700 and formerly the village forge, the property combines historic detailing with generous family accommodation, attractive gardens and convenient access to Honiton, Exeter, Taunton and the A30.
The house offers five bedrooms, three reception rooms, two en-suite shower rooms and a family bathroom, with beautifully retained features including exposed beams, fireplaces, original brick flooring and a characterful oil-fired Stanley oven set within a feature kitchen alcove.
Handsome five-bedroom period village home. Former village forge, believed to date from circa 1700. Three reception rooms with flexible living and working space.
Large sitting room with exposed beams and wood-burning stove. Kitchen/breakfast room overlooking the garden. Two en-suite bedrooms plus family bathroom.
Mature lawned garden with wisteria, pergola and seating areas. Parking for two vehicles and private garage. Excellent access to Honiton, Exeter, Taunton, the A30 and A303.
Upottery is a highly regarded East Devon village surrounded by some of the region’s most attractive countryside.
The property enjoys a central village position, close to the parish church and traditional thatched cottages, while remaining exceptionally well connected.
The A30 is approximately one mile away, Honiton is within easy reach, and Exeter, Taunton and the A303 provide wider regional and London connections.
The garden forms a delightful setting for the house, with mature planting, a lawned area, established borders and an impressive wisteria framing the frontage.
A gravel path runs alongside the property, with seating areas positioned to enjoy the garden throughout the day. To the rear is a paved area and garden shed.
Parking is available for two vehicles directly beside the property, with a private garage accessed from a path to the rear of the garden.
Value & comps
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