Property description
Strete Ralegh is a small rural hamlet in an accessible location, close to the village of Whimple and also within a short drive of both the A30 dual carriageway to Exeter/Honiton and also the old A30 giving quick access to Exeter, the M5 and beyond.
This is a delightful, light and spacious detached barn conversion of style and quality, beautifully presented, full of character yet practical for family living.
On the first floor are five bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms as well as a family bathroom.
On the ground floor is a hall, lounge, dining room, cloakroom, utility, kitchen/breakfast room, drawing room and superb garden room; all served by timber double glazed windows and oil fired central heating.
A lovely mellow brick and roman tiled roof make this a handsome house of character set nicely within mature, well stocked colourful and secluded gardens of just under half an acre. The property faces south, has ample parking and turning space in front of the detached double garage. This has a useful storage room over, suitable for a variety of uses. The grounds adjoin farmland to the rear and enjoy views over the nearby Strete Ralegh House Estate.
This house must be viewed to appreciate the attractive setting within this rural but highly accessible part of East Devon.
THE ACCOMMODATION (with approximate measurements)
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE PORCH Timber front door with leaded light glazed panels to the
ENTRANCE HALL: Lovely oak flooring with stairs rising to the first floor. Radiator and telephone point.
LOUNGE: 161 x 156 (4.90m x 4.72m) A characterful room with exposed beams, Jotul log burning stove on a slate hearth within a feature exposed brick surround. TV point and radiators. Leading to the garden room.
GARDEN ROOM: 173 into window x 1211 into window (5.25m x 3.93m) A lovely vaulted addition with oak flooring, exposed beam and two Velux roof lights. Two full height double glazed windows with double French doors overlooking and opening onto the front garden.
DINING ROOM: 157 x 117 (4.74m x 3.53m) Tiled flooring, downlighters and radiator. Front garden outlook.
UTILITY ROOM: Tiled flooring and working surface with wall cupboard over. Oil fired central heating boiler. Space for washing machine. Radiator.
CLOAKROOM: Tiled flooring, radiator. WC and hand basin.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 174 x 163 into door recess (5.28m x 4.95m) Delightful cottage style kitchen with a range of cream shaker style units, working surfaces, cupboards and drawers. Sink with mixer tap. Radiator. Tiled flooring and integrated dishwasher and fridge. Range style cooker with ceramic hob set within exposed brick fireplace feature. Walk-in larder, telephone point and door to rear hallway.
DRAWING ROOM: 185 x 146 (5.61m x 4.41m) French doors lead from the inner hall into this lovely room suiting a variety of uses, oak flooring, exposed ceiling beams and two radiators. TV point. Hunter log burning stove set on a brick hearth with solid timber mantle over.
REAR HALLWAY: Radiator and timber outside door. Attractive double height galleried landing over. Velux roof light.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: A double aspect landing, currently used as a study area. French doors lead to a secluded patio and the rear garden.
BEDROOM ONE: 174 x 163 into door recess (5.28m x 4.95m) Double aspect room, double radiator, TV point.
EN-SUITE: Fully tiled shower cubicle, low level WC and hand basin with storage under. Radiator.
SECOND LANDING: Built in storage cupboard with shelving. Radiator and hatch to roof space.
MASTER BEDROOM TWO: 1710 x 151(into recess)(5.43m x 4.59m) Superb room with exposed beamed and vaulted ceiling. Timber floorboards, radiator. TV and telephone points. Velux roof lights.
EN-SUITE: Pedestal hand basin, WC and fully tiled shower cubicle. Tiled flooring.
BEDROOM THREE: 159 x 123 (4.80m x 3.73m) Timber flooring. Vaulted ceiling. French doors with a Juliet balcony overlooking the front garden. Radiator. TV and telephone points. Door to family bathroom.
BEDROOM FOUR: 12(into door) x 95(into door recess)(3.65m x 2.87m) Front garden outlook and radiator.
BEDROOM FIVE: 1111 (into window) x 88(3.63m x 2.64m) Front garden outlook, built in wardrobes and radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM: WC, pedestal hand basin and panelled bath with Mira shower over. Stripped floorboards, shaver point and radiator. Return door to landing and door to bedroom three.
TO THE OUTSIDE Black wrought iron gates lead onto a large gravelled driveway providing plenty of parking and turning space and to the detached double garage.
The delightful gardens surround the property and are laid to neat lawns with well stocked cottage style shrub and flowerbeds with plenty of plants and bulbs. Ornamental fishpond with waterfall, plenty of mature trees and good mature boundaries. Access either side of the property leads to a higher level of rear garden with a secluded patio surrounded by mature shrubs and with views over the adjoining farmland and countryside beyond.
In all, we understand the garden area amounts to approximately 0.444 of an acre
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: 186 x 18 (5.64m x 5.49m) Potential (subject to planning permission) for conversion into an office or a studio or further accommodation perhaps. Twin up and over doors, power and light and stairs rising to a very useful room over.
SERVICES We understand mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage system.
OUTGOINGS Council Tax Band E
DIRECTIONS From Ottery St Mary proceed out of the town towards Exeter until you reach the Daisymount roundabout. Take first exit, signposted to Exmouth (B3180). Almost immediately after leaving the roundabout turn right, signposted Strete Ralegh. Take the next right, crossing over the A30 and follow the road around a sharp right hand bend. Turning immediately right before the next left hand bend, which is a no through road. Continue along this track for several hundred yards turning right into Ralegh Mews.
VILLAGE INFORMATION Whimple: The mainline railway station on the London Waterloo-Exeter line is within the village, as are the doctors surgery, post office, church, bus service, local primary school and heritage centre. There is also a cricket field and two good family pubs. The old A30 runs near the village which gives quick access to the A30 dual carriageway for easy journeys to Honiton, Exeter and the M5. Ottery St Mary is about 3 miles, Exeter 8 miles and the coast at Sidmouth is within a short drive.
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Redferns is a trading name of Redferns Ottery St Mary Limited Registered in England and Wales 4817078
Registered Office 1 Broad Street, Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1BR