Property description
Hillmount enjoys an enviable location being on the fringes of the highly desirable village of Talaton with no near neighbours yet is not by any means isolated, with the excellent village amenities a short distance away which include a convenience store/post office, public house and church. The surrounding countryside offers excellent walking facilities and the property benefits from being within the catchment area of the highly regarded Primary school of Feniton and the renowned Kings School in Ottery St Mary that is only 2.5 miles away. The traditional market town of Honiton is approximately 6 miles away with extensive amenities.
The property itself enjoys many original period features with high ceilings, picture rails and open fireplaces. The light and airy, deceptively spacious accommodation briefly comprises; reception hall with attractive Victorian style tiled flooring and a lovely dual aspect sitting room. The kitchen/dining room is most impressive running almost the full length of the house with French doors giving direct access on to the wonderful gardens and grounds. The kitchen is well equipped with an extensive range of cupboards and drawers both at base and eye level allowing room for modern appliances and a family sized breakfast table and chairs. A particular feature is the oil fired Aga. There is a large utility room and additional laundry room. The formal dining room is another pleasant dual aspect room. The boiler room and cloakroom W/C, along with a lean-to conservatory conclude the ground floor.
On the first floor are four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate W/C. The property benefits from pvc double glazing and every window has a lovely country view. There is also an oil fired central heating system.
Hillmount is approached via a five bar timber gate with a driveway leading to a gravelled turning area and access to the large timber barn. The gardens and grounds are a superb feature with the immediate gardens being well stocked with a variety of specimen plants, shrubs and trees creating an interesting range of colour throughout the year. There is a greenhouse, large timber garden shed and a paddock, ideal for equestrian use.
This property must viewed to fully appreciate the views and idyllic setting.
Talaton has a strong community, village hall, community run shop, church and a good pub. Ottery St Mary is only a few miles away and Talaton stands within the Kings School catchment area. The local primary school at Feniton also has a strong reputation and for those wishing to commute to Exeter and the M5 or Cullompton, this village is particularly accessible. Honiton is about 5 miles away and the coast at Sidmouth within a short driving distance.
VIEWING By prior appointment with Redferns 01404 814306
SERVICES We understand mains electricity and water are connected. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage system.
OUTGOINGS Council Tax Band F
TENURE Freehold
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