6 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Longdown
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Directions
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From Exeter, leave the city in a westerly direction through St Thomas along the B3212. At the end of Cowick Street, at the traffic lights, go straight ahead and proceed up Dunsford Hill out of the city. At Pocombe Bridge continue straight on into the village of Longdown. On reaching the village take the turning right onto Chapel Hill just after the Lamb Inn. The property will be found in an elevated position on the left but due to the sharp turning you should drive past the entrance towards the Village Hall, turn around and access the drive from that direction.
Situation
The property is situated in an accessible location in the charming village of Longdown and has fantastic countryside views. Longdown is equidistant from the cathedral city of Exeter and Dartmoor National Park. It has a highly regarded public house, The Lamb and an active village hall. Exeter has a good range of educational, cultural and retail facilities and communications are excellent. The A30 dual carriageway is approximately 3.5 miles, links to the M5 motorway and A38. Exeter has two main railway stations and an expanding airport.
Description
This superbly presented modern detached home offers spacious and versatile accommodation, perfect for those working from home.
The impressive dual-aspect living/dining room is ideal for entertaining, featuring a bar, a wood-burning stove, and sliding doors that open onto a south-facing balcony—perfect for enjoying the outstanding views towards Exeter and beyond. The ground floor also includes a generous kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances, including a Bosch electric oven, an induction hob, and space for a breakfast table. Additionally, there is a study that could serve as a sixth bedroom, along with a shower room.
The lower ground floor comprises three double bedrooms, all with wardrobes, one of which has an en suite shower room and access to a balcony. This level also features a utility room and a family bathroom.
On the top floor, there are two additional double bedrooms. The principal bedroom boasts an en suite bathroom and floor-to-ceiling windows, positioned to take full advantage of the stunning views.
Outside, the property is accessed via a five-bar gate leading to a private driveway with ample parking in front of a detached double garage. The terraced gardens are mainly laid to lawn and include a timber-framed summer house, a private patio area, and a variety of shrubs and mature trees.
SERVICES The vendor has advised the following: Oil storage tank (serving the central heating boiler and hot water), mains electricity and water. Private sewerage treatment plant for the exclusive use of Crows Nest located within the boundaries of Crows Nest, emptied every three-four years at a cost of approx £175. Due to be emptied again in April 2025. Last emptied June 2021 by County Cleansing. Wood burning stove in dining room. Telephone landline currently in contract with Sky. Broadband (fibre to cabinet) approx. Download speed 36 Mbps and Upload speed 10 Mbps also under Contract to Sky. Mobile signal: O2, EE and Vodafone are available throughout the property, with Three coverage also available outside.
AGENT'S NOTE The vendors have advised that they have a right of way over the private driveway leading from Chapel Hill to their property. The vendors advise that the property has been affected by Japanese Knotwood historically but that the property is fully insured with a mortgage / loan approved management plan commencing in 2023. 5 year treatment / monitoring programme and 10 year insurance backed guarantee.
AGENTS NOTE: The vendors advise that the garden furniture may be available for sale by separate negotiation.
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Important Information
- This is a Freehold property.
Property Ref: sou_SOU230689
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Castle Street, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3PT
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