4 bed bungalow for sale

Elm Farm Lane, Colyford, Colyton, Devon EX24

An impressive, extended, spacious 4 bedroom detached bungalow set in a generous plot of approx. 1/4 acre offering lots of space and complete privacy.

Nestled in the picturesque village of Colyford, this remarkable extended bungalow offers a unique blend of architectural elegance and artistic charm. Boasting high ceilings and a distinctive arty ambiance. The extension is constructed using lots of solid natural materials used with traditional techniques but also incorporating modern fittings.

The expansive layout ensures generous living spaces bathed in natural light. The high ceilings contribute to an airy and open atmosphere throughout the home and has multiple rooms offering flexibility in their usage creating a beautiful home suiting a range of buyers.

The extension which is where the main living space is, is semi open-plan with a dual aspect sitting room with high vaulted ceilings, overlooking the front garden with French doors.

The sitting room opens into the Dining Room which also has French doors to the rear, a large storage cupboard and high vaulted ceilings. There is a door leading into the wet room with WC.

There are a couple of steps which lead up to the original part of the property, the kitchen/breakfast room fitted within a range of shaker style units under granite worktops with a gas 4 ring hob and integrated double oven as well as plumbing for washing machine, dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer and space for a tumble dryer.

There are four bedrooms (all double), the master being dual aspect and one with fitted wardrobes and two of them with bay windows. The family bathroom is fully tiled and has a bath, separate shower, wc and wash hand basin.

Elmhayes is conveniently located to the local facilities-the parish church, 2 pubs, post office and general store, butcher and village hall. It is also within walking distance of the famous Colyton Grammar school. (Colyford enjoys a very active local community with events including the Annual Goose Fayre).

Also in the village is a station for the famous Seaton-Colyton Tramway which runs in the beautiful Axe Estuary which includes a nature reserve with lovely walks and bird hides. There is a bus stop close by for the Exeter-Weymouth X53. Colyford is a much sought after East Devon village in the Axe Valley with the sea at Seaton about 1.5 miles to the south and inland is the pretty country town of Colyton (about 1 mile). There is a main line railway station (Exeter-Waterloo line) at Axminster about 5 miles away.

Elmhayes is accessed through double timber gates and is set within a generous (approx.) 1/4 acre plot. The property has wonderful high boundary hedges giving lots of privacy. The tarmac drive leads past the entrance to the bungalow to a parking and turning area to the open fronted Oak frame car port which offers both protection and ease of access. The current vendors have erected a substantial timber garage/workshop with cedar/shingle roof with power and light providing a dedicated, great space for those who love to create, tinker, or craft. There are two patio areas, one to the East and the other to the West, allowing sun or shade at different points throughout the day. The gardens are mainly laid to lawns which boasts beautifully maintained level areas provide ample space for outdoor relaxation and gardening. With herbaceous and shrub borders and fruit trees, including a pear and plum.