Property description
Enjoying an open side aspect with far-reaching views, this substantial five bedroom detached property is located within the popular village of Exminster, allowing close proximity to a wide range of amenities and regular bus routes to the cathedral city of Exeter nearby. Local facilities include a school, Exminster Victory Hall, churches, a post office, pub, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, primary school, golf club and a number of shops. Exminster also benefits from popular countryside walks and cycle routes, as well as good access to the M5 Motorway and the estuary village of Starcross.
Internally, the accommodation comprises two reception rooms, a conservatory, downstairs cloakroom, utility room and a spacious designer Intoto kitchen diner on the ground floor. Upstairs, there are three sizeable double bedrooms, one with an en-suite wetroom, a further bedroom / study, and a family bathroom. The master bedroom occupies the second floor, boasting a comprehensive range of eaves storage and its own en-suite shower room and dressing area. Gardens extend over the front and side of the property, along with a driveway providing off-road parking, an enclosed south-east facing courtyard area for drying washing, and two generously-sized outbuildings in addition to a small brick outhouse currently used as a wine store. Solar panels provide some hot water heating, this combines with a garden well and associated UV filter system within one garage to currently provide all the water needs of the household. The vendors are not currently required to pay any water bills other than a standing charge of approximately £50 per year.
With its space, location and position, this unique property has much to offer and internal viewing is highly advised.
Porch & Hallway
The front door opens to a useful porch area, with an internal door opening to the hallway. This area benefits from two radiators, and a staircase with storage underneath leading to the first floor landing. Doors open to two reception rooms, the kitchen and a downstairs cloakroom.
Reception Room 1 - 12' 7'' x 12' 3'' (3.83m x 3.74m) max
A spacious room featuring an open fire within a tiled fireplace, fitted shelving into an alcove, a radiator, and double glazed sash windows facing the front and side aspects offering a pleasant outlook over the garden and countryside beyond.
Reception Room 2 - 12' 3'' x 12' 2'' (3.74m x 3.70m) max
A good-sized reception room complemented by an open fire within a tiled fireplace, a radiator and a double glazed sash window to the front aspect. Bi-folding doors open to a sun room.
Conservatory - 13' 4'' x 5' 7'' (4.07m x 1.71m)
With uPVC double glazed windows facing three aspects, solar panels (owned outright) have been fitted to the roof. This attractive room also includes a radiator.
Cloakroom
Containing a close-coupled WC, wall mounted corner basin with tiled splashback, a radiator, extractor fan and an obscure double glazed window to the side aspect.
Kitchen - 21' 4'' x 12' 0'' (6.49m x 3.66m) max
An L-shaped room incorporating a high end designed Intoto kitchen new in 2007, with a comprehensive range of cream gloss units, granite worktops with matching upstand and a 1.5 bowl sink with a mixer tap over. Integrated appliances include a fridge and freezer and there is feature lighting fitted under the wall units. The room is also equipped with a radiator, an Aga with gas hobs and four electric ovens and windows to both the side and rear aspects. Doors allow access to the driveway, outbuildings and a utility area.
Utility Area - 5' 10'' x 5' 7'' (1.78m x 1.71m) plus storage
A useful space for storing coats and shoes, this room has also been fitted with a range of built-in storage which houses the boiler, heating controls and a factory lagged hot water cylinder powered by solar panels. There is also a fitted worktop, the consumer unit and an obscure double glazed sash window to the rear aspect. Space and plumbing is available for a washing machine.
Stairs & Landing
Stairs rise to the first floor landing, where there is a beautiful original stained glass sash window facing to the side aspect, along with a staircase to the second floor and a radiator. Doors lead to the four bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Family Bathroom - 9' 8'' x 5' 7'' (2.94m x 1.70m)
Comprising a high level WC, wall mounted wash basin with tiled splashback, a double-ended bath and mixer shower over and tiled surround, extractor fan and a wall light fitting. Obscure double glazed sash windows face both the side and rear aspects.
Bedroom 2 & En-Suite - 16' 3'' x 8' 8'' (4.96m x 2.65m) max plus en-suite
A large double bedroom boasting a radiator and double glazed sash windows facing the front and side aspects, allowing far reaching views over Exminster, the surrounding countryside and Exeter beyond. A door leads to a wetroom en-suite with bespoke Corian flooring. Framed by tiled walls, this room contains a high level WC, wall mounted corner basin, a mixer shower, extractor and skylight.
Bedroom 3 - 13' 1'' x 12' 4'' (3.99m x 3.75m) max
A generously-sized double bedroom benefiting from an original cast-iron fireplace, a wall mounted wash basin with tiled splashback, radiator and a double glazed sash window to the front aspect enjoying a view over the garden and Exminster.
Bedroom 4 - 13' 1'' x 12' 5'' (4.00m x 3.78m) max
The fourth double bedroom benefits from an original cast-iron fireplace, radiator and a double glazed sash window to the side aspect.
Bedroom 5 / Study - 6' 4'' x 5' 7'' (1.93m x 1.69m)
Ideal for use as a study, this room has a radiator, fitted shelving and a double glazed sash window to the rear aspect.
Master Bedroom & En-Suite - 21' 10'' x 15' 6'' (6.65m x 4.72m) max plus storage & en-suite
Stairs lead up to a small landing area where there is ample eaves storage, a Velux window and a door to the master bedroom. This large room has the advantage of a suite of built-in wardrobes and drawers creating a dressing area, a wide range of eaves storage, hidden lockable safe boxes, a radiator, two Velux windows to the front aspect and a double glazed window to the rear; all of which offering far-reaching views, the south-east side to the Exe estuary and beyond. A door leads to the en-suite, which includes a close-coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, a tiled shower cubicle, shaver socket, extractor, radiator and a double glazed window to the rear.
Gardens & Driveway
Pitthayes is set in charming landscaped gardens, extending around the front, side and rear of the property. Whilst mainly set to lawn, there are extensive vegetable plots and many established trees shrubs and plants. A pathway leads down to a substantial potting shed and there is gated access through to the driveway.To the other side of the property, there are two detached outbuildings, a wine store, gated parking for 2 cars and a further parking space. There is also a further courtyard, offering a good degree of privacy and a south-easterly aspect.
Garage - 16' 4'' x 13' 1'' (4.99m x 4.00m) max
This brick built garage has wooden garage doors and is substantially wider than most single garages. There is electricity, water and windows to both side aspects, along with the UV filtration system for the household water supply originating from the well in the garden. This has been regularly tested by South West Water at the owners request demonstrating its suitability as drinking water.
Workshop / Additional Garage - 18' 7'' x 16' 8'' (5.67m x 5.07m) max
A further substantial outbuilding with two garage doors and windows to the rear aspect, a fully insulated workshop with a skylight to the ceiling and a separate segregated office space. Electricity is supplied to the workshop in addition to full computer connections for internet access. The separate office area measures 8' 0'' x 7' 1'' (2.43m x 2.16m) giving space for two large desk spaces and storage areas. The window provides natural light from the courtyard area, ideal for working at home.
Tenure: Freehold
Property Features :
- 5 Bedrooms
- 2 En-Suite Shower Rooms
- Detached Family Home
- Generous Gardens
- Driveway & Outbuildings