4 bedroom bungalow for sale

A spacious detached bungalow located on the edge of Exeter, offering spacious accommodation with an adjoining paddock of approximately 6.5 acres, driveway, detached double garage and being sold with no onward chain. Subject to an agricultural tie. EPC: E

Situation - This substantial detached bungalow is situated on the edge of Aylesbeare just off a country lane. Aylesbeare has a church, village hall and pub, whilst nearby West Hill provides further local facilities, including an excellent primary school, and just beyond is the popular town of Ottery St Mary with the renowned Kings School secondary school. Nearby is Aylesbeare Common whilst just beyond are the other commons of East Devon including Woodbury Common providing wonderful riding and walking countryside. There is good access to Exeter, the A30 dual carriageway and M5 motorway, Exeter International Airport and the World Heritage coastline at Sidmouth to the south.

Description - Houndbeare Court is set in the East Devon countryside with an adjoining paddock with the overall plot size extending to approximately 7 acres. In the same family since construction, the property has spacious accommodation of over 2300 sqft which includes a large sitting/dining room, 4 bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property is surrounded by level lawned gardens and there is a double garage.

Accommodation - The front door opens into a large hallway, on the left are the bedrooms, to the right the kitchen and straight ahead, a separate W.C and the sitting room. A substantial room, the sitting room is an L-shape and incorporates a dining area with patio door and a stone fireplace. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base, wall and drawer units with windows overlooking the garden and from here there is access to two utility rooms, a boot room and a second W.C.
The bedrooms are all doubles and there is a family bathroom fitted with a panel bath and a separate shower cubicle.

Outside - One of the main features of the property is its delightful setting, which being along a quiet lane offers a great deal of privacy, as well as being a wonderful haven for wildlife. Approached over a driveway, the property is surrounded by level lawned gardens which are interspersed with several trees and shrubs there is a paved terrace and pond. The driveway continues round to the rear where there is a large parking area. Adjacent to this, is a detached double garage and there are also two useful storage rooms attached to the property.
Adjoining the property to the southeast is a field which extends to circa 6.5 acres and in total the site extends to circa 7.1 acres.

Services - Current Council Tax: F
Utilities; Mains electricity, mains water
Drainage: Private drainage - treatment plant.
Heating: Oil fired central heating
Tenure: Freehold
Standard broadband available. Limited EE, O2, Three and Vodafone mobile networks available (Ofcom).

Directions - From Exeter leave the City in the direction of Honiton, join the A30, take the exit for Exeter airport and at the roundabout at the top of the slipway, go straight across. Continue past the airport and follow the road for 4 miles and take the turning on the left by the sign for Great Houndbeare Farm. Houndbeare Court is down the lane on the right hand side.

Agents Note - The property is subject to an agricultural occupancy restriction meaning the occupation of the dwelling is limited to a person solely or mainly employed, or last employed in the locality in agriculture, or in forestry, or a widow or widower of such a person (including any dependents of such a person, residing with them). We advise buyers to speak with the local authority if they are unsure of their suitability.