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Listing removedReduced £25k (−3.8%) on 21 JunListed 157 days
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Description open house 30th May - Call To Book In This is an attached period property that is full of character and period features.
It enjoys many period features including exposed beams, window seats, interesting accommodation, as well as extensive storage. It offers quite beautifully presented accommodation of 1,865 sq ft.
The current owners have completed a wonderful and comprehensive scheme of reconfiguration, improvements and upgrades.
These include new kitchen/dining room, bathrooms, flooring, wood burner as well as lovely landscaped gardens with a new outdoor entertainment room.
At the southern end of the house is the stunning kitchen/dining room with doors to the rear garden.
The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of units and integral appliances, central island with breakfast bar, Cookmaster range cooker and ample space for large dining table and chairs.
Beyond the kitchen is the sitting room, a lovely room with modern, free standing corner wood burning stove. Off the rear hallway is a large boot room with utilities fitted, a cloakroom and playroom.
To the front of the property is a covered entrance porch with rarely used door to the main hallway of which is the formal dining room and office/4th bedroom. On the first floor are 3 double bedrooms.
The principal bedroom has a modern ensuite shower room. A modern family bathroom serves the other 2 bedrooms. Both showers are remotely operated.
A real feature of the property are the large landscaped gardens. Lawns lie either side of the path to the front door.
To the side is a raised lawn, bordered and interspersed with numerous and attractive flower and shrub beds, some hedging.
At the end is a wonderful covered outdoor entertainment area with bar and dining area, electricity, lighting and heating.
To the side of this is a large decked seating area, facing south west with glimpses of the Exe estuary and the hills beyond.
Adjoining the lane is a large gravelled parking area that takes 5 cars comfortably, as well as the single garage with electric and power.
Overall, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful period house sitting in a generous plot in a highly sought after East Devon village close to amenities.
Situation Woodbury Parish, which includes the Villages of Woodbury, Woodbury Salterton and Exton, is one of the largest Parishes in Devon.
It encompasses much of Woodbury Common, an outstanding area with its thousands of acres of unspoilt countryside and great natural beauty.
The village itself enjoys a thriving community with many active clubs and societies.
Amenities within the village include a well regarded Primary School, 2 excellent Public Houses, a Village store and Post Office, doctor's surgery, nearby golf club and leisure facilities at Woodbury Park and a bus service operating between Exmouth and Exeter.
Access to road links is excellent with the M5 approximately 3 miles away. Directions From Exeter, take the A376 Exmouth road. At Clyst St George, take the B3179 to Woodbury.
Continue into the village, passing the village store on the right.
Proceed past Fulford Way on your left, and after approximately 150yards, turn left into Town Lane, and the entrance to the property can be found immediately on the left.
///draw.quote.loves Services: The vendor has advised the following: The mains gas has been capped outside the building.
The property benefits from mains water, drainage and electricity with an electric immersion heater. Woodburning stove. The telephone landline is currently not under contract.
The broadband provider is Sky with a download speed 59 Mbps and upload speed of 8.64 Mbps.
Mobile signal: Several networks currently showing as available at the property including 02, EE Three & Vodafone.
Agents Note: The vendors advise that there is a new housing development planned further down the road.
There are historic Planning Permission granted for a replacement garage in December 1995 (Ref No 95/P1680 and removal of condition requiring obscure glass in window of extension May 1996 (Ref No 96/P0673) Further details can be found on the East Devon Planning portal.
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