3 bed cottage for sale

Exeter, Devon EX6

Description

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A stunning detached period home set in an enviable position with far reaching countryside views, just five miles from Exeter. Beautifully presented throughout, the property offers a high specification finish with solid oak flooring and characterful oak barn doors.

The welcoming entrance hall features a turning staircase. The spacious sitting room is a particular highlight, enjoying a triple aspect and an impressive inglenook fireplace. At the heart of the home is a superb open plan kitchen, breakfast and family space, designed for modern living, with oak framed French doors and windows opening onto the garden. The ground floor also includes a dining area, a dedicated home office, a separate utility room and a cloakroom.

Upstairs, there are three well proportioned bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom. The principal bedroom enjoys wonderful views and includes a sleek en suite wet room.

Outside, the property continues to impress with an attached tandem garage with an electric door. The south east facing walled gardens are beautifully established, filled with a variety of trees, shrubs and flowering plants, enjoying plenty of natural light throughout the day. A productive vegetable patch sits at the far end, along with a versatile garden room or office with power, ideal for working from home or additional living space.

Situation

Dunchideock is a peaceful and attractive village, well positioned for access to the nearby village of Ide, which offers a range of amenities including a primary school, pub, post office and church. The cathedral city of Exeter is approximately five miles away and provides a comprehensive selection of shopping, dining, leisure and educational facilities.

The property is also conveniently located for access to major commuter routes, with the M5, A30 and A38 all within easy reach.

Directions

From Exeter, head out of the city along Alphington Street/Road, passing Sainsbury’s on your left, and follow signs for the A30 towards Okehampton. At the roundabout, take the second exit and shortly afterwards turn left into the village of Ide. Continue through Ide towards Dunchideock.

On reaching Dunchideock, turn left just after the telephone box and proceed for approximately 0.6 miles, passing the Lord Haldon Hotel on your left. The property is a short distance along on the right, just beyond Tower Court, accessed through the gate.

Services:

The vendor has advised the following: No gas to the property. Oil storage tank serving the central heating. Immersion heater for hot water, mains electricity and water. Oil burning stove in the sitting room. Borehole water supply - expenses shared with Foxglove Cottage.

Private drainage Tricel Novo UK12 Treatment plant for the shared use of Stable Cottage, Home Court and Foxglove Cottage located within the boundary of Stable Cottage and emptied annually. Last emptied June 2025 by Westcountry Drainage Services Ltd at a cost of £410.00 (shared with Home Court and Foxglove Cottage). The vendor is unaware if the system complies with The General Binding Rules 2015.

Telephone landline is not currently connected. Broadband: (Fibre Halo 3 complete wifi) currently under Contract with BT. Download speed: 14.6 Mbps and Upload speed 4.23 Mbps. Mobile signal: Several network providers available at the property including O2, EE & Vodafone.

Agents Note:

The vendors advise that they have a right of way over the driveway owned by Home Court for access.

Historic Planning Permission granted for an extension in October 1973 (Ref No 73/00221/ful) and also approved plans for First floor extension to form new bedroom and workroom with access and ground floor extension in July 1981 (Ref No 81/01502/ful) Further details can be found on Teignbridge Planning Portal.