4 bedroom detached house for sale

An impressive detached family home set within beautiful gardens, with stunning countryside views and even glimpses of the sea. The property features light-filled accommodation throughout, complemented by a double garage and ample driveway parking, all within easy walking distance of Colyton Grammar School.

Situation - Enjoying a tranquil position on a no-through road, Marlow is an impressive detached family home on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Colyford, within walking distance of the renowned Colyton Grammar School. The village itself boasts a strong community spirit and offers everyday amenities including two pubs, a café, family run post office/general store, butcher’s, church and village hall. Just a mile away, the historic town of Colyton provides a wider range of independent shops, eateries and recreational facilities. Beautifully positioned between countryside and coast, the property lies close to the Jurassic Coast (a World Heritage Site), with Lyme Regis, Seaton and Beer all easily accessible. Nature lovers will appreciate nearby Holyford Woods and Seaton Wetlands, while excellent road and rail links connect the area to Exeter, and to London Waterloo via Axminster station.

Description - Inside, the spacious accommodation centers around a superb open-plan kitchen/dining room with a cosy nook and doors leading out to a raised deck. A characterful sitting room with woodburner and a sunroom add further charm and flexibility, along with a study/fifth bedroom, large utility room and ground floor shower room. Upstairs, four light-filled double-aspect bedrooms enjoy lovely outlooks some with countryside and distant sea glimpses. The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite and built-in storage, while a well-appointed family bathroom serves the remaining rooms.

Outside - Outside, wraparound gardens mostly laid to lawn and elevated terraces offer a peaceful setting for outdoor living. A gated gravel drive provides ample parking and access to a large detached double garage with light and power.

Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage (septic tank, not tested). Oil-fired central heating.

Standard and Superfast broadband available. Mobile signal likely outside with Three, EE, Vodafone and 02. (Ofcom)

Directions - From Colyford, follow Elm Farm Lane for a 1/4 of a mile and continue onto Whitwell Lane for a further 1/4 mile before turning left onto Holyford Lane. Marlow is the first property on your left.