The Sanctuary

The small village of West Hill lies two miles southwest of the charming Devon town of Ottery St Mary, surrounded by beautiful rolling Devon countryside. West Hill has a village store, a post office and an outstanding-rated primary school, while most of the necessary everyday amenities
can be found in Ottery St Mary, including a variety of shops, restaurants and cafés, a supermarket and a good selection of schools.

The area is ideal for those with a love for the great outdoors, with the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on its doorstep, providing a wealth of outstanding walking, cycling and riding routes. The coast and the renowned Southwest Coastal Path are within easy reach, as are a number of excellent beaches. Golf is available nearby at
Sidmouth and Honiton, as well as Woodbury Park.

The A30 runs nearby, offering easy access to the city of Exeter and the M5, while the stunning Devon coastline and the popular seaside towns of Sidmouth and Exmouth are within easy reach.
For schooling, West Hill itself has a primary school, rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Ottery St. Mary provides further schooling, including the 'outstanding' secondary The King's School, while there are several excellent schools in the surrounding area, including the independent St. John's School in Sidmouth.

A beautifully appointed four-bedroom detached property, set in a peaceful and secluded location in the village of West Hill. The house provides stylish fittings and light, airy accommodation, and is set in a beautiful garden surrounded by woodland.

There is wooden flooring in two of the bedrooms, the rest has tiled flooring, with clean, neutral décor and contemporary styling in all rooms. The three main reception rooms all overlook the south-facing garden, welcoming plenty of natural light and making for a thoroughly pleasant living space. The stunning sitting room and lounge/diner are connected in an open-plan layout, with the sitting room featuring bifold doors, which open up one whole wall of the room to welcome the outside in.

The kitchen and breakfast room has a two-oven Aga recessed into an original fireplace, which
retains its attractive timber lintel, while the room has space for a breakfast table for informal family meals.

There are three double bedrooms on the first floor, the third which can be accessed through the principal bedroom, which could be used as a dressing room, a study or a play room. The family bathroom has a stylish, freestanding bathtub and a walk-in shower, while on the ground floor there is a shower room with modern fittings.

In addition to the main house, the property features a superb outbuilding, which could be used as a studio, a garden office or guest accommodation. The vaulted ceiling has exposed wooden beams and skylights, while there are also bi-fold doors opening onto a patio area. Inside there is a stylish living space, a full-equipped kitchen and a shower room.

Garden and Grounds
Set in approximately 4 acres the property offers tranquillity and privacy. A gravel driveway leads to the house, providing plenty of parking, while there is a large detached carport, providing covered parking for up to three vehicles. The secluded garden is surrounded by woodland and welcomes plenty of sunlight throughout the day. There are extensive
rolling lawns, paved terracing, a hot tub and a variety of shrubs, hedgerow and mature trees, helping to create a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.

Ottery St. Mary 4.5 miles, Sidmouth town & beach 6.0 miles, Exeter International Airport 7.0 miles
Exmouth 9.0 miles, Exeter city centre 11.0 miles, Exeter Central Station 11.3 miles, Exeter St Thomas Station 11.8 miles, Exeter St David's Station 12.5 miles. (All distances quoted are approximate).

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